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Vikes open 21-day window for C Ryan Kelly (concussion)
The Minnesota Vikings opened the 21-day practice window Wednesday for center Ryan Kelly, who was placed on injured reserve after suffering two concussions in the first month of the season.,Kelly, 32, started the first two games this season before missing Week 3 in concussion protocol. He returned to...
The Luka Doncic Trade Cost Nico Harrison His Job and Will Haunt Him Forever
The Dallas Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic to the Lakers for Anthony Davis continues to backfire. With Davis injured, Irving sidelined, and rookie Cooper Flagg still developing, Dallas looks more like a rebuilding team than a contender....

Arch, Gunner center stage in Texas-Georgia SEC showdown in Athens
The last time Arch Manning was in Athens alongside Georgia coach Kirby Smart, the Bulldogs were walking the recruiting tightrope knowing prominent SEC ties were still in play. ,On Saturday Manning strolls back into Georgia (8-1) with a chance to steer Texas (7-2) closer to a return appearance in the...

Report: LeBron James ramping up, to practice with G League squad
LeBron James will participate in his first full practice of the season after he was officially assigned to the G League's South Bay Lakers on Wednesday, ESPN reported.,The Orange County Register reported Monday that the assignment would come this week.,The NBA's all-time leading scorer has missed th...
Ime Udoka’s Rockets Are the Future of Big-Man Basketball
Ime Udoka’s innovative lineup blends size and speed, creating mismatches that could redefine NBA basketball in a Nelson-inspired revolution....

Report: Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving returns to practice
Running back Bucky Irving reportedly participated in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' walk-through practice Wednesday, his first action since sustaining foot and shoulder injuries in Week 4.,The Tampa Bay Times reported Irving's presence on the field. The Buccaneers (6-3) will release their first official ...
College Basketball Best Bets Wednesday November 12: Top CBB Picks Today
Wednesday’s college basketball slate features Houston, Tennessee, and Missouri in favorable matchups. Betting breakdowns and best plays for each game....

Downtrodden Kings eager to 'buckle up' vs. Hawks
The season is just 11 games old for the Sacramento Kings, and the squad is in danger of imploding.,With eight losses already, the Kings will try to notch a much-needed victory when they host the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night.,Sacramento coach Doug Christie went on a rant prior to Tuesday's game, ...

Reports: Eagles CB Jaire Alexander steps away from football
Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Jaire Alexander has stepped away from football to focus on his mental and physical health while still recovering from offseason knee surgery, multiple outlets reported.,Alexander did not travel with the team for Monday night's game at Green Bay and informed the Eagles ...

Lakers' Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves have something to prove vs. Thunder
As the Los Angeles Lakers continue to navigate life without LeBron James, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves are showing that -- when healthy -- they comprise one of the NBA's top backcourts.,They will have a chance to prove it Wednesday when the Lakers take on the defending NBA champion Thunder in Oklah...

Knicks, on a magical offensive run, pursue sixth straight win as Orlando visits
An impressive offensive stretch turned into a historic one for the New York Knicks on Tuesday night.,But the final 13-plus minutes reminded the Knicks they still have work to do defensively, especially as they prepare to face a foe that will arrive in New York with plenty of momentum following a thr...
NHL Picks for Wednesday November 12th: Rangers vs. Lightning, Orioles vs. Flyers Bets
Tonight’s NHL slate is small but promising. Breaking down betting angles for Rangers vs. Lightning and Oilers vs. Flyers, with picks on the total and moneyline....

After pair of close wins, Oregon wants improvement vs. South Dakota State
Oregon has survived two close games to open the season, and the Ducks hope to stay undefeated on Wednesday night when they meet South Dakota State in a non-conference contest in Eugene, Ore.,Center Nate Bittle, one of the top returning players from last season's NCAA Tournament team, is off to a str...

Texas shuffling deck at point guard vs. Fairleigh Dickinson
Texas will experiment with lineup changes to try to build some consistency on both ends of the floor when it faces Fairleigh Dickinson on Wednesday night in Austin, Texas.,The contest will be the Longhorns' second in a four-game homestand against mid-major teams before Texas heads to Hawaii to play ...

Oklahoma State counting on large cast to step up vs. Prairie View A&M
Oklahoma State found out the hard way that it has a roster full of ball handlers. ,In an 87-63 home win Sunday against Texas A&M, Kanye Clary suffered an apparent arm injury and played only seven minutes. The Oklahoma State depth could be tested again when the team meets Prairie View A&M on Wednesda...

Vanderbilt vies to continue sharp shooting in clash vs. Eastern Kentucky
Vanderbilt coach Mark Byington said he doesn't plan on his team's fortunes riding exclusively on its ability to make 3-pointers, but you would be hard-pressed to convince his first two opponents of that.,The Commodores (2-0) sank 17 shots from 3-point range in a win over Lipscomb and 14 in a victory...

Marquette pursues bounce-back effort in meeting with Little Rock
Marquette will look to get back on track Wednesday night when it continues its non-conference slate against Little Rock in Milwaukee., ,The Golden Eagles (2-1) were handled by Indiana 100-77 in a neutral-site battle at United Center in Chicago on Sunday., ,Chase Ross led Marquette with 19 points whi...

Blue Jackets edge Kraken in shootout to cap disappointing trip
Charlie Coyle scored the winner in the fourth round of a shootout as the Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the host Seattle Kraken 2-1 on Tuesday.,Adam Fantilli scored in regulation and goaltender Jet Greaves made 22 saves as the Blue Jackets salvaged the finale of a five-game trip (1-3-1).,Ryan Winter...

Josh Morrissey's goal, 2 assists steer Jets past Canucks
Josh Morrissey scored once in a three-point game to lead the visiting Winnipeg Jets to a 5-3 comeback victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday.,Nino Niederreiter and Alex Iafallo both collected one goal and one assist while Jonathan Toews and Gabriel Vilardi added single tallies for the Jets, w...

Surging Avalanche score early in victory over Ducks
Gabriel Landeskog scored his first goal in more than three years, Artturi Lehkonen had a goal and an assist, and the surging Colorado Avalanche beat the Anaheim Ducks 4-1 in Denver on Tuesday night.,Martin Necas and Parker Kelly also scored, Nathan MacKinnon had three assists for his third straight ...