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nbaStephon Castle Ignites Spurs’ 123-85 Surge Against Warriors
Stephon Castle turned Friday night into a San Antonio sprint. The big guard scored 32 points in only 25 minutes, and the Spurs buried Golden State under a roaring first-quarter run on the way to a 123-85 win. San…
nbaPacers Survive Knicks’ Final Push Behind Zubac’s Work Inside
With 2.8 seconds left, OG Anunoby jumped a Pascal Siakam pass and gave the champion Knicks one last chance. New York had climbed from 13 points down, but Karl-Anthony Towns’ turnaround jumper missed with less than a…
nbaBrook Lopez and Darius Garland Lift Clippers Over Thunder at the Buzzer
With the clock at zero, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s jumper missed, Rui Hachimura grabbed the rebound, and the Clippers had escaped, 113-112. Los Angeles entered at 2-8, trying to find bright chapters in a tough new…
nbaNorman Powell Carries Chicago Through Overtime Against Atlanta
Norman Powell gave Chicago the finishing burst it had been searching for. The veteran guard scored 33 points, then made key baskets in overtime as the Bulls outlasted the Hawks 125-117 on Friday. Chicago entered at 1-9…
nbaDarius Acuff Jr. Meets Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in Sacramento
Two teams arrive in Sacramento with very different chapters to write on Sunday night. The Kings, 1-10 through Friday, are searching for the spark that can start a new era. The Thunder, 8-4 through Friday, are trying to…
nbaAnthony Davis and Alperen Sengun Set the Tone in Washington
Three straight wins have turned the Houston Rockets into one of the early season’s fastest-moving teams. Three straight losses have left the Washington Wizards searching for a spark. On Sunday night, those paths meet…
nbaDarius Garland and the Clippers Seek a Spark Against Charlotte
The Charlotte Hornets nearly stole a road win in Phoenix on Thursday, but late mistakes left them five points short. Now that close call leads them to Los Angeles, where the Clippers are chasing a different kind of…
nbaCooper Flagg Brings Dallas’ New Challenge to Boston
The Celtics have raced to a 10-2 record through Friday, but Sunday’s home game brings a different kind of challenge: Cooper Flagg and a Mavericks team searching for its next big step. Dallas is 7-5, and its season has…
nbaVictor Wembanyama Brings San Antonio’s Fast Start to Utah
The Spurs arrive in Utah with a roar behind them. As of Friday, San Antonio stood 11-2 and had just crushed Golden State by 38 points, its third straight win. Now Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs bring their towering…
nbaLaMelo Ball Takes the Lead as Bulls Visit Minnesota
Chicago’s last game showed both sides of a young team’s story. The Bulls built a 15-point lead against San Antonio on Nov. 11, then watched it disappear as turnovers gave the Spurs extra chances. Now Chicago heads to…
nbaDevin Booker’s Late Three Lifts Suns Past Hornets
Devin Booker waited until the final minute to deliver Phoenix’s biggest shot. His step-back three-pointer with 23.8 seconds left gave the Suns a six-point lead, and Phoenix held on for a 101-96 win over Charlotte on…
nbaGiannis Antetokounmpo and Cade Cunningham Bring Two Rising Stories to Miami
The Detroit Pistons arrive in Miami carrying one of the Eastern Conference’s hottest early stories. As of Thursday, Nov. 12, Detroit stood 8-3 after scoring 144 points against Washington, while the Heat were 5-6 but…
nbaTyrese Maxey Sparks 76ers’ 123-112 Rally Past Toronto
Tyrese Maxey had watched Philadelphia’s offense stall against Boston two nights earlier. On Thursday, with the 76ers trying to answer that loss and Toronto trying to find its footing at 5-6, Maxey became the spark for…
nflJoe Burrow and Aaron Rodgers Bring a 6-2 Showdown to Cincinnati
The lights at Paycor Stadium will shine on a first-place-sized challenge Sunday night: two 6-2 AFC North rivals, one loud building, and no room for a sleepy start. The Bengals arrive after three straight wins…
nflGeno Smith Returns to MetLife as Bills Bring Their Fast Start
Geno Smith’s NFL story began with the New York Jets in 2013. On Sunday, it brings him back to MetLife Stadium with a new challenge: trying to lift a 2-7 Jets team against the 7-1 Buffalo Bills. Buffalo arrives after…
nflFernando Mendoza Meets Seattle’s Championship Defense in Las Vegas
The lights at Allegiant Stadium will shine on two teams trying to turn Week 10 into a season-changing chapter. The 5-4 Seahawks arrive after a tough 17-3 win over Arizona, a game where their defense made every yard…
nflTrey McBride Gives Arizona a Home-Field Chance Against the Rams
Trey McBride has been Arizona’s steady answer during a bumpy season. The Cardinals tight end already has 73 catches in nine games, a huge total that shows how often the offense turns to him when it needs help. On…
nflCeeDee Lamb Brings Dallas Momentum Into the 49ers Showdown
With 1:08 left in Indianapolis last week, the Cowboys needed one drive to keep their season from slipping away. Dak Prescott led it, Javonte Williams finished it, and Dallas escaped with a 27-23 win. Now the Cowboys…
nflChris Olave and the Saints Welcome Carolina to the Superdome
Juwan Johnson’s overtime touchdown gave New Orleans a thrilling 23-22 win over Cleveland last week, and it changed the feeling around the Superdome. Now the Saints are 3-5, just like the Carolina Panthers, with a…
