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No. 3 Houston squares off with Kansas following Big 12 title
Roughly one month before the Big 12 schedule opened, and after Houston absorbed a pair of overtime losses during a tournament in Las Vegas, another conference title did not appear to be guaranteed.,With their 73-64 home victory over Cincinnati on Saturday, the third-ranked Cougars (25-4, 17-1 Big 12...
Dan Hooker undergoes hand surgery after UFC 313 withdrawal
Dan Hooker underwent surgery on his left hand after withdrawing from Saturday's co-main event lightweight fight against Justin Gaethje at UFC 313.,Hooker (24-12 MMA, 14-8 UFC) withdrew from the fight last month, disclosing a fractured hand in a video with his daughter posted on YouTube. He said the ...
Panthers F Matthew Tkachuk out for regular season
Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk will miss the remainder of the regular season with a groin injury, the team confirmed Monday.,The Panthers placed Tkachuk, 27, on long-term injured reserve Sunday. He has missed four games since sustaining the injury during the 4 Nations Face-Off.,"Matthew's ...
Report: Packers re-signing LB Isaiah McDuffie to 2-year deal
The Green Bay Packers are re-signing outside linebacker Isaiah McDuffie to a two-year, $8 million contract, ESPN reported Monday.,Incentives can boost the value of the deal to $9.5 million for the 25-year-old unrestricted free agent, per the report.,McDuffie started all 17 games in 2024 and recorded...
Jets pitch trade, could release WR Davante Adams
Trading Davante Adams might not be as easy as picking up the phone for New York Jets general manager Darren Mougey.,Adams, 32, was acquired by the Jets in October 2024 to be reunited with Aaron Rodgers. But with a reset at quarterback and Adams' cap hits of $38.3 million in both 2025 and 2026, the J...
Devils holding breath on star Jack Hughes' injury
The New Jersey Devils were awaiting test results Monday after star forward Jack Hughes left the ice Sunday night with an apparent arm or shoulder injury.,Hughes crashed hard into the boards behind the Vegas net after a collision with Golden Knights forward Jack Eichel late in the third period of the...
Titans narrow field at No. 1, invite top prospects to Nashville
Decision day for the Tennessee Titans might come sooner than many expect with the 2025 NFL Draft seven weeks away. ,Titans general manager Mike Borgonzi said at the NFL Scouting Combine he is fielding calls about trading the No. 1 pick, but the franchise is not willing to pass on any prospect they r...
Best NBA Bets for Monday, March 3: Expert Picks & Predictions
Looking for the best NBA bets for Monday, March 3? Get expert picks and predictions for Warriors vs. Hornets, Kings vs. Mavericks, and Rockets vs. Thunder, including spreads, moneylines, and top betting insights....
Kings C Domantas Sabonis out indefinitely with hamstring strain
Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis will be out indefinitely while nursing a Grade 1 left hamstring strain, the team announced.,According to the Kings, an update on Sabonis' condition will be provided in one week.,Sabonis was running down the court and immediately clutched at his left hamstring...
Thunder aim to keep offense clicking in clash vs. Rockets
The Oklahoma City Thunder have been led for much of this season by their defense.,The Thunder have been atop the NBA in defensive rating but are just 22nd in the category since the All-Star Break.,Oklahoma City, however, has won five of its six games since the break due in large part to its offense ...
Sharks look to halt Leafs' win streak, end their own skid
Contrasting streaks will clash Monday night, and both could be extended, when the San Jose Sharks visit the Toronto Maple Leafs.,The Sharks have dropped eight in a row (0-5-3) after a 5-3 road loss to the Ottawa Senators on Saturday.,The Maple Leafs stretched their winning streak to five games on Su...
Lakers hold off late Clippers rally to notch 6th straight win
Luka Doncic scored 29 points with six rebounds and nine assists as the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers continued their surge into March with a 108-102 victory over the visiting Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday.,LeBron James scored 17 points with nine assists and rookie Dalton Knecht added 19 points of...
Knicks waive Matt Ryan, Jacob Toppin
The New York Knicks have waived Matt Ryan and Jacob Toppin, the team announced Sunday.,Playing on two-way deals, neither Ryan (19) nor Toppin (16) exceeded 20 appearances this season for the Knicks.,According to a report from SNY, New York now has an open slot on its 15-man roster and can add a play...
Thunder's Jalen Williams drops 41 points on Spurs
Jalen Williams poured in a career-high 41 points to go with seven assists and six rebounds as the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder dominated the second half in beating the San Antonio Spurs 146-132 on Sunday.,The Thunder trailed by as many as nine points late in the second quarter and by five at halft...
Rangers stay in playoff hunt with shutout of Predators
J.T. Miller and K'Andre Miller scored in a span of 2:23 early in the second period as the New York Rangers earned a 4-0 victory over the visiting Nashville Predators on Sunday night.,The Rangers won for the third time in four games and pulled within two points of the Detroit Red Wings for the second...
Reports: Ex-NFL star Bill Romanowski owes $15.5 million in unpaid taxes
A federal judge in California has ruled that former NFL linebacker Bill Romanowski and his wife owe $15.5 million in unpaid taxes, according to multiple outlets, including Sportico.,U.S. Magistrate Judge Peter H. Kang issued a recommendation on the case brought forth by the U.S. Department of Justic...
Jalen Brunson leads charge as Knicks stop Heat in OT
Jalen Brunson scored 26 of his 31 points after halftime as the New York Knicks rallied to defeat the host Miami Heat 116-112 in overtime on Sunday night.,OG Anunoby added 23 points, nine rebounds and five assists, and Karl-Anthony Towns added 19 points and 16 rebounds as New York recovered after fal...
Christopher Bell surges late at Austin for back-to-back wins
The NASCAR Cup Series schedule just moved to March, but Christopher Bell finds himself streaking early in 2025.,The Joe Gibbs Racing driver finally found his way around Kyle Busch with five laps to go and went back-to-back with wins, capturing Sunday's EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix NASCAR Cup Serie...
Christopher Bell closes late at Austin for back-to-back wins
Christopher Bell finally found his way around Kyle Busch with five laps to go and went back-to-back with wins, capturing Sunday's EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix NASCAR Cup Series race at Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas.,In a restart with 14 circuits left on the first road course of 2025, Be...
Kings, Mavericks battle for ground in tight West terrain
Two teams dealing with injured big men and looking to move out of the play-in portion of the Western Conference standings go head-to-head Monday night when the Sacramento Kings visit the Dallas Mavericks.,Three consecutive wins by the Kings and three losses in four games by the Mavericks have left t...