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• Anthony Edwards has conquered clutch time as his final superstar frontier

  13-01-2026 22:05 via cbssports.com
  
  The Timberwolves star has been off the charts inside the final five minutes this season
  
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• Miami plays Utah in non-conference action

  09-02-2026 08:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  Utah Jazz (16-37, 13th in the Western Conference) vs. Miami Heat (28-26, eighth in the Eastern Conference)Miami; Monday, 7:30 p.m. ESTBETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Heat -8.5; over/under is 244.5BOTTOM LINE: The Utah Jazz take on the Miami Heat in a non-conference matchup.The Heat are 16-10 in home games. Miami ranks fourth in the Eastern Conference with 28.7 assists per game led by Davion Mitchell averaging 7.1.The Jazz are 6-20 on the road. Utah is 4-7 in games decided by 3 points or fewer.The Heat a
  
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• Indiana faces New York, looks to halt 4-game skid

  09-02-2026 08:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  Indiana Pacers (13-40, 15th in the Eastern Conference) vs. New York Knicks (34-19, second in the Eastern Conference)New York; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. ESTBOTTOM LINE: Indiana looks to end its four-game losing streak with a win against New York.The Knicks are 23-12 against Eastern Conference opponents. New York ranks second in the Eastern Conference in rebounding with 46.2 rebounds. Karl-Anthony Towns paces the Knicks with 11.9 boards.The Pacers have gone 9-26 against Eastern Conference opponents. Indi
  
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• Houston hosts Los Angeles after Leonard's 41-point performance

  09-02-2026 08:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  Los Angeles Clippers (25-27, ninth in the Western Conference) vs. Houston Rockets (32-19, fourth in the Western Conference)Houston; Tuesday, 8 p.m. ESTBOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles visits the Houston Rockets after Kawhi Leonard scored 41 points in the Clippers' 115-96 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves.The Rockets are 18-15 against Western Conference opponents. Houston is second in the Western Conference in team defense, allowing only 110.0 points while holding opponents to 45.9% shooting.The Cl
  
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• Dallas takes on Phoenix on 7-game losing streak

  09-02-2026 08:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  Dallas Mavericks (19-33, 12th in the Western Conference) vs. Phoenix Suns (31-22, seventh in the Western Conference)Phoenix; Tuesday, 9 p.m. ESTBOTTOM LINE: Dallas aims to stop its seven-game skid with a win against Phoenix.The Suns are 21-15 against Western Conference opponents. Phoenix has a 14-17 record against teams over .500.The Mavericks are 11-23 against conference opponents. Dallas gives up 117.2 points to opponents and has been outscored by 3.0 points per game.The Suns are shooting 46.0
  
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• Italy wins toss and fields in debut T20 World Cup game against Scotland

  09-02-2026 06:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  KOLKATA, India (AP) — Italy's 45-year wait finally ended Monday when it won the toss against Scotland and elected to field in its opening game at the Twenty20 World Cup, a debut in a major International Cricket Council tournament.Italy, where the sport’s national federation was formed in 1980, placed second behind Netherlands in the European qualifiers. It is the 25th nation to have played the tournament.Scotland originally missed out after losing to Italy in the qualifiers, but was
  
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• Lakers vs. Thunder Preview: A daunting back-to-back

  09-02-2026 06:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - APRIL 8: Lebron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers handles the ball during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center on April 8, 2025 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Joshua Gateley/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Lakers (32-19) aim to extend their win
  
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• Kenneth Walker III becomes 1st running back to win Super Bowl MVP in 28 years

  09-02-2026 04:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Kenneth Walker III is running into free agency with a Super Bowl MVP.Walker capped a prolific postseason with another big performance on the ground to help the Seattle Seahawks beat the New England Patriots 29-13 Sunday night for a championship.While the defense carried Seattle for much of the postseason, Walker was once again the engine of the offense by rushing for 135 yards and adding 26 receiving for his third straight 100-yard game from scrimmage in the post
  
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• Patriots' Maye turns ball over 3 times while hounded by Seahawks' defense in Super Bowl loss

  09-02-2026 04:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Drake Maye was a dependable and steadying force for the New England Patriots this season. The second-year quarterback never got the chance to be that when his team needed him most in the Super Bowl. Maye was the NFL’s most accurate passer during the regular season and finished second in MVP voting, but he was hounded by the Seahawks' “Dark Side” defense throughout. He threw two touchdown passes, but was sacked seven times, had two interceptions
  
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• Sam Darnold wins Super Bowl championship right where he revived his career with San Francisco

  09-02-2026 04:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Never before had Sam Darnold and his dad cried together.“We don't do that,” Darnold said.Then, on Sunday night, they let the tears flow — years' worth of them. As Super Bowl champions.How fitting that Darnold delivered the capstone of his topsy-turvy NFL career in the very same place where he recently revived it, and then celebrated afterward with those who supported him the most through it all: father Michael, mom Chris and fiancee Katie.&ldquo
  
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• QB Sam Darnold wins Super Bowl championship right where he revived his career with San Francisco

