Blazers look to avoid another 8-game skid vs. Suns

(Photo credit: Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports) The Portland Trail Blazers attempt to avoid their second eight-game losing streak of the season when they host the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night. As for Phoenix, it will be shooting for its second...

Ex-UCLA QB Dante Moore commits to Oregon

(Photo credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports) Former UCLA quarterback Dante Moore is set to become the second transfer quarterback moving to Oregon ahead of next season. Moore announced his commitment to Oregon on Monday in an Instagram post. The...

Blazers look to avoid another 8-game skid vs. Suns

(Photo credit: Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports) The Portland Trail Blazers attempt to avoid their second eight-game losing streak of the season when they host the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night. As for Phoenix, it will be shooting for its second...

LSU QB, Heisman winner Jayden Daniels opts out of bowl

(Photo credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports) Heisman Trophy-winning LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels is opting out of the Tigers' bowl game to prepare for the NFL Draft, he announced Monday on social media. "I want to say thank you to everyone who...

Report: Chargers sign QB Will Grier off Pats' practice squad

(Photo credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports) The Los Angeles Chargers signed quarterback Will Grier off the New England Patriots' practice squad on Monday, NFL Network reported. It is the first significant move by Chargers interim general manager...

Ravens down Jaguars, punch ticket to playoffs

(Photo credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports) Lamar Jackson threw a touchdown pass to Isaiah Likely and the Baltimore Ravens clinched an AFC playoff spot with a 23-7 victory over the host Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday night. Gus Edwards...

Suns rally from 16-point deficit, upend Wizards

(Photo credit: Zachary BonDurant-USA TODAY Sports) The Phoenix Suns rallied from a 16-point deficit and outscored the visiting Washington Wizards 31-19 in the fourth quarter en route to a 112-118 win Sunday. Devin Booker shot 4 of 6 from the...

Cardinals tight end Geoff Swaim (calf) ruled out vs. 49ers

(Photo credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports) Arizona Cardinals tight end Geoff Swaim left Sunday's game with the visiting San Francisco 49ers with a right calf injury. Swaim was carted off the field with about six minutes left in the second...

Warriors face struggling Blazers, hope to build on much-needed win

(Photo credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports) Stephen Curry could feel the drama surrounding the Golden State Warriors wearing on him, what with the chatter about the team's dynasty bordering on extinction, the latest suspension for Draymond...

Warriors face struggling Blazers, hope to build on much-needed win

(Photo credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports) Stephen Curry could feel the drama surrounding the Golden State Warriors wearing on him, what with the chatter about the team's dynasty bordering on extinction, the latest suspension for Draymond...

Kawhi Leonard powers Clippers past Knicks for 7th straight win

(Photo credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports) Kawhi Leonard scored 36 points Saturday night to lead seven players in double figures for the surging Los Angeles Clippers, who took control late in the second quarter and pulled away to beat the...

Kawhi Leonard powers Clippers past Knicks for 7th straight win

(Photo credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports) Kawhi Leonard scored 36 points Saturday night to lead seven players in double figures for the surging Los Angeles Clippers, who took control late in the second quarter and pulled away to beat the...

Seahawks QB Geno Smith (groin) questionable for game vs. Eagles

(Photo credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports) The Seattle Seahawks on Saturday listed quarterback Geno Smith as questionable for Monday's home game against the Philadelphia Eagles due to a groin injury. Smith was a limited participant in practice...

After successful trip, Timberwolves welcome in Pacers

(Photo credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports) The Minnesota Timberwolves will return home from a three-game road trip to face the Indiana Pacers on Saturday night in Minneapolis. The Timberwolves went 2-1 on their trip, including a 119-101 win...

Chargers fire coach Brandon Staley, GM Tom Telesco

(Photo credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports) The Los Angeles Chargers fired head coach Brandon Staley and general manager Tom Telesco on Friday, hours after an embarrassing 63-21 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. Staley's job security long has...

Rangers' Max Scherzer out until summer after back surgery

(Photo credit: Rob Schumacher/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK) Texas Rangers ace Max Scherzer will be sidelined until at least June or July following surgery to repair a herniated disc in his back. General manager Chris Young of the defending...

Chargers fire coach Brandon Staley, GM Tom Telesco

(Photo credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports) The Los Angeles Chargers fired head coach Brandon Staley and general manager Tom Telesco on Friday, hours after an embarrassing 63-21 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. Staley's job security long has...

Rangers' Max Scherzer out until summer after back surgery

(Photo credit: Rob Schumacher/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK) Texas Rangers ace Max Scherzer will be sidelined until at least June or July following surgery to repair a herniated disc in his back. General manager Chris Young of the defending...

Report: 76ers extend Daryl Morey through 2027-28

(Photo credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports) The Philadelphia 76ers are extending president of basketball operations Daryl Morey's contract through 2027-28, ESPN reported Friday. Including a 16-7 record entering Friday, the Sixers have...

James Harden lifts Clippers past struggling Warriors

(Photo credit: Jessica Alcheh-USA TODAY Sports) James Harden recorded season highs of 28 points and 15 assists and Kawhi Leonard added 27 points as the Los Angeles Clippers extended their winning streak to a season-high six games with a 121-113...

No. 8 Creighton aims to rebound against Alabama

(Photo credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports) No. 8 Creighton looks to bounce back from its second loss of the season when it faces Alabama on Saturday at Omaha, Neb. Though the Crimson Tide are a tough opponent, the Bluejays (8-2) may be...