nflJonathan Taylor Carries the Colts Toward a Home Reset
The final minutes of last week’s game gave Lucas Oil Stadium a glimpse of what Indianapolis still can be. The Colts climbed ahead of Dallas late, only to see the Cowboys answer in the final minutes. Now Indianapolis…
nflCam Ward and Trevor Lawrence Bring Different Paths to Nashville
A wild overtime loss in Cincinnati left the Titans with another close-game lesson, while Jacksonville’s 33-10 win in Baltimore showed how fast its season can turn into a runaway train. On Sunday at Nissan Stadium…
nflJordan Love Brings a Hot Passing Game to Lambeau Field
Jordan Love’s last game was a storm of deep passes. He threw for 372 yards, and Christian Watson raced through New England’s defense for 171 receiving yards as Green Bay scored 45 points. Now the Packers bring that…
nflC.J. Stroud Brings a Five-Touchdown Spark to Cleveland
Five touchdown passes can change the feel of a season in a hurry. C.J. Stroud threw five of them in Houston’s 44-22 Week 9 win over the Chargers, giving the 3-5 Texans a burst of energy before Sunday’s 1 p.m. game…
nflBijan Robinson and Kenneth Walker III Set the Pace in Atlanta
Kenneth Walker III spent Week 9 turning quick cuts into a Chiefs comeback spark. Bijan Robinson answered Cincinnati’s pressure with 147 total yards for Atlanta. Now two of the NFL’s most dangerous runners meet Sunday…
nflLions Bring Their Winning Streak to Munich Against the Patriots
Three straight close wins have turned the Detroit Lions into one of the NFL’s steadiest teams. Now, at FC Bayern Munich Stadium, they carry that tough-minded run across the ocean for a Week 10 meeting with the New…
nflGiants and Commanders Bring Different Comebacks to MetLife
Thursday night at MetLife Stadium brings two NFC East teams to the same bright stage, but they arrive from very different places. The Giants are 5-2-1 after a tough 19-11 win over Philadelphia, and their surprising…
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Victor Wembanyama Turns Chicago’s Fast Start Into a Spurs Finish
Victor Wembanyama waited through Chicago’s dazzling first quarter, then made sure the last three belonged to San Antonio. The 7-foot-4 star scored 32 points, blocked five shots, and led the Spurs from a 15-point hole…
nbaEgor Demin and Brooklyn Turn New Orleans Night Into a Three-Point Storm
Brooklyn came to New Orleans looking for a turning point after entering at 2-8. Egor Demin helped create one fast. The young guard hit four three-pointers and scored 22 points as the Nets poured in 20 shots from deep…
nbaJamal Murray’s 30 Points Carry Denver Through Memphis Rally
Jamal Murray kept finding answers whenever Memphis surged Wednesday night. The Denver guard scored 30 points and added eight assists as the Nuggets held off the Grizzlies 123-118, turning a tense road finish into a…
nbaCaleb Wilson and the Bulls Meet Atlanta’s Swarming Defense
The Bulls have been close enough to feel a turnaround, yet the finish line keeps moving. Chicago lost its last two games by a total of 11 points, including a 124-119 defeat to San Antonio on Nov. 11. Now Caleb Wilson…
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Victor Wembanyama and Stephen Curry Set the Stage in San Antonio
The Spurs’ road to last season’s NBA Finals began with a young team learning how big games feel. Now, as San Antonio welcomes Stephen Curry and the Warriors on Friday night, the lesson has changed. The Spurs are no…
nbaFranz Wagner Leads Orlando’s Push as Milwaukee Visits
Two straight wins have given the Orlando Magic a fresh spark just before Friday’s 7 p.m. EST home game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Orlando beat Utah and Sacramento on back-to-back nights, turning a 2–7 start into a…
nbaKnicks and Pacers Bring Different Paths to Indiana
The Pacers are trying to turn a hard road into a new run forward, while the Knicks arrive carrying the shine of a championship. On Friday night in Indiana, those paths meet in a game that could swing on one big…
nbaDamian Lillard’s Deep Shots Light Portland’s 123-103 Win
Damian Lillard turned Portland’s third quarter into a long-range light show, and the Trail Blazers used it to stop Oklahoma City’s three-game winning streak with a 123-103 victory Tuesday night. Portland entered at 6-3…
nbaPaul George Lights Up Philadelphia as Celtics Run Away 123-101
Paul George returned to Philadelphia and turned a rivalry night into his own shooting show. The Celtics forward scored 36 points, including six three-pointers, as Boston beat the 76ers 123-101 on Tuesday. Boston…
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Tyrese Maxey Sets the Pace as Raptors Visit Philadelphia
The last time Philadelphia played, Boston’s defense slowed the Sixers to 101 points. Now Tyrese Maxey gets a chance to restart the engine at home. On Thursday night, the Raptors arrive at 7:00 p.m. EST with quick…
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Devin Booker and the Suns Meet Charlotte’s Rebounding Challenge
The Charlotte Hornets arrive in Phoenix carrying the glow of a 124-112 win over Cleveland, while the Suns are coming off an even louder answer: a 133-110 victory over the Clippers. On Thursday night, those fresh wins…
nflKenneth Walker III Delivers 36.3-Point Week 9 Statement
Kenneth Walker III powered Kansas City’s 35-12 Week 9 win over the New York Jets with 102 rushing yards, 41 receiving yards and three total touchdowns.
