(Photo credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images) Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant has been listed as week-to-week as he deals with a Grade 1 AC joint sprain in his right shoulder. The Grizzlies made the announcement on Monday and said that further updates would be provided. Morant sustained the injury during a 132-124 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday. He had 25 points, two rebounds and seven assists in 25 min
(Photo credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images) LeBron James celebrated his 40th birthday Monday by practicing with the Los Angeles Lakers and chatting with reporters about where he stands in his Hall of Fame career. James -- the first NBA player to score 40,000 points, the second to play 22 seasons (joining Vince Carter) and the first to play alongside his son -- feels he still has more in the tank, but the desire to keep
LAUSANNE, Dec. 30 (Xinhua) -- The International Sports Press Association (AIPS) on Monday announced that American gymnast Simone Biles and Swedish pole vaulter Armand Duplantis are the AIPS Athletes of the Year 2024, as voted by 518 journalists from 111 countries and regions.
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(Photo credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images) The Carolina Hurricanes are in search of back-to-back victories as they open a two-game road trip with a meeting with the host Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday night. Carolina split a home-and-home with the New Jersey Devils last week and has two wins over its past five games (2-3-0). The Hurricanes, third in the Metropolitan Division, are 5-5-0 in their past 10. The Hurricane
(Photo credit: Ed Mulholland-Imagn Images) The New Jersey Devils recently set an NHL record by allowing 20 shots or fewer in seven straight games. They went 5-1-1 in those games. Over the weekend, the shot totals increased as the Devils split a two-game set with the Carolina Hurricanes. The Devils enter their second Pacific swing of the season, and they will attempt to return to their defensive ways on Tuesday when they
(Photo credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images) The Buffalo Sabres appear to be finding their way again. They've won three in a row after going 0-10-3 over a 13-game slide, outscoring opponents 17-5 in the process, and will look to keep the momentum going when they close out 2024 with a visit to the Dallas Stars on Tuesday. Their most recent triumph, a 4-2 victory against the host St. Louis Blues on Sunday, was one in which Buf
(Photo credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images) The best way to defeat the Pittsburgh Penguins is to stay out of the penalty box. The Penguins' power play has churned out goals at a high rate in recent games. They'll look to collect a road victory in Detroit on Tuesday during the Red Wings' annual New Year's Eve game. Pittsburgh has notchedsix power-play goals over its last three games. On Sunday, the Penguins converted b
Melbourne [Australia], December 31 (ANI): During the fifth and final day of the fourth Test between Australia and India on Monday, opener Yashasvi Jaiswal became the player to slam the third-highest scorer for India to score the most runs in a single calendar year. Jaiswal played a knock of 84 runs from 208 balls which was laced with eight boundaries in his innings. The left-hand batter smashed runs at a strike rate of 40
(Photo credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images) Kansas City will rest running back Isiah Pacheco at practice this week and has ruled him out for the regular-season finale Sunday at Denver because of a rib injury, with Chiefs coach Andy Reid saying that he will be ready for the postseason. "He'll be available playoff-wise. He is tender," Reid said Monday. "I'll probably hold him back this week in practice just a bit so he ca
(Photo credit: Robert Edwards-Imagn Images) Phoenix superstar Kevin Durant is calling for a "next-man-up" mentality as the short-handed Suns prepare to host the equally depleted Memphis Grizzlies Tuesday night. After a bright start to the season, Phoenix has lost five of its past six games, including Saturday's 109-105 defeat against the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco. The Suns led by nine points midway through
(Photo credit: Chris Day/The Commercial Appeal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images) Norwegian star Viktor Hovland is still a game-time decision for The Sentry, this week's PGA Tour season opener in Kapalua, Hawaii, with a broken toe. Hovland also told Norsk Golf that he is no longer working with swing coach Joe Mayo, the tandem's second split in about one year's time. Hovland parted ways with Mayo in late 2023, then br
(Photo credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images) The Oklahoma City Thunder are one of the hottest teams in the NBA for plenty of reasons. Two-time All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 32.8 points, 5.9 rebounds, 5.5 assists, 2.4 steals and 1.5 blocks during the Thunder's 11-game winning streak. Gilgeous-Alexander's performances, as good as they've been, have been expected. But rookie Ajay Mitchell's recent surge w
(Photo credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images) No. 7 seed Naomi Osaka of Japan kicked off her 2025 season by beating Israeli qualifier Lina Glushko 6-4, 6-4 in an hour and 25 minutes in the first round of the ASB Classic on Monday in Auckland, New Zealand. Osaka hit seven aces with four double faults and converted 3 of 7 break-point opportunities. Her next opponent will be Austria's Julia Grabher, who rallied to beat Spania
