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Suns, Lakers square off for third time this month
Western Conference rivals clash for the third time this month when Phoenix hosts the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday.,The Suns split the first two games with the Lakers, winning 125-108 in Los Angeles on Dec. 1 before losing 116-114 in Phoenix on Dec. 14. The Suns managed to overcome Luka Doncic's 38-...

Fast-rising Knicks visit surging Timberwolves
Two of the NBA's hottest teams and one of its hottest players match up Tuesday night in Minnesota when the Timberwolves host the New York Knicks.,Knicks star Jalen Brunson is coming off a season high 47-point effort in a 132-125 win Sunday over the Miami Heat. In his last five games, including the K...

Raptors, Heat hope to end losing ways in Eastern tilt
The Miami Heat have lost two straight games and seven of their past eight games.,The Toronto Raptors have also lost two straight games in addition to dropping six of their past eight games.,On Tuesday night, both teams will try to earn a win as Toronto visits Miami.,The Heat, who lost a 132-125 road...

Predators, Wild looks to bounce back before year is done
Nashville Predators coach Andrew Brunette used perfect imagery to describe his team's recent performances before embarking on a seven-game road trip., ,"I saw a great effort," Brunette said after the Predators posted back-to-back wins over the weekend. "I think everybody's paddles were in, and they'...

Sabres' Josh Norris returns to Ottawa to face Senators for first time
Josh Norris is healthy and on a roll. So, too, are the Buffalo Sabres, riding a six-game winning streak. He and his teammates will aim to keep that going when they visit the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday.,For Norris, it will be a return to Ottawa and his first game against his former team since Buffalo...

After combining for 302 points, what will Bulls-Hawks II produce?
The Chicago Bulls and Atlanta Hawks look at things differently after playing the highest-scoring game in the NBA this season.,But the evaluation following Sunday's 152-150 Chicago victory can't last long since the same two clubs meet again Tuesday in Atlanta to complete the season series.,Both teams...

Finally healthy Devils visit short-handed Islanders before holiday break
The New Jersey Devils didn't win Sunday night, but they finally got to see their optimal lineup on the ice.,The New York Islanders will have to wait until at least after Christmas to get closer to whole.,A pair of Metropolitan Division rivals will look to enter the holiday break on a winning note Tu...

Capitals, Rangers face off in year-end back-to-back
The Washington Capitals have stalled after a sizzling 10-1-1 stretch by dropping five of their last six games.,The Capitals will look to dust themselves off after their latest setback when they host the New York Rangers on Tuesday.,Washington fell to 1-3-2 in its last six games following a home-and-...

Report: NWSL teams interested in USWNT's Catarina Macario
Multiple NWSL clubs are preparing a push for Chelsea and United States Women's National Team forward Catarina Macario, who can sign a pre-contract Jan. 1 ahead of her deal expiring July 1, ESPN reports.,Macario, 26, is expected to draw strong European interest as well, but the NWSL's pending "High I...

Bruins battle to halt skid vs. Canadiens before holiday break
With the NHL's holiday break approaching, two important points will be at stake when the Boston Bruins host the Montreal Canadiens in the Original Six rivals' second meeting of the season on Tuesday night.,The teams are separated by just two points in the Atlantic Division after their Sunday losses....

Washington State dismantles Utah State in Famous Idaho Potato Bowl
Zevi Eckhaus passed for 334 yards and three touchdowns to help Washington State record a 34-21 victory over Utah State on Monday afternoon in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl at Boise, Idaho., ,Eckhaus completed 26 of 44 passes and was intercepted three times for the Cougars (7-6), who won for the third...

Mets trade 2-time All-Star Jeff McNeil to Athletics
The New York Mets continued their winter overhaul Monday, trading longtime utilityman Jeff McNeil and cash to the Athletics for teenage right-hander Yordan Rodriguez.,New York will send $5.75 million to help cover McNeil's $15.75 million salary in 2026 and will pay a $2 million buyout if the A's dec...

Steelers WR DK Metcalf suspended two games for altercation with fan
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf has been suspended for two games without pay after physically confronting a Detroit Lions fan during Pittsburgh's win on Sunday.,Metcalf, who reported this same fan to security last season, is expected to appeal the suspension, according to ESPN. The leag...

Red-hot Red Wings host surging Stars as December heaters collide
The Detroit Red Wings have thrived since the beginning of the month. They'll try to keep the good December vibes going when they host Dallas on Tuesday night.,Detroit entered the month with a mediocre 13-11-2 record. Despite a six-game road trip in the first two weeks of December, the Red Wings have...

WBO orders Hamzah Sheeraz title fight after Terence Crawford's retirement
Following undefeated star Terence Crawford's retirement, the WBO has ordered Hamzah Sheeraz to fight Diego Pacheco for the vacant super-middleweight title.,Crawford announced his retirement from the sport last Tuesday, writing on X, "Walking away as a great with nothing else left to prove.",He reach...

Panthers, Hurricanes tangle for second time in four days
Four days after the Florida Panthers launched a memorable third-period comeback to defeat the Carolina Hurricanes, the two clubs square off again on Tuesday in Raleigh, N.C.,The Hurricanes had built a 3-0 lead midway through the third period in last Friday's game, but Florida equalized with three go...

Chargers LB Denzel Perryman suspended without pay for two games
Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Denzel Perryman has been suspended without pay for two games by the NFL for repeated violations of playing rules that protect the health and safety of players.,The most recent incident occurred during Sunday's 34-17 road win over the Dallas Cowboys when Perryman struc...

Report: Chiefs sign QB Shane Buechele as Gardner Minshew lands on IR
The Kansas City Chiefs signed quarterback Shane Buechele from the Buffalo Bills practice squad and quarterback Gardner Minshew was placed on season-ending injured reserve, according to multiple reports Monday.,The Chiefs had reportedly been concerned Minshew suffered a torn ACL during Sunday's 26-9 ...

Raheem Morris: 'Frustrating' that wins are coming too late
While consecutive victories for the Atlanta Falcons have been validating, the timing of those wins is yet another reminder of a season filled with struggle.,The disappointment for head coach Raheem Morris and company lies in the fact that the victories are meaningless in terms of the team's postseas...

After historic night, Penguins face sagging Maple Leafs
The Toronto Maple Leafs aim to snap a three-game losing streak Tuesday when they return home to face the Pittsburgh Penguins and their new franchise scoring leader Sidney Crosby.,The Maple Leafs lost 5-1 to the Dallas Stars on Sunday to finish 0-3-0 on a just-completed road trip, while being outscor...