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NBA (BASKETBALL)

The Cleveland Cavaliers, the top team in the NBA, handed the Washington Wizards their 15th consecutive defeat

Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley each scored 19 points as the Cleveland Cavaliers led from start to finish in a 118-87 win…

By RYAN DYRUD Dec 4, 2024 2 min read

NHL (NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE) CLASSIC

The Bucks dominate the Pistons, completing their NBA Cup group stage with a perfect record

By JAMES BROWN Dec 4, 2024 2 min read

NHL (NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE) CLASSIC

Patrik Laine scores and leads the Canadiens to a win in his first game back on the ice after nearly a year off

By JAMES BROWN Dec 4, 2024 4 min read

NBA (BASKETBALL) CLASSIC

NBA Cup quarterfinal matchups: Bucks vs. Magic, Knicks vs. Hawks, Rockets vs. Warriors, Thunder vs. Mavericks

By JAMES BROWN Dec 4, 2024 3 min read

NBA (BASKETBALL) CLASSIC

Haliburton describes the Pacers’ performance as “embarrassing” as they face difficulties in matching last season’s success

By RYAN DYRUD Dec 4, 2024 1 min read

NBA (BASKETBALL) CLASSIC

LeBron’s shooting isn’t falling, and the Lakers are having trouble on the offensive end

By JAMES BROWN Dec 4, 2024 3 min read

NFL (AMERICAN FOOTBALL) CLASSIC

New Rangers catcher Kyle Higashioka has already experienced a no-hitter and a major home run

By RYAN DYRUD Dec 4, 2024 3 min read

MLB (BASEBALL) CLASSIC

The Dodgers’ deferred payment commitments have exceeded $1 billion for seven players following the contracts of Snell and Edman

By ROBERT JACKSON Dec 4, 2024 4 min read

MLB (BASEBALL) CLASSIC

Blake Snell, a two-time Cy Young winner, found it simple to choose the Dodgers for his next team

By JAMES BROWN Dec 4, 2024 4 min read

MLB (BASEBALL) CLASSIC

Juan Soto is beginning to narrow down the list of teams in negotiations, according to his agent, Scott Boras

By CHRISTOPHER HARRIS Dec 4, 2024 2 min read

NFL (AMERICAN FOOTBALL) CLASSIC

The Browns receive a 497-yard performance from quarterback Jameis Winston but still lose in a season

By RYAN DYRUD Dec 4, 2024 2 min read

NFL (AMERICAN FOOTBALL) CLASSIC

The Packers’ improving rush defense is prepared to face the challenge posed by the NFC North-leading Lions

By RYAN DYRUD Dec 4, 2024 4 min read