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Domantas Sabonis, Kings set to challenge ailing Sixers
The Philadelphia 76ers are trending in the right direction, but they could have their hands full with Domantas Sabonis and the visiting Sacramento Kings when the teams square off Wednesday.,The Sixers are the worst rebounding team in the NBA -- they are the only team that pulls down fewer than 40 pe...
Balanced-scoring No. 13 Texas A&M gets past Oklahoma
Zhuric Phelps scored 15 points to lead a balanced Texas A&M attack as the 13th-ranked Aggies defeated Oklahoma 75-68 on Tuesday in a gritty Southeastern Conference clash at College Station, Texas.,The Aggies (16-5, 5-3 SEC) led by a point at halftime and were up 61-53 with 6:35 to play. Oklahoma clo...
76ers pull away after Lakers' Anthony Davis (abdomen) exits
Tyrese Maxey scored 43 points as the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers used a dominating second quarter to power a 118-104 victory over the visiting Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday and extend their winning streak to three.,LeBron James amassed 31 points, eight rebounds and nine assists for the Lakers, w...
76ers F Paul George (finger) diagnosed with tendon injury
Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George has an injury to the extensor tendon on his left pinkie finger, the team announced shortly before Tuesday night's home game against the Los Angeles Lakers.,The extent of the injury was detected after George underwent an MRI exam and ultrasound. He was previousl...
No. 22 Texas Tech looking to push pace against TCU
Even though Texas Tech cracked the Top 25 for the first time this season, Red Raiders coach Grant McCasland hasn't been all that pleased with how his offense is operating.,No. 22 Texas Tech will take a four-game winning streak into a meeting with TCU on Wednesday night in Lubbock, Texas, but the Red...
Jake, Logan Paul tease brother-on-brother fight
Jake Paul's next boxing match appears to be against his brother, Logan Paul.,The brothers shared nearly identical social media posts Tuesday, teasing a fight pitting the siblings against each other that will stream March 27 on Max.,"The moment you've waited a decade for..." the posts said, accompani...
Report: Kings open up trade talks for G De'Aaron Fox
The Sacramento Kings will listen to offers for star point guard De'Aaron Fox before the Feb. 6 trade deadline, ESPN reported Tuesday.,The 27-year-old former All-Star will likely have multiple suitors, however the report claimed that he "has a target destination in mind ahead of 2026 free agency.",Fo...
Chris Beard faces old team as No. 23 Ole Miss meets Texas
There's no lack of storylines when No. 23 Ole Miss faces dangerous but unranked Texas on Wednesday in a Southeastern Conference contest in Oxford, Miss.,The Rebels (15-5, 4-3 SEC) are looking to right the ship after three straight league losses while the Longhorns (14-6, 3-4) are attempting to build...
Injury-weakened 76ers aim to halt Lakers' win streak
Riding their longest winning streak since before Thanksgiving, the Los Angeles Lakers will take a four-game run of success into a road matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday.,The Lakers began the East Coast portion of a six-game road trip Monday with a 112-107 victory over the Charlotte H...
Arthur Cazaux defeats Stan Wawrinka in hometown of Montpellier
Arthur Cazaux of France took down Swiss wild card Stan Wawrinka 6-4, 6-3 in the first round of the Open Occitanie on Monday in Montpellier, France.,Cazaux, 22 years old and ranked No. 101 in the world, is a native of Montpellier. What's more, he and Wawrinka are set to compete in the men's doubles d...
No. 13 Texas A&M welcomes Oklahoma hoping to grow from blown lead
No. 13 Texas A&M will look to its home court to help it recover from a heartrending loss when it squares off against Oklahoma on Tuesday in a Southeastern Conference matchup in College Station, Texas.,The Aggies (15-5, 4-3 SEC) head home after a stunning 70-69 loss at rival Texas on Saturday. Texas ...
Pat Perez joining LIV Golf's broadcast team
Pat Perez is joining the LIV Golf broadcast team as an on-course analyst this season.,Perez, 48, previously competed in the league as a member of captain Dustin Johnson's 4Aces GC. He finished 48th in the LIV individual standings in 2024 and was replaced by Thomas Pieters for the upcoming season. Pe...
Vegas D Alex Pietrangelo (ailment) off Team Canada roster for 4 Nations Face-Off
Vegas defenseman Alex Pietrangelo has withdrawn from playing for Team Canada in the upcoming 2025 4 Nations Face-off because of an undisclosed ailment, the Golden Knights announced Sunday.,Pietrangelo, 35, and the Golden Knights have seven games to play before the NHL breaks for the tournament in Mo...
Texas Tech holds off Oklahoma State for fourth straight win
Chance McMillian scored 14 points and Texas Tech's defense did the rest as the Red Raiders defeated stumbling Oklahoma State 64-54 on Sunday afternoon in a Big 12 Conference game in Lubbock, Texas.,The Red Raiders (15-4, 6-2 Big 12) never trailed, led by 10 points and halftime and by 18 nine minutes...
Dominance Down Under: Jannik Sinner wins Australian Open title
Italy's Jannik Sinner showed why he's the No. 1 player in the world on Sunday as he used his power from the baseline and a consistent serve to defeat Alexander Zverev of Germany to win his second consecutive Australian Open singles title.,Sinner needed two hours, 42 minutes to post the 6-3, 7-6 (4),...
Recent acquisition Nick Richards shines as Suns knock off Wizards
Kevin Durant scored 29 points and Nick Richards continued to make a stellar impression as the Phoenix Suns notched a 119-109 victory over the visiting Washington Wizards on Saturday night.,Richards scored 20 points and collected a career-best 19 rebounds in his fourth game with the Suns and first at...
Report: Mavs F/C Maxi Kleber to miss time with broken foot
The Dallas Mavericks' injury woes will continue as forward/center Maxi Kleber is expected to miss extended time with a broken right foot, ESPN reported Saturday.,Kleber was injured in Saturday's 122-107 loss to the Boston Celtics when the 6-foot-10 inside presence scored one point with one rebound i...
Astros 2B Jose Altuve will change positions for Alex Bregman
Houston Astros career second baseman Jose Altuve is so eager for former teammate Alex Bregman to potentially return to the squad, the nine-time All-Star is willing to move to left field.,That is one scenario to accommodate Bregman, a free agent third baseman after nine seasons in Houston. The Astros...
Down 22, Texas roars back to upend No. 13 Texas A&M
Tramon Mark hit a running layup with 3.7 seconds left and Tre Johnson scored a career-high 30 points as Texas, which trailed by 22 in the second half, stormed back to edge rival No. 13 Texas A&M 70-69 on Saturday in Austin, Texas.,Texas A&M (15-5, 4-3 Southeastern Conference) led by 18 at halftime b...
On 3-game win streak, Texas Tech hosts struggling Oklahoma St.
Texas Tech will look for its fourth straight win and a push that could move the team back to the Top 25 when the Red Raiders host Oklahoma State on Sunday afternoon in a Big 12 Conference clash in Lubbock, Texas.,The Red Raiders (14-4, 5-2) have been at their best as they have gotten healthier over ...