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☆ Thunder prevail in battle of young stars, crush Spurs
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-15 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/51] Nov 14, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) drives past Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports Acquire Licensing RightsNovember 15 - Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 28 points to lead the host Oklahoma City Thunder to a 123-87 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night. Oklahoma City forced 25 San Antonio turnovers, outscoring the Spurs 23-13 off giveaways in the process. The Spurs have lost six consecutive games, including two in the tournament, where San Antonio is 0-2. San Antonio was without backup point guard Tre Jones for the second consecutive game due to right hamstring tightness.

Persons: Victor Wembanyama, Jalen Williams, Alonzo Adams, Shai Gilgeous, Alexander, Antonio's Victor Wembanyama, Chet Holmgren, Holmgren, Wembanyama, Zach Collins, Josh Giddey, Giddey, Julian Champagnie, Collins, Tre Jones, Keldon Johnson Organizations: San Antonio Spurs, Oklahoma City Thunder, Paycom Center, USA, Oklahoma City, San Antonio, Spurs, Oklahoma City's, Thunder, Thomson Locations: Oklahoma City , Oklahoma, USA, Oklahoma, Antonio

☆ NBA roundup: Pascal Siakam's late shot pushes Raptors past Wizards
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-14 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

[1/4] Nov 13, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam (43) scores against the Washington Wizards during the third quarter at Scotiabank Arena. Scottie Barnes added 19 points and nine rebounds for Toronto, Jakob Poeltl scored 13 points and Precious Achiuwa had 10. The Wizards led by as many as 23 points early in the third quarter. Khris Middleton added 13 points while Damian Lillard scored 12 despite shooting 3-for-17 from the fieldNikola Vucevic led the way for the Bulls with 26 points, 12 rebounds and five assists. Evan Mobley added 16 points and 12 rebounds for Cleveland, which has alternated losses and wins for seven games.

Persons: Pascal Siakam, Nick Turchiaro, Siakam, Scottie Barnes, Jakob Poeltl, Precious Achiuwa, Kyle Kuzma, Daniel Gafford, Jordan Poole, Jayson Tatum, Tatum, Jalen Brunson, Julius Randle, Josh Hart, Quentin Grimes, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bobby Portis, Khris Middleton, Damian Lillard, Nikola Vucevic, Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, Domantas Sabonis, Fox, Sabonis, Keegan Murray, Kevin Huerter, Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley Organizations: CAN, Toronto Raptors, Washington Wizards, Scotiabank Arena, Raptors, Toronto, Wizards, Washington, The, Celtics, Knicks, Boston, Bucks, Bulls, Milwaukee, Chicago, Cavaliers, Fox, Sacramento, Cleveland, Thomson Locations: Toronto , Ontario, New York, Sacramento

☆ NBA roundup: Magic's balanced attack too strong for Bucks
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-12 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

Orlando took the lead late in the first quarter and never looked back, building an advantage of as many as 21 points behind a balanced offensive attack. Jalen Suggs supplied 20 points as five Orlando scorers finished in double figures, including Moritz Wagner, who had 19 points off the bench. Moritz Wagner scored 12 points in the first half to help ignite the pivotal, second-quarter surge that gave Orlando the lead for the rest of the game. Brown was 12 of 20 from the field and scored 21 points in the second half. Boston also received 21 points, seven rebounds and three assists from Kristaps Porzingis.

Persons: Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Orlando, Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard, Jalen Suggs, Moritz Wagner, Jonathan Isaac, LeVert, Dean Wade, Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland, Evan Mobley, Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Andrew Wiggins, Looney, Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, Brown, Tatum, Kristaps, Pascal Siakam, Siakam, Dennis Schroder, Jakob Poeltl, Malachi Flynn, Scottie Barnes, Bam Adebayo, Jaime Jaquez Jr, Adebayo, Jaquez, Tyler Herro, Jimmy Butler, Atlanta's Trae Young, Dejounte Murray, Bogdan Bogdanovic, Murray Organizations: Orlando, Milwaukee Bucks, Milwaukee, Bucks . Cavaliers, Warriors, Cleveland, Golden State, Cavaliers, Celtics, Raptors, Toronto, Boston, Hawks, Atlanta, Miami, San Antonio Spurs, Thomson Locations: San Francisco, Boston, Miami

Milroe has 644 yards of offense and 10 touchdowns in that span, including six scores in Saturday’s 49-21 rout of Kentucky. “I think experience is the best teacher,” said Milroe, who has started the past seven contests for the Crimson Tide (9-1, 7-0 Southeastern Conference, No. Texas converted his two interceptions into 10 points and he subsequently watched the Tide scrape past South Florida 17-3 from the sideline. Political Cartoons View All 1240 ImagesMilroe returned to beat Mississippi and has directed six more victories featuring 21 TDs, including 11 passing. The same can be said for the early-season doubts about Milroe and Alabama.

