Oklahoma City came into Wednesday night with the best defense in the NBA this season. Cleveland put up 129 points on it.
Magic’s Paolo Banchero reportedly to return to lineup this week
Banchero has been out since before Halloween with a torn oblique but is expected to return Thursday (Timberwolves) or Friday (Bucks).
David Wright is hoping Juan Soto helps Mets win World Series title that eluded him
Wright’s number will be the 10th retired by the Mets, the sixth under Cohen. Wright spent his entire 14-season big league career with the Mets and will also enter the team’s Hall of Fame.
How to Watch Texas vs. Ohio State in Cotton Bowl: Start Time, Game Preview, TV info for Today’s CFP Semifinal
Texas and Ohio State meet in Arlington to decide who will get a chance to play for the national title.
NHL will have outdoor games in Miami and Tampa next season
Outdoor hockey in Florida is a long time coming, but the Panthers and Lightning have represented the Eastern Conference in each of the last five Stanley Cup Finals and they’ve built heavily engaged fan bases.
White Sox, veteran left-hander Martín Pérez finalize one-year, $5 million contract
The 33-year-old played for Pittsburgh and San Diego last season, going 5-6 with a 4.53 ERA in 26 starts. He is 90-87 with a 4.44 ERA in 314 major league appearances, including 269 starts.
Nationals and infielder Amed Rosario agree to 1-year, $2 million contract
Amed Rosario hit .280 with 18 doubles, three triples, three home runs, 32 RBIs, 13 stolen bases and 29 scores over 103 games last season with the Rays, Reds, and Dodgers.
NHL postpones Los Angeles Kings’ home game against Calgary due to wildfires
The two hockey teams were scheduled to play Wednesday night at the Kings’ downtown arena. The NBA’s Los Angeles Lakers are scheduled to host the Charlotte Hornets in the same arena on Thursday night.
A trip to the CFP title game is on the line when Notre Dame and Penn State meet in the Orange Bowl
It’s been a long time since either Notre Dame or Penn State reached college football’s mountaintop as national champions.
Where they were ranked: Breaking down the talent of CFP’s final four
Drew Allar is one of 26 former Rivals250 prospects on the Penn State roster.
Briefly a Buckeye, Texas QB Quinn Ewers returned to his roots to lead Longhorns’ resurgence
Long before Quinn Ewers was a key part of Texas’ resurgence as a college football power, he bolted north for Ohio State, lured by money and a chance to play in a program already competing for national championships.
How to Watch Penn State vs. Notre Dame in Orange Bowl: Start Time, Game Preview, TV info for CFP Semifinal
Penn State and Notre Dame meet in Miami to decide who will get a chance to play for the national title.
Luis Garcia agrees to $1,875,000 deal with Astros as he returns from Tommy John surgery
The 28-year-old had surgery on May 19, 2023, and made a pair of minor league appearances last year but was slow to bounce back.
Penn State coach James Franklin calls for college football to have uniformity
The Big Ten plays nine conference games. So does the Big 12. The SEC and the ACC are among those playing eight-game league schedules. The MWC played a seven-game league slate. Notre Dame doesn’t have a league.
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