- BreakingDwight Howard, JaVale McGee get back to work in Lakers' Game 1 win
Lakers coach Frank Vogel knew centers JaVale McGee and Dwight Howard would be key factors against the Nuggets, and the big men were sharp in a Game 1 victory.
- 22 mins ago, 19 Sep 20, 5:05am - - BreakingYankees Takeaways from Friday's 6-5 win over Red Sox, including encouraging signs from Gary Sanchez
The Yankees fought back to defeat the Boston Red Sox 6-5 in extra innings on Friday night.
- 50 mins ago, 19 Sep 20, 4:37am - - BreakingAnthony Davis and LeBron James power Lakers' Game 1 win over Nuggets
Anthony Davis finishes with 37 points and LeBron James has 15 points and 12 assists in the Lakers' 126-114 win over the Nuggets in Game 1.
- 2 hours ago, 19 Sep 20, 3:51am - - BreakingPujols passes Mays for 5th on HR list with No. 661, adds 662
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) -- Los Angeles Angels slugger Albert Pujols passed Willie Mays for fifth place on the career home run list, hitting No. 661 on Friday night against Texas.
- 2 hours ago, 19 Sep 20, 3:46am - - BreakingHendricks sparkles, Cubs edge Twins 1-0 for 5th straight win
Kyle Hendricks tossed eight innings of three-hit, shutout ball to outduel Rich Hill, and the Chicago Cubs edged the Minnesota Twins 1-0 on Friday night for their fifth straight win. Hendricks stuck out 10 and walked one before Jeremy Jeffress worked…
- 2 hours ago, 19 Sep 20, 3:04am - - BreakingExclusive look inside Raiders' Allegiant Stadium two days before opener
After 31 months of construction, the Raiders are set to play their first game in Allegiant Stadium on Monday night.
- 3 hours ago, 19 Sep 20, 2:17am - - BreakingLate-race pass powers Chase Briscoe to Bristol Xfinity win
Patience powered Chase Briscoe’s victory Friday night as he ended the 2020 NASCAR Xfinity Series regular season with his seventh win.
- 4 hours ago, 19 Sep 20, 1:36am - - BreakingRafael Marchan hits the most improbable home run in recent Phillies memory
One of the wildest moments of a weird 2020 season for the Phillies.
- 4 hours ago, 19 Sep 20, 1:27am - - BreakingThe Clippers' playoff collapse was historic. Will it hurt their 2021 title chances?
There have been several instances in NBA playoff history of teams blowing 3-1 series leads, twice by the Clippers. A look at what happened to those teams in the ensuing seasons.
- 4 hours ago, 19 Sep 20, 1:24am - - BreakingReport: Heat tried to trade Goran Dragic away in Jimmy Butler deal
The Miami Heat are not in control of the Eastern Conference Finals — just two wins from the NBA Finals — without the combination of Jimmy Butler and Goran Dragic. They are the shot creators, the two penetrating into the paint, breaking…
- 4 hours ago, 19 Sep 20, 1:17am - - BreakingWeek 2 Rankings
Patrick Daugherty ranks and evaluates all of Week 2's top plays at QB, RB, WR, TE, K and DEF. (Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports)
- 5 hours ago, 19 Sep 20, 12:43am - - BreakingU.S. Open: Third round tee times, TV and streaming info
Check out the tee times, TV and streaming info for the third round of the 120th U.S. Open at Winged Foot.
- 5 hours ago, 19 Sep 20, 12:27am - - BreakingDjokovic, Nadal into last eight as Italian Open prepares for fans
World number one Novak Djokovic and defending champion Rafael Nadal welcomed the decision to allow a limited number of fans to watch the Italian Open as the top men's seeds advanced to the quarter-finals on Friday.
- 5 hours ago, 19 Sep 20, 12:26am - - BreakingU.S. Open: Notables who won’t play the weekend at Winged Foot
We're through 36 holes at the U.S. Open and Patrick Reed has the solo lead. But there are some big names who didn't make the cut.
- 6 hours ago, 18 Sep 20, 11:44pm - - BreakingDid the Rams make the right decision by picking Jared Goff over Carson Wentz?
The Los Angeles Rams drafted Jared Goff over Carson Wentz with the top pick of the 2016 NFL Draft. Did the Rams get a better QB than the Eagles?
- 6 hours ago, 18 Sep 20, 11:01pm - - BreakingBrad Stevens hosts late night meeting with Smart, Brown, Celtics’ leadership
The Celtics say they have moved on from Thursday nights postgame venting.
- 6 hours ago, 18 Sep 20, 11:00pm - - BreakingIs Jimmy Garoppolo going through his reads too quickly?
