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Knicks' OG Anunoby leaves loss to Lakers with sprained foot
New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby left Saturday night's loss to the visiting Los Angeles Lakers after suffering a sprained right foot early in the third quarter.,Anunoby, who was open on the wing, took a pass from Jalen Brunson but grimaced and went to his left knee after planting his foot just bey...
Arkansas' John Calipari wins in return to Kentucky
With a thunderous mix of cheers and boos, fans of No. 12 Kentucky greeted former Wildcats coach John Calipari in his first game at Rupp Arena since taking over as the head coach at Arkansas.,Calipari walked away a winner as former Kentucky player Adou Thiero collected 21 points and eight rebounds in...
LeBron James' triple-double carries Lakers past Knicks
LeBron James put on another show at Madison Square Garden on Saturday night, posting a triple-double as the Los Angeles Lakers pulled away from the host New York Knicks to win 128-112.,James, who turned 40 in December, led all players Saturday with 33 points and 12 assists while adding 11 rebounds a...
Wade Taylor IV (7 3-pointers) guides No. 13 Texas A&M past South Carolina
Wade Taylor IV scored 25 points thanks in large part to seven 3-pointers to lead No. 13 Texas A&M to a 76-72 grind-it-out win over South Carolina on Saturday in a Southeastern Conference clash in Columbia, S.C.,Texas A&M (17-5, 6-3 SEC) led by a baker's dozen just over one minute into the second hal...
Pacers hold on as Hawks' skid hits 8 games
Pascal Siakam had a team-high 20 points to lead seven scorers in double figures, helping the Indiana Pacers to a 132-127 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday in Indianapolis. ,Andrew Nembhard added 19 points and Obi Toppin supplied 18 as the Pacers won their third straight game. Bennedict Mathurin...
Panthers yield quick goal, dominate Blackhawks rest of way
Sam Reinhart scored his 30th goal of the season and contributed two assists for the Florida Panthers in a 5-1 win against the visiting Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday afternoon in Sunrise, Fla.,Carter Verhaeghe contributed a goal and an assist, while Jonah Gadjovich, Matthew Tkachuk and Evan Rodrigue...
High-flying Grizzlies look to stay hot vs. slumping Bucks
The Milwaukee Bucks return home after a strenuous road trip to welcome the visiting Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday night.,It was a 1-3 trip out West for the Bucks, who lost to the Clippers, Trail Blazers and 144-118 to the Spurs in San Antonio on Friday night.,The Spurs set a season-high in scoring, le...
Pacers hold on as Hawks' skid hits 8
Pascal Siakam had a team-high 20 points to lead seven players in double figures, helping lead the Indiana Pacers to a 132-127 win over the visiting Atlanta Hawks on Saturday.,Andrew Nembhard added 19 points, followed by Obi Toppin's 18 as the Pacers won their third straight. Bennedict Mathurin and T...
Canadiens, Ducks try to keep pace in playoff chase
Two teams still within striking distance of wild-card spots face off on Sunday afternoon when the Montreal Canadiens open a three-game California road trip against the Anaheim Ducks., ,It's the second of two regular-season meetings between the teams. The Canadiens, behind a goal and an assist from P...
Robert Wright III, Baylor surge past No. 11 Kansas
Freshman guard Robert Wright III scored a career-high 24 points to lead short-handed Baylor to an 81-70 upset over No. 11 Kansas on Saturday in Waco, Texas.,VJ Edgecombe scored 14 points but didn't return after he went to the locker room with what was reported as a lower-body injury with 14:38 left ...
Mavericks see better days ahead, visit red-hot Cavaliers
Last month wasn't kind to the Dallas Mavericks.,Dallas put up only six wins in 16 games in January, but the team is confident that better days are ahead as it prepares to face the host Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday afternoon.,The Mavericks ended the first month of the calendar year on a sour note, f...
Panthers yield quick goal, dominate Blackhawks the rest of the way
Sam Reinhart scored his 30th goal of the season and also contributed two assists for the Florida Panthers in a 5-1 win against the visiting Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday afternoon in Sunrise, Fla.,Carter Verhaeghe contributed a goal and an assist, while Jonah Gadjovich, Matthew Tkachuk and Evan Rod...
Report: Clippers to trade PJ Tucker, Mo Bamba to Jazz
The Los Angeles Clippers are trading disgruntled veteran PJ Tucker and former first-round pick Mo Bamba to the Utah Jazz in a deal involving multiple players and a draft pick, ESPN reported on Saturday.,The Clippers reportedly will get young center Drew Eubanks and veteran guard Patty Mills in retur...
Stars acquire Mikael Granlund, Cody Ceci from Sharks
The Stars acquired forward Mikael Granlund and defenseman Cody Ceci from the San Jose Sharks on Saturday in exchange for Dallas' first-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft and a conditional third-round selection in 2025.,The Sharks will receive the Stars' third-round selection in 2025 if Dallas advances...
Canucks & Flames Go All-In: Will Bold NHL Trades Pay Off or Backfire?
The Vancouver Canucks and Calgary Flames made big trades well ahead of the NHL trade deadline. Were these good trades or desparate attempts at the playoffs?...
Canucks keep dealing, get Marcus Pettersson, Drew O'Connor from Pens
The Vancouver Canucks further reshaped their lineup by acquiring defenseman Marcus Pettersson and forward Drew O'Connor from Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday night.,The Penguins will get forward Danton Heinen, defenseman Vincent Desharnais, the New York Rangers' 2025 first-round draft pick (conditional...
Knicks ready for Lakers, nemesis LeBron James
One game before LeBron James made his annual visit to Madison Square Garden, the New York Knicks were reminded yet again that Jalen Brunson is finally the James-esque superstar they've been searching for since James entered the NBA.,Brunson will look to help the Knicks remain perfect on a five-game ...
Stars extend win streak to 4 with triumph over Canucks
Jason Robertson and Roope Hintz both scored twice in three-point performances to lead the Dallas Stars to a 5-3 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Friday.,Oskar Back also scored for the Stars, who have won four straight games. Goaltender Jake Oettinger delivered an excellent 26-save performance, ...
Victor Wembanyama stands tall, Spurs top Bucks
Victor Wembanyama amassed 30 points and 14 rebounds to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a rousing 144-118 win over the visiting Milwaukee Bucks on Friday to snap a four-game home losing streak.,Wembanyama didn't flinch when going toe-to-toe with Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo, standing his ground whe...
John Calipari preparing for boos when Arkansas visits No. 12 Kentucky
The atmosphere promises to be charged when Arkansas meets No. 12 Kentucky on Saturday in Lexington, Ky.,The Wildcats are returning home after an uplifting win at No. 8 Tennessee. It's a prime-time national TV game. And, most of all, it is the first trip back to Rupp Arena for Arkansas coach John Cal...