Rockets beat Spurs to end 11-game losing streak

The teams will play again Sunday night in Houston to close a back-to-back set. HOUSTON — Tari Eason matched his season high with 20 points and the Houston Rockets ended an 11-game losing streak, beating the San Antonio Spurs 122-110 on Saturday night. Alperen Sengun had 16 points and K.J. Martin and Josh Christopher each … Read more

Marchment, Pavelski end droughts as Stars dominate Avs 7-3

The Stars lead the Central Division and are 4-0-1 in their last five games. DALLAS — Mason Marchment and Joe Pavelski ended career-long goal droughts as the Dallas Stars beat the Colorado Avalanche 7-3 on Saturday. Jason Robertson had two goals, including a late empty-netter, while Miro Heiskanen, Radek Faksa and Wyatt Johnston also scored … Read more

Olympic ticket sales for Paris Games gets off to rocky start

An online system was meant to revolutionize ticket sales and bring the masses to the Olympics for as little as $26… but not everyone is feeling lucky. PARIS, France — Organizers of next year’s Paris Olympics promised relatively modest prices and “egalitarian” access to events, thanks to an online system meant to revolutionize ticket sales … Read more

NASCAR star Chase Elliott hurts leg in snowboarding accident

Hendrick Motorsports said NASCAR’s most popular driver was scheduled to have surgery Friday night. COLORADO, USA — Chase Elliott injured his left leg in a snowboarding accident in Colorado on Friday and will miss this weekend’s NASCAR race in Las Vegas. Hendrick Motorsports said NASCAR’s most popular driver was scheduled to have surgery Friday night. … Read more