Basketball
‘My legacy is on the line’: What Giannis’ return means for the Bucks — and the NBA
The 13-19 Bucks are outside the Eastern Conference play-in. Giannis is back, but will it be enough to save the season and his future in Milwaukee?
Sports
Basketball
NBA season refresher: Everything you missed, plus standings and awards projections
Here are the biggest storylines you missed in the first half of the 2025-26 NBA regular season, and what to watch in the New Year.
Hockey
The NHL’s best this week: Where should the next outdoor game be held?
The Winter Classic and Stadium Series will cross Florida off the list. Here are our ideas on the next set.
Hockey
Barzal two-hand slashes Marchment in Isles’ loss
In a sequence the NHL will likely look into this week for potential discipline, Islanders forward Mathew Barzal took a two-handed chop to Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Mason Marchment on Sunday, after Marchment tripped […]
Basketball
Kawhi puts up career-high 55 for streaking Clips
Kawhi Leonard scored a career-high 55 points as the Clippers extended their winning streak with a victory over the Eastern Conference-leading Pistons.
Hockey
Blackhawks place Nazar on IR before loss to Pens
Prior to the team’s 7-3 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday night, the Chicago Blackhawks placed center and burgeoning star Frank Nazar on injured reserve retroactive to Dec. 20, and activated captain Nick Foligno, […]
Hockey
Ducks prospect Pettersson stars in Sweden’s win
Anaheim prospect Lucas Pettersson, selected No. 35 by the Ducks in 2024, netted two third-period goals, leading Sweden past Switzerland 4-2 in preliminary play of the World Junior Championship on Sunday at Grand Casino Arena […]
Basketball
Pels’ Alvarado, Suns’ Williams suspended for fight
Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado has been suspended two games and Suns center Mark Williams has been suspended one game for their roles in a fight during the third quarter of Saturday night’s game.
Baseball
Baseball