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Clippers beat Kings for fourth win in a row and first NBA Cup victory
LOS ANGELES — The NBA Cup encounter between the Los Angeles Clippers and Sacramento Kings heightened both teams’ ... Read More
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Road warriors: Three takeaways from Duke basketball's impressive victory over Arizona
A whole lot of Cooper Flagg scoring and tight defense secured a big road win for No. 12 Duke on Friday night.
With Flagg scoring 24 points, the Blue Devils grabbed a lead early and never relinquished it as they beat No. ...Read more
Jared McCain and Tyrese Maxey's big nights halt Sixers' losing streak at five with win over Nets
PHILADELPHIA — No Joel Embiid. No Paul George. No problem.
The undermanned 76ers had one of their most impressive performances, defeating the Brooklyn Nets, 113-98, in Friday’s NBA Cup contest at the Wells Fargo ...Read more
Royals trade pitcher Brady Singer to Reds for infielder Jonathan India, outfielder Joey Wiemer
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Royals have added more firepower to their lineup.
On Friday, they traded right-handed pitcher Brady Singer to the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for infielder Jonathan India and ...Read more
Warriors in commanding NBA Cup position after escaping with win over Pelicans
The Warriors are in pole position in the NBA Cup group stage.
By improving to 3-0 in group play, the Warriors can clinch a spot in the knockout round with a Nuggets loss; Denver plays Dallas on Friday night.
The Warriors...Read more
Kentucky dominates again with 108-59 rout of Jackson State
LEXINGTON, Ky. — On paper, Kentucky’s basketball game Friday night in Rupp Arena was supposed to be the easiest on the 2024-25 schedule.
It lived up to that expectation.
The No. 9-ranked Wildcats jumped on Jackson ...Read more
Sixers center Joel Embiid will miss two games because of left knee swelling
PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid was ruled out of Friday night’s NBA Cup game against the Brooklyn Nets at the Wells Fargo Center because of swelling in his left knee. The 76ers center will also be sidelined in Sunday’s ...Read more
Sixers say Paul George's left knee bone bruise is 'not as bad as last time'
PHILADELPHIA — The 76ers can breathe a little sigh of relief when it comes to Paul George’s second bone bruise to his left knee.
“They say it’s the same thing that happened [on Oct. 14], but to a little lesser ...Read more
Michael Cunningham: As Falcons slip on defense, remember they could have drafted star rookie Jared Verse
ATLANTA — It seemed once as if the Falcons finally had a good defense. That turned out to be a fleeting moment. The group now ranks bottom 10 in the NFL in nearly every statistical category. The Falcons could use help ...Read more
Celtics earn ugly win over Wizards to notch NBA Cup victory
Last Saturday, the Celtics barely scraped past one of the worst teams in the NBA, needing overtime to put away the two-win Toronto Raptors.
They had similar trouble Friday against another Eastern Conference cellar dweller...Read more
Penguins dominated by Jets from start to finish as their slump continues
PITTSBURGH — Maybe the one positive thing you could say about the latest loss from the Penguins was that at least they didn’t blow a two-goal lead to the Winnipeg Jets on Friday.
For that to happen, they would have ...Read more
Patriots' Jabrill Peppers' trial set for January on assault, drug charges
BOSTON — Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers, who pleaded not guilty in October on charges of assault, strangulation and drug possession, is scheduled to go to trial on Jan. 22.
Peppers’ attorney Marc Brofsky said in ...Read more
After Trump victory, UFC's Dana White says he's done with politics
LAS VEGAS — UFC president Dana White, a longtime vocal supporter of President-elect Donald Trump, said recently he most likely won’t get involved in politics again.
In an interview with the New Yorker after UFC 309 on...Read more
Aaron Judge giving Juan Soto space in free agency, but he has Hal Steinbrenner's ear
NEW YORK — After going through a closely covered free-agent process himself in 2022, Aaron Judge said he’s taking a hands-off approach to Juan Soto’s sweepstakes.
Judge, speaking on a Friday conference call after ...Read more
Reduced workload looming for Chiefs RB Kareem Hunt? Not against Panthers.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chiefs’ defense remains a top-five unit in fewest total yards and rushing yards allowed. It’s top 10 in fewest points and first downs surrendered.
So why does it feel like the Chiefs are ...Read more
49ers rule out Brock Purdy and Nick Bosa; QB Brandon Allen to start at Green Bay
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — No Brock Purdy. No Nick Bosa. No chance for the 49ers on Sunday in Green Bay?
“We’re missing two good players definitely but we’ll have a lot of good players out there,” 49ers coach Kyle ...Read more
Dodgers agree to deals with Dustin May and Tony Gonsolin, avoiding arbitration
LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers avoided arbitration with two pitchers Friday, agreeing to contracts for next season with right-handers Dustin May and Tony Gonsolin, both of whom will be returning to the mound after missing all...Read more
Jason Mackey: After strong start to season, Mike Tomlin deserves blame for Steelers' frustrating loss to Browns
CLEVELAND — Here's hoping Mike Tomlin didn't spend too much time working on that NFL Coach of the Year speech.
The feel-good vibes that have surrounded the Steelers' season — all of those correct buttons pushed and ...Read more
Heat star Jimmy Butler seen serving up cocktails made with his coffee. How to order one in Miami.
MIAMI — Jimmy Butler took some time away from basketball for a different game Thursday evening.
The Heat superstar and his coffee brand, Bigface, partnered with Bacardi to debut the Miami Rum Room Domino Club one-night ...Read more
Gerry Dulac: Steelers defense failed to close out a win -- again
PITTSBURGH — Maybe the most deflating aspect of the Steelers' last-minute loss in Cleveland was the second-stingiest defense in the NFL failing to protect another lead against one of the worst offenses in the league.
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Baker Mayfield's equipment donation helps prep program to state title
TAMPA, Fla. — Baker Mayfield rubbed both arms with his hands as the story was being related, the one where his timely donation turned around the fortunes of a high school football team that lacked the necessary equipment...Read more
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