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First winning streaks of new season on line for both Lakers, Kings
Two teams that reversed fortunes with second-game wins following opening-day losses go for their second straight victories when the Los Angeles Lakers visit the Sacramento Kings on Sunday night.,Going for a second time without the injured LeBron James, the Lakers bounced back from a disappointing op...
Mavericks on verge of worst start in 8 years with Raptors in town
After an underwhelming start to the season, the Dallas Mavericks will look to avoid their first 0-3 start in eight years Sunday against the visiting Toronto Raptors.,Dallas was bombarded in its season opener by Victor Wembanyama's 40 points in a 33-point loss to the San Antonio Spurs. The Mavericks'...
Unbeaten Knicks hit the road to face high-scoring Heat
It's an intriguing matchup -- the New York Knicks at the Miami Heat on Sunday night.,The Knicks, who reached the Eastern Conference finals last season for the first time in 25 years, are off to a 2-0 start under new coach Mike Brown after beating Cleveland and Boston.,Now the Knicks hit the road, wi...
With Ravens' Lamar Jackson out vs. Bears, Tyler Huntley reportedly to start
Baltimore Ravens star quarterback Lamar Jackson will miss his third straight game on Sunday due to his right hamstring injury, the team announced Saturday.,Per ESPN, Tyler Huntley will get the start against the visiting Chicago Bears, while Jackson is expected to be under center on Thursday when Bal...
Spurs seek 3rd straight win in home opener vs. Nets
The San Antonio Spurs look to begin the season with three straight victories for the first time since 2019-20 when they host the winless Brooklyn Nets on Sunday afternoon.,It's the home opener for the Spurs, who are coming off a 120-116 overtime win in New Orleans on Friday in which San Antonio flex...
Canadiens F Patrik Laine out 3-4 months after surgery
Montreal Canadiens forward Patrik Laine is expected to be sidelined at least three to four months after undergoing surgery to repair a core muscle injury, the team announced Saturday.,The procedure was performed by Dr. Mark Zoland at Lennox Hill Hospital in New York.,Laine, who last played Oct. 16, ...
Report: Texas coach Steve Sarkisian explores NFL interest
Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian is exploring a jump to the NFL, The Athletic reported Saturday.,The report said Sarkisian has let NFL decision makers know he is interested in any head coaching vacancies, including the Tennessee Titans' opening.,Sarkisian reportedly declined interviews wit...
WTA roundup: Belinda Bencic survives to reach Tokyo final
Fifth-seeded Belinda Bencic of Switzerland outlasted Sofia Kenin 7-6 (5), 3-6, 6-2 on Saturday to reach the Toray Pan Pacific Open final in Tokyo.,Bencic struck 10 aces and saved five of seven break points to win in two hours and 15 minutes. Bencic previously reached the final of this tournament 10 ...
Saturday October 25th NBA Best Betting Picks: Top Bets, Predictions
These are our best sports betting picks and predictions for Saturday October 25th's entire slate of NBA games....
Report: Falcons 'highly likely' to start QB Kirk Cousins vs. Dolphins
Kirk Cousins is "highly likely" to start for the Falcons against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday with Atlanta quarterback Michael Penix recovering from a bone bruise to his left knee, ESPN reported on Saturday.,Cousins, 37, worked with the first-team offense this week while Penix was limited. Penix is ...
Alex Ovechkin chases goal No. 900 as Caps meet Senators
Alex Ovechkin has the opportunity to make NHL history in a milestone game when he and the Washington Capitals play host to the Ottawa Senators on Saturday.,Ovechkin, the NHL's all-time leading regular-season goal-scorer, needs one tally to reach 900 for his illustrious career. Against Ottawa, he wil...
Sidney Crosby, Penguins ride hot streaks into matchup with Jackets
Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins are so hot that the superstar doesn't even have time to consider the numbers he continues to pile up and the names that he equals and surpasses.,Crosby has nine points (five goals and four assists) during a five-game point streak for the Penguins, who have w...
Trae Young wants Hawks to emulate Thunder's formula
Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young is using the Oklahoma City Thunder's success last season as personal motivation for this season.,Young, who grew up in Oklahoma and played one season at the University of Oklahoma before turning pro, was inspired by the Thunder's run to the NBA title and would like to ...
UNT's Drew Mestemaker sets conference record with 608 passing yards
North Texas quarterback Drew Mestemaker set school and American Conference records by throwing for 608 yards on Friday in a 54-20 road victory over Charlotte.,The redshirt freshman connected on 37 of 49 passes, hitting receivers for four touchdowns and getting intercepted once.,North Texas' Daniel M...
Luka Doncic pours in 49 to carry Lakers past Timberwolves
Luka Doncic scored 32 of his 49 points in the first half and added 11 rebounds with eight assists as the Los Angeles Lakers turned a productive shooting night into a 128-110 victory over the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday.,Austin Reaves scored 25 points with 11 assists, Rui Hachimura had ...
Kyshawn George-powered Wizards drop Mavericks to 0-2
Kyshawn George posted career-bests of 34 points and 11 rebounds as the Washington Wizards overcame a slow start to notch their first win of the season, beating the host Dallas Mavericks 117-107 on Friday.,George, an early contender for Most Improved Player, added three blocks and two steals, while h...
Kevin Durant scores 37, but Rockets drop see-saw battle with Pistons
Cade Cunningham sank two free throws with 5.1 seconds remaining, and the Detroit Pistons held on for a 115-111 road victory over the Houston Rockets on Friday.,Cunningham scored 10 of his team-high 21 points in the fourth quarter and added seven rebounds and nine assists to his ledger. The Pistons, ...
Karl-Anthony Towns, Knicks continue hot start at expense of Celtics
Karl-Anthony Towns authored his second straight double-double Friday night for the host New York Knicks, who rode a dominant second quarter to a 105-95 win over the Boston Celtics.,Towns finished with 26 points and 13 rebounds for the Knicks, who are 2-0 for the first time since 2021-22. The 29-year...
Trae Young, Hawks rally in fourth quarter to down Magic
Trae Young drained a pair of go-ahead free throws with 21 seconds left on Friday, helping the visiting Atlanta Hawks rally for a 111-107 victory over the Orlando Magic.,Young had 25 points and six assists for Atlanta, which trailed by as many as 14 points before outscoring Orlando 33-21 in the fourt...
Dougie Hamilton leads Devils past Sharks for 7th straight win
Dougie Hamilton scored two power-play goals and added an assist as the New Jersey Devils extended their winning streak to seven games with a 3-1 victory against the San Jose Sharks on Friday in Newark, N.J.,Connor Brown also scored, Nico Hischier had two assists and Jake Allen made 16 saves for the ...