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SAN FRANCISCO — Early in the second quarter, Brandin Podziemski sprint to a loose ball in front of the Golden State Warriors’ bench, caught up with it just in time and flung a behind-the-back pass up the court.

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DENVER — The much-needed reinforcements arrived Friday night for the Colorado Avalanche, but another early-season headache also returned.

The Ball Arena crowd seemed primed for a party, but the Avs’ goaltending issues...Read more

Center William Karlsson scored the game-winning goal with 1:18 remaining and added an empty-net goal seconds later, as the Vegas Golden Knights rallied from two goals down to defeat the Utah Hockey Club 4-2 at Delta Center...Read more

COLUMBUS, Ohio — It felt like Tristan Jarry never left.

The embattled Penguins goaltender saw his first NHL action since Oct. 16 on Friday, and what transpired during a 6-2 victory for the Columbus Blue Jackets at ...Read more

ORLANDO, Fla. — Joel Embiid got off to a dominant start, but clearly ran out of gas. Paul George never found an offensive groove. And Jared McCain could not maintain his blistering scoring pace before fouling out.

That ...Read more

After a heartbreaking defeat to the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday, the Detroit Pistons (6-8) bounced back with a 99-95 victory over the Toronto Raptors (2-11) at Scotiabank Arena on Friday night.

The Pistons are now 2-0 ...Read more

SAN ANTONIO — The dance music blared as the crowd took turns roaring their way through a fourth-quarter timeout, Lakers coach JJ Redick frustrated after another clean look for the Spurs allowed them to get within a ...Read more

COLLEGE PARK, Md. — If the first three games of the men’s college basketball season were preludes to the first real test, then Maryland let a prime opportunity slip away.

The Terps could not protect a four-point lead ...Read more

INDIANAPOLIS — This time it didn’t matter whether Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra had a timeout left at the end (he did).

In need of a bounceback after Tuesday night’s horrendous overtime loss in Detroit — decided...Read more

PHILADELPHIA — All-Star Weekend is a time for NBA fans and players to take a break from the regular season. It's a time to watch your favorite players participate in dunk contests, three-point shootouts, and, of course, ...Read more

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — With replacement kickers, you take your chances.

Harrison Butker will miss 3-4 games after having surgery to trim the meniscus in his left knee Friday morning. That would put him back on the field ...Read more

MINNEAPOLIS — Former Lynx player Sylvia Fowles has become the latest player from the franchise to be named to the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame. The 2025 class was announced Friday.

“I am immensely proud that Syl ...Read more

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — As much as the San Francisco 49ers are energized by having Christian McCaffrey back in the lineup, let’s not pretend his presence is the be-all and end-all when it comes to running the ball in the...Read more

LOS ANGELES — Dodgers reliever Brusdar Graterol is expected to miss the first half of next season after undergoing surgery Thursday on the labrum in his right shoulder, the team announced.

Graterol's surgery comes after...Read more

ATLANTA — We perceived the Falcons’ schedule as front-loaded, and we weren’t wrong. Their first three opponents now lead their divisions. To their credit, the Falcons won in Philadelphia after losing their opener to ...Read more

ALLEN PARK, Mich. — The Lions survived the gauntlet — and by “survived,” I mean “crushed.” Now it gets easier, even though it never really does in the NFL.

In their seven-game winning streak, the Lions have ...Read more

LOS ANGELES — President-elect Donald Trump's vow to make a "radical change" in government spending has raised concerns about Los Angeles' effort to host the 2028 Summer Olympics.

The private LA28 organizing committee ...Read more

NEW ORLEANS — Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic will not play against the Pelicans on Friday night due to personal reasons, according to the team’s injury report.

Jokic was ruled out Friday around noon after being ...Read more

The chants were unmistakable — and very loud.

Flocks of Eagles fans stuck around after Philadelphia’s 26-18 home victory over the Washington Commanders on Thursday night and expressed their gratitude to the team that ...Read more