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Jokic helps Nuggets smack Kings as Sacramento's injury woes worsen
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Sacramento Kings had no answer for three-time MVP Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets with ... Read More
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Falcons overcome penalty-filled game to defeat Bucs on last-second field goal
TAMPA, Fla. — The Falcons rallied from a double-digit deficit and overcame 19 penalties to pull out a 29-28 victory over the Bucs on Thursday night at Raymond James Stadium.
Kicker Zane Gonzalez made a 43-yard field ...Read more
Short-handed Wild begin homestand with victory over Stars
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Even decimated, the Wild didn’t let a marquee matchup go to waste.
They rallied to overtake the Stars, 5-2, Thursday night at Grand Casino Arena for their latest statement win.
Marcus Johansson ...Read more
Steven Stamkos scores four goals as Predators stomp Blues, 7-2
Thursday was supposed to be a reprieve.
There aren't many teams below the Blues in the standings, and Thursday's matchup in Nashville offered St. Louis a crack at one of them. Instead, the Predators took advantage of ...Read more
Connor McDavid, Oilers end Red Wings' three-game winning streak
The Red Wings — and they're hardly the first team to have faced this dilemma — had no answer Thursday for Connor McDavid.
The Edmonton Oilers' star was at his best against the Wings, assisting on all four goals as the...Read more
Suddenly explosive Lightning strike early and often in rout of Devils
NEWARK, N.J. — It was just three days ago when the Lightning couldn’t buy a goal. But in their past two games, their offense has come blazing back to life.
For the second straight game, the Lightning took control ...Read more
Alex Wennberg plays hero as Sharks earn dramatic comeback win in Toronto
Alex Wennberg scored at the 2:49 mark of overtime to lead the San Jose Sharks to a dramatic 3-2 comeback win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday at Scotiabank Arena.
With the Sharks pressing and trailing by one, John...Read more
Flyers hang tough with Golden Knights but lose on Mark Stone's overtime game-winner
PHILADELPHIA — Facing one of the NHL’s perennial Stanley Cup contenders, the Flyers hung tough but ultimately fell, 3-2, to the Vegas Golden Knights in overtime.
The Flyers are now 2-4 in games decided in the extra ...Read more
Penguins fall to Canadiens in sterling debut for 21-year-old Montreal goalie Jacob Fowler
PITTSBURGH — After consecutive heartbreaking shootout defeats, the Penguins found a more conventional way to lose Thursday.
The Canadiens controlled the game throughout and beat the Penguins, 4-2, at PPG Paints Arena. ...Read more
Celtics go cold in Milwaukee as Bucks halt Boston's win streak
The Celtics’ five-game win streak stalled Thursday night in snowy Milwaukee.
Facing a scuffling Bucks team that was playing without two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, Boston went cold in the second half and lost, ...Read more
Bruins keep rolling with 6-3 win in Winnipeg
Bruins fans were promised competitiveness, toughness and, of course, a little piss and vinegar before this season started.
Nobody told them they’d get much goal scoring.
But the Bruins notched their fourth consecutive ...Read more
Can Browns star Myles Garrett set NFL sack record vs. Bears? Here's what the numbers say.
CHICAGO — Cleveland Browns pass rusher Myles Garrett is in rare territory.
His 20 sacks through 13 games puts him just 2 1/2 shy of the single-season NFL record set by Michael Strahan in 2001 and matched by T.J. Watt in...Read more
How is Tyrese Maxey handling his heavy minutes? The Sixers star is 'lost in the competitiveness.'
PHILADELPHIA — When Tyrese Maxey flew down the court for his game-saving block on the Golden State Warriors’ De’Anthony Melton last week, it was not only an impressive burst of speed.
“That’s conditioning, too,�...Read more
Steve Kerr addresses possible Jonathan Kuminga departure from Warriors
SAN FRANCISCO — Warriors coach Steve Kerr has spent the past two months striking a diplomatic tone.
He has emphasized that he enjoys coaching Jonathan Kuminga — the subject of a lengthy summertime contract negotiation...Read more
Greg Cote's Week 15 NFL picks
Last week was a bloodbath for many of us in the habit of making public our picks. Not saying I’m happy with 8-6 straight-up and 7-7 vs. the bet line, but relatively speaking I’m OK with it. Nailed our Upset of the Week...Read more
Fantasy football Week 15: Start, sit and sleepers
Here's a look back at Week 14's action and fantasy advice for the week ahead:
WEEK 14 RECAP
Lions 44, Cowboys 30: Jahmyr Gibbs finished with 120 total yards and three rushing touchdowns on 19 touches (seven receptions) ...Read more
Ravens DT Travis Jones agrees to 3-year, $40.5 million contract extension
BALTIMORE — With around two dozen Ravens players slated to hit free agency this offseason, Baltimore addressed one of its biggest needs on Thursday.
Defensive tackle Travis Jones has agreed to a three-year extension, ...Read more
Sam Farmer's Week 15 NFL picks
Los Angeles Times NFL writer Sam Farmer examines the matchups and makes his predictions for Week 15 of the NFL season.
All lines and over/under numbers are according to FanDuel Sportsbook.
Last week, Farmer posted a 6-8 ...Read more
Steelers All-Pro pass rusher T.J. Watt hospitalized for lung condition
PITTSBURGH — Steelers All-Pro outside linebacker T.J. Watt remained in a Pittsburgh hospital on Thursday afternoon as he continued to be evaluated for a lung issue. His availability for Monday night's game against the ...Read more
Braves add to their bullpen in signing All-Star Robert Suarez
ATLANTA — The Braves signed reliever Robert Suarez on Thursday, further bolstering a bullpen that already includes one of the game’s better closers in Raisel Iglesias.
Suarez, 34, signed a three-year, $45 million ...Read more
Dieter Kurtenbach: The 49ers' formula for success couldn't be simpler. Doing it? That's a different story.
Sometimes the chaos of the NFL hands you exactly what you need when you’re busy doing absolutely nothing.
The San Francisco 49ers spent last week on their couches, resting and watching RedZone, only to see the football ...Read more
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