Spurs center Victory Wembanyama joins elite company through 82 career NBA games

SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama had another monstrous outing that put him in the record books among some impressive company. Wembanyama had 34 points, 14 rebounds, six assists and three blocks as the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Sacramento Kings 116-96 on Monday night. It was Wembanyama’s 82nd career game, giving…

Mitchell scores 36 as the Cavs beat the Bulls 119-113 for 12th straight win

CHICAGO – Donovan Mitchell scored a season-high 36 points, and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Chicago Bulls 119-113 on Monday night to become the eighth NBA team to begin a season with 12 straight wins. Darius Garland scored 17 points for Cleveland, and Evan Mobley had 15 points and 11 rebounds. The Cavaliers scored at…

Tyreek Hill makes key TD catch, and the Dolphins hold off the Rams 23-15 to snap their 3-game skid

LOS ANGELES – Tyreek Hill caught a short touchdown pass from Tua Tagovailoa in the third quarter, and the Miami Dolphins snapped their three-game losing streak with a gritty 23-15 victory over the Los Angeles Rams on Monday night. Rookie receiver Malik Washington rushed for his first NFL touchdown on the opening possession of a…

Justin Herbert powers Chargers as defense shuts down Titans

The linebacker ended up on his backside. The cornerback fell backward as if he was breakdancing. Justin Herbert just kept running, juking and winning. Used to embarrassing defenders with his arm, Herbert added a display of shifty running in the Chargers’ 27-17 win over the Tennessee Titans (2-7) on Sunday at SoFi Stadium. The quarterback…

Anthony Davis sustains eye injury in Lakers’ win over Toronto

JJ Redick caught himself before the 10th game of his coaching career Sunday night. The young Lakers coach was about to use a well-worn coaching adage, chuckling at the absurdity of offering a “back in my day” to anyone listening. “There’s an old saying in coaching, ‘You are what you emphasize,’” he said before the…

Florida coach Todd Golden calls past few days ‘challenging’ after Title IX inquiry becomes public

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – After four “challenging” days, Florida basketball coach Todd Golden welcomed the reception he got when he took the court Monday night. Golden received a rousing ovation, one of the loudest of the night, during pregame introductions before the 20th-ranked Gators beat Grambling State 86-62. “I thought it was great,” Golden said. “I…

Chargers can celebrate, but they aren’t overnight contenders yet

Jim Harbaugh previously had said he would never use the word “satisfied” when talking about football. In that case, where did the first-year coach think the Chargers had to improve, especially when considering the caliber of teams they will play over the next five weeks? Harbaugh’s team had just claimed a 27-17 victory over the…

Jalen Ramsey’s impact in L.A. has lasting influence on Rams

Jalen Ramsey is a season and a half removed from playing for the Rams. But the Miami Dolphins star cornerback’s influence still runs through a Rams defense that adopted many of the three-time All-Pro’s traits. Four Rams defensive backs were Ramsey’s teammates in 2021, when the Rams won Super Bowl LVI. And rookie starters in…

USC, UCLA set to open women’s NCAA soccer tournament at home

Fourth-ranked USC and No. 9 UCLA will open the NCAA women’s soccer tournament at home, with the Trojans meeting Sacramento State on Sunday at Dignity Health Sports Park and the Bruins hosting Western Athletic Conference champion Cal Baptist on Friday. Both Southern California teams claimed championships in their first seasons in the Big Ten, with…

Rams vs. Dolphins: How to watch, prediction and betting odds

The Rams, coming off an overtime victory over the Seattle Seahawks, aim to increase their winning streak to four games. Quarterback Matthew Stafford has passed for six touchdowns in the last two games, including the game-winner to receiver Demarcus Robinson at Seattle. Stafford has passed for 366 career touchdowns, and needs one to take over…

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