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Lightning's Nikita Kucherov wins second Ted Lindsay Award
Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov was named the winner of the Ted Lindsay Award for the second time in his career on Wednesday.,The award is presented annually to the most outstanding player in the NHL as voted by fellow members of the NHL Players' Association.,Kucherov, who also won it in...
Duke transfer Cedric Coward staying in 2025 NBA draft
Cedric Coward, a Washington State standout who had committed to play for Duke, will keep his name in the 2025 NBA draft.,A 6-foot-6 guard from Fresno, California, the 21-year-old Coward played just six games last year at Washington State before a partially torn shoulder labrum required season-ending...
Anthony Edwards fined $50,000 by NBA for profanity in postgame interview
The NBA announced Wednesday evening that it has fined Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards $50,000 for using profane language in a media interview.,Edwards dropped the profanity Tuesday in his postgame news conference following the Timberwolves' 114-88 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Ga...
NFL unveils new award: Protector of the Year
The NFL on Wednesday announced a new end-of-year annual honor that will be awarded to the league's best offensive lineman, called Protector of the Year. ,NFL executive Troy Vincent announced the award and credited Buffalo Bills four-time Pro Bowl lineman Dion Dawkins and retired two-time All-Pro And...
Robert Shwartzman grabs Indy 500 pole in stunner
The buildup to the Indianapolis 500 took an unexpected twist Sunday when rookie Robert Shwartzman won the pole for the fabled race.,In five IndyCar Series races, Shwartzman has finished no better than 18th. Yet the 25-year-old is the first rookie to qualify on the Indy 500 pole since Teo Fabi in 198...
Otto Lopez rejoins Marlins, but Xavier Edwards (back) hits the IL
The Miami Marlins regained half of their starting keystone combo from the injured list on Sunday, but lost the other half to the same place.,The Marlins announced that second baseman Otto Lopez has been reactivated after missing two weeks with an injured ankle, but shortstop Xavier Edwards has been ...
Kevin Durant wins NBA's Magic Johnson Award
Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant is the winner of the 2024-25 Magic Johnson Award.,The Professional Basketball Writers Association gives the award annually to the NBA player who excels on the court and displays "cooperation and grace in dealing with the media and fans.",Durant also won the award in th...
2025 NBA Playoffs Round 2: Every Underdog Stole Home Court
Lower seeds flipped the script in Round 2 of the 2025 NBA Playoffs, now it’s all about who’s faking confidence and who really needs to win Games 3 & 4....
WNBA notebook: Liberty, Dream blending in new faces, schemes
The New York Liberty team that walked off the court last fall with the franchise's first-ever WNBA championship has made some slight adjustments to the roster.,Stars Breanna Stewart, Jonquel Jones and Sabrina Ionescu are back. Courtney Vandersloot left in free agency, and Kayla Thornton was lost in ...
Wolves' Anthony Edwards (ankle) returns after brief absence
Minnesota guard Anthony Edwards left the Timberwolves' playoff game against the Golden State Warriors Thursday night in Minneapolis after sustaining a sprained left ankle on a drive to the rim, but the All-Star returned to the floor to start the second half and helped his team win 117-93.,Edwards we...
Wolves' Anthony Edwards exits due to ankle injury
Minnesota guard Anthony Edwards left the Timberwolves' Thursday playoff game against the Golden State Warriors in Minneapolis after sustaining a sprained left ankle on a drive to the rim.,Edwards stayed on the court for a while after sustaining the injury, which happened midway through the second qu...
Ohio State transfer Sean Stewart commits to Oregon
Former McDonald's All-American forward Sean Stewart committed to Oregon on Wednesday, his third team in three years.,Stewart started 30 games for Ohio State last season, averaging 5.7 points and 5.8 rebounds. He averaged 2.6 points and 3.2 rebounds in 33 games (zero starts) for Duke in 2023-24.,Stew...
Steph Curry Is Out, but the Golden State Warriors Keep Winning
Steph Curry’s hamstring gave out, but the Warriors didn’t. Draymond’s fired up, Jimmy Butler wants the keys, and Buddy Hield won’t stop hitting threes....
Western Conference Shake-Up: Young Stars Overtake NBA Veterans in 2025 Playoffs
Young teams like the Thunder and Timberwolves are taking over the NBA West, as veteran-led franchises struggle in the 2025 NBA Playoffs....
Mystics F Aaliyah Edwards (back) out two weeks
Washington Mystics forward Aaliyah Edwards will be sidelined at least two weeks with a low-back contusion, the team announced Thursday.,Edwards, 22, averaged 7.6 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 34 games (17 starts) as a rookie last season. She was the No. 6 overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draf...
Celtics' Jrue Holiday wins second Sportsmanship Award
Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday won the NBA Sportsmanship Award for the second time on Thursday.,Holiday, 34, previously received the Joe Dumars Trophy with the Milwaukee Bucks for the 2020-21 season.,Presented since 1995-96, the award goes to the player who best represents the ideals of sportsman...
Mystics' Aaliyah Edwards (back) out at least 2 weeks
Washington Mystics forward Aaliyah Edwards has been diagnosed with a low-back contusion and will be re-evaluated in two weeks, the team announced Thursday.,Edwards, 22, averaged 7.6 points and 5.6 rebounds in 34 games (17 starts) in 2024 during her rookie season. She was the sixth overall pick of th...
Avalanche's Nathan MacKinnon finalist for Ted Lindsay Award
Colorado Avalanche standout Nathan MacKinnon is in contention to repeat as the recipient of the Ted Lindsay Award.,MacKinnon was named a finalist for the award on Wednesday along with Avalanche teammate Cale Makar and Tampa Bay Lightning star forward Nikita Kucherov.,The award is presented annually ...
Ex-Michigan G Jace Howard, son of Juwan, commits to Fordham
Former Michigan guard Jace Howard announced Tuesday night that he is transferring to Fordham.,Howard is the son of former Michigan star player and former coach Juwan Howard.,"Let's get it @FordhamMBB !!! Time to work," Howard said on social media in reference to the Atlantic 10 program.,<blockquote ...
Padres activate star hitter Luis Arraez from concussion list
The San Diego Padres activated three-time batting champion Luis Arraez from the seven-day concussion list prior to Tuesday night's home game against the San Francisco Giants.,The Padres also activated outfielder Jason Heyward from the 10-day injured list, designated veteran first baseman Yuli Gurrie...