76ers head to Detroit to take on the “selfless” Pistons

Philadelphia 76ers and Detroit Pistons

The struggling Philadelphia 76ers had mixed news about their injuries on Friday. Joel Embiid, the team’s star center, will miss his fourth straight game on Saturday night when the 76ers play the Pistons. He will…

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Deandre Ayton and the Trail Blazers defeat the Kings with ease

Portland Trail Blazers and Sacramento Kings

Deandre Ayton scored 26 points and grabbed nine rebounds to help the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Sacramento Kings 115-106 on Friday night in NBA Cup action. Anfernee Simons added 21 points, nine assists, and…

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Lightning look to build on offensive surge against Capitals

Tampa Bay Lightning (NHL)

The Tampa Bay Lightning found their rhythm on Monday night against the Colorado Avalanche and are aiming to keep their offense going when they face the Washington Capitals on Wednesday. Lightning coach Jon Cooper had…

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Tage Thompson set to return as Sabres host Wild

Tage Thompson (NHL)

After a successful West Coast road trip, the Buffalo Sabres will return home on Wednesday to play the Minnesota Wild. They are likely to have their top goal-scorer back in the lineup. Tage Thompson, the…

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Brandon Hagel records 5 assists as Lightning dominate Avalanche

Tampa Bay Lightning (NHL)

Anthony Cirelli scored for the sixth game in a row, and Brandon Hagel had four of his career-high five assists during Tampa Bay’s big five-goal first period as the Lightning defeated the Colorado Avalanche 8-2…

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