(Photo credit: Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images) Colorado forward Jonathan Drouin, who has missed the last 16 games with an upper-body injury, will return for the Avalanche against the visiting Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday. Drouin, 29, has played in only five games this season, one on Oct. 9 and four games from Nov. 15-23 -- missing 16 games each stretch because of similar injuries. He has four points (two goals, two assists) and
(Photo credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images) Brady Cook threw for 287 yards and two touchdowns as No. 19 Missouri rallied past Iowa 27-24 Monday afternoon in the Music City Bowl in Nashville, Tenn. The Tigers (10-3) erased a 24-14 third-quarter deficit. Blake Craig completed the comeback with decisive field goals of 51 and 56 yards in the fourth. That gave Missouri a double-digit victory total in consecutive seasons for t
(Photo credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images) There's no shortage of motivation for No. 14 Ole Miss in the Gator Bowl. The incentive for Duke might be a bit different, but the Blue Devils will be out to prove something as well Thursday night in Jacksonville, Fla. Both teams hold 9-3 records but arrived at this point in different ways.Ole Miss was a contender for a spot in the College Football Playoff, while Duke was unde
Melbourne [Australia], December 31 (ANI): After the conclusion of the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) between Australia and India in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, former head coach Ravi Shastri discussed the turning point of the match. The Boxing Day Test in Melbourne ended in an exciting climax, with Australia clinching a 184-run victory over India in the final hour of the last day on
(Photo credit: Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images) The NHL issued fines to Philadelphia's Matvei Michkov and Chicago's Patrick Maroon on Monday. Michkov's wallet is $2,473.96 lighter after high-sticking Los Angeles forward Quinton Byfield in the Kings' 5-4 win over the Flyers on Sunday. Maroon was docked $3,385.42 for elbowing Dallas forward Mavrik Bourque during the Blackhawks' 5-1 loss against the Stars on Sunday. Both fi
(Photo credit: Daniel Bartel-Imagn Images) After four consecutive losses -- including two straight by four goals -- the Chicago Blackhawks might appreciate some fresh air. Tuesday's NHL Winter Classic against the St. Louis Blues at Wrigley Field in Chicago offers the opportunity for a refresh, in more ways than one. "Maybe something different, yeah. Switch it up," Blackhawks defenseman Seth Jones said. "I know a lot of
(Photo credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images) The Washington Nationals are bringing back right-hander Trevor Williams on a two-year, $14 million deal, multiple outlets reported Monday. The agreement is pending a physical exam for the 32-year-old veteran, who has spent the past two seasons in the nation's capital. Williams spent more than three months on the injured list with a right flexor muscle strain during the 2024 sea
(Photo credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images) The biggest game for the Atlanta Falcons since their last playoff appearance in 2017 had it all. A rookie quarterback making his first career road start in Michael Penix Jr. A 10-point Atlanta halftime lead. A late rally to force overtime. Eventually, it added up to a costly 30-24 road loss to the Washington Commanders on "Sunday Night Football." After Penix tied the game with a fo
New Delhi [India], December 31 (ANI): The torchbearer of Indian football, Sunil Chhetri, announced his retirement in 2024, bidding farewell to a career that spanned over two decades. From a humble boy with dreams of representing India to becoming the country's all-time highest scorer and one of its most revered football icons, , Chhetri's all-inclusive success is truly remarkable. Chhetri made his professional debut for M
(Photo credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images) The week between Big East games was productive for St. John's, whose final non-conference clash served as a reminder of the type of effort the Red Storm will need to bring in league play. Creighton is eager to see how much progress freshman Fedor Zugic made in the nine days following his long-awaited Bluejays debut. St. John's (11-2, 2-0 Big East) and Creighton (8-5, 1-1) will m
(Photo credit: James Snook-Imagn Images) Arizona State enters its Big 12 Conference debut with confidence when it visits BYU for a matchup of 9-2 teams on Tuesday in Provo, Utah. The Sun Devils have won seven of their last eight games. Their only losses so far were to top-10 teams Gonzaga and Florida. "I think we're excited," Arizona State guard Alston Mason said. "We had a really tough nonconference schedule. I know ou
(Photo credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images) The San Jose Earthquakes acquired goalkeeper Earl Edwards Jr. from the New England Revolution on Monday. In exchange, the Revs received $150,000 in general allocation money for the 2025 season, both teams announced. Edwards, 32, has been in the league for a decade and joins his fourth MLS franchise. He has two clean sheets in 21 starts with Orlando City (2015-18), D.C. United