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Bucks to face off against Knicks with stars missing
Two top-six teams in the Eastern Conference, both missing key stars, face off Friday night as the Milwaukee Bucks host the New York Knicks.,New York saw its two-game win streak come to an end on Wednesday as the visiting Los Angeles Clippers came back to win 126-113.,"They were fresh on two days of ...
Rockies add free-agent OF Mickey Moniak to Opening Day roster
The Colorado Rockies signed former No. 1 overall draft pick Mickey Moniak to a one-year deal on Thursday and added the outfielder to their Opening Day roster.,Moniak, 26, was released by the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday following 2 1/2 seasons with the club.,According to multiple reports, Moniak's ...
Wild-card chases in focus as Blue Jackets host Canucks
Two teams fighting for wild-card playoff spots in their respective conferences will meet when the Vancouver Canucks visit the Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday night.,Vancouver (34-26-12, 80 points) defeated the New York Islanders 5-2 on Wednesday night for its second straight win and is in the thick ...
Red Sox RHP Liam Hendriks (elbow) placed on IL to open season
Boston Red Sox right-hander Liam Hendriks will open the season on the injured list because of elbow inflammation, delaying his return after recent health issues that included cancer treatment and Tommy John surgery.,Hendriks, 36, made seven appearances in spring training for the Red Sox but was plac...
Kentucky-Tennessee III: Rivals square up for first-ever NCAA Tournament meeting
INDIANAPOLIS -- No. 3 Kentucky and No. 2 Tennessee will tangle for the third time this season, and the stakes are higher than ever in the first NCAA Tournament meeting between the rivals. ,The Southeastern Conference foes collide in the first of two Midwest Region semifinal games at Lucas Oil Stadiu...
MLB Over/Under Best Bet: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Miami Marlins, March 27
Paul Skenes and Sandy Alcantara headline a surprising Opening Day showdown between the Pirates and Marlins. A breakdown of the matchup, key stats, and best bet....
Tennessee's Rick Barnes on retirement talk: 'In God's hands'
INDIANAPOLIS -- Tennessee coach Rick Barnes left open the possibility his next loss could be his final game on the sideline as the Vols prepare to face Kentucky in the Sweet 16 on Friday night. ,Barnes said at Lucas Oil Stadium on Thursday afternoon he is following faith to decide whether to continu...
Lakers waive F Cam Reddish, sign G Jordan Goodwin to standard contract
The Los Angeles Lakers waived forward Cam Reddish and converted guard Jordan Goodwin from a two-way deal to a standard NBA contract on Thursday.,Reddish, 25, averaged 3.2 points and 17.8 minutes in 33 games (eight starts) this season with the Lakers.,The former lottery pick has career averages of 8....
Report: Lakers waiving veteran F Cam Reddish
The Los Angeles Lakers are waiving forward Cam Reddish to make room for guard Jordan Goodwin, ESPN reported Thursday.,Reddish, 25, has averaged 3.2 points, 2.0 rebounds and 17.8 minutes in 33 games (eight starts) this season with the Lakers.,The former lottery pick has career averages of 8.5 points ...
Sparks to retire Candace Parker's jersey on June 29
The Los Angeles Sparks will retire two-time WNBA MVP Candace Parker's No. 3 jersey on June 29, the team announced Thursday.,The Sparks will play Parker's hometown Chicago Sky on that day.,Parker will join Hall of Famer Lisa Leslie (No. 11) and former player and general manager Penny Toler (No. 9) as...
Welcome home: Fran McCaffery tabbed as coach at Penn
Fran McCaffery's official homecoming began on Thursday morning after he was named as the head coach at Penn, his alma mater.,McCaffery, 65, played for the Quakers from 1979-82 and served as an assistant coach for the program for one season after graduating from Penn's Wharton School.,"I am excited a...
Twins place 3B Royce Lewis, 3 others on injured list
The Minnesota Twins placed third baseman Royce Lewis and three others on the injured list prior to Thursday's Opening Day game at St. Louis.,Lewis (left hamstring strain) and shortstop Brooks Lee (lumbar strain) landed on the 10-day IL and right-handers Brock Stewart (left hamstring strain) and Mich...
The Year of the Splinker: How Paul Skenes Is Changing Baseball
Pirates ace Paul Skenes took MLB by storm in 2024 with his signature pitch—the splinker. As 2025 begins, he’s poised for even bigger things....
Maryland’s Kevin Willard Is Winning—But Is He Staying?
Maryland head coach Kevin Willard has led the Terps to the Sweet 16, but his public push for more program support—and swirling Villanova rumors—have fans divided....
Short-handed Oilers hope to extend dominance of Kraken
With star forwards Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid still sidelined due to injuries, the Edmonton Oilers continue their pursuit of a top-two finish in the Pacific Division when they travel to Seattle to play the Kraken on Thursday.,It will be the second game of a back-to-back set for the Oilers (41...
Coby White-led Bulls look to remain hot vs. Lakers
The Chicago Bulls are brimming with belief following a fruitful road trip as they return to Illinois to host the revitalized Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday.,The Bulls (32-40) went 4-2 on their recently completed western swing, continuing their strong late-season revival that has reaped eight wins fr...
Leo Carlsson scores twice as Ducks take down Bruins
Leo Carlsson posted his second multi-goal performance in the last four games, leading the Anaheim Ducks to a 6-2 win over the visiting Boston Bruins on Wednesday night.,Carlsson scored in the first and third periods for the Ducks (31-32-8, 70 points), who put the game away in a three-goal second and...
Streaking Maple Leafs look to stay hot as they visit Sharks
The Toronto Maple Leafs will look to build on its lead atop the Atlantic Division when they open a three-game road trip through California against the San Jose Sharks on Thursday night.,Toronto (43-25-3, 89 points) travels to the Bay Area following a convincing 7-2 home-ice win over the Philadelphia...
Nikola Jokic returns from injuries, helps Nuggets put away Bucks
Nikola Jokic racked up 39 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists in his return to the lineup, Michael Porter Jr. had 23 points and 10 rebounds, and the host Denver Nuggets beat the short-handed Milwaukee Bucks 127-117 on Wednesday night.,Christian Braun added 19 points and 10 rebounds, Jamal Murray scor...
Rockets look to ride balanced offense to win over Jazz
The Houston Rockets travel to Salt Lake City on Thursday night to face the Utah Jazz in a game of teams that are going in opposite directions.,The Rockets (47-26) have won 10 of 11 as they approach the end of the regular season on a tear. Meanwhile, the Jazz (16-57) enter this contest having lost th...