Mason Marchment scored two goals and added an assist, while Jamie Benn and Tyler Seguin each had a goal and an assist to help the Dallas Stars defeat the Colorado Avalanche 5-3 on Friday night.…
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Hawks secure second straight victory against Cavaliers
De’Andre Hunter led the Atlanta Hawks with 23 points off the bench, helping them secure a 117-101 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday in NBA Cup play. Trae Young added 21 points and 11…
Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies defeat the injury-plagued New Orleans Pelicans
Ja Morant scored 27 points, Jaren Jackson Jr. added 23, and Santi Aldama came off the bench to score 20 points, leading the Memphis Grizzlies to their first NBA Cup victory, 120-109, over the New…
Franz Wagner leads the Magic to a dominant win over the Nets
Franz Wagner scored 21 of his 29 points in the first half as the Orlando Magic took control late in the second quarter and pulled away in the third, beating the Brooklyn Nets 123-100 in…
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shines in the final moments to lead the Thunder past the Lakers
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 36 points, had nine assists, and grabbed six rebounds to help the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Los Angeles Lakers 101-93 in an NBA Cup game on Friday. The Thunder improved to…
The Bears’ poor clock management on their final drive contributed to their 23-20 loss to the Lions on Thanksgiving
The Chicago Bears had a chance to pull off a big comeback and upset the Detroit Lions on Thursday. However, poor clock management during their final drive led to a 23-20 loss, extending their losing…
The Chiefs are set to host the Raiders at Arrowhead Stadium, looking to bounce back after a surprising loss to their AFC West rival last year
The Chiefs clearly remember what happened the last time the Raiders visited Arrowhead Stadium during the holiday season. It was Christmas Day last year when interim coach Antonio Pierce and quarterback Aidan O’Connell led the…
Rockets move forward in NBA Cup after overtime victory against Wolves
Alperen Sengun recorded a triple-double, and the Houston Rockets defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 117-111 in overtime on Tuesday night in an NBA in-season tournament game in Minneapolis. Sengun finished with 22 points, 11 assists, and…
Damian Lillard scores 37 as Bucks defeat Heat without Giannis
Damian Lillard scored 37 points and had 12 assists to help the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Miami Heat 106-103 in an NBA Cup game on Tuesday night. This win marked the Bucks’ fifth straight victory…
The Cavaliers, flawless on their home court, challenge the Hawks to a tough test where every option is risky
The Cleveland Cavaliers begin a home-and-home series against the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday, aiming to continue their perfect run in Ohio. The Cavaliers, who will visit the Hawks on Friday, bounced back from their only…
The Hawks were fined $100,000 for Trae Young missing a game
The Atlanta Hawks were fined $100,000 after All-Star guard Trae Young did not play in a Nov. 12 NBA Cup road win over the Boston Celtics. The Hawks listed Young as being out due to…
Another familiar situation in Philadelphia as both Paul George and Joel Embiid are sidelined once more
Joel Embiid and Paul George of the Philadelphia 76ers will miss their third straight game on Wednesday night against Houston due to left knee injuries. George is out with a bone bruise in his left…
Dejounte Murray is returning for the Pelicans’ game against Toronto, finding motivation from his mother
Dejounte Murray is set to return to the New Orleans Pelicans’ lineup on Wednesday night for the first time since he broke his left hand in a season-opening win against Chicago on October 23. As…
The Bucks will keep Antetokounmpo out of the NBA Cup game against Miami due to swelling in his left knee
Giannis Antetokounmpo, the top scorer in the league this season, was unexpectedly left out of the Milwaukee Bucks’ NBA Cup game against the Miami Heat on Tuesday night due to swelling in his left knee.…
Baltimore linebacker Roquan Smith did not play against the Chargers because of a hamstring injury
Baltimore linebacker Roquan Smith has been ruled out for Monday night’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers due to a hamstring injury. Smith, who leads the Ravens with 110 tackles, did not participate in practice…
Saquon Barkley solidifies the Eagles’ status as a true Super Bowl contender
Saquon Barkley ran for two touchdowns of 70 and 72 yards, making a significant mark in the Eagles’ franchise record book. Could these performances also lead him to an MVP award or help the Eagles…
NBA recap: Heat edge Mavericks in overtime
Jimmy Butler led the Miami Heat to a 123-118 overtime win against the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday night, scoring 33 points along with 9 rebounds and 6 assists. Mavericks star Kyrie Irving contributed 27 points…
Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray set to return on Wednesday
New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray is expected to return from a broken hand on Wednesday night to play against the Toronto Raptors, NBA insider Chris Haynes reported on Monday. Murray injured his left hand…
Timberwolves suffer 18th consecutive loss in Boston
Jaylen Brown scored 29 points, and Jayson Tatum added 26 points with eight rebounds to help the Boston Celtics extend their winning streak to five games with a 107-105 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on…
The Clippers will face off against the Celtics as both teams bring winning streaks into the game
The two hottest teams in the NBA will face off Monday night as the Boston Celtics host the Los Angeles Clippers. Both teams come into the game with five-game winning streaks, and the winner will…
The performance of the bench could be crucial for the Nets in their matchup against the Warriors
The Brooklyn Nets are hoping their bench can give them a boost when they play the Golden State Warriors on Monday night in San Francisco, especially as they’re on the second night of a back-to-back.…
Heat rally in overtime to secure win against Mavericks
Jimmy Butler scored 33 points, grabbed nine rebounds, and handed out six assists as the Miami Heat defeated the Dallas Mavericks 123-118 in overtime on Sunday night. Kyrie Irving led the Mavericks with 27 points…
Cavaliers dominate Raptors with strong team effort
Ty Jerome came off the bench to score 26 points, while Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley both recorded double-doubles, leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 122-108 win over the Toronto Raptors on Sunday. Jerome has…
Cam Thomas scores 34 points to lead the Nets to a comeback victory over the Kings
Cam Thomas scored a game-high 34 points to lead the Brooklyn Nets to a 108-103 comeback win over the Sacramento Kings on Sunday night. Noah Clowney added 18 points off the bench, while Cameron Johnson…
Kristaps Porzingis is set to play in his first game of the season on Monday
Kristaps Porzingis, the center for the Boston Celtics, is expected to make his season debut on Monday against the Los Angeles Clippers, according to ESPN. He is coming back from ankle surgery that he had…
Pitcher Yusei Kikuchi has reached a $63 million, three-year deal with the Los Angeles Angels
Yusei Kikuchi, a left-handed pitcher, and the Los Angeles Angels have agreed to a three-year contract worth $63 million, according to a source familiar with the negotiations, who spoke to The Associated Press on the…