Jaren Jackson Jr. and rookie Zach Edey each recorded a double-double with 21 or more points, and the Memphis Grizzlies set a franchise record for points in a game with a 155-126 win over the…
Jalen Green and Cam Whitmore lead Rockets to victory over struggling Pelicans
Jalen Green scored 30 points, Cam Whitmore added 27 off the bench, and the visiting Houston Rockets never trailed in their 128-111 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday night. Fred VanVleet contributed 25…
Hawks surge with 50-point fourth quarter to defeat Bulls
Jalen Johnson scored a career-high 30 points, including the go-ahead basket late in the fourth quarter, to help the Atlanta Hawks overcome a 21-point deficit and beat the Chicago Bulls 141-133 on Thursday. Johnson contributed…
Mavericks begin road trip in Phoenix without Luka Doncic
The Dallas Mavericks have not yet revealed how long star guard Luka Doncic will be out after injuring his left calf on Christmas Day. What is certain is that Doncic will not play when the…
Jordan Poole’s 3-pointer saves Wizards after blowing big lead against Hornets
Jordan Poole made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 8.7 seconds remaining, and the Washington Wizards came from behind to defeat the Charlotte Hornets 113-110 on Thursday night, despite losing a 21-point lead in the first half.…
Tyler Herro’s clutch basket seals Heat’s comeback win over the Magic
Tyler Herro made a 15-foot shot with 0.5 seconds left to give the Miami Heat an 89-88 win over the Orlando Magic on Thursday night. The Magic had a 17-point lead but lost it and…
Thunder extend streak to nine, defeat Pacers to stay atop West
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 45 points and nearly recorded a triple-double as the Oklahoma City Thunder came from behind to beat the Indiana Pacers 120-114 on Thursday night in Indianapolis. Gilgeous-Alexander also grabbed seven rebounds and…
NBA Christmas game TV viewership rises 84% compared to last year
The NBA’s TV ratings have been a concern this season, but the league had a strong showing on Christmas Day. The five NBA games on Christmas earned the highest ratings in five years, with an…
Struggling Warriors look to defeat strong Clippers
All attention will be on the player-availability report when the Los Angeles Clippers host the Golden State Warriors on Friday in Inglewood, Calif. While the Clippers are getting closer to the season debut of Kawhi…
Cavaliers stay strong despite injuries, set to face banged-up Nuggets
The Cleveland Cavaliers have been dominant through the first third of their season and now face one of their toughest stretches as they begin a four-game road trip at the Denver Nuggets on Friday night.…
Suns even up home-and-home series with Nuggets
Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal each scored 27 points, helping the Phoenix Suns bounce back from a heavy loss to the Denver Nuggets earlier in the week, securing a 110-100 victory on Wednesday night. Tyus…
USC and Texas A&M, once playoff contenders, now face off in the Las Vegas Bowl
Southern California started its season with a win over LSU at Allegiant Stadium, which put the Trojans in the early College Football Playoff race. However, they will now finish the season where it began. Texas…
Penn State’s offensive coordinator Kotelnicki has sparked the Nittany Lions’ success in the CFP
Andy Kotelnicki likes to experiment. It’s part of his approach. The first-year offensive coordinator at Penn State doesn’t want to become predictable. Even as the season goes on, he always looks for ways to add…
No. 22 Syracuse seeks 10 wins in Fran Brown’s debut season, facing a weakened Washington State
Syracuse coach Fran Brown and Washington State acting coach Pete Kaligis shared an emotional hug after their Holiday Bowl press conference on Thursday. Kaligis surely needed that support, as he faces a tough situation with…
Tucker Gleason accounts for five overtime scores, leading Toledo to a 48-46 win over Pitt
Tucker Gleason ran for one touchdown and threw for four more as Toledo defeated Pittsburgh 48-46 in a bowl-record six overtimes at the GameAbove Sports Bowl at Ford Field on Thursday. This game broke the…
The Texans aim to regain momentum before the playoffs following their heavy defeat to the Ravens
The Houston Texans definitely didn’t play like a playoff team in their heavy loss to the Baltimore Ravens on Wednesday. With only one game remaining before the playoffs, the AFC South champions understand they need…
Jets wide receiver Davante Adams misses practice due to a hip injury, while Aaron Rodgers participates fully
New York Jets wide receiver Davante Adams missed practice on Thursday due to a hip injury, which makes his status for Sunday’s game against Buffalo uncertain. Cornerback Sauce Gardner (hamstring), right tackle Morgan Moses (knee),…
49ers coach Kyle Shanahan shows trust in struggling kicker Jake Moody
The San Francisco 49ers used a third-round pick to draft Jake Moody last year, hoping he would solidify their kicking position for years to come. However, Moody’s performance in the second half of his second…
The Cowboys are holding CeeDee Lamb out for the final two games due to a shoulder issue
The Dallas Cowboys are sidelining CeeDee Lamb for the final two games of the season after the 2023 All-Pro wide receiver has been dealing with a sprained right shoulder for the second half of the…
The Eagles aim to secure the NFC East title, with Hurts’ head injury remaining a major concern
Jalen Hurts might miss the game against Dallas that could clinch the NFC East title due to the lingering effects of a concussion. The Eagles might also decide to rest Hurts to be cautious—even if…
Daniels and the Commanders will face Penix and the Falcons in a prime-time matchup with playoff hopes
Jayden Daniels and Michael Penix Jr. went through the NFL draft process together and are now two of the five quarterbacks selected in the top 10. Daniels was picked second by the Washington Commanders and…
The Buccaneers aim to defeat NFC South rival Panthers and strengthen their chances for a playoff spot
Coach Todd Bowles doesn’t feel the need to say much to motivate his Tampa Bay Buccaneers for their game against the last-place Carolina Panthers. The Bucs (8-7) have won eight of the last nine matchups…
The Vikings thrive under Coach of the Year contender O’Connell, much like the Packers do under LaFleur
Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell gave an emotional locker room speech to his team last week after their win at Seattle. His message was interrupted by veteran right tackle Brian O’Neill, who broke tradition by…