The Houston Rockets have won 12 of their past 13 games and can’t even claim to be the hottest team in the NBA.It’s not the Rockets’ fault that the Oklahoma City Thunder have dropped just one of the
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Clippers try to keep pace in playoff race, visit Magic
The Los Angeles Clippers try to rebound on the second leg of a back-to-back and the final date of a four-game road swing when they visit the Orlando Magic on Monday.Los Angeles (42-32) played witho
Jazz, Hornets in thick of race for league’s worst record
The Utah Jazz visit the Charlotte Hornets on Monday night in a game that both front offices would probably prefer to lose.The Jazz (16-59) enter the contest with the worst record in the NBA, while
NHL roundup: Alex Ovechkin closing in on goal record
With his 890th goal, Capitals sniper Alex Ovechkin moved within five goals of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s all-time record, but host Washington lost to the Buffalo Sabres 8-5 on Sunday.Ovechkin, who al
Kings crush Sharks, move into 2nd in Pacific Division
Adrian Kempe and Warren Foegele both scored twice and Andrei Kuzmenko scored once in a three-point outing as the host Los Angeles Kings handed the San Jose Sharks an 8-1 drubbing on Sunday.Trevor M
NBA roundup: Wolves beat Pistons in melee-filled showdown
Jose Alvarado hit a go-ahead three-point play with 31.1 seconds left and Keion Brooks Jr. added a layup to seal a 98-94 win for the host New Orleans Pelicans over the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday.Do
Kevin Durant suffers injury as Rockets blow out Suns
Phoenix superstar Kevin Durant suffered a left ankle sprain and Jalen Green scored 33 points to lead the visiting Houston Rockets to a 148-109 win over the Suns on Sunday night.Durant scored 11 poi
Steven Lorentz, Maple Leafs rally past Ducks
Steven Lorentz scored the game-winner in the third period as the Toronto Maple Leafs edged the host Anaheim Ducks 3-2 on Sunday night.With the victory, Toronto increased its lead atop the Atlantic
RJ Barrett, streaking Raptors add to 76ers’ misery
RJ Barrett delivered 31 points to pace six double-figure scorers as the Toronto Raptors notched a 127-109 road victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday.Toronto (28-47) extended its winning str
Steelers keeping QB options open, with or without Aaron Rodgers
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ quarterback position is a work in progress, and coach Mike Tomlin said that signing Aaron Rodgers, the most prominent free agent in a thin market, is only one possible option.