  09-02-2026 04:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — How fitting that Sam Darnold delivered the capstone of his topsy-turvy NFL career in the very same place where he recently revived it.On the sideline of Levi's Stadium two seasons ago, Darnold patiently paid his dues behind Brock Purdy as San Francisco's backup quarterback and soaked up every ounce of knowledge he could from the coaches. Back in the Bay Area on Sunday and beneath the bright lights, Darnold became a Super Bowl champion in his first year under cent
  
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• Cavs at Nuggets: How to watch, odds, and injury report

  09-02-2026 04:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  DENVER, COLORADO - DECEMBER 27: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers drives against Christian Braun #0 of the Denver Nuggets in the third quarter at Ball Arena on December 27, 2024 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Cleveland Cavaliers finish off their
  
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• Mohamed Diawara became Knicks’ Jaylen Brown stopper in latest opportunity

  09-02-2026 04:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  Mohamed Diawara guards Jaylen Brown during the Knicks-Celtics game on Feb. 8, 2026. BOSTON — Mohamed Diawara picked up the slack for an absent OG Anunoby.With Anunoby sidelined for a second straight game because of a sore toe, Diawara became the Jaylen Brown stopper in the second half of Sunday’s 111-89 Knicks victory over the Celtics. It earned Diawara, the second-round rookie, his first defensive player of the game award, which is given by the Knicks coaching staff after victo
  
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• Cavs add another forward to injury report for matchup with Nuggets

  09-02-2026 03:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  CLEVELAND, OH - OCTOBER 14: Jaylon Tyson #20 and Dean Wade #32 of the Cleveland Cavaliers high five during the game against the Detroit Pistons during Preseason on October 14, 2025 at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by David Liam Kyle/NBAE via Getty Imag
  
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• Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba returns to Super Bowl after concussion evaluation

  09-02-2026 03:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Seattle Seahawks star wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba returned in the fourth quarter of Super Bowl 60 after being taken to the locker room in the third quarter to be evaluated for a concussion. Smith-Njigba, the AP NFL Offensive Player of the Year, appeared to get banged up when he was tackled by New England cornerback Marcus Jones on a four-yard completion midway through the third quarter.The injury came during a quiet night for Smith-Njigba. The NFL’s le
  
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• Seahawks WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba says he's fine after concussion evaluation

  09-02-2026 03:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Seattle Seahawks star wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba returned in the fourth quarter of Super Bowl 60 after being taken to the locker room in the third quarter to be evaluated for a concussion. Smith-Njigba, the AP NFL Offensive Player of the Year, appeared to get banged up when he was tackled by New England cornerback Marcus Jones on a four-yard completion midway through the third quarter. After the Seahawks secured their second championship in franchise histor
  
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• Pryor, Janneh deliver for Texas A&M women in 72-69 upset victory over No. 21 Alabama

  09-02-2026 02:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Ny'Ceara Pryor scored 20 points with two clutch free throws late, Fatmata Janneh added a double-double and Texas A&M upset No. 21 Alabama 72-69 on Sunday to snap a six-game losing streak.Jessica Timmons had a three-point play to give Alabama a 57-53 lead with 9:34 remaining. Lemyah Hylton hit a 3-pointer and Lauren Ware added a layup to cap a 10-0 run as Texas A&M moved in front 63-57. Timmons did all the scoring in a 7-0 spurt and the Crimson Tide mov
  
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• Milwaukee Bucks sign former Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas

  09-02-2026 02:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  MILWAUKEE (AP) — Cam Thomas has signed with Milwaukee after getting waived by the Brooklyn Nets, the Bucks announced on Sunday. The 24-year-old guard had spent his entire career with the Nets, who selected him out of LSU with the 27th overall pick in the 2021 draft.Thomas averaged 15.6 points, 3.1 assists, 1.8 rebounds and 24.3 minutes in 24 games with Brooklyn this season. He had missed about seven weeks with a left hamstring strain but returned on Dec. 27.Hamstring issues also limited Th
  
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• NBA All-Star Weekend: Bobby Portis named as participant in three-point contest

  09-02-2026 02:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  Jan 19, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis (9) celebrates a three point shot against the Atlanta Hawks during the fourth quarter at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Godfree-Imagn Images | Jordan Godfree-Imagn Images Looks like Giannis isn’t the only Milwaukee Bucks player who will take part in All-Star Weekend. Bobby Portis was announced as one of the eight players who will take part in this season’s three-point contest. This is the first time
  
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• Stars set tone for Super Bowl, with Green Day's f-bomb and performances from Puth, Carlile and Jones

  09-02-2026 01:09 via yahoo.com
  SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Stars have been front-and-center at Super Bowl 60, from Chris Pratt and Jon Bon Jovi introducing the teams to a series of soaring pre-game performances.Highlights from Levi's Stadium include Blue Ivy Carter leaping in an end zone before the game and Green Day delivering a tribute to the NFL championship game's 60th anniversary.Brandi Carlile kept it sincere and simple for “America, the Beautiful,” Charlie Puth made “The Star-Spangled Banner&rdqu
  
