Cubs, LHP Smyly finalize $19 million, 2-year contract
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs and pitcher Drew Smyly have finalized a $19 million, two-year contract. Smyly has an opt out after the 2023 season.…
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Embiid, Harden help 76ers beat Clippers for homestand sweep
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid scored 44 points, James Harden had a career-high 21 assists in a triple-double and the Philadelphia 76ers overcame…
Continue Reading A record NBA outburst: 5 games of 43 or more on the same day
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer The NBA went into Christmas with a night like none other. For the first time in NBA history, five players scored…
Continue Reading Thomas Frank signs new deal to stay at Brentford until 2027
LONDON (AP) — Thomas Frank is looking to create “more magic moments” as head coach of Brentford after signing a new long-term contract that…
Continue Reading Canada hosts hockey world juniors in shadow of scandal
HALIFAX, Nova Scotia (AP) — The world junior hockey championship will be held in Canada the next two weeks. The event will be held amid fallout…
Continue Reading Hawaii tops WSU, advances to 1st Diamond Head Classic final
HONOLULU (AP) — Samuta Avea scored 19 points and tournament host Hawaii advanced to the final of the Diamond Head Classic for the first time with a…
Continue Reading Bane returns, Grizzlies rout Booker-less Suns 125-100
By JACK THOMPSON Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Jaren Jackson Jr. had 24 points and 11 rebounds, Desmond Bane scored 17 points in his return and…
Continue Reading Andersson’s OT goal gives Flames 3-2 win over Ducks
By DAN GREENSPAN Associated Press ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Rasmus Andersson scored 2:24 into overtime and the Calgary Flames beat the Anaheim Ducks…
Continue Reading Hornets overcome LeBron’s comeback, hold off Lakers 134-130
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Gordon Hayward got the tiebreaking layup on a goaltending call against LeBron James with 6.3…
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NBC 11 Sports: Top Plays of the Week, local football hits San Diego Showcase & girls hoops
An early Christmas special of some of the top local plays over the last two weeks, while action on the court and field now slow down into winter…
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Several Imperial Valley athletes, Imperial’s David Shaw featured in San Diego Showcase Game
Prep football across Yuma and the Imperial Valley came to a close earlier this month, but several athletes and coaches were itching to get some more…
Continue Reading Golden Knights rally to beat Blues 5-4 in shootout
By MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Michael Amadio’s stay in the Vegas Golden Knights’ top line will end once Jack…
Continue Reading Police: 19-year-old killed in shooting at Mall of America
By ABBIE PARR and STEFANIE DAZIO Associated Press BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (AP) — A teenager was killed during a shooting at the Mall of America on…
Continue Reading Kyle Kuzma scores 32 points, Wizards beat Kings 125-111
By CAMERON SALERNO Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Kyle Kuzma scored 32 points and the Washington Wizards beat the Sacramento Kings…
Continue Reading Vejmelka sharp in Coyotes’ 2-1 shootout win over Kings
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Karel Vejmelka had a rough night his previous start, allowing five goals, including four in the third period. Arizona’s…
Continue Reading Lewis, Porter lead Pepperdine over George Washington 81-70
HONOLULU (AP) — Maxwell Lewis scored 22 points to lead five players in double figures, Jevon Porter posted a double-double and Pepperdine defeated…
Continue Reading Murphy scores 23, Pelicans beat Thunder in OT without Zion
By MURRAY EVANS Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Trey Murphy III scored 23 points and the New Orleans Pelicans overcame the absence of leading…
Continue Reading Johnston’s late goal pushes Stars to 4-2 win over Canadiens
DALLAS (AP) — Wyatt Johnston scored Dallas’ third power-play goal with five minutes remaining and the Stars rallied past the Montreal Canadiens…
Continue Reading Horvat scores twice in 3rd period, Canucks beat Oilers 5-2
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Bo Horvat had two goals and two assists and J.T. Miller scored twice, leading the Vancouver Canucks to a 5-2 win over the…
Continue Reading Murray, Jokic lead Nuggets to 120-107 win over Trail Blazers
By MICHAEL KELLY Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Jamal Murray returned to the lineup with 25 points and a season-high 12 assists, Nikola Jokic had…
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