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NBA 2 mins ago

Mavs star Luka Doncic is latest pro athlete whose home was burglarized, business manager says

Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks is the latest professional athlete whose home has been burglarized.

Dallas Mavericks 17 hours ago

Kyrie Irving scores 20, Mavs win first game after Doncic's injury by beating the Suns 98-89
Dallas Stars 17 hours ago

Faber scores 35 seconds into OT as Wild rally from two goals down to beat Stars 3-2

PGA Tour 20 hours ago

Scottie Scheffler suffers hand injury while preparing Christmas dinner

The top-ranked golfer will miss the PGA Tour’s season-opening event next week after undergoing surgery for the injury.
College Football 22 hours ago

Navy QB Blake Horvath's 95-yard TD run in Armed Forces Bowl win is longest play in school history

Navy quarterback Blake Horvath had the longest play in school history with a 95-yard touchdown run in an Armed Forces Bowl victory over Oklahoma.
College Football 21 hours ago

Navy claims 2024 Armed Forces Bowl, with a special highlight for one family

This year’s Lockheed-Martin Armed Forces Bowl had a record-breaking number of fans and it was extra special for one military family.
In Memoriam 19 hours ago

Greg Gumbel, legendary sports broadcaster, dies at 78

Greg Gumbel, the legendary sports broadcasting host and commentator, has died at the age of 78 after a battle with cancer, his family told CBS Sports Friday.

Mike Brown 17 hours ago

Kings reportedly fire head coach Mike Brown after 13-18 start

Mike Brown has been dismissed by the Sacramento Kings less than three years after he was hired as head coach.
NCAA Football Dec 27

How does overtime work in college football?

The record for longest bowl game has been broken twice this bowl season.
MLB 14 hours ago

The top MLB free agents left as Corbin Burnes reportedly lands deal

It’s been a wild winter so far, and several big names are still available in MLB free agency.
Texas Rangers Dec 27

Texas Rangers agree with free agent DH Joc Pederson on contract, AP source says

The Texas Rangers and free agent designated hitter Joc Pederson have agreed on a contract, a person with knowledge of the deal said Monday.
Dallas Mavericks Dec 27

Mavericks without Luka Doncic for about a month with calf injury says AP source

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic will be out about a month before being re-evaluated for a calf injury sustained in a Christmas Day loss to Minnesota, a person with knowledge of the injury said Friday.
NFL Dec 27

Netflix sets streaming record with Christmas Day NFL games

Netflix set records for the most streamed NFL games with its two Christmas Day matchups, according to Nielsen.
Chicago Bears Dec 26

Winners, losers as Seahawks dully beat Bears 6-3 on Thursday Night Football

The Seattle Seahawks barely beat the Chicago Bears 6-3 in Week 17 of Thursday Night Football. Here are winners and losers from the NFL affair.
Simone Biles Dec 27

Simone Biles brings out epic outfit for husband's final NFL home game

Olympic legend Simone Biles was back at Soldier Field for Thursday’s home finale against the Seattle Seahawks, and her outfit took center stage.
sports Dec 26

At least 65 million watch Netflix NFL Christmas games. NBA holiday ratings soar

Netflix’s NFL Christmas doubleheader and the NBA’s five-game slate all drew impressive numbers across streaming and television.
Dallas Cowboys Dec 26

CeeDee Lamb won't play in the Cowboys' final two games

CeeDee Lamb’s season is over.
NFL Dec 26

Lions sign Teddy Bridgewater as a veteran backup QB

The Detroit Lions are bringing back Teddy Bridgewater to give the team a veteran backup quarterback for their playoff run.
Dallas Cowboys Dec 27

How to watch Cowboys vs. Eagles in NFL Week 17

Philadelphia can clinch the NFC East title, along with a top-two seed, this week.
Chicago Bears Dec 26

Pete Carroll reportedly interested in Chicago Bears coaching job

Rumors of who could be the next Chicago Bears head coach are swirling, and one unlikely but intriguing name has emerged.