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Canada's Josh Morrissey out of gold-medal game; Sidney Crosby status TBA
Defenseman Josh Morrissey is out and the availability of captain Sidney Crosby is uncertain as Canada prepares for Sunday's gold-medal hockey game against the United States at the Milan Cortina Olympics.,Morrissey left in the first period of Canada's group-stage opening win over Czechia with an undi...
Three MLB Futures Picks to Beat Los Angeles Dodgers in 2026
Looking beyond the Dodgers? Here are three World Series futures bets offering value, including the Mariners, Red Sox and Mets....

76ers looking for answers without Joel Embiid vs. Pelicans
The Philadelphia 76ers desperately need to find a way to win without Joel Embiid., ,The former NBA MVP is slated to miss another game Saturday when the slumping Sixers visit the New Orleans Pelicans., ,Philadelphia has lost seven of the last eight games that Embiid has missed. Included in that stret...

Reunited Lakers trio leads late surge past Clippers
Luka Doncic scored 38 points with 11 assists and Austin Reaves added 29 points as the Los Angeles Lakers used a full complement of stars to earn a 125-122 victory over the visiting Los Angeles Clippers on Friday., ,LeBron James added 13 points with 11 assists as the Lakers' star trio played together...

Clippers star Kawhi Leonard (ankle soreness) exits vs. Lakers
Los Angeles Clippers All-Star forward Kawhi Leonard departed Friday's 125-122 road loss against the Los Angeles Lakers with 5:10 remaining while dealing with left ankle soreness, the team announced., ,Leonard finished with 31 points for his 35th consecutive game with at least 20 points., ,Leonard, w...
UFC Houston Predictions: Strickland vs. Hernandez Betting Picks
UFC Houston betting preview featuring Sean Strickland vs. Anthony Hernandez, plus best bets for Delija vs. Spivac and Lebosnoyani vs. Rowe....
Three Things Fans Need To Know About Floyd Mayweather’s Return to Pro Boxing
Floyd Mayweather is returning to professional boxing, putting his 50-0 record on the line after years of exhibition bouts. Here’s what fans need to know....

Corinne Stoddard earns bronze in 1500m, halts U.S. speed skating drought
South Korea and the United States had a lot to celebrate as the curtain came down for short-track speed skating at the Milan Cortina Olympics.,While Koreans Kim Gil-li and Choi Min-jeong earned gold and silver in the 1,500 meters, Seattle native Corinne Stoddard captured bronze and halted a 16-year ...

American Alex Ferreira completes medal collection with halfpipe gold
LIVIGNO, Italy -- Alex Ferreira of the United States won gold in the freestyle skiing men's halfpipe final at Milan Cortina on Friday, completing his collection of Olympic medals.,The 31-year-old, widely seen as the favorite in his third Winter Games, won halfpipe bronze in 2022 and silver in 2018.,...

Twins ace Pablo Lopez to have Tommy John surgery
Minnesota Twins ace right-hander Pablo Lopez will undergo Tommy John surgery next week and miss the entire 2026 season, the team announced Friday.,Lopez will have surgery on Wednesday in Dallas to repair the ulnar collateral ligament in his pitching elbow. He also underwent the procedure in 2013 aft...
Why the NBA's New Anti-Tanking Ideas May Backfire
A breakdown of the NBA’s proposed anti-tanking measures and why changes to lottery odds and draft rules may not solve the league’s tanking problem....
New England Patriots Have Major Needs After Super Bowl Loss
A breakdown of the New England Patriots’ top offseason priorities, including offensive line, wide receiver, edge rusher and tight end needs....
NHL Playoff Race Update: Sabres, Red Wings and Ducks Eye Drought-Breaking Berths
A look at the NHL playoff race as the Sabres, Red Wings and Ducks push to end lengthy postseason droughts while the Panthers and Maple Leafs fight to stay alive....
Friday NBA Odds & Best Bets: Feb. 20th Top Basketball Betting Picks
NBA betting preview for Friday’s nine-game slate featuring Cavaliers vs. Hornets, Nets vs. Thunder and Clippers vs. Lakers. Expert picks and analysis....
MLB AL West Future Betting Picks: Totals, Pennant Winner, and More
AL West betting preview featuring Astros under 86.5 wins, Mariners to win the AL at +550, and Athletics over 75.5 wins. Full MLB futures analysis....

Lakers' star trio back together to battle resurgent Clippers
There will be far more than pride on the line as the Battle of L.A. resumes Friday with plenty at stake for both the Los Angeles Clippers and the host Los Angeles Lakers.,While the Lakers hope to have all of their stars in place for the fourth and final matchup of the regular season, the Clippers --...

Bennedict Mathurin (38) lifts Clippers to tight win over Nuggets
Bennedict Mathurin scored a season-high 38 points in his home debut for the Los Angeles Clippers and Kawhi Leonard added 23 in a 115-114 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Thursday at Inglewood, Calif.,Derrick Jones Jr. produced 22 points and John Collins had 11 points and 12 rebounds for the Clippe...

China’s Eileen Gu bounces back to land into halfpipe final
LIVIGNO, Italy -- China's Eileen Gu bounced back from a mistake to qualify on Thursday for the Winter Olympics freestyle skiing halfpipe final, giving the defending champion a chance to pick up yet another medal.,Gu crashed on her first run, after clipping the edge of the U-shaped ramp that defines ...

Super Bowl LX ratings given late boost, still shy of record
Nielsen adjusted the ratings for Super Bowl LX, bumping the final viewership numbers to 125.6 million.,The Seattle Seahawks' victory over the New England Patriots was originally reported to have averaged 124.9 million viewers across NBC, Peacock, Telemundo and other digital platforms. Nielsen said t...

First round of Genesis Invitational suspended by rain
The first round of the Genesis Invitational was suspended on Thursday because of inclement weather in Pacific Palisades, Calif.,Players were pulled off the course at Riviera Country Club after the horn sounded at 10:13 a.m. PT. Steady rain is expected through Noon local time.,"It's not a dangerous s...