Pistons hope losing streak doesn't hit 21 when Sixers visit

(Photo credit: Lon Horwedel-USA TODAY Sports) Blackjack players aim to get 21. For Detroit Pistons players, it would be just another losing hand. The Pistons have lost 20 straight, a single-season franchise record. They could equal their longest...

Streaking Flyers take road prowess into battle with Avalanche

(Photo credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports) The Philadelphia Flyers will strive to extend their win streak to four games when they continue their three-game road trip against the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday in Denver. The Flyers are coming...

After historic win, Sixers eager to keep rolling vs. Pelicans

(Photo credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports) The Philadelphia 76ers had a historic victory in their last game. They'll try to maintain their momentum when they visit the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night. Joel Embiid recorded a...

Joel Embiid's triple-double fuels 76ers to blowout over Lakers

(Photo credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports) Joel Embiid recorded the sixth triple-double of his NBA career with 30 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists to help the Philadelphia 76ers to a 138-94 win against the visiting Los Angeles Lakers on...

Former AL MVP, Cy Young winner Willie Hernandez dies at 69

(Photo credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports) Willie Hernandez, the 1984 American League Most Valuable Player and Cy Young Award winner, has died, one week after he turned 69. The Detroit Tigers, with whom he spent six seasons, announced his...

Hawks face Pacers, aim to end home skid

(Photo credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports) The Atlanta Hawks will try to end a three-game, home-court losing streak on Tuesday night when they face the Indiana Pacers in the NBA in-season tournament. This will be the first of four...

Adrian Beltre, Chase Utley lead HOF ballot newcomers

(Photo credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports) Longtime slugger Adrian Beltre, Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Chase Utley and Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer are among the 12 first-time candidates on the 2024 ballot for the Baseball Hall of...

Kansas strengthens grip on No. 1; top 9 unchanged in poll

(Photo credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports) No. 1 Kansas and the top nine teams remained unchanged as Florida Atlantic tumbled nine spots in the Associated Press Top 25 men's basketball poll released Monday. The Jayhawks (3-0) received 52 of the...

NBA roundup: Down 2 starters, Celtics still top 76ers

(Photo credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports) Jayson Tatum scored 29 points, including a 3-pointer with 1:11 remaining for an eight-point cushion, as the short-handed Boston Celtics defeated the host Philadelphia 76ers 117-107 on Wednesday...

76ers look to rebound against rival Celtics

(Photo credit: Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports) The Philadelphia 76ers won't have much time to dwell on their 132-126 loss Tuesday to the Indiana Pacers in the NBA in-season tournament. A night after seeing their eight-game winning streak snap, the...

Pacers aim for revenge at streaking Sixers

(Photo credit: John Jones-USA TODAY Sports) The surging Philadelphia 76ers look for their ninth consecutive victory when they host the Indiana Pacers in the league's in-season tournament Tuesday. It will be a rematch after the Sixers defeated the...

Week 10 MNF: Broncos-Bills Preview, Props, Prediction

(Photo credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports) Winners of back-to-back games for the first time since September 2022, the Denver Broncos are about to find out if they are ready for primetime. The Broncos (3-5) celebrated their most recent win...

Top 25 roundup: Caleb Love, No. 12 Arizona topple No. 2 Duke

(Photo credit: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports) Arizona's Keshad Johnson scored 14 points, and Caleb Love helped clinch another outcome against Duke with two free throws at the 4.3-second mark as the No. 12 Wildcats beat the second-ranked Blue Devils...

Top 25 roundup: Caleb Love, No. 12 Arizona topple No. 2 Duke

(Photo credit: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports) Arizona's Keshad Johnson scored 14 points, and Caleb Love helped clinch another outcome against Duke with two free throws at the 4.3-second mark as the No. 12 Wildcats beat the second-ranked Blue Devils...

Top 25 roundup: Caleb Love, No. 12 Arizona topple No. 2 Duke

(Photo credit: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports) Arizona's Keshad Johnson scored 14 points, and Caleb Love helped clinch another outcome against Duke with two free throws at the 4.3-second mark as the No. 12 Wildcats beat the second-ranked Blue Devils...

Sharks host Flyers, aim to avoid dubious record

(Photo credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports) The San Jose Sharks have a chance to make NHL history Tuesday night when they host the Philadelphia Flyers. Unfortunately for Sharks fans, it's not a good kind of history. San Jose has lost 11...

NFL roundup: C.J. Stroud breaks out as Texans clip Bucs

(Photo credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports) C.J. Stroud threw for a rookie-record 470 yards and five touchdowns, capping the game with a 15-yard TD pass to Tank Dell with six seconds left to give the Houston Texans a wild 39-37 win over the...

NFL roundup: C.J. Stroud breaks out as Texans clip Bucs

(Photo credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports) C.J. Stroud threw for a rookie-record 470 yards and five touchdowns, capping the game with a 15-yard TD pass to Tank Dell with six seconds left to give the Houston Texans a wild 39-37 win over the...

Spurs riding high with visit from Raptors ahead

(Photo credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports) The San Antonio Spurs will look to build on a rousing pair of victories when they return home to host the struggling Toronto Raptors on Sunday afternoon. It might be modest as win streaks go, but...

Falcons DT Grady Jarrett (ACL) done for season

(Photo credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports) Atlanta Falcons Pro Bowl defensive tackle Grady Jarrett tore his ACL during Sunday's game and will miss the rest of the season, coach Arthur Smith confirmed Monday afternoon. An MRI revealed the damage...

NBA win total predictions: Suns short, Celtics climb

(Photo credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports) The improved strength of the Western Conference is among the prevailing themes for the 2023-24 NBA season. Led by the defending champion Denver Nuggets, the West figures to provide an entertaining,...