It had been a foregone conclusion for a while, yet the Rockets had reason to rejoice.With their 143-105 home victory over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday, the Rockets (50-27) secured their first playoff
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Reports: Raiders QB Geno Smith agrees to 2-year extension through 2027
The Las Vegas Raiders and their new quarterback, Geno Smith, have agreed to a two-year, $75 million contract extension, multiple media outlets reported on Thursday afternoon.The new deal could be w
Wild fight for first wild card while Islanders go without Anthony Duclair
The Minnesota Wild are comfortably in a playoff spot, but still in a race for the Western Conference’s first wild-card berth as they visit the New York Islanders on Friday night.The Wild (41-28-7,
Rising Hurricanes arrive with Red Wings needing big finish
Essentially, the Detroit Red Wings are in playoff mode now because they can’t afford many more losses — if any at all.With eight games remaining, the Red Wings are on the outside looking in at the
Struggling Kings nearing must-win territory at Hornets
The Sacramento Kings were supposed to boost their playoff stock during this part of their six-game road trip.But with no dividends to date, they certainly need to get things right when they visit t
Virginia G Isaac McKneely commits to Louisville
Isaac McKneely, Virginia’s leading scorer in 2024-25, announced Thursday he is transferring to fellow Atlantic Coast Conference member Louisville.”Committed to the Ville,” the rising senior guard p
Coaches put friendship aside as Auburn, Florida meet in Final Four
When Bruce Pearl was hired in 2014 to rebuild Auburn’s program, he lured Todd Golden away from Columbia to serve as his director of basketball operations.After Golden spent his first year focused o
Commanders sign former rugby player T.J. Maguranyanga
The Washington Commanders on Thursday signed T.J. Maguranyanga, a former rugby player who is part of the NFL’s International Player Pathway program.Maguranyanga, 22, is listed as a defensive end. T
Knicks star G Jalen Brunson (ankle) cleared to practice
New York Knicks All-Star guard Jalen Brunson is expected to return to practice and could see game action this weekend.Brunson, 28, initially was expected to miss at least two weeks after spraining
Jamion Christian replaces Phil Martelli Jr. at Bryant
Bryant hired Jamion Christian as the new head coach of its men’s basketball team on Thursday.Christian, 42, previously held that role at alma mater Mount St. Mary’s (2012-18), Siena (2018-19) and G