nflJames Cook’s Long March Carries Bills Past Vikings
James Cook III kept taking the handoff, and the Buffalo Bills kept taking control. The speedy running back carried 31 times for 107 yards and a touchdown as Buffalo beat Minnesota 23-6 on Monday night at U.S. Bank…
nbaJohn Collins and Duncan Robinson Power Detroit Past Washington
Anthony Davis delivered a giant 44-point performance, but Detroit had too many answers. John Collins controlled the paint, Duncan Robinson lit up the outside, and the Pistons turned early Washington mistakes into a…
nbaNaz Reid and Grayson Allen Light Up Charlotte’s Big Night
The Charlotte Hornets needed a spark after arriving at 3-7, and Naz Reid provided a roaring one. Reid scored 25 points, grabbed 13 rebounds, and helped power a 124-112 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night…
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Cooper Flagg’s 43-Point Night Carries Dallas Past Indiana
Cooper Flagg saved his biggest answers for the moments when Dallas needed them most. The young Mavericks forward poured in 43 points, including two jumpers in the final 1:02, as Dallas erased an early 10-point hole and…
nbaHouston’s Passing Puzzle Stumps Denver in 110-100 Win
Alperen Sengun turned Houston’s home floor into a passing puzzle Monday night, and Denver never fully solved it. The Rockets used Sengun’s 20 points, 12 rebounds, and eight assists to beat the Nuggets 110-100, snapping…
nbaZion Williamson and the Pelicans Seek a Home-Court Spark Against Brooklyn
The Pelicans watched a close game slip away in Los Angeles on Nov. 8, but their most exciting stretch showed what they can become. They raced in front during the third quarter, with Jeremiah Fears creating a…
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Victor Wembanyama Brings San Antonio’s Fast Start to Chicago
The Bulls nearly caught Philadelphia on Sunday, cutting the gap to three points late in the fourth quarter. Josh Giddey kept finding open teammates, and Caleb Wilson kept attacking. Yet Chicago’s comeback stopped…
nbaCameron Boozer and Memphis Meet Denver’s Star Duo
Memphis has turned the page, but the new chapter is moving fast. As of Monday, the Grizzlies stand 7-3, and rookie forward Cameron Boozer has helped make their fresh look feel dangerous. On Wednesday night, they…
nbaLuka Doncic Brings the Lakers’ Fast Start to Milwaukee
Fiserv Forum saw Milwaukee race to a 14-point first-quarter lead against Boston on Sunday, only to watch the Celtics surge back and pull away. That unfinished feeling follows the Bucks into Wednesday night, when Luka…
nflJa’Marr Chase Lights Up Madrid as Bengals Pull Away From Falcons
Ja’Marr Chase turned Cincinnati’s trip to Madrid into a showcase, catching 10 passes for 155 yards and a touchdown as the Bengals defeated the Falcons 34-17 on Sunday. Cincinnati arrived at 5-2, hoping to stay close to…
nflJuwan Johnson Finishes Saints’ Overtime Escape From Cleveland
Juwan Johnson waited until overtime to deliver the catch that changed New Orleans’ season. The Saints tight end hauled in Tyler Shough’s 15-yard touchdown pass with 4:17 left in overtime, lifting New Orleans past…
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Kenneth Walker III Powers Chiefs Back Into Gear Against Jets
Kenneth Walker III gave Kansas City the jolt it needed. The Chiefs entered Sunday at 5-2 after two straight losses, while the Jets arrived at 2-6 trying to stop their own three-game skid. For one quarter, New York’s…