Basketball
Baylor defends signing ex-NBA pick amid criticism
Baylor coach Scott Drew defended his signing of former NBA draft pick James Nnaji, saying he’s merely adapting to the current climate of college basketball.
Sports
Hockey
Canes goalie Kochetkov ‘probably’ out for season
Hurricanes goalie Pyotr Kochetkov is expected to miss the rest of the season after surgery to address a lower-body injury, coach Rod Brind’Amour said Monday.
Hockey
Isles F Barzal draws $5K fine for 2-handed slash
New York Islanders forward Mathew Barzal was fined $5,000 on Monday, the maximum allowable under the collective bargaining agreement, for his two-handed slash to Blue Jackets left wing Mason Marchment in Columbus’ 4-2 victory at […]
Hockey
Snow on the beach: NHL teases plans for Miami
The NHL plans to make snow fall at the Marlins’ ballpark as part of the celebrations for the Winter Classic game between the Panthers and Rangers.
Hockey
Penguins acquire F Chinakhov from Blue Jackets
The Penguins are hoping Yegor Chinakhov can fulfill his potential with a change in scenery.
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?
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.