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NBA (BASKETBALL)

Victor Wembanyama, back to full strength, leads the Spurs against the Blazers

Victor Wembanyama has enjoyed the four days off without a game. The 7-foot-3 star has been able to rest his sore back…

By JAMES BROWN Dec 13, 2024 3 min read

NBA (BASKETBALL) CLASSIC

Suns could have Kevin Durant available for their game against the unpredictable Jazz

By CHRISTOPHER HARRIS Dec 13, 2024 3 min read

NBA (BASKETBALL) CLASSIC

Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets are hoping the third matchup will be the one they win against the Clippers

By MICHAEL SMITH Dec 13, 2024 3 min read

NBA (BASKETBALL) CLASSIC

The Hornets and Bulls look to bounce back after a four-day break

By MICHAEL SMITH Dec 13, 2024 2 min read

NBA (BASKETBALL) CLASSIC

On a winning streak, the Grizzlies aim to get revenge on the Nets for previous losses

By RYAN DYRUD Dec 13, 2024 3 min read

NBA (BASKETBALL) CLASSIC

The well-rested and healthier Sixers face the struggling Pacers

By CHRISTOPHER HARRIS Dec 13, 2024 3 min read

NBA (BASKETBALL) CLASSIC

Cavaliers aim to bounce back against the NBA’s worst team, the Wizards

By RYAN DYRUD Dec 13, 2024 3 min read

MLB (BASEBALL) CLASSIC

To attract Juan Soto, the Mets produced a video showing his statue placed outside Citi Field next to Tom Seaver’s

By RYAN DYRUD Dec 13, 2024 4 min read

MLB (BASEBALL) CLASSIC

Willy Adames aims to play daily for San Francisco and help lead the Giants to championships

By JAMES BROWN Dec 13, 2024 3 min read

MLB (BASEBALL) CLASSIC

The Texas Rangers and right-handed pitcher Nathan Eovaldi have agreed to a three-year, $75 million deal

By JAMES BROWN Dec 13, 2024 3 min read

NFL (AMERICAN FOOTBALL) CLASSIC

Analysis: Regardless of the outcome at North Carolina, Bill Belichick’s legacy in the NFL is already firmly established

By JAMES BROWN Dec 13, 2024 5 min read

NFL (AMERICAN FOOTBALL) CLASSIC

Belichick’s effort to transform football at UNC is another indication of the growing impact of professional influences on college sports

By JAMES BROWN Dec 13, 2024 4 min read