Persons: —, Jalen Milroe, Milroe, Tua Tagovailoa, Bryce Young, “, ”, Ty Simpson, “ You’ve, Tyler Booker, he’s, We’ve, Roydell Williams, Williams, “ Jalen, Nick Saban, Amari, ” Milroe Organizations: Texas, Crimson Tide, Southeastern, Division, Longhorns, Mississippi, LSU, SEC, Tide, Kentucky, Georgia, Middle, Chattanooga, Auburn, AP Locations: LEXINGTON, Ky, Alabama, Kentucky, Texas, South Florida, ” Alabama, Milroe, Atlanta, Middle Tennessee

With 1:47 remaining and the score tied at 38-all against the Chargers on Sunday, the Detroit Lions coach went for it on fourth-and-2 from the Los Angeles 26-yard line. A field goal would have given Justin Herbert and the Chargers a chance to win or send the game to overtime. Goff then kneeled down three times, Riley Patterson kicked a 41-yard field goal as time expired, and the Lions prevailed in a 41-38 shootout over the Chargers. Goff responded by leading the Lions (7-2) on a nine-play, 53-yard drive, culminating in Patterson's kick. It was the Lions' longest touchdown run since Jahvid Best went 88 yards in 2011.

Persons: — Dan Campbell, Justin Herbert, Jared Goff, Sam LaPorta, Goff, Riley Patterson, “, Justin, ”, Campbell, ” Campbell, Herbert, Keenan Allen, Brandon Staley, Kenneth Murray Jr, ” Staley, David Montgomery, Jahmyr Gibbs, Ra St, Brown, Calvin Johnson, haven’t, Gibbs, Jalen Guyton, Quentin Johnston, Brock Wright, Montgomery, ” Montgomery, Jahvid Best, Barry Sanders, Donovan Peoples, Jones, Chris Rumph, LB Kenneth Murray Jr, Gerald Everett, ___ Organizations: Chargers, Detroit Lions, Lions, ”, Los Angeles, SoFi, Rams, NFC, Anaheim Hills, Southern, Detroit, Miami, Austin Ekeler's, Cleveland, LB, Host Chicago, Sunday Locations: INGLEWOOD, Calif, Angeles, Los, Southern California, Detroit, Goff, Green

☆ NBA roundup: Luka Doncic, Mavs overwhelm Clippers
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-11 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +6 min

This was the Clippers' first in-season tournament game, while the Mavericks improved to 1-1. Tyrese Maxey racked up 29 points, 11 assists, six rebounds and four steals for Philadelphia, which has won seven straight games. Rockets 104, Pelicans 101Fred VanVleet drilled two late 3-pointers as Houston rallied from a 10-point, fourth-quarter deficit to defeat visiting New Orleans in an NBA in-season tournament game. Jayson Tatum had 23 points and 10 rebounds for the Celtics, who were playing in their first in-season tournament game. Anthony Edwards added 28 points for the Timberwolves, with Rudy Gobert racking up 11 points and 10 rebounds, Mike Conley scoring 11 points and Jaden McDaniels hitting for 10.

Persons: Luka Doncic, Dwight Powell, Kevin Jairaj, Kyrie Irving, Tim Hardaway Jr, Derrick Jones Jr, Kawhi Leonard, Joel Embiid, Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, Killian Hayes, Duren, Fred VanVleet, VanVleet, Brandon Ingram, Ingram, Zion Williamson, CJ McCollum, Herb Jones, Jordan Clarkson, Lauri Markkanen, John Collins, Keyonte George, Desmond Bane, Bismack Biyombo, Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, Boston's Jrue Holiday, Lonnie Walker IV, Trendon, Dennis Smith Jr, Karl, Anthony Towns, phenom Victor Wembanyama, Anthony Edwards, Rudy Gobert, Mike Conley, Jaden McDaniels, LeBron James, D'Angelo Russell, Anthony Davis, Cam Reddish, Austin Reaves, Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal, Devin Booker, Mark Williams, Charlotte, Gordon Hayward, LaMelo Ball, Kevin Huerter, Keegan Murray, Domantas Sabonis, Murray, Malik Monk, Shai Gilgeous, Alexander Organizations: Dallas Mavericks, LA Clippers, American Airlines Center, Los Angeles Clippers, NBA, Dallas, The Mavericks, Clippers, Mavericks, West Group B, 76ers, Pistons, Philadelphia, Detroit, Rockets, Pelicans, Houston, New, Jazz, Grizzlies, Memphis, Celtics, Nets, Boston, Brooklyn, Trendon Watford, Timberwolves, Spurs, Minnesota, Lakers, Suns, Phoenix, Wizards, Washington, Hornets, Charlotte, East Group, Thunder, Sacramento, Oklahoma City, Kings, Group, Thomson Locations: Dallas , Texas, USA, Detroit, New Orleans, Utah, Minnesota, San Antonio, Los Angeles, Washington