An interesting question arose during 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan's Friday press conference regarding quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo and the speed through which he goes through his progression of eligible receivers. The question was inspired by Hall of Fam…
- 7 hours ago, 18 Sep 20, 10:24pm - - BreakingSixers' Joel Embiid seems to feel disrespected after missing All-NBA cut
Joel Embiid seems to feel disrespected as other top NBA big men draw attention and accolades.
- 8 hours ago, 18 Sep 20, 9:33pm - - BreakingIs it already time for the Cowboys to panic?
It's hard to panic too much just one week into the season, but the Dallas Cowboys' list of critical injuries could spell danger if they don't start winning games.
- 9 hours ago, 18 Sep 20, 8:46pm - - BreakingDetroit Lions rule out three starters for Sunday's game vs. Green Bay Packers
Jeff Okudah is in line to start vs. Green Bay Packers in his first career game as the Detroit Lions try and avoid an 0-2 start in the NFC North
- 9 hours ago, 18 Sep 20, 8:31pm -
- BreakingIs it already time for the Cowboys to panic?
It's hard to panic too much just one week into the season, but the Dallas Cowboys' list of critical injuries could spell danger if they don't start winning games.
- 9 hours ago, 18 Sep 20, 8:46pm - - BreakingDetroit Lions rule out three starters for Sunday's game vs. Green Bay Packers
Jeff Okudah is in line to start vs. Green Bay Packers in his first career game as the Detroit Lions try and avoid an 0-2 start in the NFC North
- 9 hours ago, 18 Sep 20, 8:31pm - - BreakingTour de France race of truth to decide champ; Peter Sagan’s run likely ends
Primoz Roglic and Tadej Pogacar lead the Tour de France going into the deciding time trial. Peter Sagan's green jersey streak appears finished.
- 9 hours ago, 18 Sep 20, 8:30pm - - BreakingPhillies send 3 young pitchers to Brewers to complete David Phelps trade
The Phillies traded three players to be named later to the Brewers for David Phelps at the trade deadline and now we know who they are. By Corey Seidman
- 9 hours ago, 18 Sep 20, 8:25pm - - BreakingDevin McCourty details Kyle Dugger’s ‘freak’ athleticism, potential with Patriots
"I can’t wait to watch his development the next couple of years.�
- 10 hours ago, 18 Sep 20, 7:30pm - - BreakingCorey Davis, Jonnu Smith become fantasy must-starts with A.J. Brown out
Davis and Smith were already attractive options, but now they get even more of a boost with Brown out.
- 10 hours ago, 18 Sep 20, 7:06pm - - BreakingToo easy for a U.S. Open? Xander Schauffele: 'I played my a-- off'
Xander Schauffele knew what was coming when he saw an unconfirmed report that the Winged Foot superintendent was "livid."
- 11 hours ago, 18 Sep 20, 6:14pm - - BreakingAzarenka lends tearful Kasatkina helping hand after injury in Rome
With the match evenly poised at 6-6 in the opening set, Kasatkina rolled her right ankle while chasing a ball in the tiebreak, with Azarenka immediately rushing to her side to offer assistance. Never think it's over.
- 12 hours ago, 18 Sep 20, 5:38pm - - BreakingBill O'Brien's poor decision-making has set Texans on a treacherous path
Bill O'Brien's poor decision-making as a coach and general manager are having a compound effect on the Texans.
- 12 hours ago, 18 Sep 20, 5:36pm - - BreakingDeontay Wilder in “Amazing physical shape� for Fury trilogy
Deontay Wilder is apparently in the shape of his life ahead of a potential trilogy fight against Tyson Fury. Will that be enough to beat arguably the best heavyweight in the sport?
- 12 hours ago, 18 Sep 20, 5:34pm - - New insight into why Yoenis Cespedes opted out of the Mets’ 2020 season
Remember when Yoenis Cespedes ghosted the Mets and subsequently opted out of the 2020 baseball season? Feels like a lifetime ago, doesn’t it?
- 13 hours ago, 18 Sep 20, 4:43pm - - 2020 Fantasy Football: Players to start or sit in Week 2
Dalton Del Don delivers his start or sit column for Week 2 of the 2020 NFL season, offering lineup advice for every game.
- 14 hours ago, 18 Sep 20, 3:10pm - - Stanley Cup predictions: Here's how Lightning and Stars will play out
Nearly one year after the start of the 2019-20 NHL regular season, the campaign is set to crown a champion now that Stanley Cup Final matchup is set.
- 14 hours ago, 18 Sep 20, 3:05pm - - Tony Romo dishes on Dak’s deal, Week 1 panic, COVID, and his own fantasy football skills
The former QB sat down with Cowboys Wire to cover a wide variety of topics as a new NFL season and ad campaign for the beer pitchman begin.
