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Two weeks on the road give new-look Raptors a chance to jell on and off the court

TORONTO - RJ Barrett's face dropped when he realized he was going to be headed back out on the road. Barrett had spent most of December travelling with the New York Knicks and was traded, along with I...

Jan 02, 2024

Czechia scores late to eliminate Canada from world juniors

GOTHENBURG, Sweden - Jakub Stancl scored his second goal of the game with 11.7 seconds left in third period as Czechia survived a blown 2-0 lead to defeat Canada 3-2 and advance to the semifinals at t...

Jan 02, 2024

Djokovic and his sore right wrist help Serbia reach United Cup quarters

PERTH, Australia (AP) - Novak Djokovic endured a wrist injury to lead Serbia into a United Cup mixed teams quarterfinal showdown against host Australia. The world No. 1 was troubled by his right wrist...

Jan 02, 2024

NBA roundup: Pistons' joy short-lived as they get blown out by Rockets 136-113

HOUSTON (AP) - Two nights after their NBA record-tying 28-game losing streak ended, the Detroit Pistons were blown out 136-113 on Monday night by the Houston Rockets, who got 26 points and nine assist...

Jan 01, 2024

New-look Raptors clip Cavaliers 124-121 in New Year's Day roller-coaster ride

TORONTO - Pascal Siakam scored 36 points as the new-look Raptors held off the Cleveland Cavaliers 124-121 on Monday in the Toronto debuts of RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley. Barrett finished with 19 ...

Jan 01, 2024

Analysis: Cowboys got all the breaks while Ravens and 49ers were big winners, locking up No. 1 seeds

On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. For more On Football analysis, head here. ___ The Dallas Cowboys got another big victory without taking the field Sunday. The Balt...

Jan 01, 2024

Salah changes boots, scores twice for Liverpool in 4-2 win over Newcastle

LIVERPOOL, England (AP) - Mohamed Salah headed off to the Africa Cup of Nations on the back of a starring role for Liverpool in its 4-2 win over Newcastle that opened up a three-point lead in the Engl...

Jan 01, 2024

Marc-Andre Fleury can't help but smile about his career in goal, even if he'd rather skip the fuss

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - The two decades Marc-Andre Fleury has spent in the NHL have passed as quickly for him as the airborne pucks that speed toward him in the net each time he takes the ice. Now the ...

Jan 01, 2024

Randle scores 39, Anunoby has 17 in strong debuts as Knicks beat Timberwolves 112-106

NEW YORK (AP) - Julius Randle scored 39 points, OG Anunoby had 17 in a strong debut with his new team and the New York Knicks beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 112-106 on Monday. Jalen Brunson added 16 ...

Jan 01, 2024

Joey Daccord posts second career shutout as Seattle topples Vegas 3-0 in Winter Classic

SEATTLE (AP) - Joey Daccord made 35 saves in his second career shutout, Eeli Tolvanen had a goal and an assist, and the Seattle Kraken beat the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 on Monday in the NHL Winter Cla...

Jan 01, 2024