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Report: Mavs star Anthony Davis won't play without owner's approval
Dallas star Anthony Davis won't play until Mavericks governor Patrick Dumont sees medical data that indicates the big man is not at risk of aggravating his left calf strain, ESPN reported on Wednesday.,Davis, a 10-time All-Star, has not played since Oct. 29 and is listed as questionable for Wednesda...

Rising Sharks work to extend Flames' misery
The San Jose Sharks will look to continue their best run in four years when they resume their three-game road swing on Thursday night against the struggling Calgary Flames.,Thanks to their 2-1 overtime victory over the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday, the Sharks are riding a four-game winning streak and h...

Guardians' Luis Ortiz pleads not guilty in pitch-rigging case
Cleveland Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges related to an alleged pitch-rigging scheme to benefit bettors.,Ortiz entered the guilty pleas in a Brooklyn court, where Magistrate Judge Joseph Marutollo ordered Ortiz released on a $500,000 bond.,He was indicted, along ...

No. 2 Purdue vs. No. 8 Alabama: Rankings, respect on line
Purdue fell out of the top spot in the country after a victory. Alabama's coach said people aren't holding his club in the correct level of esteem.,So perhaps it will be a battle of disrespected teams when No. 2 Purdue faces No. 8 Alabama in an early season top-10 showdown on Thursday night in Tusca...

Caitlin Clark enjoys 'powerful' pro-am round with Nelly Korda
Caitlin Clark had two famous guest caddies as she teed it up alongside major champion Nelly Korda for her pro-am round at The Annika by Gainbridge on Wednesday.,Indiana Fever teammates Lexie Hull and Sophie Cunningham came out to support the WNBA star, who participated in the event for the second co...
The Luka Doncic Trade Cost Nico Harrison His Job and Will Haunt Him Forever
The Dallas Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic to the Lakers for Anthony Davis continues to backfire. With Davis injured, Irving sidelined, and rookie Cooper Flagg still developing, Dallas looks more like a rebuilding team than a contender....

Orlando City sign M Wilder Cartagena to new contract
Orlando City signed midfielder Wilder Cartagena to a new contract Wednesday through 2026 with an option for 2027.,The 31-year-old from Peru has three goals and three assists in 80 matches across all competitions since joining the club in 2022.,"Wilder is one of those players who brings so much more ...
Joe Burrow’s 2025 Return Will Determine Cincinnati Bengals’ Playoff Fate
Joe Burrow enters a 21-day practice window, with the Bengals’ playoff hopes hinging on his return and upcoming key games in the AFC North....
Ime Udoka’s Rockets Are the Future of Big-Man Basketball
Ime Udoka’s innovative lineup blends size and speed, creating mismatches that could redefine NBA basketball in a Nelson-inspired revolution....

NWSL officially awards 17th franchise to Atlanta
The National Women's Soccer League officially awarded its 17th franchise to Atlanta on Wednesday.,The team will be owned by Arthur Blank and operated by AMB Sports and Entertainment. Blank's sports portfolio also includes the NFL's Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta United FC of MLS and Atlanta Drive Golf Clu...
College Basketball Best Bets Wednesday November 12: Top CBB Picks Today
Wednesday’s college basketball slate features Houston, Tennessee, and Missouri in favorable matchups. Betting breakdowns and best plays for each game....

Cavaliers G Darius Garland nursing left big toe contusion
The Cleveland Cavaliers announced Wednesday what can be construed as positive injury news on Darius Garland's left big toe.,The two-time All-Star guard is dealing with a contusion on the toe and will sit out Wednesday's game against the host Miami Heat.,He sustained only a bruise during the second q...

Reports: Eagles CB Jaire Alexander steps away from football
Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Jaire Alexander has stepped away from football to focus on his mental and physical health while still recovering from offseason knee surgery, multiple outlets reported.,Alexander did not travel with the team for Monday night's game at Green Bay and informed the Eagles ...
NHL Picks for Wednesday November 12th: Rangers vs. Lightning, Orioles vs. Flyers Bets
Tonight’s NHL slate is small but promising. Breaking down betting angles for Rangers vs. Lightning and Oilers vs. Flyers, with picks on the total and moneyline....
Why Jonathan Taylor Deserves to End the Quarterback MVP Streak
With no quarterback separating from the pack, Jonathan Taylor’s dominant season for the 8-2 Colts makes him a real threat to win NFL MVP in 2025....

Oklahoma State counting on large cast to step up vs. Prairie View A&M
Oklahoma State found out the hard way that it has a roster full of ball handlers. ,In an 87-63 home win Sunday against Texas A&M, Kanye Clary suffered an apparent arm injury and played only seven minutes. The Oklahoma State depth could be tested again when the team meets Prairie View A&M on Wednesda...

Surging Avalanche score early in victory over Ducks
Gabriel Landeskog scored his first goal in more than three years, Artturi Lehkonen had a goal and an assist, and the surging Colorado Avalanche beat the Anaheim Ducks 4-1 in Denver on Tuesday night.,Martin Necas and Parker Kelly also scored, Nathan MacKinnon had three assists for his third straight ...

Huge second half powers No. 7 BYU over Delaware
Robert Wright III and Richie Saunders each scored 26 points to help No. 7 BYU pull away for an 85-68 victory over Delaware in Provo, Utah, on Tuesday night.,Wright added nine assists and nine rebounds for the Cougars. Saunders chipped in 10 rebounds and made six 3-pointers, while AJ Dybantsa tallied...

Jordan Binnington, Blues hold off Flames
Jordan Binnington made 38 saves in his franchise-record 348th game as host St. Louis edged Calgary 3-2 Tuesday night.,Dylan Holloway, Matthew Kessel and Nathan Walker scored for the Blues, who have a three-game point streak at 2-0-1. Oskar Sundqvist earned two assists.,Matt Coronato and Rasmus Ander...

Surprising Blackhawks host Devils searching for fourth straight win
Sizzling special teams helped the Chicago Blackhawks close a season-high, six-game road trip with three consecutive victories.,Back on home ice Wednesday for the first time since Oct. 28, the Blackhawks are eager to show their fans how much the power play and penalty kill have improved as they face ...