Tatum’s rare triple-double leads Celtics past Mavs, 124-95

The Mavericks’ seven-game winning streak was snapped on Thursday night. Jayson Tatum had 29 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists in his second career triple-double, and the Boston Celtics beat Dallas 124-95 on Thursday night, ending the Mavericks’ seven-game winning streak. Jaylen Brown scored 19 points for the NBA-leading Celtics, who bounced back from a … Read more

Spurs’ Vassell sidelined due to left knee surgery

Vassell will be out indefinitely to undergo an arthroscopic procedure on his left knee. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Spurs‘ Devin Vassell will undergo an arthroscopic procedure on his left knee the team announced. The procedure will be performed by Dr. Riley J. Williams III at HSS in New York on Wednesday, Jan. 11 and … Read more

Texas head basketball coach Chris Beard’s legal troubles still stand after fiancée’s statement

Beard remains sidelined after his fiancée said she never intended to have him arrested. AUSTIN, Texas — The fiancée of Texas men’s basketball coach Chris Beard released a statement before Christmas saying she never intended to have him arrested. But those words may not stop him from being called to a Travis County courtroom. Beard’s … Read more

Hypnotoad creator says it’s ‘awesome’ TCU players and fans embrace his creation

“The Hypnotoad is like a strange angel, that’s what I would say,” Hypnotoad creator Eric Kaplan said. FORT WORTH, Texas — Whether in Amon G. Carter Stadium, in downtown Fort Worth or scrolling through social media on a Saturday while watching college football, it’s nearly impossible to avoid interacting with TCU’s viral new, meme mascot. … Read more

Doctors give update on Damar Hamlin’s ‘remarkable improvement’

Hamlin is communicating via writing, and doctors say his first question upon waking up was “did we win?” CINCINNATI — Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin’s has begun to communicate in writing with his family and others who have been at his bedside since he went into cardiac arrest Monday — and his first question was … Read more