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• Stars set tone for Super Bowl 60, from Green Day's f-bomb to Puth, Carlile and Jones' performances

  09-02-2026 01:09 via yahoo.com
  SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Stars have been front-and-center at Super Bowl 60, from Chris Pratt and Jon Bon Jovi introducing the teams to a series of soaring pre-game performances.Highlights from Levi's Stadium include Blue Ivy Carter leaping in an end zone before the game and Green Day delivering a tribute to the NFL championship game's 60th anniversary.Brandi Carlile kept it sincere and simple for “America, the Beautiful,” Charlie Puth made “The Star-Spangled Banner&rdqu
  
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• Bad Bunny brings Gaga, Martin and Puerto Rican pride to Super Bowl as Green Day, Puth play pregame

  09-02-2026 01:09 via yahoo.com
  SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Stars have been front-and-center at Super Bowl 60, with Chris Pratt and Jon Bon Jovi introducing the teams, a series of soaring pre-game performances and a much-anticipated halftime show from Bad Bunny.Highlights from Levi's Stadium include Blue Ivy Carter leaping in an end zone before the game and Green Day delivering a tribute to the NFL championship game's 60th anniversary.Brandi Carlile kept it sincere and simple for “America, the Beautiful,” Char
  
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• The Suns are a team that manipulates volume

  09-02-2026 01:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  PHOENIX, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 07: Collin Gillespie #12 of the Phoenix Suns pressures Tyrese Maxey #0 of the Philadelphia 76ers during the second half at Mortgage Matchup Center on February 07, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images) | Getty Images You know this by now: I love discovering
  
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• Clippers 115, Timberwolves 96: A Performance That Spoke Volumes

  09-02-2026 00:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - FEBRUARY 08: Kris Dunn #8 of the Los Angeles Clippers and Julius Randle #30 of the Minnesota Timberwolves get into a scrum in the fourth quarter at Target Center on February 08, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dunn was ejected from the game. The Clippers defeated the Timberwolves 115-96. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreeme
  
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• Cam Thomas signs with Milwaukee Bucks as free agent after being waived

  09-02-2026 00:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  Free agent Cam Thomas has agreed to a deal with the Milwaukee Bucks, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The terms for the deal were not initially disclosed.Thomas averaged 21.4 points per game over the past three seasons with the Brooklyn Nets.The 24-year-old guard was waived by the Nets on Thursday, Feb. 5, after the trade deadline.He had signed a one-year, $5.9 million qualifying offer in September and was set to become a free agent after the season.Thomas is expected to help bolster a
  
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• ‘Scottie Barnes will be an MVP’ Raptors coach says after win

  09-02-2026 00:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  TORONTO, CANADA - FEBRUARY 8: Scottie Barnes #4 of the Toronto Raptors reacts on the floor during the first half of their NBA game against the Indiana Pacers at Scotiabank Arena on February 8, 2026 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images) | Getty Images Super Bowl Sunday in Toronto means an ear
  
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• Jakucionis goes 6 for 6 from 3 as Heat roll past Wizards 132-101

  09-02-2026 00:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Kasparas Jakucionis was 6 for 6 from 3-point range and scored 22 points, Bam Adebayo also had 22 and the Miami Heat routed the Washington Wizards 132-101 on Sunday.Norman Powell added 21 points for Miami, and Kel’el Ware had 19 points and 14 rebounds. The Heat snapped a two-game losing streak and added to their team record with a 14th 130-plus point effort of the season.Andrew Wiggins had 11 points and 10 rebounds as eighth-place Miami closed within a half-game of s
  
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• Pacific Northwest Sportswatch Daily Listings

  09-02-2026 00:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  Schedule subject to change and/or blackoutsMonday, February 9COLLEGE BASKETBALL (MEN'S)8:30 p.m.Oregon at Indiana — FS1NBA BASKETBALL10 p.m.Philadelphia at Portland — KUNP Portland, NBCS Philadelphia, BlazerVision, NBA League PassThe Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive TV listings provided by LiveSportsOnTV.
  
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• Pistons ink Daniss Jenkins to two-year deal

  09-02-2026 00:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  DETROIT, MICHIGAN - FEBRUARY 06: Daniss Jenkins #24 of the Detroit Pistons reacts after making a 3-point basket against the New York Knicks during the second quarter at Little Caesars Arena on February 06, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images) | Getty Images Daniss Jenkins, the two-way
  
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• Brooklyn Nets seek more of the same from Josh Minott, Ochai Agbaji

  09-02-2026 00:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images The Brooklyn Nets did not trade away any player at the 2026 trade deadline. After the constant rumors swirling around Michael Porter Jr. — not to mention the chaotic departures of James Harden, Kyrie Irving, and Kevin Durant in deadlines past — it was a nice, calm week in the borough.The Nets, however, did waive three players, including Cam Thomas. On Sunday afternoon, Shams Charania of ESPN reported that Thomas would sign with the Milwaukee Bucks&hell
  
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