American Sports

Jokic triple double as Denver fight back

The Denver Nuggets strengthened their playoff position with a triple double from history-making Nikola Jokic helping them to a 117-109 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday. The Serb put up 26 points, 13 assists and 16 rebounds, and his 34th triple double performance ensured he will finish the regular season as just the third […]

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Edwards 44 leads Wolves past Grizzlies

Anthony Edwards scored 44 points as the Minnesota Timberwolves produced a devastating burst of second-half scoring to defeat the Memphis Grizzlies 141-125 in their crucial Western Conference clash on Thursday. The Timberwolves erupted for a franchise-record 52 points in the third quarter to surge clear of the Grizzlies and take what turned out to be […]

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McGregor hints at UFC return, eyes Chandler

Conor McGregor has sparked fresh speculation by expressing interest in the UFC 314 co-main event between Michael Chandler and Paddy Pimblett. However, both fighters seem more focused on their bout than any potential showdown with the former two-division champion. McGregor (22-6) and Chandler (23-9) were once on course to fight after serving as opposing coaches […]

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Texas receiver Bond arrested weeks before draft

Texas wide receiver Isaiah Bond turned himself in to police Thursday on a sexual assault warrant, just weeks before the NFL Draft. The 21-year-old was released after posting $25,000 bail. Details of the allegations have not been disclosed, but Bond has denied any wrongdoing. In a statement posted to social media, he said the claims […]

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Tearful Doncic scores 45 on Dallas return

Luka Doncic shrugged off the raw emotion of his return to Dallas with a dazzling 45-point display against his former club as the Los Angeles Lakers downed the Mavericks 112-97 to punch their ticket to the NBA playoffs on Wednesday. Doncic, who joined the Lakers from Dallas in February in one of the most shocking […]

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SGA scores 42, Doncic ejected as Thunder down Lakers

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 42 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder bounced back to defeat the Los Angeles Lakers 136-120 on Tuesday in a hard-fought battle that saw Luka Doncic controversially ejected in the fourth quarter. Two days after suffering a 27-point defeat to the Lakers, the No.1-ranked Thunder avenged that loss thanks to Gilgeous-Alexander’s 13th […]

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Garland helps Cavs clinch No.1 seed

The Cleveland Cavaliers clinched No.1 seeding in the NBA Eastern Conference playoffs after cruising past the Chicago Bulls 135-113. Darius Garland led the scoring with 28 points in a balanced offensive performance from the Cavs, who improved to 63-16 to ensure they will finish the regular season on top of the East. The victory means […]

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Grizzlies rookie Wells recovering from horror injury

Memphis Grizzlies rookie Jaylen Wells was reportedly recovering at the hospital on Tuesday after being stretchered out of his team’s clash with the Charlotte Hornets in a scary-looking fall under the basket. The 21-year-old was injured by a foul from Hornets guard K.J. Simpson as he attempted a dunk during Tuesday’s game at the Spectrum […]

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Nuggets fire coach Michael Malone

The Denver Nuggets fired NBA championship-winning head coach Michael Malone on Tuesday in a shock move that comes just three games away from the start of the playoffs. Malone led the Nuggets to the franchise’s first ever NBA title in 2023, but despite the exploits of three-time Most Valuable Player Nikola Jokic, Denver have struggled […]

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DeRozan, LaVine boost Kings’ playoff bid

Zach LaVine scored 43 points as the Sacramento Kings inched closer to the NBA postseason on Monday with a 127-117 road win over the Detroit Pistons. The Kings, who are battling to force their way into the Western Conference’s play-in tournament, recovered from an 18-point deficit to snatch victory at the Little Caesars Arena. Huge […]

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Doncic scores 30 as Lakers rout Thunder

Luka Doncic scored 30 points as the Los Angeles Lakers produced a devastating display of long-range shooting to score a surprising 126-99 blowout over the No.1 ranked Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday. A heavyweight showdown between the Western Conference leaders and the third-placed Lakers was effectively settled in the first half, as Los Angeles rattled […]

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Anthony, Howard to enter basketball HOF

Ten-time NBA All-Star Carmelo Anthony, eight-time All-Star Dwight Howard and women’s basketball icon Sue Bird will be enshrined into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame after being formally named among members of the 2025 class on Saturday. Anthony, who retired from basketball in 2023, 20 years after being drafted by the Denver Nuggets is […]

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