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Klay Thompson eclipses 17,000 career points as Mavs roll past Jazz
Another milestone for Klay Thompson and another romp for the Dallas Mavericks, who downed the visiting Utah Jazz 138-120 Saturday afternoon.,Thompson had 23 points in just 20 minutes and surpassed 17,000 points in his NBA career. Max Christie and Brandon Williams each scored 22 for the Mavs, who bea...
Novak Djokovic dismisses 'now or never' mindset in pursuit of 25th Slam
If Novak Djokovic is feeling any pressure to win a record 25th Grand Slam at the Australian Open, the 38-year-old Serbian star certainly isn't showing it.,Djokovic has been stuck on 24 major victories since winning the 2023 U.S. Open, with young stars Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner combining to wi...
Report: Nationals sign RHP Trevor Gott to minor-league contract
The Washington Nationals signed right-hander Trevor Gott to a minor league contract, The Athletic reported Saturday.,The 33-year-old is 16-15 with six saves and a 4.65 ERA over 255 career relief appearances over eight seasons for six different clubs. He was with the Nationals for parts of three seas...
Their 'juice' back, Rockets out to keep Pelicans reeling
The Houston Rockets were in no position to take the short-handed Minnesota Timberwolves lightly on Friday, even with Anthony Edwards unavailable while managing a lingering foot injury.,The Rockets needed every bit of their usual blend of efficient offense and defensive tenacity to outlast the Timber...
Nets making strides ahead of rematch with Bulls
The Brooklyn Nets edged the visiting Chicago Bulls on Friday to stop a five-game skid.,On Sunday, the Nets will try to win consecutive games for just the third time this season as they enter a rematch against the Bulls in Chicago.,Brooklyn squandered a 20-point, fourth-quarter lead Friday before rec...
Lightning visit Stars with points streak still intact
While the Tampa Bay Lightning's 11-game winning streak finally came to a halt, their points streak lives on as they enter a road matchup with the Dallas Stars on Sunday.,The Lightning forced a shootout before falling 3-2 on the road to the Blues to give them 23 of a possible 24 points since Dec. 20....
Reports: Kevin Stefanski gets 2nd interview with Falcons
Kevin Stefanski is in Atlanta on Saturday for his second head coaching interview with the Falcons, according to multiple reports.,The two-time NFL Coach of the Year previously met with the Falcons last weekend and is the first candidate to receive a second sit-down interview.,The Athletic reported t...
Penn State visits Maryland with both desperate for a win
Something's got to give when Maryland hosts Penn State in Sunday's clash of two of the three Big Ten teams that have yet to win a conference game.,The Terrapins (7-10, 0-6) and the Nittany Lions (9-8, 0-6) are on common ground entering their game in College Park, Md. Both have lost four straight and...
Grizzlies, Magic complete European swing in London
Unfortunately for the Memphis Grizzlies, losing significant double-digit leads is becoming a habit.,In Thursday's 118-111 loss to the Orlando Magic in Berlin, the Grizzlies surrendered a 20-point first-half advantage, in part due to a disastrous third quarter in which the Grizzlies managed only 12 p...
Nacho Elvira leads by two entering Dubai final round
Spain's Nacho Elvira took a two-shot lead into Sunday's final round of the DP World Tour's Dubai Invitational.,The 38-year-old Elvira, ranked No. 190 in the world, carded a 3-under-par 68 on Saturday at the Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club to move to 8-under for the tournament. He offset a bogey at the...
No. 7 Houston rides considerable depth into clash vs. Arizona State
No. 7 Houston will look to ride the momentum of its best showing in Big 12 Conference play into Sunday's game against visiting Arizona State.,The Cougars, who lost to Florida in last season's NCAA championship game, have done more than just reload for this year's campaign. They might be even better ...
Surging Knights eager to cool off Ryan O'Reilly, Predators
The Vegas Golden Knights extended their season-high winning streak to six games by rallying for an impressive 6-5 overtime victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday.,To continue their good fortune on Saturday night, coach Bruce Cassidy's Vegas squad will have to get by one of the league's hot...
Kings get immediate shot at avenging shootout loss to Ducks
The Los Angeles Kings won't have much time to lick their wounds after their latest heartbreaking loss to the Anaheim Ducks.,The Kings will visit Anaheim on Saturday night after falling to 3-2 in a shootout on Friday, their second shootout loss to the Ducks this season.,Los Angeles was up 4-2 midway ...
Nuggets' role players on roll ahead of matchup with Wizards
When Nikola Jokic hopped off the court in Miami on Dec. 29, the Nuggets' season appeared to be in jeopardy. Denver struggled in the past without the three-time MVP in the lineup, and he was headed for an extended absence.,Nearly three weeks and nine games later, the Nuggets have solidified their pla...
Timberwolves pursue 3-game season sweep of Spurs
The San Antionio Spurs will look to salvage a game in the season series with Minnesota and solidify their place in the Western Conference standings when they host the Timberwolves on Saturday.,The contest will be the third and final matchup between the teams this season. The Timberwolves won both of...
Full-strength Pistons represent huge challenge for improving Pacers
The Detroit Pistons got back to full strength in their latest game. That's bad news for their Saturday opponent, the visiting Indiana Pacers, who have already lost to the Eastern Conference leaders twice this season.,In the midst of a six-game homestand, the Pistons were able to go with the usual li...
Following ugly loss, Panthers oppose up-and-down Capitals
The Washington Capitals are searching for consistency going into their Saturday home game against the Florida Panthers.,The Capitals have not won back-to-back games since a six-game winning streak from Nov. 24-Dec. 3. Their latest outing was a 3-2 loss to the visiting San Jose Sharks on Thursday.,"B...
Hurricanes, after 9-goal explosion, take aim at Devils
The Carolina Hurricanes will be hard pressed to equal their latest goal output when they face the New Jersey Devils on Saturday in Newark, N.J.,It's a quick turnaround for the Hurricanes, who played a home game on Friday night. Nikolaj Ehlers scored a hat trick as Carolina cruised to a 9-1 win again...
Kevin Durant's 39-point effort powers Rockets past Wolves
Kevin Durant capped a 39-point performance by sinking four free throws in the final minute as the Houston Rockets sealed a 110-105 victory over the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday.,Durant finished 11 of 18 from the floor and 6 of 8 from 3-point range to lead Houston's comeback from a 12-po...
Ryan O'Reilly, Predators send Avs to first regulation home loss
Ryan O'Reilly earned his first hat trick of the season and the seventh of his career, Juuse Saros turned away 39 shots and the Nashville Predators beat the Colorado Avalanche 7-3 in Denver on Friday.,O'Reilly, who added an assist, last had a hat trick on Jan. 4, 2025, against the Calgary Flames. Two...