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Pistons win first NBA Cup game after Heat call phantom timeout in overtime
Read full article: Pistons win first NBA Cup game after Heat call phantom timeout in overtimeMalik Beasley made a tiebreaking free throw with 1.1 seconds left in overtime after Miami was given a technical foul for calling a timeout when it had none left, and the Detroit Pistons edged the Heat 123-121 in an NBA Cup game on Tuesday night.
New Jersey beats Florida 4-1 to snap Panthers’ 7-game winning streak
Read full article: New Jersey beats Florida 4-1 to snap Panthers’ 7-game winning streakTimo Meier scored the go-ahead goal late in the second period, Jacob Markstrom made 34 saves and the New Jersey Devils snapped Florida’s seven-game winning streak by beating the Panthers 4-1 on Tuesday night.
Tyreek Hill makes key TD catch, and the Dolphins hold off the Rams 23-15 to snap their 3-game skid
Read full article: Tyreek Hill makes key TD catch, and the Dolphins hold off the Rams 23-15 to snap their 3-game skidThe Miami Dolphins snapped their three-game losing streak with a gritty 23-15 victory over the Los Angeles Rams.
Sale, Crochet win Comeback Players of Year, Clase, Helsley top relievers and Ohtani best DH
Read full article: Sale, Crochet win Comeback Players of Year, Clase, Helsley top relievers and Ohtani best DHLeft-handers Chris Sale of the Atlanta Braves and Garrett Crochet of the Chicago White Sox have been selected Major League Baseball’s Comeback Players of the Year.
Pepi goal lifts US over Jamaica 1-0 in CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal first leg
Read full article: Pepi goal lifts US over Jamaica 1-0 in CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal first legRicardo Pepi scored from Christian Pulisic’s pass in the fifth minute, Matt Turner saved a penalty kick and the United States won 1-0 at Jamaica in a CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal first leg, the Americans’ first competitive match under coach Mauricio Pochettino.
Devils get 3 power play scores, top Panthers 6-2 to finish sweep of Cup champs
Read full article: Devils get 3 power play scores, top Panthers 6-2 to finish sweep of Cup champsJesper Bratt got his second career hat trick, Stefan Noesen scored twice and the New Jersey Devils beat the Florida Panthers 6-2 on Thursday night to sweep a two-game series with the Stanley Cup champions.
Vasilevskiy stars as the Lightning stop the Jets' 7-game win streak with a 4-1 victory
Read full article: Vasilevskiy stars as the Lightning stop the Jets' 7-game win streak with a 4-1 victoryAndrei Vasilevskiy made 24 saves in his 300th NHL win, and the Tampa Bay Lightning stopped Winnipeg’s seven-game win streak with a 4-1 victory over the Jets.
Chiefs putting kicker Harrison Butker on injured reserve ahead of knee procedure, AP source says
Read full article: Chiefs putting kicker Harrison Butker on injured reserve ahead of knee procedure, AP source saysA person familiar with the situation tells The Associated Press that the Kansas City Chiefs are putting kicker Harrison Butker on injured reserve with a knee injury.
Ex-Phoenix Suns employee files racial discrimination, retaliation lawsuit against the team
Read full article: Ex-Phoenix Suns employee files racial discrimination, retaliation lawsuit against the teamA former Phoenix Suns employee is suing the team, alleging racial discrimination and unlawful retaliation that led to her termination.
McDaniel, Tagovailoa respond to ex-Fins safety calling 2023 team ‘soft as f---’
Read full article: McDaniel, Tagovailoa respond to ex-Fins safety calling 2023 team ‘soft as f---’Pittsburgh Steelers safety DeShon Elliott didn’t hold back when it came to speaking about the Miami Dolphins — the team he played for in 2023.
Tyreek Hill makes key TD catch, and the Dolphins hold off the Rams 23-15 to snap their 3-game skid
Read full article: Tyreek Hill makes key TD catch, and the Dolphins hold off the Rams 23-15 to snap their 3-game skidThe Miami Dolphins snapped their three-game losing streak with a gritty 23-15 victory over the Los Angeles Rams.
Pistons win first NBA Cup game after Heat call phantom timeout in overtime
Read full article: Pistons win first NBA Cup game after Heat call phantom timeout in overtimeMalik Beasley made a tiebreaking free throw with 1.1 seconds left in overtime after Miami was given a technical foul for calling a timeout when it had none left, and the Detroit Pistons edged the Heat 123-121 in an NBA Cup game on Tuesday night.
Heat continue early road trip against Nuggets
Read full article: Heat continue early road trip against NuggetsComing off a tough 115-112 defeat against the Phoenix Suns to open a six-game road trip, the Miami Heat (3-4) will look to get back into the win column Friday against the Denver Nuggets (5-3) at Ball Arena, with tip coming at 9:00 p.m. ET.
Karl-Anthony Towns scores 44 points, Knicks rally in 2nd half to beat Heat 116-107
Read full article: Karl-Anthony Towns scores 44 points, Knicks rally in 2nd half to beat Heat 116-107Karl-Anthony Towns had 44 points and 13 rebounds, Jalen Brunson scored 18 of his 22 points in the second half and the New York Knicks rallied to beat the Miami Heat 116-107 on Wednesday night.
