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Rockets grab late lead vs. Warriors, reach NBA Cup semifinal
Jalen Green sank two free throws with 3.5 seconds left to help the Houston Rockets pull out a 91-90 victory over the visiting Golden State Warriors on Wednesday in an NBA Cup quarterfinal.,The Rockets snapped a 15-game series skid to the Warriors and advanced to the NBA Cup semifinals in Las Vegas, ...
Rangers add right-handed reliever Jacob Webb to roster
The Texas Rangers agreed to terms with right-handed relief pitcher Jacob Webb on a one-year contract on Wednesday.,Webb, 31, became a free agent after last season, when he set career bests for innings pitched (56.2) and strikeouts (58) in his first full season with the Baltimore Orioles. ,He went 2-...
Rockets hope to have Fred VanVleet vs. Warriors in NBA Cup quarterfinals
The Rockets are well aware of what veteran guard Fred VanVleet provides, particularly his ability to score and distribute the basketball without committing turnovers.,When VanVleet is unavailable, the Rockets remain a work in progress. But Houston took a step forward on Sunday when VanVleet was side...
Patriots release WR K.J. Osborn, activate OG Cole Strange
The New England Patriots released wide receiver K.J. Osborn on Tuesday and activated guard Cole Strange to the 53-man roster.,Osborn, 27, has played in seven games (four starts) and has seven receptions on 18 targets for 57 yards and one touchdown. He has participated in 53 percent (232) of the offe...
Reports: Patriots to waive WR K.J. Osborn
The New England Patriots are waiving wide receiver K.J. Osborn, according to multiple reports on Tuesday.,Osborn, 27, has played in seven games (four starts) and has seven receptions on 18 targets for 57 yards and one touchdown. He has participated in 53 percent (232) of the offensive snaps. He has ...
Warriors' defense tightens up in final minutes in win over Wolves
Stephen Curry, Buddy Hield and Jonathan Kuminga combined for 77 points, Gary Payton II made two big defensive plays and the Golden State Warriors held the Minnesota Timberwolves scoreless over the final 4:46 of a 114-106 victory on Sunday night in San Francisco.,Curry finished with a game-high 30 po...
Reports: Orioles get Tyler O'Neill on 3-year, $49.5M deal
Outfielder Tyler O'Neill has agreed to a three-year, $49.5 million deal with the Baltimore Orioles, multiple media outlets reported Saturday. ,The deal includes an opt-out clause after the first year, per the reports. ,O'Neill heads to Baltimore after spending the 2024 campaign with the American Lea...
Timberwolves look to complete road sweep of Warriors
The Minnesota Timberwolves seek a repeat performance when they go for a second win in three days over the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco on Sunday night.,In the first game of the back-to-back set, the Timberwolves beat the Warriors 107-90 on the road Friday night. Anthony Edwards finished wi...
Report: Roki Sasaki likely to be posted at winter meetings
The bidding for star Japanese right-hander Roki Sasaki apparently is about to begin.,ESPN reported Saturday that Sasaki's availability is expected to be posted when the baseball winter meetings convene Monday in Dallas. Once he is posted by his Japanese team, the Chiba Lotte Marines, Sasaki will hav...
Three NBA Trades We're Ready To See: Lakers, Warriors, Bucks All Get Active
The NBA trade deadline is still two months away, but here are three NBA trades we're ready to see as the Lakers, Warriors, and Bucks all need to make moves....
Anthony Edwards pours in 30 as Wolves trounce Warriors
Anthony Edwards put up a game-high 30 points, Rudy Gobert and Naz Reid anchored a stingy defense and the Minnesota Timberwolves ran away from the Golden State Warriors for a 107-90 triumph Friday night in San Francisco.,The clubs will meet in a rematch, also hosted by Golden State, on Sunday.,The Ti...
Warriors hope to have two stars back vs. Timberwolves
Golden State coach Steve Kerr left the door open for Stephen Curry and Draymond Green to return to the lineup Friday in San Francisco when the Warriors take on the Minnesota Timberwolves to tip off a three-day, two-game, same-site sequence.,The clubs -- who have yet to face off this season -- are sc...
Warriors extend dominance over Rockets to 15 games
Jonathan Kuminga registered a career-high 33 points, Andrew Wiggins went for 23 and the Golden State Warriors beat the Houston Rockets for the 15th consecutive time, 99-93, in San Francisco.,With Stephen Curry resting sore knees and Draymond Green dealing with a painful calf, Golden State used a 21-...
Rockets, Warriors look to rebound from disappointing losses
The Houston Rockets and Golden State Warriors get a chance to do some hands-on scouting in preparation for their rematch in next week's NBA Cup quarterfinals when they go head-to-head in San Francisco on Thursday night.,The Rockets and Warriors both were unbeaten in their NBA Cup groups before suffe...
Warriors G De'Anthony Melton (knee) undergoes season-ending surgery
Golden State Warriors guard De'Anthony Melton underwent season-ending surgery to repair a partially torn ACL in his left knee on Wednesday.,The Warriors said Melton is expected to be fully recovered prior to the 2025-26 season.,Melton was injured during a game against the Dallas Mavericks on Nov. 12...
Nikola Jokic scores 38 as Nuggets rally past Warriors
Nikola Jokic scored 15 of his 38 points in the fourth quarter, and the host Denver Nuggets rallied from down 11 in the final 6:13 to beat the Golden State Warriors 119-115 in the NBA Cup on Tuesday night.,Golden State won the West Group C with a 3-1 mark and moves on to the knockout round. Denver fi...
Warriors visit Nuggets, looking to finish 4-0 in NBA Cup group stage
The Golden State Warriors have already clinched a spot in the NBA Cup quarterfinals, so they are simply looking to get back to their winning ways in their final group game.,Golden State has dropped four straight games overall after winning 12 of its first 15 this season. The Warriors are scuffling a...
Colts edge Patriots on late TD pass, two-point conversion
Anthony Richardson threw a late 3-yard touchdown pass to Alec Pierce before powering his way into the end zone on a two-point conversion attempt to lift the Indianapolis Colts to a 25-24 victory over the New England Patriots on Sunday afternoon in Foxborough, Mass., ,Richardson had been picked off o...
Colts WR Alec Pierce, Patriots S Jabrill Peppers back for Sunday matchup
The Indianapolis Colts will have wide receiver Alec Pierce back on the field as they visit the New England Patriots, who will see the return of safety Jabrill Peppers, on Sunday in Foxborough, Mass. ,Pierce missed practice Wednesday and Thursday with a foot injury but returned to full practice Frida...
Devin Booker, Suns deal Warriors their third straight loss
Devin Booker and Tyus Jones stole the spotlight from a Kevin Durant-Stephen Curry showdown with a combined 46 points and 18 assists Saturday night and the Phoenix Suns held off the visiting Golden State Warriors 113-105.,Durant shot just 7-for-20 but still managed 21 points and added 10 rebounds for...