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Angry Suns out to change fortunes against surging 76ers
With seven losses in their last eight games, the Phoenix Suns don't have much to smile about these days., ,The Suns take the court in search of a much-needed victory Monday when they continue their three-game road trip with a matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers., ,Not only is Phoenix 1-7 in its l...
No. 13 Texas A&M zooms ahead in 2nd half to rout Texas
Zhuric Phelps scored 18 points and spurred a second-half surge that helped carry No. 13 Texas A&M to an 80-60 win over visiting rival Texas on Saturday in the teams' Southeastern Conference opener in College Station, Texas.,It was the first time the teams played as league opponents since 2012 and th...
Darrion Williams helps Texas Tech dismantle Utah
Darrion Williams led a balanced attack by scoring 19 points with nine assists to help lift Texas Tech to a 93-65 road win over Utah on Saturday in Salt Lake City.,Five other players scored in double figures for the Red Raiders (10-3, 1-1 Big 12), who picked up their first conference win of the seaso...
Joel Embiid, 76ers overwhelm Nets
Joel Embiid totaled 28 points and 12 rebounds in three quarters as the Philadelphia 76ers overcame an extremely early 11-point deficit and rolled to a 123-94 victory over the short-handed Brooklyn Nets on Saturday night in New York.,Embiid made 8 of 16 shots, hit all 10 free throws and played 29 min...
No. 21 Memphis wary of new-look North Texas
As Memphis headed into the new year, coach Penny Hardaway made it clear that the No. 21 Tigers could not coast through the American Athletic Conference.,They could not relax. They were "the hunted," Hardaway said. Memphis would need to keep its foot on the gas pedal. The Tigers did just that on Thur...
Utah looks to regroup at home against Texas Tech
The Utah basketball program learned a tough lesson in its first-ever Big 12 game. Winning -- especially on the road -- is not going to come easy in this conference.,"It's really hard to win on the road. It's just really hard," Utah coach Craig Smith said following the Utes' 81-56 loss at No. 25 Bayl...
Texas State outlasts North Texas for 2nd straight bowl win
Lincoln Pare ran for two touchdowns, including a 73-yard scamper late in the fourth quarter, to help Texas State beat North Texas 30-28 on Friday in the First Responder Bowl in Dallas.,Pare finished with 143 yards on 21 carries for the Bobcats (8-5), who won the First Responder Bowl for the second s...
Texas, No. 13 Texas A&M renew rivalry in SEC opener
Despite solid starts for both teams, the stakes will be incrementally higher when No. 13 Texas A&M hosts rival Texas on Saturday afternoon in the teams' Southeastern Conference opener in College Station, Texas., ,The programs have not played since 2019 in a neutral site contest in Fort Worth and hav...
Stephen Curry tastes 3-point perfection as Warriors pound 76ers
Stephen Curry added to his 3-point-shooting lore Thursday night, making all eight of his attempts for the first time in his career as the Golden State Warriors routed the Philadelphia 76ers 139-105 in San Francisco.,Curry finished with 30 points and 10 assists on a night when he became the first in ...
Wild captain Jared Spurgeon (leg) out 2-3 weeks
The Wild will be without defenseman Jared Spurgeon for two to three weeks due to a lower-body injury, Minnesota president of hockey operations Bill Guerin told reporters Thursday.,The team's captain suffered an apparent right leg injury Tuesday when he was slew-footed by Nashville rookie forward Zac...
LPGA star Lexi Thompson announces engagement
After experiencing a major life event in 2024 with her retirement from full-time play on the LPGA Tour, Lexi Thompson announced another milestone on New Year's Day -- she and boyfriend Max Provost got engaged.,Thompson, 29, posted on Instagram from Whistler, British Columbia, where Provost got down ...
Predators F Zachary L’Heureux suspended 3 games for slew foot
The NHL suspended Nashville Predators rookie forward Zachary L'Heureux for three games on Thursday for slew-footing Minnesota Wild captain Jared Spurgeon.,The discipline was handed down after L'Heureux had a hearing with the Department of Player Safety on Thursday afternoon.,The incident occurred at...
Denver lands 16th NWSL franchise at record $110M fee
Denver has been awarded the 16th franchise in the National Women's Soccer League for a record $110 million fee, Sportico reported Thursday.,Not only is that expansion fee more than double the previous NWSL record, it would also be the largest ever paid for a U.S. women's professional sports team.,Th...
Report: White Sox sign IF/OF Josh Rojas to contract
The Chicago White Sox signed versatile infielder/outfielder Josh Rojas to a one-year contract, MLB.com reported on Thursday.,Terms of the deal were not disclosed.,Rojas, 30, batted. 225 with eight homers and 31 RBIs in 143 games last season with the Seattle Mariners. The club, however, did not tende...
Texans intent on halting skid in finale vs. Titans
The Houston Texans plan to use their healthy players despite having nothing to gain from Sunday's regular-season finale at the Tennessee Titans in Nashville, Tenn.,After all, the Texans, who have lost two games in a row, are locked into the fourth seed for the AFC playoffs. But second-year coach DeM...
Joel Embiid, 76ers visit struggling Warriors
One day after failing to extend a four-game winning streak without the services of Joel Embiid, the Philadelphia 76ers will attempt to start a new winning string with him Thursday night when they visit the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco.,Embiid, who has a sore left foot of late, sat out the ...
No. 5 Texas blows big lead, recovers to beat No. 4 ASU in 2 OTs
ATLANTA -- Quinn Ewers threw a go-ahead 25-yard touchdown to Gunnar Helm, helping No. 5 Texas beat No. 4 Arizona State 39-31 in double overtime on Wednesday in a College Football Playoff quarterfinal game at the Peach Bowl.,Texas' Andrew Mukuba intercepted Sam Leavitt on the ensuing possession, clin...
No. 5 Texas blows big lead, recovers to beat No. 4 Arizona State
ATLANTA -- Quinn Ewers threw a go-ahead 25-yard touchdown to Gunnar Helm, helping No. 5 Texas beat No. 4 Arizona State 39-31 in double overtime on Wednesday in a College Football Playoff quarterfinal game at the Peach Bowl.,Texas' Andrew Mukuba intercepted Sam Leavitt on the ensuing possession, clin...
Reports: Packers CB Jaire Alexander undergoes knee surgery
Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander underwent knee surgery this week to alleviate pain and swelling, multiple outlets reported Wednesday.,Alexander, 27, first tore the PCL in his right knee on Oct. 27 and had played just 10 snaps of one game since. He could return for the Super Bowl, should...
Preds F Zachary L'Heureux facing possible suspension
Nashville Predators rookie forward Zachary L'Heureux is facing a possible suspension for tripping/slew-footing Minnesota Wild captain Jared Spurgeon on Tuesday night.,L'Heureux, 21, will have an NHL Player Safety hearing at a date and time still to be determined, the league said Wednesday.,The incid...