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76ers center Joel Embiid sidelined due to swelling in his left knee and will miss two games
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is managing swelling in his left knee and will miss a second consecutive game Sunday, the team said. The Sixers issued a statement on the condition of the 2023 NBA MVP at halftime of Friday's NBA Cup game against the...
Giants release quarterback Daniel Jones just days after benching him
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The Daniel Jones era in New York is over. The Giants quarterback was granted his release on Friday by the team just days after the franchise said it was benching him in favor of third-stringer Tommy DeVito. “Daniel came to see me this...
Austin Hays, Kyle Finnegan, Brendan Rodgers and Jordan Romano among 62 new free agents
NEW YORK (AP) — Outfielder Austin Hays and right-hander Kyle Finnegan — both former All-Stars — and second baseman Brendan Rodgers were among 62 players who became free agents Friday when their teams failed to offer 2025 contracts. Right-hander Jordan Romano, left-hander...
Conor McGregor must pay $250K to woman who says he raped her, civil jury rules
LONDON (AP) — A woman who claimed mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor “brutally raped and battered” her in a Dublin hotel penthouse was awarded nearly 250,000 Euros ($257,000) on Friday by a civil court jury in Ireland. Nikita Hand said the Dec. 9, 2018, assault after a...
Week 16 game between Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Chargers flexed to Thursday night spot
The Los Angeles Chargers have played their way into another prime time appearance. Justin Herbert and company have had their Week 16 home game against the Denver Broncos flexed from Sunday, Dec. 22, to Thursday night, Dec. 19. Friday's announcement makes this the first time a game...
Chase Elliott named NASCAR's most popular driver for 7th straight season
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Chase Elliott was named NASCAR's most popular driver for the seventh consecutive year at the sport's season-ending awards ceremony Friday night. The only major NASCAR award determined solely by the vote of fans, Elliott earned 266,363 votes to beat out...
NBA memo to players urges increased vigilance regarding home security following break-ins
MIAMI (AP) — The NBA is urging its players to take additional precautions to secure their homes following reports of recent high-profile burglaries of dwellings owned by Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis, Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley Jr. and Kansas City Chiefs teammates Patrick...
Brock Purdy will miss Sunday's game for the 49ers with a shoulder injury
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco quarterback Brock Purdy will miss Sunday's game against the Green Bay Packers with a sore throwing shoulder, dealing another blow to the 49ers' playoff hopes. Purdy injured his right shoulder in last Sunday's loss to the Seattle Seahawks....
Red Bull makes mistake with rear wing in Las Vegas that could stall Verstappen's title chances
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Max Verstappen, needing just three points over Lando Norris at the Las Vegas Grand Prix to seal a fourth consecutive Formula 1 championship, is suddenly in jeopardy of being denied the crown Saturday night. The most jarring sign of trouble came in Thursday night's...
Lawyer says ex-Temple basketball standout Hysier Miller met with NCAA for hours amid gambling probe
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Former Temple basketball standout Hysier Miller sat for a long interview with the NCAA as it looked into concerns about unusual gambling activity, his lawyer said Friday amid reports a federal probe is now under way. “Hysier Miller fully cooperated with the...
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Jai'Den Thomas leads No. 23 UNLV to a 27-16 victory over San Jose State
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Jai'Den Thomas ran for 135 yards and the go-ahead touchdown late in the third quarter to help No. 23 UNLV keep its conference title hopes alive with a 27-16 victory over San Jose State on Friday night. The Rebels (9-2, 5-1 Mountain West, No. 24 CFP) survived...
Justin Hill scores 17 as Wichita State downs Saint Louis 88-63
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Justin Hill scored 17 points to lead Wichita State to an 88-63 victory over Saint Louis on Friday night at the Hall of Fame Classic. Hill shot 5 for 16 (1 for 6 from 3-point range) and 6 of 6 from the free-throw line for the Shockers (5-0). Corey Washington...
Duke's Cooper Flagg thrives in first true road environment, quieting Arizona crowd with 24 points
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Duke freshman phenom Cooper Flagg got his first taste of a true college road atmosphere on Friday night, playing in front of a raucous announced crowd of 14,634 at Arizona's McKale Center. For a few early moments, he looked a little nervous. It...
Mavericks recover after losing 24-point lead, overcome Jokic's triple-double to beat Nuggets 123-120
DENVER (AP) — Naji Marshall scored a career-high 26 points, P.J. Washington had 22 points and 13 rebounds, and the Dallas Mavericks recovered after blowing a 24-point lead to beat the Denver Nuggets 123-120 on Friday night in an NBA Cup game. Playing without Luka Doncic, Dallas...
Austin Hays, Kyle Finnegan, Brendan Rodgers and Jordan Romano among 62 new free agents
NEW YORK (AP) — Outfielder Austin Hays and right-hander Kyle Finnegan — both former All-Stars — and second baseman Brendan Rodgers were among 62 players who became free agents Friday when their teams failed to offer 2025 contracts. Right-hander Jordan Romano, left-hander...
Treysen Eaglestaff scores 23 to guide North Dakota past Loyola Marymount 77-73
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Treysen Eaglestaff had 23 points in North Dakota's 77-73 win over Loyola Marymount on Friday night. Eaglestaff also contributed five rebounds for the Fightin' Hawks (3-2). Mier Panoam scored 16 points and added seven rebounds. Dariyus Woodson had 12 points. ...
Clippers extend home winning streak to seven, knock off Kings 104-88 in NBA Cup
LOS ANGELES (AP) — James Harden had 22 points and nine assists to lead the Los Angeles Clippers to a 104-88 victory over the Sacramento Kings in an NBA Cup game on Friday night. Playing arguably their cleanest half of the season, the Clippers never looked back after ripping off a...
Cooper Flagg scores 24 points, leads No. 12 Duke to a 69-55 road win over No. 17 Arizona
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Cooper Flagg scored 24 points, Kon Knueppel added 13 and the pair of freshmen led No. 12 Duke past No. 17 Arizona 69-55 on Friday night. Flagg drove the lane and threw down a one-handed jam in traffic to give the Blue Devils a 46-33 lead with 12:27 left. The...
Paris Dawson scores 16 to propel Seattle U to 80-52 victory over Northwest University
SEATTLE (AP) — Paris Dawson had 16 points in Seattle University's 80-52 victory over Northwest University on Friday night. Dawson shot 3 for 6 (1 for 3 from 3-point range) and 9 of 10 from the free-throw line for the Redhawks (2-3). Matthew-Alexander Moncrieffe scored 14 points and...
Jiri Kulich's goal in overtime gives Sabres a 3-2 victory over Ducks
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Jiri Kulich scored with 59.4 seconds remaining in overtime and the Buffalo Sabres rallied from a two-goal deficit to beat the Anaheim Ducks 3-2 Friday night. Anaheim goaltender John Gibson stopped Buffalo defensemen Owen Power on a 2-on-1 breakaway, but...
