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The Bucks had suitors lined up for Giannis Antetokounmpo, but chose to stand still. Here's why Milwaukee's deadline decision feels pointless.

When the Toronto Blue Jays take the field this season, it will be without a longtime voice in the radio booth as broadcaster Buck Martinez announced h

The NBA trade deadline came and went with little impact. Here are three moves - involving the Celtics, Knicks, and Warriors - that fell flat.

Madison Chock and Evan Bates ignited the ice with a commanding rhythm dance before teammate Alysa Liu followed with a fearless, free-wheeling skate on

Five college basketball prospects have boosted their 2026 NBA Draft stock with breakout performances, expanded roles, and elite skill development this

UFC returns to the Apex with a Fight Night headlined by Bautista vs. Oliveira. Here are three bets to target.

The NBA Trade Deadline has passed. Here's how it impacts Friday's betting card across three matchups.

Arkansas coach John Calipari joked in a postgame press conference after a home loss to Kentucky that his team probably could use two weeks off.,But on

Players for No. 4 Duke understandably can dream big about the possibilities for the remainder of the season.,But in the short term, there are more pre

Purdue senior guard Fletcher Loyer shook a shooting slump in a big way last weekend.,On Saturday afternoon, his teammates will look to feed off that p

No. 24 Louisville will seek its first three-game winning streak since November when it visits Wake Forest on Saturday afternoon in Atlantic Coast Conf

Syracuse will attempt to solve No. 18 Virginia's underrated defense in Saturday afternoon's Atlantic Coast Conference contest in Charlottesville, Va.,

For No. 9 Nebraska, a midweek bye in the middle of a difficult Big Ten Conference schedule couldn't have come at a better time.,"We need to get right,

Very little has gone wrong for the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons this season, but things didn't their way leading up to a Friday showdown

Natus Vincere and OG each won two of their three matches on Thursday to clinch playoff semifinal berths at the BLAST Slam VI event.,Both teams finishe

Austin Reaves scored 35 points off the bench, LeBron James added 17 points with 10 assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers overcame the loss of Luka Donci

Lakers guard Luka Doncic will have an MRI on his left hamstring after getting hurt in the second quarter of Los Angeles' Thursday game against the vis

Rookie Brandon Bussi made 16 saves in a successful homecoming as the visiting Carolina Hurricanes extended their points streak to 10 games with a 2-0

The Denver Nuggets traded Hunter Tyson to the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday, shedding what remains of the forward's $2.2 million in salary this season to

The New York Knicks acquired guard Jose Alvarado from the New Orleans Pelicans in exchange for guard Dalen Terry and two second-round draft picks on T

Two days after acquiring center Nikola Vucevic, the Boston Celtics traded forward Chris Boucher to the Utah Jazz on Thursday.,Guard John Tonje heads t

Mark Stone recorded a goal and two assists as the Vegas Golden Knights jumped out to a four-goal first-period lead en route to a 4-1 victory over the

Austin Reaves scored 35 points off the bench, LeBron James added 17 points with 10 assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers overcame the loss of Luka Donci

Pat Spencer produced career highs of 20 points and six 3-pointers and the Golden State Warriors scored the final 10 points to take a 101-97 victory ov

The Minnesota Timberwolves acquired guard Ayo Dosunmu as part of a four-player, four-draft pick trade with the Chicago Bulls on Thursday.,The Timberwo

The Dallas Cowboys will participate in the NFL's first game in Rio de Janeiro in 2026, the league announced Thursday.,The 78,000-seat Maracana Stadium

The Brooklyn Nets ended their sometimes sour relationship with guard Cam Thomas on Thursday by releasing him to allow him to be a free agent, accordin

Jaden McDaniels can breathe a sigh of relief.,The versatile forward heard his name mentioned in plenty of rumors as the Minnesota Timberwolves explore

The Philadelphia 76ers traded veteran guard Eric Gordon to the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday for a second-round draft pick swap in 2032 and the rights

When highly regarded NHL prospect Gavin McKenna was charged with felony assault Wednesday, it was reportedly for breaking a man's jaw and knocking out

The Boston Celtics traded forward Xavier Tillman Sr. and cash considerations to the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday, ESPN reported, moments before the N

SAN FRANCISCO -- The Seattle Seahawks have been hit with the big injury concern days ahead of Super Bowl LX, but that didn't stop the NFC champions fr

MILAN -- The Olympic torch arrived in front of Milan's giant gothic cathedral on Thursday amid cheers and protests in the city on the eve of the openi

The Philadelphia 76ers traded veteran guard Eric Gordon to the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday for a 2032 second-round draft pick swap in 2032, multiple

A loaded Thursday college basketball slate features Michigan, Big 12 battles, and AAC action. Here are three free picks.

The Charlotte Hornets traded newly-acquired guard Tyus Jones to the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday for guard Malaki Branham, ESPN reported.,The move ope

Detroit Tigers left-handed ace Tarik Skubal, the American League Cy Young Award winner the last two seasons, was awarded a $32 million salary in 2026

SAN FRANCISCO -- Bad Bunny took the stage three days before his highly-anticipated halftime show at Super Bowl LX and talked about the party he intend

SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Mike Macdonald stayed with the typical routine and conducted a walk-and-talk Thursday before the Seattle Seahawks got back to busi

The Los Angeles Clippers continued their activity leading up to the trade deadline, sending center Ivica Zubac and forward Kobe Brown to the Indiana P

Veteran infielder/outfielder Miguel Andujar is joining the San Diego Padres on a one-year, $4 million deal, multiple media outlets reported on Wednesd

The Brooklyn Nets acquired guard Ochai Agbaji and a second-round pick in the 2032 NBA Draft from the Toronto Raptors on Thursday.,The Nets also pocket

The Los Angeles Lakers satisfied their need for a 3-point shooter on Thursday, reportedly acquiring guard Luke Kennard from the Atlanta Hawks.,The Ath

Calgary Flames forward Jonathan Huberdeau is scheduled to undergo hip surgery in March and will miss the remainder of the season, the team announced T

LIVIGNO, Italy -- Canadian snowboarder Mark McMorris, a three-times Olympic bronze medalist, said he would not be able to take part in Thursday's qual

Georgia defensive tackle London Seymour is facing a slew of felony charges after his arrest following his alleged participation in a TikTok challenge.

CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy -- Lindsey Vonn opened a window into her workout regime on Thursday as the 41-year-old U.S. Alpine ski great prepares to take

The Minnesota Timberwolves acquired guard Ayo Dosunmu as part of a four-player, four-draft pick trade with the Chicago Bulls, ESPN reported Thursday.,

CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy -- The United States is the most successful skeleton nation in Winter Olympic history but with most of those medals now gathe

The San Antonio Spurs will swagger a bit when they stride into Dallas to play the struggling Mavericks on Thursday in the latest rendition of the Lone