Butler scores 23, Rozier adds 20 and Heat pull away in 4th to beat Pistons 106-98
Read full article: Butler scores 23, Rozier adds 20 and Heat pull away in 4th to beat Pistons 106-98Jimmy Butler had 23 points and seven assists, Terry Rozier added 20 points and the Miami Heat beat the Detroit Pistons 106-98 on Monday night.
‘We welcome that’: Artists behind Dwyane Wade statue pleased with work, appreciate criticism
Read full article: ‘We welcome that’: Artists behind Dwyane Wade statue pleased with work, appreciate criticismThe big reveal of Dwyane Wade’s big bronze statue outside the Kaseya Center in downtown Miami left some fans wondering how much it resembled the former Miami Heat superstar.
Devils get 3 power play scores, top Panthers 6-2 to finish sweep of Cup champs
Read full article: Devils get 3 power play scores, top Panthers 6-2 to finish sweep of Cup champsJesper Bratt got his second career hat trick, Stefan Noesen scored twice and the New Jersey Devils beat the Florida Panthers 6-2 on Thursday night to sweep a two-game series with the Stanley Cup champions.
New Jersey beats Florida 4-1 to snap Panthers’ 7-game winning streak
Read full article: New Jersey beats Florida 4-1 to snap Panthers’ 7-game winning streakTimo Meier scored the go-ahead goal late in the second period, Jacob Markstrom made 34 saves and the New Jersey Devils snapped Florida’s seven-game winning streak by beating the Panthers 4-1 on Tuesday night.
Panthers stay red-hot, roll past Predators 6-2 for 6th consecutive victory
Read full article: Panthers stay red-hot, roll past Predators 6-2 for 6th consecutive victoryCarter Verhaeghe had two goals and an assist, Aleksander Barkov had three assists for the second time in less than a week and the Florida Panthers beat the Nashville Predators 6-2 on Thursday night for their sixth straight victory.
Barkov gets 4 points in his hometown, Panthers top Stars 6-4 in Finland
Read full article: Barkov gets 4 points in his hometown, Panthers top Stars 6-4 in FinlandFlorida captain Aleksander Barkov had a goal and three assists in his return to his hometown, Sam Reinhart scored twice and the Panthers beat the Dallas Stars 6-4 on Friday night.
Barkov scores in his return from injury and Florida Panthers beat the Buffalo Sabres 5-2
Read full article: Barkov scores in his return from injury and Florida Panthers beat the Buffalo Sabres 5-2Florida captain Aleksander Barkov had a goal and an assist in his return after missing eight games with a lower-body injury, and the Atlantic Division-leading Panthers defeated the Buffalo Sabres 5-2 on Monday night.
Florida Panthers’ Sam Bennett scores goals for homeless pets
Read full article: Florida Panthers’ Sam Bennett scores goals for homeless petsSam Bennett, center for the Florida Panthers and reigning Stanley Cup champion, is making headlines off the ice with a heartwarming initiative to support homeless pets in South Florida.
Sánchez leads Marlins in 11-9 win over Dodgers, Shohei Ohtani hits 48th homer
Read full article: Sánchez leads Marlins in 11-9 win over Dodgers, Shohei Ohtani hits 48th homerJesús Sánchez doubled twice and drove in three runs, and the Miami Marlins beat Shohei Ohtani and the NL West-leading Los Angeles Dodgers 11-9 on Tuesday night.
Bailey Falter carries no-hitter into 7th inning, Pirates beat Marlins 3-1 for sweep of season series
Read full article: Bailey Falter carries no-hitter into 7th inning, Pirates beat Marlins 3-1 for sweep of season seriesPittsburgh left-hander Bailey Falter carried a no-hitter into the seventh inning and the Pirates beat the Miami Marlins 3-1 on Wednesday afternoon for a sweep of the season series.
Rookie Federico Redondo scores first two goals, sparks Inter Miami to 3-1 victory over Toronto
Read full article: Rookie Federico Redondo scores first two goals, sparks Inter Miami to 3-1 victory over TorontoRookie Federico Redondo scored the first two goals of his career in the second half after assisting on a first-half score by Diego Gómez and Inter Miami posted a 3-1 victory over Toronto FC on Wednesday night.
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McIlroy tied for lead at World Tour Championship and strengthens Race to Dubai title bid
Read full article: McIlroy tied for lead at World Tour Championship and strengthens Race to Dubai title bidRory McIlroy is already an overwhelming favorite to win the European tour’s season-long Race to Dubai title and he has just made his chances even better.
Olympic champion Lindsey Vonn is ending her retirement at age 40 to make a skiing comeback
Read full article: Olympic champion Lindsey Vonn is ending her retirement at age 40 to make a skiing comebackLindsey Vonn says she is coming out of retirement to rejoin the U.S. Ski Team in an attempt to race again at age 40.
With key teammates out, Antetokounmpo steps up with 59 points to lead Bucks over Pistons in OT
Read full article: With key teammates out, Antetokounmpo steps up with 59 points to lead Bucks over Pistons in OTMilwaukee Bucks coach Doc Rivers wasn’t sure it was a good thing that Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 22 of the team’s 24 first-quarter points.
