Five players scoring double-digits wasn’t enough for the Spurs as they lose by one point in back-to-back nights. ORLANDO, Fla. — Paolo Banchero’s 15-foot shot put Orlando ahead with 24.7 seconds left in a game they played mostly from behind and Victor Wembanyama missed a mid-range jumper in the final seconds as the Magic held … Read more
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks posted a single-game franchise record for blocks (18) in their 116-105 win over the Houston Rockets. Center Daniel Gafford led the team with six, followed by three apiece from Anthony Davis and P.J. Washington, who both got injured in the game and did not return. The previous Mavs block record, … Read more
The Mavericks set a franchise record with 18 blocks (Daniel Gafford six). DALLAS — Anthony Davis had 26 points, 16 rebounds, seven assists and three blocks in his Mavericks debut but left the game late in the third quarter with a lower-body injury as Dallas beat the Houston Rockets 116-105 on Saturday. Max Christie, who … Read more
The 36-year-old Graham was thought to be done for the season after he was injured in a Nov. 24 game against the Los Angeles Rams. NEW ORLEANS — Philadelphia Eagles star defensive end Brandon Graham was cleared to return from a torn triceps suffered 11 weeks ago and will play in the Super Bowl against Kansas … Read more
Will your team get to host the Super Bowl? Here’s where you can expect the next four Super Bowl games to be played. NEW ORLEANS — Super Bowl LIX will take place in New Orleans on Sunday, but many are wondering where the next handful of championships will be played. It’s a tough process to pick … Read more
Jones will be the first line of defense against Eagles running back Saquon Barkley on Sunday. WASHINGTON — When the first notes of the national anthem are played at the Super Bowl on Sunday, and Louisiana native Jon Batiste launches into his rendition, chances are that Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones will have tears flowing from his … Read more
Here’s everything you need to know to get caught up to speed before kickoff on Sunday. NEW YORK — You don’t have to be an American football fan, or even an American, to have heard about the Super Bowl. For the NFL faithful, the event is a final push toward the end zone following a … Read more