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Magic set to face Wizards as challenges of condensed NBA schedule begin

The Orlando Magic head to Washington D.C. for their first back-to-back test of the season as a daunting NBA schedule begins to pick up.

Raptors settling into new home in Tampa

The Tampa era — it'll last until at least early March, maybe the full season, nobody knows for certain yet — of Raptors basketball formally opened Wednesday night, when the team hosted...

UF DC Todd Grantham enters Cotton Bowl facing uncertain future with Gators

Florida defensive coordinator Todd Grantham has been under intense scrutiny all season as the Gators defense has struggled.

Coastal Carolina, Liberty fired up to finally face off in Cure Bowl

Liberty quarterback Malik Willis said the Flames' invitation to play Coastal Carolina in the Cure Bowl felt like blessing.

New Auburn coach Bryan Harsin embraces challenges

New coach Bryan Harsin got a quick lesson in priorities at Auburn.

UCF basketball pushes to stay hot against No. 6 Houston

UCF coach Johnny Dawkins and the Knights have hit the right notes during big games so far this season and are pushing to extend the trend against No. 6 Houston Saturday at Addition Financial Arena.

Kentucky tries to snap pre-SEC skid against Louisville

A look at the upcoming college basketball week around the Southeastern Conference, with Kentucky pushing to snap its skid during a matchup with rival Louisville.

COVID-19, lawsuits signal changes looming for college sports

The coronavirus was only one factor in a chain of events that consumed college sports in 2020, and is poised to do more of the same in 2021 and beyond.

Alvin Kamara's 6 TDs tie NFL record as host Saints beat Vikings 52-33 to clinch NFC South

Alvin Kamara tied an NFL record by running for six touchdowns in a game and finished with a career-high 155 yards rushing to help New Orleans beat the Minnesota Vikings 52-33 and clinch their...

Tom Brady, Bucs can clinch playoff spot with win over Lions

Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are rolling into the Motor City with a chance to clinch a spot in the playoffs.

Dolphins defensive end Shaq Lawson won't play vs. Raiders

If the Miami Dolphins hope to slow the Las Vegas Raiders on Saturday night, they must do so without a valuable starting defender.

Jags' late draft picks, undrafted free agents make an impact on defense

The Jaguars have been racked with injuries on defense this season, especially on the line and the secondary. But the result has been notable contributions from late-round or undrafted...

Ravens healthier but still dealing with COVID-19 impact as Giants come to town

The Giants' canceled practice and COVID-19 scare in Week 15 was nothing compared to the Baltimore Ravens' full-blown Week 12 outbreak.

MLS top scorer Chris Wondolowski returns to Quakes for another season

Chris Wondolowski, Major League Soccer's career scoring leader, signed one-year contract to remain with the San Jose Earthquakes.

MLS celebrates 25 greatest players in league history

There were times Cobi Jones didn't think Major League Soccer would survive its first few years, let alone a quarter-century.

Miami Heat defeat the New Orleans Pelicans 111-98 as Erik Spoelstra stays perfect on Christmas

Erik Spoelstra stayed perfect on Christmas and Duncan Robinson made seven 3-pointers — tying the Christmas single-game mark — and scored 23 points, helping the Miami Heat beat the New...

Milwaukee Bucks rout Golden State Warriors 138-99 behind Khris Middleton's 31 points on Christmas Day

Khris Middleton scored 31 points and the Milwaukee Bucks routed the Golden State Warriors 138-99 on Friday to win their first Christmas Day home game in over half a century.

Brooklyn Nets defeat Boston Celtics 123-95, Kyrie Irving scores 37 points against his former team

Kyrie Irving scored 37 points with eight assists in his return to Boston and Kevin Durant added 29 for Brooklyn on Friday to lead the Nets to a 123-95 victory over the Celtics.

Los Angeles Lakers top the Dallas Mavericks 138-115 as LeBron James becomes the second-leading Christmas scorer in NBA history

LeBron James had 22 points while becoming the second-leading Christmas scorer in NBA history during the Los Angeles Lakers' 138-115 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night.

Kawhi Leonard leaves bloodied, but Clippers beat host Nuggets 121-108

Kawhi Leonard had 21 points before taking an elbow to the face in the fourth quarter, Paul George scored 23 points and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Denver Nuggets 121-108 on Friday.

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