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Thunder put 13-game win streak on the line vs. Cooper Flagg's Mavericks
Cooper Flagg still has plenty of development to work through, but the Dallas Mavericks rookie has made significant strides recently, and it's paying off.,The Mavericks are on a three-game winning streak -- their first winning streak of the season -- heading into Friday's game at the Oklahoma City Th...
Mavericks earn season-best third straight win by downing Heat
Cooper Flagg recorded 22 points and six rebounds and Anthony Davis had 17 points, a season-high 17 rebounds and three blocked shots to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a 118-108 victory over the visiting Miami Heat on Wednesday night.,Naji Marshall scored 18 points and Klay Thompson made five 3-pointers...
Brisker pace could benefit both Hurricanes and Maple Leafs in matchup
The Carolina Hurricanes could benefit from a brisker pace after a bit of a slowdown.,The Toronto Maple Leafs have sped up as well, so this could make for a good matchup when the teams meet Thursday night at Raleigh, N.C.,The Maple Leafs have won two games in a row and three of their last four. They ...
Cooper Flagg’s growth encourages Mavericks ahead of Heat matchup
The Dallas Mavericks take aim at their first three-game winning streak of the season on Wednesday night when they host the Miami Heat.,Dallas lost 15 of its first 20 games before notching back-to-back victories over the Los Angeles Clippers and Denver Nuggets to complete a 2-2 road trip.,The Maveric...
Mike Tomlin 'agrees with' Steelers fans calling for his job
Aaron Rodgers might be limited in practice participation to start the week, but Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin anticipates the quarterback ramping up for his first in the Pittsburgh-Baltimore rivalry on Sunday. ,Tomlin teed up the week ahead for players on Tuesday, framing the AFC North bout for fi...
Ryan Nembhard's career day helps Mavericks take down Nuggets
Ryan Nembhard finished with 28 points and 10 assists, both career-highs, Anthony Davis scored a season-high 32 points and grabbed 13 rebounds, and the visiting Dallas Mavericks beat the Denver Nuggets 131-121 on Monday night.,Cooper Flagg had 24 points and Klay Thompson added 15 for Dallas, which ha...
Bengals DE Trey Hendrickson labeled doubtful for Week 14
Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson is not ready to return from a hip injury and is primarily scheduled to continue "rehab stuff" this week, coach Zac Taylor said Monday.,Taylor said he would consider Hendrickson doubtful to be ready for Sunday's game against the Buffalo Bills.,"We'll ...
Report: U.S. in talks to host Copa America 2028
Talks are underway for the United States to host the Copa America again in 2028, The Athletic reported Monday.,The most recent edition of the quadrennial men's soccer tournament was held in the U.S. in June and July of 2024.,CONMEBOL, South American soccer's ruling body, is in discussions with CONCA...
Nikolaj Ehlers’ OT winner lifts Hurricanes past Flames in 1–0 duel
Nikolaj Ehlers scored with 2:08 remaining in overtime to give the Carolina Hurricanes a 1-0 victory against the Calgary Flames on Sunday in Raleigh, N.C.,Ehlers notched his fifth goal of the season by crashing the net and converting on a delivery from Taylor Hall, who had the puck coming down the le...
Mavericks look for Cooper Flagg's hot play to continue vs. Nuggets
The Dallas Mavericks haven't piled up many wins so far this season, but Cooper Flagg's performance is a reason for optimism.,They take that optimism into Denver on Monday night when they play the Nuggets.,Flagg, the first overall pick in June's draft, had back-to-back historic games over the weekend...
Cooper Flagg scores 35 as Mavs eke out win vs. Clippers
Klay Thompson turned back the clock with six 3-pointers en route to a season-high 23 points, Cooper Flagg went for a season-best 35 points and the Dallas Mavericks held off the host Los Angeles Clippers 114-110 on Saturday night.,Resting Anthony Davis on the second night of a back-to-back, the Maver...
Steelers starting LT Broderick Jones (neck) placed on injured reserve
Pittsburgh Steelers starting left tackle Broderick Jones, already ruled out for Sunday's game against the visiting Buffalo Bills, was placed on injured reserve on Saturday and will miss at least the next four games.,Jones injured his neck in Pittsburgh's 31-28 road loss to the Chicago Bears on Nov. ...
No. 12 Miami races past No. 22 Pitt for 10th win
Malachi Toney threw a touchdown pass and caught another while amassing 156 scrimmage yards to lead No. 12 Miami to a 38-7 victory over No. 22 Pitt on Saturday afternoon in Pittsburgh.,The Hurricanes (10-2, 6-2 ACC) finished their regular season on a four-game winning streak and kept their hopes of m...
No. 12 Miami races past No. 22 Pitt 38-7 for 10th win
Malachi Toney threw a touchdown pass and caught another while amassing 156 scrimmage yards to lead No. 12 Miami to a 38-7 victory over No. 22 Pitt on Saturday afternoon at Pittsburgh.,The Hurricanes (10-2, 6-2 ACC) finished their regular season on a four-game winning streak and kept their hopes of m...
No. 12 Miami races past No. 22 Pitt 38-7 for 10th win
Malachi Toney threw a touchdown pass and caught another while amassing 156 scrimmage yards to lead No. 12 Miami to a 38-7 victory over No. 22 Pitt on Saturday afternoon at Pittsburgh.,The Hurricanes (10-2, 6-2 ACC) finished their regular season on a four-game winning streak and kept their hopes of m...
Confidence the key for both Hurricanes, Flames
The Carolina Hurricanes have found confidence in various ways at times this season, and that's important to coach Rod Brind'Amour., ,The Hurricanes will face a team riding its own form of confidence when the visiting Calgary Flames take the ice in Raleigh, N.C., ,The Flames are coming off a 5-3 win ...
Confidence the key for both Hurricanes, Flames
The Carolina Hurricanes have found confidence in various ways at times this season, and that's important to coach Rod Brind'Amour., ,The Hurricanes will face a team riding its own form of confidence when the visiting Calgary Flames take the ice in Raleigh, N.C., ,The Flames are coming off a 5-3 win ...
Rookie Cooper Flagg to lead Mavs against veteran Clippers
Two skidding teams coming off losses will meet Saturday night when the Dallas Mavericks visit the Los Angeles Clippers in Inglewood, Calif.,The Mavericks welcomed back Anthony Davis from a 14-game injury absence on Friday, but it wasn't enough to prevent a 129-119 road loss to the Los Angeles Lakers...
Lakers top Mavericks, storm into NBA Cup knockout round
Luka Doncic scored 35 points with 11 assists against his former team and the Los Angeles Lakers finished perfect in NBA Cup group play with a 129-119 victory over the visiting Dallas Mavericks on Friday.,Austin Reaves scored 38 points with eight rebounds, Deandre Ayton scored 17 points with eight re...
Lakers top Mavericks, storm into NBA Cup knockout round
Luka Doncic scored 35 points with 11 assists against his former team and the Los Angeles Lakers finished perfect in NBA Cup group play with a 129-119 victory over the visiting Dallas Mavericks on Friday.,Austin Reaves scored 38 points with eight rebounds, Deandre Ayton scored 17 points with eight re...