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Mystics relocate 4 games to larger venues in 2025 season
The Washington Mystics are relocating four home games in the 2025 season to allow for larger attendance.,The Mystics sold out all home games in 2024 at CareFirst Arena in Washington, D.C., which seats about 4,200.,The team said Thursday that the July 8 game against the Chicago Sky and the July 10 co...
Penguins' Michael Bunting out indefinitely after appendix surgery
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Michael Bunting is out indefinitely after undergoing surgery to remove his appendix.,"He'll be out here for the next little while," Penguins coach Mike Sullivan said Thursday. "I don't know the timeframe at this point, but that's that.",Bunting notched an assist in Pittsb...
Celtics launch long homestand against NBA-best Cavaliers
The Cleveland Cavaliers will be looking to extend their eight-game winning streak Friday night when they visit the Boston Celtics in a matchup between the top two teams in the Eastern Conference standings., ,Cleveland leads Boston by 6.5 games, but has lost two of the three meetings against the Celt...
Ravens' Justin Tucker, wife address misconduct allegations
Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker issued another lengthy statement to address allegations that he engaged in inappropriate behavior with massage therapists.,Sixteen women have accused Tucker of misconduct at eight different high-end spas in the Baltimore area from 2012-16.,"I maintain I did not ...
NHL Over/Under Best Bet: San Jose Sharks vs. Montreal Canadiens February 27th
February 27th's best NHL betting picks include the over/under total for tonight's San Jose Sharks vs. Montreal Canadiens matchup....
Knicks rookie Ariel Hukporti injures knee in first start
New York Knicks rookie Ariel Hukporti departed Wednesday's victory against the Philadelphia 76ers with a knee injury.,Making his first career start in place of injured center Karl-Anthony Towns, the 7-footer exited in the fourth quarter with a sprained left knee.,Hukporti, a second-round pick (58th ...
St. John’s Is Back, Rick Pitino’s Big Mouth Is Louder, and the Big East Title Is Theirs
St. John’s is back on top, clinching the Big East title for the first time since 1992—powered by Rick Pitino’s coaching genius and signature smack talk....
ATP roundup: Tallon Griekspoor rides upset to Doha quarters
Tallon Griekspoor rallied to defeat defending champion Ugo Humbert of France 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 and reach the quarterfinals at the Dubai Tennis Championships on Wednesday.,The Dutchman hit 13 aces and saved six of seven break points against the No. 5 seed. He next will meet the No. 1 seed, Russia's Danii...
CONCACAF Champions Cup: Herediano oust RSL on late PK
Randy Vega chipped a penalty shot into the left side of the net in the ninth minute of second-half stoppage time, lifting Herediano to a 2-1 win over Real Salt Lake on Wednesday in Sandy, Utah, and an aggregate victory in the first-round CONCACAF Champions Cup series.,The teams played to a scoreless...
CONCACAF Champions Cup: FC Cincinnati advance easily
Kevin Denkey scored on a brilliant through ball in the 19th minute to give FC Cincinnati a 1-1 draw against visiting Motagua, completing the hosts' 5-2 aggregate win in the first round of the CONCACAF Champions Cup.,FC Cincinnati won the first leg of the two-game, total-goal series 4-1 in Honduras l...
Pistons extend win streak with impressive outing vs. Celts
Malik Beasley scored 26 points in 22 minutes off the bench and the host Detroit Pistons extended their winning streak to eight games by cooling off the Boston Celtics 117-97 on Wednesday.,Detroit now has its longest winning streak in 17 years. The last time the Pistons won eight or more consecutive ...
Report: Pats give DT Davon Godchaux OK to seek trade
Defensive tackle Davon Godchaux was granted permission to seek a trade by the New England Patriots, NFL Network reported Wednesday. ,The team signed Godchaux to a two-year, $18 million contract extension in July. However, Godchaux's role could be diminished in new head coach Mike Vrabel's defensive ...
2025 Cognizant Classic: Preview, Props & Best Bets
The PGA Tour's "Florida Swing" tees off with the Cognizant Classic, which begins Thursday at PGA National in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.,Our golf experts preview the event and share their favorite prop picks along with best bets to win this week.,COGNIZANT CLASSIC,Location: Cognizant Classic, Palm Beac...
Report: World's top 100 franchises each worth $2B+
The world's 100 most valuable sports franchises are all worth at least $2 billion, Sportico reported Wednesday.,As recently as 2010, there weren't any teams on the planet worth that much, according to the publication.,The top 100 clubs, based on Sportico's valuations over the past year, cover six sp...
Tallon Griekspoor rides upset to quarterfinals in Dubai
Tallon Griekspoor rallied to defeat defending champion Ugo Humbert of France 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 and reach the quarterfinals at the Dubai Tennis Championships on Wednesday.,The Dutchman hit 13 aces and saved six of seven break choices on his way to the win against the No. 5 seed. He next will meet the No....
Dan Quinn plans to expand Commanders' contender culture
INDIANAPOLIS -- More than half of the 53-man roster in Washington is eligible for free agency, which makes maintaining the team's identity a top priority for second-year head coach Dan Quinn.,"Culture is how we get down every day: that's the identity of our team, our behaviors, our habits," Quinn sa...
NFL players give high marks to Dolphins, Vikings in satisfaction survey
The Miami Dolphins are at the top of the NFL when it comes to player satisfaction.,The NFL Players Association released its Third Annual NFLPA Players' Survey & Club Report Cards on Wednesday. Nearly 1,700 players answered questions about their daily experiences with their teams to come up with the ...
Cincinnati Bengals Betting Big: Can They Keep Tee Higgins?
The Cincinnati Bengals are working to secure Tee Higgins with a long-term deal while balancing massive contracts for their star players, including Ja'Marr Chase....
Best Sports Betting Picks Today: College Basketball Predictions for February 26th
February 26th's top sports betting picks and predictions include our expert analysis for Wednesday night's slate of college basketball games to bet on....
Pistons bid for 8th straight win as they host Celtics
The surprising Detroit Pistons will try to do something on Wednesday that they haven't accomplished in 17 years. They'll look to stretch their winning streak to eight games when they host the defending champion Boston Celtics.,The last time Detroit won eight or more consecutive games came in 2008, w...