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TAMPA BAY, Fla. — Makeovers aren’t just for losers. Turns out, even mini dynasties need some freshening up.

So it is for the Lightning. Across the past 10 seasons, there’s not a team in the NHL with more victories ...Read more

SEATTLE — At 10:53 a.m. PDT Tuesday, a DJ bobbed his head and spun records outside Climate Pledge Arena, while cups of complimentary Pepsi and potato chips were prepared for the fans facing First Avenue. They came early ...Read more

WARE, England — The little brother has piped up of late, and from the vantage point of DJ Moore, it’s all part of the maturation process for rookie quarterback Caleb Williams.

The veteran wide receiver, coming off a ...Read more

RALEIGH, N.C. — Toward the end of each of the past three men’s college basketball seasons, the ACC has experienced something of a collective catharsis. It has become routine over the past few years, a budding tradition...Read more

Every at-bat sends a packed ballpark from elated to deflated. Every result swings the perceived advantage radically.

In front of yet another record crowd at Petco Park, the Padres on Wednesday went from needing to win one...Read more

In the hours before Game 4 of the National League Division Series at Petco Park on Wednesday night, there was a quiet but palpable belief around the Dodgers dugout, one that belied the seemingly dire state in which they ...Read more

NEW YORK — The 2-0 preseason record may look good for the Knicks, but their path to victory still leaves plenty to work on.

The Knicks secured a 117-94 victory over the Washington Wizards in a preseason matchup on ...Read more

He was a record-breaking quarterback at Oregon. A first-round draft pick to an AFC West team mired in mediocrity. He's playing for a coach in his first year with the franchise.

Bo Nix knows Justin Herbert's path.

"He's ...Read more

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Michael Wacha has a huge responsibility on Thursday.

He will be the Kansas City Royals’ starting pitcher for Game 4 of the American League Division Series against the New York Yankees at Kauffman ...Read more

TAMPA, Fla. — It was tough knowing how hard the wind blew and the waters rose near their homes in Tampa Bay.

As Hurricane Milton approached the west coast of Florida Wednesday afternoon, Bucs players and coaches ...Read more

LAS VEGAS — Wide receiver Davante Adams is still playing for the Raiders, as far as coach Antonio Pierce is concerned.

“He’s never not been a Raider,” Pierce said Wednesday. “The update is Davante is doing well ...Read more

BALTIMORE — Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, wide receiver Zay Flowers and safety Eddie Jackson were merely trying to have a quiet dinner Saturday night in Cincinnati. Then a Bengals fan interrupted.

The unidentified ...Read more

PITTSBURGH — In one crease Wednesday was a star goaltender who reportedly turned down an $88 million offer from his team — and you could argue was justified in doing so.

In the other was a goalie who might have been ...Read more

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Hours before Game 3 of the ALDS, Giancarlo Stanton took the field at Kauffman Stadium for some early batting practice.

With assistant Yankees hitting coach Casey Dykes feeding balls through a pitching...Read more

SEATTLE — The question “How have the 49ers beaten the Seahawks recently?” could prompt a book as much as a column.

Once the fiercest rivalry in the division — if not the conference — the lopsided nature of this ...Read more

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Talanoa Hufanga can’t catch a break.

An All-Pro safety in 2022, Hufanga was placed on injured reserve Wednesday because of torn ligaments in his wrist, meaning he will miss at least four games.

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NEW YORK — Once again, Jose Quintana did his job.

The veteran left-hander fired five-plus crucial innings in the Mets‘ 4-1 win over the Phillies in NLDS Game 4 on Wednesday night at Citi Field.

And while he collected...Read more

MIAMI — The bye week is typically used as a period of self-assessment and evaluation.

Teams generally self-scout themselves as if they are Sunday’s opponent, figure out their strengths and weaknesses, and then ...Read more

NEW YORK — When you lose, it’s always the manager’s fault. When you don’t score, it’s always the hitters’ fault. When you don’t stop the bleeding, it’s always the bullpen’s fault.

When your team loses, ...Read more