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Red-hot Austin Reaves leads Lakers into NBA Cup clash with Grizzlies
The Memphis Grizzlies and the visiting Los Angeles Lakers enter Friday's game, their first in NBA Cup play, with momentum gained in the same fashion.,The Grizzlies won 114-113 Wednesday at Phoenix on a floater in the lane by Ja Morant in the closing seconds. The Lakers won 116-115 Wednesday at Minne...
Jannik Sinner advances, Taylor Fritz upset at Paris Masters
There isn't much Jannik Sinner has yet to achieve as a young tennis phenom, but on Thursday he sewed up a new first by advancing to the quarterfinals of the Rolex Paris Masters for the first time.,The No. 2 seed played for the second straight day following a first-round bye and defeated Argentina's ...
DePaul builds on last season, while Chicago State seeks fresh start
Chris Holtmann's second season at DePaul brings some experience and optimism that's been lacking in the program in recent years.,The Blue Demons open 2025-26 vying to continue their dominance of city foe Chicago State on Monday night.,In his first season, with a completely new roster in tow, Holtman...
Analysis: How the Championship 4 stack up based on Phoenix records
For the quartet of drivers making up the Championship 4, Phoenix Raceway is a fitting venue to decide the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series championship.,Denny Hamlin, Chase Briscoe, Kyle Larson and William Byron advanced to the Championship 4 and can win the title by finishing ahead of their three playoff com...
Report: Rose Bowl, city sue UCLA over SoFi games plan
UCLA has a lease to play its home games at the Rose Bowl through 2044, but according to a lawsuit filed Wednesday by the City of Pasadena and the Rose Bowl Operating Company, the university has been "unequivocally expressing its intent to abandon the Rose Bowl Stadium and relocate its home football ...
Storm C Dominique Malonga joining Unrivaled but Angel Reese not returning
Seattle Storm center Dominique Malonga, a WNBA All-Rookie first-team selection, is playing in the Unrivaled league in 2026.,The professional 3x3 basketball league for women also announced on Thursday that the other remaining overall roster spots are going to the Indiana Fever's Aari McDonald and the...
Thunder G Nikola Topic in treatment for testicular cancer
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Nikola Topic has started chemotherapy treatment after being diagnosed with testicular cancer, general manager Sam Presti announced Thursday.,Per Presti, doctors are "extremely positive" about the long-term health for Topic.,"Our only expectations for him are to focus on t...
Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne, Doris Burke in '26 Women's HOF class
Candace Parker and Elena Delle Donne lead the 2026 Women's Basketball Hall of Fame class revealed on Thursday.,WNBA and Team USA coach Cheryl Reeve, ESPN basketball analyst Doris Burke and international basketball legends Isabelle Fijalkowski of France and Amaya Valdemoro of Spain are also to be ind...
Orlando City's Alex Freeman wins MLS Young Player of Year
Orlando City SC defender Alex Freeman was named the 2025 MLS Young Player of the Year on Thursday.,The 21-year-old right back contributed six goals and three assists in 29 league matches (26 starts) this season.,Freeman's six goals tied for the most among MLS defenders, while his 42 key passes ranke...
IOC, Saudi Arabia cancel 12-year Esports Olympics deal
The International Olympic Committee and Saudi Arabia have canceled a 12-year deal for the kingdom to host the Olympic Esports Games, the IOC announced Thursday.,The inaugural competition originally was planned for 2025 before being postponed to 2027.,"Recently, the two parties (IOC and Saudi Olympic...
Twins officially tab Derek Shelton as manager
The Minnesota Twins formally announced Derek Shelton as their new manager on Thursday.,Shelton was the Twins' bench coach in 2018 and 2019 before being hired to manage the Pittsburgh Pirates.,That stint in Pittsburgh ended this past May following a 12-26 start to the 2025 season. In five-plus season...
Top Esports advance to World Championship semifinals
Top Esports defeated G2 Esports 3-1 on Thursday to advance to the Knockout Stage semifinals at the $5 million League of Legends 2025 World Championship in Beijing.,Top Esports opened with a 30-minute win on blue and G2 answered with a 32-minute win on red. Top Esports finished with back-to-back 29-m...
Why the Ravens Are Still Alive in the AFC North After a 1-5 Start
The Baltimore Ravens had a terrible 1-5 start to their regular season. But with quarterback Lamar Jackson returning, the Ravens are still alive in a weak AFC North....
Why the 2025 World Series Proves Baseball Is Back at Its Best
The Blue Jays and Dodgers are giving fans a World Series to remember, with pitching duels, walk-offs, and historic performances....
Thursday October 30th NBA Predictions: Best Bets for Heat vs. Spurs and More
Get Thursday’s free NBA picks and predictions for Warriors vs. Bucks, Heat vs. Spurs, and Magic vs. Hornets. Odds courtesy of DraftKings....
Hye-Jin Choi rides bogey-free round to lead in Malaysia
Hye-Jin Choi carded an 8-under 64 to seize a one-stroke lead after the first round of the Maybank Championship on Thursday in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.,The South Korean recorded an eagle at the par-5 third hole and her sixth birdie on the par-5 18th at Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club (West Course)....
Ravens vs. Dolphins Week 9 Thursday Night Football Top Betting Picks, Predictions
The Ravens and Dolphins both enter Thursday night desperate for a win. These are our top Thursday Night Football betting picks for October 30th's matchup....
Can Mike McDaniel Save His Job? Dolphins Face Must-Win vs. Ravens
Mike McDaniel’s job with the Miami Dolphins may hinge on Thursday’s matchup against the Ravens after a much-needed win over Atlanta....
Villanova, new coach take on No. 8 BYU in opener in Las Vegas
When No. 8 BYU and Villanova square off in Las Vegas on Monday, their season-opening clash will offer a barometer measuring where the two programs might be headed this season.,Fresh off its Sweet 16 appearance in the NCAA Tournament since 2011, the Cougars are positioned to contend for a Big 12 cham...
Rested Rams ready for rookie QB, Saints
Ready or not, Tyler Shough, the Los Angeles Rams are waiting.,Saints coach Kellen Moore broke the glass in Week 8, bringing rookie second-round pick Shough off the bench in relief of starting quarterback Spencer Rattler last week in a loss to the Buccaneers that dropped New Orleans to 1-7. ,"Tyler's...