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Joel Embiid has knee surgery, next evaluation in 6 weeks
Former NBA Most Valuable Player Joel Embiid underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left knee on Wednesday and will be re-evaluated in roughly six weeks, the Philadelphia 76ers said Friday.,The team's statement said the surgery was deemed successful and was performed by Dr. Jonathan L. Glashow at NYU ...
Stubbs: Bristol an ideal venue for Hamlin’s race for three straight
Denny Hamlin has the chance to reach a mark no NASCAR Cup Series driver has reached since all the way back in March -- and despite the fact that only a month has gone by since it was last accomplished, it would be very impressive.,Christopher Bell's three wins in a row at Atlanta, Circuit of the Ame...
MLB Over/Under Best Bet: San Francisco Giants vs. New York Yankees
Friday April 11th's best MLB bet is an over/under prediction for tonight's San Francisco Giants vs. New York Yankees game....
Blue Jackets face must-win game vs. playoff-ready Caps
The visiting Washington Capitals continue their pursuit of the Presidents' Trophy when they open a home-and-home series against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday.,The Capitals (50-19-9, 109 points) trail the Winnipeg Jets by three points for the top seed in the NHL playoffs but have a game in ha...
Justin Rose clinging to slim lead at Masters
First-round leader Justin Rose of England maintained the top spot through his second round of the Masters by shooting 1-under-par 70 on Friday at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga.,Rose is 8 under for the tournament, completing his round with a one-shot edge on Bryson DeChambeau, who had fiv...
Ja Morant Swaps Finger Guns for 'Grenade' in Message to Haters
Ja Morant unveils a new “grenade” celebration after repeated fines for finger-gun gestures, calling it a way to block out the noise from his critics....
Broncos sign former Panthers S Sam Franklin Jr.
The Denver Broncos signed free agent safety Sam Franklin Jr. on Friday. Terms were not disclosed.,Franklin, 29, played his first five NFL seasons with the Carolina Panthers after going undrafted in 2020.,He registered eight tackles in 10 games in 2024 after missing the first seven games with a broke...
Saint Joseph's big man Rasheer Fleming declares for NBA draft
Saint Joseph's big man Rasheer Fleming is entering the NBA draft, his agency, Klutch Sports, told ESPN on Friday.,The 6-foot-9 Fleming stepped up as a junior to average career highs of 14.7 points and 8.5 rebounds. He knocked down 39 percent of his 3-point attempts, making 62 after hitting 56 combin...
Austin FC sign D Riley Thomas to MLS deal
Austin FC on Friday signed defender Riley Thomas through the end of 2025 with options for 2026 and 2027.,Thomas, 23, also has a loan deal with MLS NEXT Pro side Austin FC II and remains eligible for matches there.,"I'm happy to sign an MLS contract with Austin FC," he said. "I already feel as though...
2025 NFL Draft: Pro doppelgangers for Travis Hunter, Cam Ward and 10 others
Finding a draft doppelganger for most prospects is possible if you are willing to squint hard enough. ,Comparisons to NFL players typically are rooted in some combination of athletic ceiling and agility profiles, body type and position use. ,We ran the numbers to develop pro comps in collaboration w...
Dynamo acquire GK Jonathan Bond from Watford FC
The Houston Dynamo acquired former LA Galaxy goalkeeper Jonathan Bond from England's Watford FC.,Bond, 31, is signed through 2026 with a club option for 2027, the team said Friday.,The Englishman will occupy a domestic roster slot as a season-ending injury replacement for goalie Andrew Tarbell (knee...
Is Abdul Carter the Next Micah Parsons? Penn State Edge Rusher Draws Comparisons
Abdul Carter, Penn State’s dynamic edge rusher, draws comparisons to Micah Parsons with his athleticism, explosiveness, and refined pass-rush techniques....
The Final Countdown: Stephen Curry’s Shot at 3-Point History
Stephen Curry chases 3-point history in a final-day showdown with Anthony Edwards, echoing a legendary NBA scoring duel from 1978....
Aaron Judge Proves His Toe Injury Is History
Aaron Judge is off to a historic start in 2025, proving last year's toe injury is firmly in the past—and maybe rewriting the record books....
Wolves host Nets, seek to escape play-in round
The Minnesota Timberwolves are poised to make a last-minute rise up the Western Conference standings with two winnable games remaining on the season, starting with the Brooklyn Nets in Minneapolis on Friday.,Eighth-place Minnesota (47-33) is in a three-way tie with the Golden State Warriors and Memp...
Timberwolves score 52 in 3rd to run away from Grizzlies
Anthony Edwards scored 44 points and Julius Randle added 31 points and 10 rebounds to lead the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves to a 141-125 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday.,The Timberwolves, who won for the sixth time in seven games, used a franchise-record 52-point third quarter to f...
Hot hitters square off as Brewers visit Diamondbacks
Late in spring training, Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio was asked to rate his confidence level on a scale of 1 to 10. ,"Twenty," Chourio told MLB.com.,He is playing like it -- and he is not alone.,Chourio and Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll are two of the hottest hitters...
At UFC 314, Alexander Volkanovski back in Octagon after 14 months
Former UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski returns to the Octagon for the first time in 14 months opposite Diego Lopes for the vacant featherweight title at UFC 314 on Saturday night in Miami.,Ilia Topuria, who knocked out Volkanovski (26-4 MMA, 13-3 UFC) in the main event of UFC 298, d...
With stars back, Wild face Flames on verge of clinching playoffs
The Minnesota Wild have an opportunity to clinch a spot in the Stanley Cup playoffs when they visit the Calgary Flames on Friday.,The Wild (43-29-7, 93 points) hit the road with a renewed sense of confidence after a roller-coaster 8-7 overtime victory over the San Jose Sharks on Wednesday, in which ...
Clippers visit Kings with eye on top-four seed in West
The Los Angeles Clippers carry a six-game winning streak and prospects of home-court advantage to open the playoffs into a season-ending Northern California road swing that begins Friday against the Sacramento Kings. ,The Clippers (48-32) swept a five-game homestand, culminating on Wednesday with a ...