Prescott, Cowboys win 40-34, make Eagles wait on top seed

The NFL-leading Eagles had two turnovers in the final five minutes and missed a chance to clinch the NFC’s top seed in a matchup of playoff-bound division rivals. ARLINGTON, Texas — Dak Prescott threw for 347 yards and three touchdowns, Brett Maher kicked the go-ahead field goal late and the Dallas Cowboys beat the Philadelphia … Read more

Pelé’s daughter posts emotional photo with father at hospital

“We continue to be here, in this fight and with faith. Another night together,” Kely Nascimento, one of Pelé’s daughters, wrote in a social media post. SÃO PAULO, Brazil — Family members of Brazilian soccer great Pelé are gathering at the Albert Einstein hospital in Sao Paulo where the 82-year-old global icon has been since the … Read more

Magic 133, Spurs 113: What they said after the game

The Spurs are now on a two-game losing skid. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs picked up a road loss against the Orlando Magic, 133-113. Keldon Johnson had 17 points and four rebounds to lead the team while Tre Jones added 16 points. Devin Vassell finished with 14 points and two assists while Doug … Read more

Johnston’s late goal pushes Stars to 4-2 win over Canadiens

Roope Hintz scored twice on primary assists from Jason Robertson, and Joel Kiviranta added an empty-netter with 17 seconds left. DALLAS — Wyatt Johnston scored Dallas’ third power-play goal with five minutes remaining and the Stars rallied past the Montreal Canadiens 4-2 on Friday night. Roope Hintz scored twice on primary assists from Jason Robertson, … Read more

Doncic scores 50, Mavericks edge Rockets 112-106

Kevin Porter Jr. scored 14 points, and Kenyon Martin Jr. had 10 for the Rockets, who shot 46%. HOUSTON — Luka Doncic scored a season-high 50 points, including 17 in the fourth quarter, and the Dallas Mavericks held on to beat the Houston Rockets 112-106 on Friday night. Doncic, who also had 10 assists and … Read more

Alex Ovechkin now has second-most goals scored in the NHL

Ovechkin, captain of the Washington Capitals, surpassed Gordie Howe on the list of most goals scored in a career when he scored his 802nd. WASHINGTON — Alex Ovechkin further cemented his name in hockey history Friday night against the Winnipeg Jets, after scoring his 801st and 802nd career goals. He tied with and then surpassed … Read more