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Trae Young put on a show for nearly 20,000 fans in the NBA's regular-season game in Mexico City. Young scored 41 points, then fed Dejounte Murray for a go-ahead 3-pointer with 31 seconds left to give the Atlanta Hawks a 120-119 victory over the Orlando Magic on Thursday night. It was the league’s 32nd game in Mexico since 1992, more than any country outside the U.S. and Canada. Mexico has an NBA G League team that had a successful first year playing at the Arena Ciudad the Mexico. Positive feedback from former NBA players who reside in Mexico City might help the city on its bid for a franchise in the future, but for now the only thing certain is more regular season games.

Persons: — Trae Young, Young, Dejounte Murray, ” Young, “, Jalen Suggs, Paolo Banchero, Franz, Wagner, Banchero, Jalen Johnson, Murray, Bogdan Bogdanovic, Anthony Black, Adam Silver, Silver Organizations: MEXICO CITY, Atlanta Hawks, Orlando, Atlanta, Magic, Arena Ciudad, Hawks, Young, NBA, NBA G League, Miami Heat, Milwaukee Bucks Locations: MEXICO, Mexico City, Mexico, Lubbock , Texas, Atlanta, Orlando, Canada

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Robert Saleh raised some eyebrows a few weeks ago when he declared the New York Jets have “embarrassed” some of the NFL's top quarterbacks this season. “So whether it's a Super Bowl defending (champion) quarterback, an MVP quarterback or a first-year starting quarterback, we're going to treat them the same way. “Our goal is to be leading in turnovers on defense and obviously a great defense knows how to score or set up scores," Mosley said. The impressive numbers on defense are in stark contrast to those being put up by Wilson and the offense. The Jets rank 31st in overall offense, 30th in both scoring and passing and last in third-down percentage and red-zone conversion percentage.

Persons: — Robert Saleh, ”, wasn't, “ They’re, Zach Wilson, Justin Herbert, Josh Allen, Patrick Mahomes, Aidan O'Connell, who's, C.J, Mosley, we're, York hasn’t, Tom Brady, Sauce Gardner, Davante Adams, we've, We're, “, Josh Jacobs, Jeff Ulbrich, “ It’s, Wilson, “ I'm, ” Saleh, Quinnen Williams, Billy Turner, LB Chazz Surratt, Will McDonald, ___ Organizations: New York Jets, Jets, Las Vegas, Chargers, Raiders, NFL, Bowl, Tampa, Buccaneers, New, ” Locations: FLORHAM, N.J, New, Las, Los Angeles, ”, York, New Orleans, New York, Dallas

☆ Knicks score first 13 points, blow out Spurs
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-09 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/60] Nov 8, 2023; New York, New York, USA; San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) warms up before a game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Jalen Brunson scored a game-high 25 points while RJ Barrett had 24 points for the Knicks, who committed just four turnovers. Immanuel Quickley (19 points) and Isaiah Hartenstein (13 points) each got into double figures off the bench. 1 draft pick Victor Wembanyama each had 14 points for the Spurs, who have lost three straight. Wembanyama missed his first seven shots from the field and scored just six points in the first three quarters.

Persons: Victor Wembanyama, Brad Penner, Julius Randle, Randle, Jalen Brunson, RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley, Isaiah Hartenstein, Jeremy Sochan, Malaki Branham, Wembanyama, Tre Jones, Zach Collins, Quentin Grimes, Antonio, Barrett, Hartenstein, Brunson Organizations: San Antonio Spurs, New York Knicks, Madison, Knicks, Spurs, ., New, Thomson Locations: New York , New York, USA, . New York, New York, San Antonio

☆ NBA roundup: Nikola Jokic, Nuggets edge Warriors
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-09 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +9 min

Michael Porter Jr. added 17 points while Aaron Gordon finished with 14 points and 11 rebounds for Denver, which swept a four-game homestand. 1 draft pick Victor Wembanyama each had 14 points for the Spurs, who have lost three straight. Brandon Ingram scored 24 points on 11-for-25 shooting and rookie Jordan Hawkins added 14 points for the Pelicans, who lost their third straight game. Bobby Portis had 18 points for the Bucks, and Brook Lopez added 14, including a pivotal 3-pointer in the late going. Scottie Barnes contributed 14 points, 14 rebounds, seven assists and four steals.

