Calling the situation "a gut punch," Stephen Curry said he knows he has to be careful and can't rush his return given the "tricky" nature of hamstring injuries.
Unwilling to fall into a 2-0 series hole, the Thunder put on a clinic in Game 2, scoring an NBA playoff record 87 points in the first half en route to beating the Nuggets 149-106.
Mikal Bridges scored all of his 14 points in the fourth quarter before making his second straight game-clinching steal, and the Knicks overcame a 20-point deficit again to beat the Celtics 91-90 on Wednesday for a 2-0 lead in the second-round series.
Brandon Miller testified Thursday that he was almost struck by bullets fired into his car during the January 2023 shooting that killed Jamea Harris near The Strip in Tuscaloosa.
Ticket demand is so great for Game 3 of the NBA playoff series between the Boston Celtics and New York Knicks that it will cost a fan more than $600 on the resale market just to get in to Madison Square Garden on Saturday.
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The Panthers released pass rusher Jadeveon Clowney in a series of moves Thursday.
Tyrod Taylor threw his full support behind Justin Fields as the Jets' starting QB.
Returning defensive coordinator Robert Saleh said his loyalty to the 49ers is a product not just of the chance they initially provided him in 2017 but of how they stuck by him when his first two years as coordinator didn't go well.
Tom Brady, appearing on the "IMPAULSIVE" podcast, said he texted Shedeur Sanders and told him that he needs to use his draft slide as motivation.
United States women's national team midfielder Kristie Mewis and her partner, Chelsea striker Sam Kerr, have announced the birth of their first child.
Erling Haaland has said there are no excuses for Man City's season and said it has happened because he and his teammates "haven't been good enough."
Chelsea, playing a second-string team, cantered into the Europa Conference League final with a regulation 1-0 win over Swedish side Djurgarden on Thursday for a 5-1 aggregate victory.
Former France and Manchester United player Patrice Evra's mixed martial arts debut has been postponed.
Abde Ezzalzouli emerged as Real Betis' hero on Thursday after he netted an extra-time winner to make them the first Spanish side to reach the Conference League final, setting up a showdown with Premier League side Chelsea.
These players are due to get paid, from who will join the nine-figure club to who could break Juan Soto's record.
Giancarlo Stanton (elbows) said he could return to the Yankees lineup by the end of the month, when he's first eligible.
Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez has a strained muscle at the top of his right hand, a diagnosis that instills optimism he won't have a prolonged stay on the IL.
The Brewers have optioned righty Elvin Rodríguez to Triple-A Nashville and sent fellow pitcher Aaron Civale down to Nashville for a rehabilitation assignment.
The Rangers recalled utility man Ezequiel Duran from Triple-A Round Rock on Thursday to fill the 26-man roster spot vacated by outfielder Kevin Pillar.
Former NHL star Eric Staal is rejoining the Buffalo Sabres, this time in a front office role as special assistant to general manager Kevyn Adams, the team announced Wednesday.
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The Stars' Mikko Rantanen stayed hot in Wednesday's Game 1, as his three-goal blitz in the second period made him the first player in Stanley Cup playoff history with multiple three-goal periods in the same postseason.
After a 13-month process that included trademark drama and more than 850,000 ballots cast by fans in multiple rounds of voting, Utah Mammoth was revealed as the new name for the NHL franchise.
Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz is staying in Toronto as his teammates travel to Florida ahead of Game 3.
Former Miami and Maryland safety Avantae Williams was arrested and charged with second-degree murder in the shooting death of a man over the weekend in Florida.
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Mississippi State on Wednesday announced plans to build a $60 million indoor practice facility with an expected opening in the summer of 2028.
Through an executive summary obtained by The Associated Press on Tuesday, it was detailed that Scott Frost received a five-year, $22.1 million contract upon his UCF return, and it will automatically extend a year if the Knights play in a bowl this season.
Police have charged Florida cornerback Dijon Johnson with two felonies, including possession of a firearm, and two misdemeanors after his arrest over the weekend.
Brandon Miller testified Thursday that he was almost struck by bullets fired into his car during the January 2023 shooting that killed Jamea Harris near The Strip in Tuscaloosa.
The University of Texas System board of regents approved Longhorns basketball coach Sean Miller's six-year, $32 million guaranteed contract as the school tries to boost a program that struggled in its first year in the Southeastern Conference.
Former Alabama guard Jaden Bradley testified Wednesday in the capital murder trial of Michael "Buzz" Davis, saying he heard gunshots but did not see who fired the gun on the night of Jan. 14, 2023, in Tuscaloosa.
The Atlantic Coast Conference is reducing its 20-game men's basketball schedule to 18, allowing teams more schedule opportunities for nonconference games in an effort to boost the league's chances at NCAA tournament bids.
The transfer cycle is in full swing. We're tracking the latest players to commit for the 2025-26 season.
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