Basketball
Early NBA contender questions: How top 16 teams can keep playoff hopes alive
Our insiders answer one big question on the top NBA teams with title ambitions and explain what they need to do to stay a contender.
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What to know about Damon Jones, the man at the center of two NBA scandals
After making more than $21 million across 11 seasons in the NBA, the NBA journeyman fell hard — and, prosecutors allege, into a life of crime.
Hockey
Stars’ Rantanen gets automatic one-game ban
Stars forward Mikko Rantanen received an automatic one-game suspension after getting ejected from his second game in a three-game span.
Hockey
NHL’s best this week: The case for a new ‘playoff cutoff’ date
We all know the American Thanksgiving playoff rule. Here’s a better date for hockey fans to use.
Hockey
Isles’ Romanov has surgery, to miss 5-6 months
Islanders defenseman Alexander Romanov will be out for five to six months following surgery on his right shoulder.
Hockey
Wedgewood authors shutout as Avs run streak to 9
Scott Wedgewood made 22 saves for his first shutout of the season, and the Avalanche extended their winning streak to nine games with a 1-0 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks Sunday night, moving Colorado to […]
Basketball
2025 NBA MVP Odds: Nikola Jokić Favored; Injury Craters Wemby’s Chances
Nine triple-doubles in 16 games? The three-time MVP is doing what he does best and is still leading the MVP race. See the latest.
Basketball
Ayton exits Lakers’ win at Utah with knee contusion
Lakers center Deandre Ayton was injured in the first quarter Sunday when Jazz rookie Ace Bailey collided with his right knee.
Basketball
Sources: Herro set to make season debut Monday
Heat All-Star guard Tyler Herro plans to make his season debut on Monday against the Dallas Mavericks, sources told ESPN.