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Williamson scores 29, Pelicans hold off Pistons 104-98

Williamson scores 29, Pelicans hold off Pistons 104-98

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — When Detroit guard Corey Joseph tried to bear-hug Zion Williamson to prevent an easy transition layup, the New Orleans Pelicans' imposing star forward found a way to toss the ball in anyway as he was falling to the court. After Williamson pulled himself up, he faced

Morant's triple-double leads Grizzlies past Thunder 123-102

Morant's triple-double leads Grizzlies past Thunder 123-102

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Ja Morant had 26 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists, and the Memphis Grizzlies used a second-half flurry to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 123-102 on Wednesday night. Morant's triple-double was his second this season and the seventh of his career, and his 13 rebounds tied

After World Cup, US men recede to background for 3 1/2 years

After World Cup, US men recede to background for 3 1/2 years

DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Now the United States men's soccer team recedes into the background of American sports for the next 3 1/2 years. While the Americans' four World Cup matches averaged 12.2 million viewers on Fox, their 27 games on rated English-language networks from the start of 2020 through

Texans go back to Mills at QB after 2 bad games by Allen

Texans go back to Mills at QB after 2 bad games by Allen

HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Texans will return to Davis Mills at quarterback against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, two weeks after he was benched for Kyle Allen. Coach Lovie Smith announced the move Wednesday, saying "we don't give out lifetime jobs." The switch comes after Allen was picked off

Finney-Smith's late 3 helps Mavs to 116-115 win over Nuggets

Finney-Smith's late 3 helps Mavs to 116-115 win over Nuggets

DENVER (AP) — Dorian Finney-Smith had someone in his ear after missing a late 3-pointer. It was Luka Doncic and his message was straightforward: Shoot it again if the opportunity arises. He followed Doncic's directions. He wouldn't miss. Finney-Smith hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 17.3 seconds remaining and the Dallas

Murray 44 saves, Marner extends streak, Leafs top Stars 4-0

Murray 44 saves, Marner extends streak, Leafs top Stars 4-0

DALLAS (AP) — Matt Murray made a season-high 44 saves and Mitch Marner extended his Toronto-record point streak to 20 games with an early assist as the Maple Leafs beat the Dallas Stars 4-0 on Tuesday night. John Tavares, Auston Matthews, Rasmus Sandin and Alexander Kerfoot scored for the surging

Mitchell scores 43, Davis leaves early as Cavs beat Lakers

Mitchell scores 43, Davis leaves early as Cavs beat Lakers

CLEVELAND (AP) — Donovan Mitchell scored a season-high 43 points and Jarrett Allen returned from injury to add 24, leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 116-102 win on Tuesday night over the Los Angeles Lakers in LeBron James' only visit home this season. With Anthony Davis missing the final three

Tom Brady gives Bucs some breathing room in tight NFC South

Tom Brady gives Bucs some breathing room in tight NFC South

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tom Brady still has a knack for pulling off the improbable. The seven-time Super Bowl champion's NFL-record 44th fourth-quarter comeback enabled the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to avoid falling two games under .500 and create a little breathing room for themselves atop the NFC South. That could

Saints allow 2 late TDs in frustrating 17-16 loss to Bucs

Saints allow 2 late TDs in frustrating 17-16 loss to Bucs

TAMPA, Fla, (AP) — The New Orleans Saints were five minutes away from moving within a half-game of NFC South-leading Tampa Bay when the bottom fell out of the game, and most likely the season. Tom Brady threw a pair of touchdown passes in the final three minutes Monday night

Brady throws for 2 late TDs, Buccaneers beat Saints 17-16

Brady throws for 2 late TDs, Buccaneers beat Saints 17-16

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tom Brady threw a pair of touchdown passes in the final three minutes Monday night, helping the Tampa Bay Buccaneers rally from a 13-point deficit to beat the New Orleans Saints 17-16 and tighten their grip on first place in the weak NFC South. The seven-time

Leonard hits go-ahead shot in return, Clippers beat Hornets

Leonard hits go-ahead shot in return, Clippers beat Hornets

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Kawhi Leonard had 16 points, including an 18-foot jumper with 1.4 seconds to lift the Los Angeles Clippers to a 119-117 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Monday night in his return from a right ankle sprain. Paul George also came back from a strained hamstring

Doncic, Mavericks preserve big lead, roll past Suns 130-111

Doncic, Mavericks preserve big lead, roll past Suns 130-111

DALLAS (AP) — Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks got the most important victory over Phoenix in Game 7 of the Western Conference semifinals last season. Now they can say goodbye to that pesky 10-game, regular-season losing streak. Doncic scored 33 points, Spencer Dinwiddie added 21 and the Mavericks preserved

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 35 as Thunder rally past Hawks

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 35 as Thunder rally past Hawks

ATLANTA (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points, Josh Giddey had 12 of his 17 points in the final period, and the Oklahoma City Thunder overcame a 14-point deficit in the third quarter to beat the Atlanta Hawks 121-114 on Monday night. Dejounte Murray finished with 24 points and Trae

Kershaw returning to Dodgers on $20 million, 1-year deal

Kershaw returning to Dodgers on $20 million, 1-year deal

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Clayton Kershaw needed only a few days to make up his mind to return to the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2023. After the Dodgers had an MLB-leading 111 victories during the regular season only to get ousted by the San Diego Padres in the NL Division

WRs Lamb, Gallup shining for Cowboys ahead of Beckham visit

WRs Lamb, Gallup shining for Cowboys ahead of Beckham visit

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Dallas receivers CeeDee Lamb and Michael Gallup are shining with the Cowboys set to fete Odell Beckham Jr. on a free-agent visit. In the past month, Lamb has the only 100-yard games of the season for a Dallas wideout, along with three touchdowns. Gallup just had