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Cavaliers look to keep up with East-leading Pistons
The Cleveland Cavaliers hold the fourth spot in the Eastern Conference, but according to oddsmakers and bettors, they're the current favorite to represent the conference in the NBA Finals.,That's mainly due to the trade-deadline acquisition of veteran guard James Harden from the Los Angeles Clippers...
Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards fined $25K for throwing ball into stands
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards was fined $25,000 by the NBA on Thursday for throwing the game ball "with force" into the stands during Tuesday's 124-121 road win over the Portland Trail Blazers.,The incident occurred after Edwards rebounded a Portland miss at the end of the second quar...
Royals RHP Stephen Kolek dealing with left oblique strain
Kansas City Royals right-hander Stephen Kolek will miss at least five to seven days and possibly longer after sustaining a left oblique strain.,Kolek felt tightness in his left side while warming up for a relief appearance during Wednesday's spring training game against the Seattle Mariners. ,"(Kole...
Nuggets looking to match Thunder's defensive intensity
The NBA's top offensive team meets the league's top defensive team when the Denver Nuggets visit the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday.,The Nuggets come into the game with an NBA-best 120.7 offensive rating, with the Thunder posting a 106.4 defensive rating -- points allowed per 100 possessions -- to ...
Capitals, Golden Knights streak into post-Olympics battle
The Washington Capitals will put a four-game home winning streak on the line Friday night when they host the Pacific Division-leading Vegas Golden Knights.,The Capitals returned from the three-week Olympic break with a key 3-1 victory over the visiting Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday to move within...
Report: Dolphins first, Steelers last in NFLPA report cards
The Miami Dolphins finished first in the NFL Players Association's annual player report cards for the third year in a row, according to an ESPN report on Thursday.,The Minnesota Vikings and Washington Commanders rounded out the top three, while the Pittsburgh Steelers finished in last place for the ...
Twins claim RHP Zak Kent off waivers from Cardinals
The Minnesota Twins claimed right-hander Zak Kent off waivers from the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday.,Kent, who turned 28 on Tuesday, made his major league debut last season and went 1-0 with a 4.58 ERA in 12 relief appearances with the Cleveland Guardians.,The Cardinals claimed Kent off waivers f...
Oregon State, Wayne Tinkle agree to part ways after season
Oregon State and coach Wayne Tinkle agreed to part ways at the end of the 2025-26 season, the school announced Thursday.,"We are grateful to Wayne for his dedication to Oregon State and for the leadership he has provided our men's basketball program," Beavers athletic director Scott Barnes said in a...
Three Eastern Conference Trade Deadline Winners to Watch
Three Eastern Conference teams improved at the NBA trade deadline and could become dangerous playoff opponents this season....
Top Three Trade Destinations for Colts QB Anthony Richardson
Anthony Richardson could be traded this offseason. Here are three potential landing spots including the Vikings, Browns and Rams....
Report: A's make long-term offer to ROY Nick Kurtz
The Athletics have made a long-term extension offer to slugging first baseman Nick Kurtz, the New York Post reported on Thursday.,No financial details were available, and there is "no word on the likelihood of getting it to the finish line," according to the report.,Kurtz, who turns 23 on March 12, ...
No. 3 Michigan chasing outright Big Ten title at No. 10 Illinois
Michigan stands just one win away from completing its two-year journey from the Big Ten basement to the penthouse under Dusty May.,The No. 3 Wolverines (26-2, 16-1) clinched a share of their first conference crown since 2021 with Tuesday's victory over Minnesota, but they can have it all to themselv...
How Jaylen Brown Has Boston Celtics Contending Without Jayson Tatum
The Boston Celtics are exceeding expectations behind Jaylen Brown despite Jayson Tatum’s injury. Can Boston still win the NBA championship?...
NL Central 2026 Futures Picks: Brewers, Pirates and Cardinals Bets
Best NL Central futures bets for 2026 including Brewers division odds, Pittsburgh Pirates playoff value and St. Louis Cardinals win total predictions....
Thursday Feb. 26th NBA Best Bets: Top Basketball Betting Predictions Today
Free NBA picks for Thursday’s 10-game slate, including Wizards vs Hawks, Rockets vs Magic and Timberwolves vs Clippers best bets....
Bills GM: Owner Terry Pegula acted alone in firing Sean McDermott
Bills general manager Brandon Beane had no input on the coaching change in Buffalo, he said at the NFL Scouting Combine this week.,Beane and head coach Sean McDermott were "equals" reporting independently to owners Terry and Kim Pegula, according to the GM. The Pegulas retained Beane and had him lea...
Reports: Colts agree to let QB Anthony Richardson seek trade
The Indianapolis Colts have granted quarterback Anthony Richardson permission to seek a trade, multiple media outlets reported on Thursday.,Richardson lost the starting role to Daniel Jones in 2025 before later sustaining a season-ending injury in which he broke his orbital bone. ESPN reported that ...
LAFC star Denis Bouanga signs extension through '28
Los Angeles FC signed high-scoring forward Denis Bouanga to a contract extension through 2028.,The deal, announced Wednesday, includes an option through the 2029-30 season for the 31-year-old veteran.,An MLS All-Star and Best XI selection in each of the past three seasons, Bouanga has tallied a fran...
Tennessee CB Jermod McCoy recovered from torn ACL
Tennessee cornerback Jermod McCoy is ready to fight his way back into the debate among candidates to be the first cover man off the board in the 2026 NFL Draft.,McCoy said Thursday at the NFL Scouting Combine that he's fully recovered from the torn ACL in January 2025 that required him to sit out th...
Dispute threatens World Cup matches in Foxborough
The seven World Cup matches scheduled to be played this summer at the home of the New England Patriots continue to hang in the balance as town leaders in Foxborough, Mass., wait to find out who will cover nearly $8 million in projected security costs.,The Select Board in Foxborough will not approve ...