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Timberwolves look to snap out of 2-game slump in Pelicans rematch
Something seems to be off with the Minnesota Timberwolves. That's the bad news.,The good news, veteran forward Julius Randle said, is that the Timberwolves still have time to snap back into shape as the regular season winds down.,"We've just got to get our energy back, man -- our swag," Randle said....
NHL March 20th Best Bet: Montreal Canadiens vs. New York Islanders
March 20th's top NHL bets is a point total prediction for the Montreal Canadiens vs. New York Islanders matchup....
Rockies LHP Austin Gomber (shoulder) headed to IL
Colorado Rockies left-hander Austin Gomber will open the season on the injured list with shoulder soreness, the Denver Post reported Thursday.,Gomber, 31, made just one appearance this spring, allowing one hit with three strikeouts in two scoreless innings against the Chicago White Sox on Feb. 25.,G...
Zion Williamson (29 points) carries Pelicans past Wolves
Zion Williamson scored 29 points on 12-for-16 shooting and the New Orleans Pelicans outlasted the Minnesota Timberwolves for a 119-115 win Wednesday night in Minneapolis.,Williamson added eight assists, five rebounds and three steals for New Orleans (19-51), which was playing its first game since fo...
Zion Williamson (29 points) carries Pelicans past Timberwolves
Zion Williamson scored 29 points on 12-for-16 shooting, and the New Orleans Pelicans outlasted the Minnesota Timberwolves for a 119-115 win Wednesday night in Minneapolis.,Williamson added eight assists, five rebounds and three steals for New Orleans (19-51), which won its first game since forward T...
Panthers in search of speed in visit to Blue Jackets
The Florida Panthers find themselves scrambling to shore up their defense as they continue their six-game road trip against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday.,Defenseman Dmitry Kulikov is deemed week-to-week after sustaining an apparent right arm injury in the first period of Florida's 4-2 setba...
First Four Wednesday Betting Picks for Mount St. Mary’s vs. American and Xavier vs. Texas
The First Four continues on Wednesday night with St. Mary's vs. American and Xavier vs. Texas, these are Deadspin's expert betting picks for those early March Madness games....
No. 3 Iowa State may get Tamin Lipsey back for opener vs. Lipscomb
MILWAUKEE -- Iowa State will be without one of its leading scorers when the third-seeded Cyclones face No. 14 Lipscomb in the first round of the NCAA Tournament South Region on Friday.,Starting guard Keshon Gilbert, who missed four of Iowa State's final seven games with a groin injury, will not play...
Reports: Braves bringing back RHP Craig Kimbrel on minor league deal
The Atlanta Braves are signing nine-time All-Star reliever Craig Kimbrel to a minor league contract that will be worth $2 million if the right-hander plays again for his original big league team, according to multiple reports on Tuesday night.,Kimbrel, who turns 37 in May, hasn't been with an organi...
Pelicans move on from latest injury blow, face Timberwolves
The New Orleans Pelicans will try to find a way to compete without one of their top players during the final month of the regular season.,They don't have any other choice.,The Pelicans (18-51) will play their first game since Trey Murphy III suffered a season-ending injury when they tip off against ...
Best NCAA Tournament First-Round Moneyline Bets: Underdog Upsets to Watch
The best part about March Madness is picking the right upsets, so these are our top underdog moneyline bets to take during the first round of the 2025 NCAA Tournament....
Wizards' Corey Kispert has thumb surgery, out for season
Washington Wizards forward Corey Kispert will miss the remainder of the season after undergoing surgery on Tuesday to repair a ligament tear in his left thumb.,Per the Wizards, Kispert is expected to make a full recovery and be ready for the start of next season.,Kispert sustained the injury in the ...
Obi Toppin's late-OT trey pushes Pacers past Wolves
Obi Toppin scored 34 points, including the go-ahead 3-pointer with 3.5 seconds remaining in overtime, while leading the Indiana Pacers to a 132-130 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday in Minneapolis.,Toppin made 7 of 10 shots and tied his season-best point total for Indiana (38-29), which ...
Best NBA Bets for Monday, March 17th: Expert Picks & Predictions
Monday March 17th's betting slate gives you our top predictions for the NBA as we all gear our bankrolls up for March Madness later this week....
Anthony Edwards, Wolves aim to stay hot in clash vs. Pacers
The Minnesota Timberwolves already have established a season high with eight victories in a row as the postseason approaches.,Now, the Timberwolves are greedy for more.,Minnesota (40-29) will try to extend its winning streak on Monday night when it tips off against the Indiana Pacers (37-29) in Minn...
Anthony Edwards goes for 41 points as Timberwolves crush Jazz
Anthony Edwards scored 41 points on 16-for-27 shooting, and the Minnesota Timberwolves cruised to a 128-102 win over the Utah Jazz on Sunday night in Minneapolis.,Jaden McDaniels added 20 points and 12 rebounds for Minnesota (40-29), which won its eighth game in a row. Julius Randle and Donte DiVinc...
Galaxy's Christian Ramirez scores late for tie with Timbers
Christian Ramirez came off the bench to score in the 81st minute as the visiting Los Angeles Galaxy pulled off a 1-1 tie against the Portland Timbers on Sunday.,Ramirez's late score allowed the Galaxy (0-3-1, 1 point) to earn their first point of the season after becoming the first team in MLS histo...
Astros again hand ball to LHP Framber Valdez for opener
Left-hander Framber Valdez was named the Houston Astros' Opening Day starter for a fourth time, manager Joe Espada announced Sunday.,The Astros open their 2024 schedule on March 27 at home against the New York Mets.,In the Astros' opener last season against the New York Yankees at home, Valdez gave ...
Streaking Timberwolves set to host slumping Jazz
The Minnesota Timberwolves have been intent on improving their playoff seeding as much as possible in the final month of the regular season.,The Utah Jazz seem equally as determined to improve their chances in the NBA draft lottery.,Teams on contrasting arcs will meet when the Timberwolves (39-29) t...
Washington Wizards vs. Denver Nuggets Best Betting Pick March 15th
Saturday March 15th's top NBA betting pick is a point total bet for the Washington Wizards vs. Denver Nuggets matchup....