Persons: Chris Paul, Nikola Jokic, Isaiah J, Downing, Reggie Jackson, Michael Porter Jr, Aaron Gordon, Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond, Gary Payton II, Jamal Murray, Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, Tobias Harris, Kelly Oubre Jr, Kristaps Porzingis, Derrick White, Jayson Tatum, Porzingis, Domantas, Malik Monk, Jerami Grant, Monk, Sabonis, Grayson Allen, Kevin Durant, Jusuf Nurkic, Nurkic, Bradley Beal, Bam Adebayo, Adebayo, Miami's Tyler Herro, Jaren Jackson Jr, Herro, Jackson, Kyle Kuzma, Charlotte, Danilo Gallinari, Delon Wright, LaMelo Ball, Gordon Hayward, Green, Alperen Sengun, Sengun, Anthony Davis, Rui Hachimura, Aaron Nesmith, Myles Turner, Bennedict Mathurin, Tyrese Haliburton, Jordan Clarkson, Lauri Markkanen, Julius Randle, Randle, Jalen Brunson, RJ Barrett, Jeremy Sochan, Malaki Branham, Victor Wembanyama, Wembanyama, Lonnie Walker IV, James Harden, Walker, Cam Thomas, Royce O'Neale, Paul George, Harden, Anthony Edwards, Karl, Anthony Towns, Rudy Gobert, Brandon Ingram, Jordan Hawkins, Damian Lillard, Giannis Antetokounmpo's, Bobby Portis, Brook Lopez, Antetokounmpo, Isaiah Stewart, Cade Cunningham, Marcus Sasser, Pascal Siakam, Dennis Schroder, Scottie Barnes, Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, Tim Hardaway Jr, Shai Gilgeous, Alexander, Caris LeVert, Evan Mobley, Donovan Mitchell, Mitchell Organizations: Golden State Warriors, Denver Nuggets, Ball, USA, NBA, Denver, Warriors, 76ers, Celtics, Philadelphia, Boston, Sixers, Milwaukee Bucks, Trail Blazers, Sacramento, The, Blazers, Suns, Bulls, Chicago, Phoenix, Grizzlies, Miami, Los Angeles Lakers, Hornets, Washington, Wizards, Rockets, Lakers, Houston, Angeles, Pacers, Jazz, Utah, Knicks, Spurs, New, San, Nets, Clippers, Brooklyn, Timberwolves, Pelicans, Minnesota, Bucks, Pistons, Milwaukee, Detroit, Raptors, Mavericks, Toronto, Dallas, Cavaliers, Oklahoma City, Thomson Locations: Denver , Colorado, USA, Portland, Durant, Memphis, Los Angeles, Indiana, Indianapolis, New York, San Antonio, Philadelphia, New Orleans, Minneapolis, Cleveland

☆ Pacers use balanced attack to get past Jazz
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-09 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/76] Nov 8, 2023; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (00) dribbles the ball while Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (33) defends in the first quarter at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Indiana outscored the Jazz 33-20 in the fourth quarter in a game that featured 14 lead changes. Jordan Clarkson scored 33 points to lead Utah, which lost its fourth straight. Lauri Markkanen had 24 points and nine rebounds, John Collins scored 14 points, as Colin Sexton and Simone Fontecchio had 10 apiece. The Pacers scored the next six points and took a 101-98 lead into the final period.

Persons: Jordan Clarkson, Myles Turner, Trevor Ruszkowski, Aaron Nesmith, Bennedict Mathurin, Tyrese Haliburton, Haliburton, Jalen Smith, Buddy Hield, Lauri Markkanen, John Collins, Colin Sexton, Simone Fontecchio, trey, Turner, Nembhard, Kris Dunn, Walker Kessler Organizations: Utah Jazz, Indiana Pacers, Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Pacers, Indiana, . Indiana, Thomson Locations: Indianapolis , Indiana, USA, Utah, Gainbridge, Indianapolis, Indiana

☆ Rockets go wire-to-wire, crush short-handed Lakers
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-09 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/63] Nov 8, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) looks over video with assistant coach Phil Handy before playing against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Sengun matched Green in efficiency, going 8 of 10 from the floor while, like Green, adding seven rebounds. The Rockets ran away and hid from the Lakers early, amassing 20 points in the paint in the opening period. The ease with which Houston scored was enhanced by superior ball security -- the Rockets committed only two turnovers in the first quarter -- and sticky defense. Rockets reserve Tari Eason paired nine points with nine rebounds in his season debut.

