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The Cavaliers aim to challenge the West as they take on the Mavericks in Dallas

The Cleveland Cavaliers look to extend their strong performance against Western Conference teams on Friday night when they wrap up a four-game…

By MICHAEL SMITH Jan 3, 2025 3 min read

NBA (BASKETBALL) CLASSIC

The only way is up as the Pelicans and Wizards face off in New Orleans

By CHRISTOPHER HARRIS Jan 3, 2025 3 min read

FEATURED CLASSIC

The Toronto Raptors and Orlando Magic are both aiming to build crucial momentum in Toronto

By JAMES BROWN Jan 3, 2025 3 min read

NHL (NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE) CLASSIC

Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin is day-to-day with a lower-body injury

By BRIAN ANDERSON Jan 3, 2025 2 min read

NHL (NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE) CLASSIC

In Washington, Alex Ovechkin scores on Marc-Andre Fleury for the 28th time, now 24 goals shy of the NHL record

By MICHAEL SMITH Jan 3, 2025 3 min read

NBA (BASKETBALL) CLASSIC

Pistons guard Jaden Ivey undergoes surgery in Detroit after breaking his leg in a collision with the Magic

By RYAN DYRUD Jan 3, 2025 1 min read

NBA (BASKETBALL) CLASSIC

Jimmy Butler, when asked if he can find joy on the court again with the Miami, said, “Probably not,”

By CHRISTOPHER HARRIS Jan 3, 2025 4 min read

NBA (BASKETBALL) CLASSIC

Another slow start by the Bucks leaves Giannis Antetokounmpo uninterested in celebrating his latest milestone

By CHRISTOPHER HARRIS Jan 3, 2025 3 min read

NFL (AMERICAN FOOTBALL) CLASSIC

Commanders Defy Expectations to Clinch Playoff Spot with Thrilling Win Over Falcons in Week 17

By CHRISTOPHER HARRIS Jan 3, 2025 2 min read

MLB (BASEBALL) CLASSIC

Paul Goldschmidt, now with the Yankees, reflects on his 2024 season with the Cardinals: “I’m better than this”.

By CHRISTOPHER HARRIS Jan 3, 2025 3 min read

MLB (BASEBALL) CLASSIC

Corbin Burnes has signed a 6-year, $210 million contract with the D-backs, including $64 million

By MICHAEL SMITH Jan 3, 2025 2 min read

MLB (BASEBALL) CLASSIC

The Brewers have traded minor league LHP Mason Molina to the Rangers in exchange for RHP Grant Anderson

By CHRISTOPHER HARRIS Jan 3, 2025 1 min read