LeBron James has third straight triple-double as Lakers rally for 128-123 victory over Grizzlies
Read full article: LeBron James has third straight triple-double as Lakers rally for 128-123 victory over GrizzliesLeBron James had 35 points, 14 assists and 12 rebounds for his third straight triple-double and the Los Angeles Lakers rallied to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 128-123 on Wednesday night.
Wembanyama shrugs off 50-point performance that leaves teammates in awe as Spurs top Wizards 139-130
Read full article: Wembanyama shrugs off 50-point performance that leaves teammates in awe as Spurs top Wizards 139-130Victor Wembanyama had a career-high 50 points and the San Antonio Spurs rolled to a 139-130 victory over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night.
Back in Top 25 spotlight, No. 22 St. John's puts away Wagner to set up Pitino father-son showdown
Read full article: Back in Top 25 spotlight, No. 22 St. John's puts away Wagner to set up Pitino father-son showdownIn their return to the national rankings, Rick Pitino and his St. John’s team finished much better than they started.
Brief altercation between fans mars France-Israel soccer match despite heavy security
Read full article: Brief altercation between fans mars France-Israel soccer match despite heavy securityThere was a brief altercation between a small number of fans early into Thursday’s Nations League soccer game between France and Israel despite heavy security inside the stadium, a week after violence erupted in Amsterdam in connection with an Israeli club team’s visit.
Wembanyama has career-high 50 points and 8 3-pointers to help Spurs top Wizards, 139-130
Read full article: Wembanyama has career-high 50 points and 8 3-pointers to help Spurs top Wizards, 139-130Victor Wembanyama had a career-high 50 points and the San Antonio Spurs rolled to a 139-130 victory over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night.
It's a quiet Mike Tyson as 58-year-old nears fight with Jake Paul, 31 years his junior
Read full article: It's a quiet Mike Tyson as 58-year-old nears fight with Jake Paul, 31 years his juniorMike Tyson isn't in the mood for talking now that the 58-year-old former heavyweight champion's fight with YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul is near.
Bills QB Allen dismisses comparisons to Mahomes by noting he's 0-3 in playoffs against Chiefs star
Read full article: Bills QB Allen dismisses comparisons to Mahomes by noting he's 0-3 in playoffs against Chiefs starBills quarterback Josh Allen shrugs off the hype being generated in advance of AFC East-leading Buffalo hosting Patrick Mahomes and the undefeated Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday.
McDaniel, Tagovailoa respond to ex-Fins safety calling 2023 team ‘soft as f---’
Read full article: McDaniel, Tagovailoa respond to ex-Fins safety calling 2023 team ‘soft as f---’Pittsburgh Steelers safety DeShon Elliott didn’t hold back when it came to speaking about the Miami Dolphins — the team he played for in 2023.
Jannik Sinner's doping case is already decided in court of public opinion, Italy's tennis chief says
Read full article: Jannik Sinner's doping case is already decided in court of public opinion, Italy's tennis chief saysA final verdict in the doping case involving top-ranked Jannik Sinner likely won’t come until early next year.
Lyon and Chelsea take clear leads in Women's Champions League groups. Madrid, Wolfsburg also win
Read full article: Lyon and Chelsea take clear leads in Women's Champions League groups. Madrid, Wolfsburg also winRecord eight-time European champion Lyon got a stunning goal from 21-year-old Melchy Dumornay in a 3-0 win at Roma in the Champions League.
NIL provides new artillery for recruiting wars in what Ole Miss coach Kiffin says is a flawed system
Read full article: NIL provides new artillery for recruiting wars in what Ole Miss coach Kiffin says is a flawed systemNIL money has added a new variable to the long-held practice of college coaches trying to flip recruits who have given verbal commitments to other schools.
Homes of Chiefs' quarterback Mahomes and tight end Kelce were broken into last month
Read full article: Homes of Chiefs' quarterback Mahomes and tight end Kelce were broken into last monthLaw enforcement reports show the homes of Kansas City Chiefs’ quarterback Patrick Mahomes and tight end Travis Kelce were broken into last month.
Wander Franco released under supervision after gun arrest in Dominican Republic
Read full article: Wander Franco released under supervision after gun arrest in Dominican RepublicTampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco has been granted supervised release after being arrested and charged for illegally carrying a gun in his vehicle during an altercation in a parking lot in the Dominican Republic.
The ACC began the season fighting for respect. The early CFP rankings show it is an uphill battle
Read full article: The ACC began the season fighting for respect. The early CFP rankings show it is an uphill battleThe Atlantic Coast Conference finds itself fighting for respect from the College Football Playoff selection committee.
Spurs coach Gregg Popovich had a stroke earlier this month, is expected to make full recovery
Read full article: Spurs coach Gregg Popovich had a stroke earlier this month, is expected to make full recoveryBasketball Hall of Famer Gregg Popovich has been away from the team because he suffered a mild stroke earlier this month, the San Antonio Spurs announced Wednesday.