- 17 hours ago, 18 Sep 20, 12:52pm - - Alex Caruso: The LeBron of Playing With LeBron
The NBA’s best player combination this season was LeBron James and Alex Caruso—and it wasn’t just this season. James was better with Caruso than any teammate in his career.
- 17 hours ago, 18 Sep 20, 12:00pm - - Fernandes out to help Ronaldo re-write record books as Man Utd star of the present aids one from the past
The Red Devils midfielder is an international team-mate of the Juventus superstar and wants to see him become the top marksman of all-time
- 19 hours ago, 18 Sep 20, 10:35am - - Joe Burrow’s 37 completions were most by a rookie in NFL history
Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow completed more passes on Thursday night than any rookie in NFL history has ever completed before. Burrow completed 37 passes, breaking a rookie record of 36 previously set by Chris Weinke and tied by Carson Wentz. Burro…
- 19 hours ago, 18 Sep 20, 10:30am - - Roglic's bike damaged during official check, say team
Merjin Zeeman was excluded from the race for intimidating and insulting a member of the UCI at the end of Thursday’s 17th stage. "I got upset when the commissioner dismounted the crankset from Primoz's bike," Zeeman said in a team statement o…
- 21 hours ago, 18 Sep 20, 8:47am - - Week 2 Start 'Em or Sit 'Em
Nick Mensio dives into the matchups and highlights some of his favorite fantasy starts and sits for Week 2. (Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports)
- 24 hours ago, 18 Sep 20, 5:50am - - When is the 2020 Preakness Stakes? Start time, TV channel, pole positions
Everything you need to know about the 145th running of the Preakness Stakes.
- 1 day ago, 18 Sep 20, 2:37am - - Lakers ready to adjust lineup to counter Nuggets' Nikola Jokic
Nuggets center Nikola Jokic is a force the Lakers will have to counter. Anthony Davis has been effective but JaVale McGee and Dwight Howard will defend him too.
- 1 day ago, 18 Sep 20, 2:09am - - Bruce Arians: Rob Gronkowski played “fine�
Earlier this week, Buccaneers coach Bruce Arians said tight end Rob Gronkowski played "fine." Earlier today, we rewatched the game, with an eye out for Gronkowski's performance. "Fine" is a far cry from Arians' August claim that Gronk moves like he d…
- 1 day ago, 17 Sep 20, 11:11pm - - Zach Johnson drained the most outrageous putt at the U.S. Open
Zach Johnson had an amazing shot with his putter on the par-3 1st hole.
- 1 day ago, 17 Sep 20, 11:01pm - - Tom Brady delivers curt response to question about Bruce Arians' criticism
Tom Brady had a chance to defuse the Bruce Arians drama on Thursday. He declined.
- 1 day ago, 17 Sep 20, 10:36pm - - Browns should trade Odell Beckham Jr.
It's something that's been said on our Peacock platforms throughout the week, and it's something I've reiterated on various radio stations. Before the Browns and Bengals play tonight in Cleveland, let's underscore the point. The Browns should trade O…
- 1 day ago, 17 Sep 20, 9:20pm - - Oklahoma drops one spot in USA TODAY Sports rankings with Big Ten teams added
In USA TODAY Sports’ poll, the Oklahoma Sooners fell from No. 4 to No. 5 with the Big Ten teams added. Oklahoma has fallen with the Buckeyes reintroduction to the 2020 college football picture. Oklahoma is on a bye week before hosting Kansas S…
- 1 day ago, 17 Sep 20, 8:33pm - - 2020 Daily Fantasy Football expert cheat sheet for Week 2
Will Jonathan Taylor have a big game in Week 2? He's a common pick in our experts' daily fantasy football lineups.
- 1 day ago, 17 Sep 20, 8:10pm - - 2020 Fantasy Football Week 2 Lineup Tips: Attack these exploitable matchups
C.D. Carter takes a close look at target shares allowed by defenses in Week 1, and how that might help fantasy managers' decision making in Week 2.
- 1 day ago, 17 Sep 20, 7:05pm - - Report: Kawhi Leonard told Raptors he didn’t think they were good enough to repeat
Kawhi Leonard became the first superstar to switch teams immediately after winning a championship.
- 2 days ago, 17 Sep 20, 1:12pm - - Darrelle Revis shares great Bill Belichick story from Patriots contract talks
Darrelle Revis found out very quickly during contract talks with the Patriots that negotiating with Bill Belichick wasn't going to be easy.
- 2 days ago, 17 Sep 20, 12:41pm - - Floyd Mayweather set for boxing match with Logan Paul
YouTuber Paul has been rumoured to step into the ring with the undefeated former champion
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