The time had come, the Lakers decided, to make a choice. Since trading for D’Angelo Russell and playing him with Austin Reaves, the two guards largely alternated in the spotlight surrounding LeBron James and Anthony Davis. The touches, the shots, the responsibility — they usually always were split. But gradually over the course of this season, that changed. ...
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India's Squads for Champions Trophy to be Announced Soon
The suspense over India’s squads for the upcoming Champions Trophy will be lifted on Saturday with the men’s selection committee set to meet and pick the members in Mumbai. India ODI captain Rohit Sharma and chief of selection panel Ajit Agarkar will address the media after the meeting during which they will unveil the squad. ...
Tennis Fans Can Now Watch Australian Open Matches with Animation
Tennis fans worldwide can stream Australian Open matches online, with a catch: The players on screen aren't real human beings, but video game-like avatars on a computer-generated court. ...
Naomi Osaka Forced to Retire Due to Injury at Australian Open
MELBOURNE, Australia -- Two-time Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka stopped playing because of an injury after dropping the opening set of her third-round match against Belinda Bencic on Friday. ...
Erling Haaland Signs 10-Year Contract Extension with Manchester City
In breaking news for Manchester City and the footballing world, striker Erling Haaland has agreed to a new 10-year deal, securing his presence at the club until 2034. “I am really happy to have signed my new contract and to be able to look forward to spending even more time at this great Club,” stated Haaland in a release from the club. ...
Double Olympic Champion Manu Bhaker and Chess Prodigy D Gukesh Awarded Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna
New Delhi: Double Olympic-medallist shooter Manu Bhaker and teenage chess world champion D Gukesh received a euphoric round of applause as they walked up to receive the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna from President Droupadi Murmu in a glittering National Sports Awards ceremony here on Friday. ...
Virat Kohli could miss Ranji Trophy match due to neck sprain
Star Indian batter Virat Kohli is dealing with a neck sprain and could miss Delhi’s upcoming Ranji Trophy match against Saurashtra. Delhi is all set to face Saurashtra in the sixth Elite Group D match from January 23 to 26 in Rajkot. According to a report in the Times of India on Friday, Kohli had a neck sprain, and he even took an injection to help against it. ...
Los Angeles Kings Dominate Vancouver Canucks with 5-1 Victory
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Alex Turcotte scored twice and added an assist — all in the first 10 minutes — as the Los Angeles Kings thumped the struggling Vancouver Canucks 5-1 on Thursday night. Adrian Kempe and Kevin Fiala each had a goal and an assist. Warren Foegele also scored for the Kings (25-12-5). ...
Rangers Beat Utah Hockey Club 5-3 in First Game at Delta Center
SALT LAKE CITY — Delta Center became the 91st unique venue in which the Rangers have played a regular-season game Thursday night when they beat Utah Hockey Club, 5-3, for the first time. There’s always a sort of buzz to a team that’s competing in a new place, and the Blueshirts were no different. ...
The Legacy of Bob Uecker: Remembering Milwaukee's Iconic Voice
Summertime in Milwaukee will never be the same. For 54 years, Bob Uecker's voice was synonymous with the arrival of spring and Milwaukee Brewers baseball. Uecker passed away at the age of 90, leaving behind a legacy that will never be forgotten. ...
Pakistan vs West Indies Live Score, 1st Test Day 1
Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the first day’s play of the ongoing first Test between Pakistan and the West Indies. The match is taking place at Multan Cricket Stadium. The toss has been delayed due to bad weather. ...
Tampa Bay Lightning Beat Ducks in Shootout
By ERIK ERLENDSSON The Associated Press TAMPA, Fla. — On a season-long road trip that has not gone the way the Ducks had hoped, they salvaged a point by reaching overtime for the 12th time this season. Jake Guentzel scored the only goal for either team in the shootout and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Ducks, 4-3, on Thursday night. ...
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Dominates as Thunder Defeat Cavaliers
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was unstoppable on Thursday night, leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to a decisive 134-114 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers. ...
Department of Education Says Direct Payments to College Athletes Could Violate Title IX
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Plans for colleges to pay athletes directly for their name, image and likeness deals would run afoul of Title IX, the Department of Education said in guidance issued Thursday that adds more confusion to the shifting landscape in college sports. ...
The Consensus Box of Santa Anita Picks for January 17, 2025
The consensus box of Santa Anita picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie Wilson, Kevin Modesti and Mark Ratzky. Here are the picks for thoroughbred races on Friday, January 17, 2025. Trouble viewing on mobile device? See consensus picks Enjoy the consensus horse racing picks online? Subscribe ...
Rohit Sharma & Hardik Pandya Training Together Ahead of Champions Trophy
Indian men’s cricket team captain Rohit Sharma and star all-rounder Hardik Pandya were recently seen training together. ...
Department of Education Releases Guidance on Name, Image, and Likeness Pay Compliance Under Title IX
The Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights released guidance on Thursday regarding name, image and likeness (NIL) pay and its compliance under federal Title IX rules. The office put out its guidelines in a nine-page memo stating that athletic programs must offer equal opportunity regardless of sex. ...
The Miami Dolphins to Play Historic NFL Game in Madrid
The Miami Dolphins will head to Madrid this fall for the NFL's first ever regular season game in Spain. The NFL announced the Dolphins as the designated home team for the historic matchup, which will be held at the iconic Bernabéu Stadium, home to Spanish soccer powerhouse Real Madrid. ...
LIV Golf Strikes Multiyear Broadcast Agreement with Fox Sports
LIV Golf has reached a multiyear broadcast agreement with Fox Sports, which will show each of the three rounds of the events live in the U.S. on one of its network's channels and streaming app starting this season. ...
Sachin Tendulkar to Lead Indian Team in International Masters League
Mumbai: Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar will lead the Indian team in the upcoming International Masters League which will be held in the country from February 22 to March 16. The other teams participating in the tournament are Sri Lanka, Australia, England, South Africa, and the West Indies. ...
Two-Time Olympic Medallist PV Sindhu Advances to Quarterfinals at India Open Super 750
Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu progressed to the quarterfinals, while Kiran George delivered a gritty performance to keep the home flag flying in men's singles at the India Open Super 750 badminton tournament in New Delhi on Thursday. Sindhu cruised past Japan's world No. ...
BCCI to Crack Down on Indiscipline Among Indian Cricketers
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is reportedly taking a tough stand on issues of indiscipline among Indian cricketers, with new regulations being discussed to streamline player conduct and commitment. A BCCI source revealed, “Indian cricketers are indisciplined. Gautam [Gambhir] and one senior player are on the same page on the topic of family stay.” ...
Streaky Red Wings host Lightning, look to reel off back-to-back wins
The Detroit Red Wings need another long winning streak if they are to make headway in the playoff race. They had a promising outing on Thursday with a 4-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens and will try to maintain the positive vibes going when they host the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday night. ...
Bulls bid to bounce back; 76ers hope to ride momentum
Steady for one possession, shaky during the next. So it goes for the Chicago Bulls, who have lost six of seven games entering Saturday night's visit from the Philadelphia 76ers, who snapped a seven-game skid Friday night. ...
Learner Tien Makes History at Australian Open
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Learner Tien, a 19-year-old qualifier from California, became the youngest American man to reach the Australian Open’s third round since Pete Sampras in 1990, upsetting a racket-tossing Daniil Medvedev 6-3, 7-6 (4), 6-7 (8), 1-6, 7-6 (10-7) in a match that began Thursday night and ended in the wee hours of Friday. ...