Persons: LeBron James, Phil Handy, Thomas Shea, Jalen Green, Alperen Sengun, Green, Sengun, Anthony Davis, Rui Hachimura, D'Angelo Russell, Austin Reaves, Tari Eason Organizations: Los Angeles Lakers, Houston Rockets, Toyota Center, Rockets, The Lakers, Los Angeles, Lakers, Houston, . Rockets, Thomson Locations: Houston , Texas, USA, Phoenix, Houston

☆ Bucks open rough road stretch at high-scoring Indiana
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-09 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

November 9 - Two Eastern Conference foes playing the second night of back-to-backs face off as the Indiana Pacers oppose the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night in Indianapolis. The truly together teams are able to weather those type of storms and win games when you're up against it." Milwaukee had a 10-game win streak against the Pacers snapped last season, but the Bucks still won the season set 3-1. Milwaukee will be starting a key stretch in which six of its next eight games will be on the road. Indiana, following the matchup with the Bucks, will face the Eastern Conference-leading 76ers in Philadelphia on Sunday and Tuesday.

Persons: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard, Bobby Portis, Brook Lopez, Lillard, Indiana, Aaron Nesmith, Myles Turner, Bennedict Mathurin, Nesmith's, Jalen Smith, Rick Carlisle, Aaron, Halliburton, Turner, Milwaukee's, Khris Middleton, Middleton Organizations: Eastern Conference, Indiana Pacers, Milwaukee Bucks, Detroit Pistons, Bucks, Utah Jazz, Tyrese Haliburton, Pacers, Antetokounmpo's, Milwaukee, NBA, San Antonio Spurs, 76ers, Thomson Locations: Indianapolis . Milwaukee, Indiana, Milwaukee, Philadelphia

It’ll be a home game for the Orlando Magic on Thursday night, when they take on the Atlanta Hawks in Mexico City. It’ll feel like home in a way to Magic coach Jamahl Mosley, too. Mexico City, which now has a G League team, is thought to be a possible expansion site as well. Hawks coach Quin Snyder said this trip is an opportunity for his team to see a different culture. Hawks guard Trae Young is visiting Mexico City for the first time, and said he knows a little bit of the language.

Persons: It’ll, Jamahl Mosley, Mosley, he’s, ” Mosley, “, Orlando —, It’s, Jalen Suggs, that’ll, it’s, Quin Snyder, ” Snyder, ” It’s, Trae Young, ”, ___ Organizations: Orlando, Atlanta Hawks, NBA, Hawks, Summer League, G League, Spanish, Mexico City Locations: Mexico City, Mexico, what’ll, Denver, Utah, Brooklyn, Cleveland, Paris, Las Vegas, Vegas

NEW YORK (AP) — Victor Wembanyama's first game at Madison Square Garden was one of the worst of his young career, as the No. 1 draft pick managed just one basket in the first three quarters of the New York Knicks' 126-105 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night. Wembanyama took and missed the Spurs’ first three shots, a pair of 3-pointers sandwiched around a 10-footer that fell short of the rim. It was 33-16 after one and grew to 42-21 after Wembanyama took another shot that failed to reach the basket, this one from behind the arc. Overrated!” after a frustrated Wembanyama took a swipe at Quickley after he was fouled.

Persons: — Victor Wembanyama's, Wembanyama, Jalen Brunson, RJ Barrett, Julius Randle, Immanuel Quickley, Mitchell Robinson, Jeremy Sochan, Gregg Popovich, Spurs ’, Quickley, Spike Lee, Isaiah Hartenstein, “, Devin Vassell, Popovich, ___ Organizations: Madison, New York Knicks, San Antonio Spurs, Knicks, Spurs, MSG, NEXT Spurs, Minnesota, Friday, Charlotte Locations: Indiana, Madison, San Antonio

☆ The inside story of how FanDuel upended US sports betting with the same-game parlay and used it to dominate the market
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-07 | by ( Ashley Rodriguez | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

The daily-fantasy-sports company, which European gambling giant Flutter Entertainment had acquired, was racing to introduce its "same-game parlay" to the US. The same-game parlay, a phrase FanDuel coined, has since caught fire, meshing well with the high-scoring, stat-driven, athlete-personality focus of US sports — and propelled FanDuel to the forefront of the betting market. "The same-game parlay was the right product in the right market at exactly the right time." Every sports-betting operator, from DraftKings to newcomer Fanatics, now has or is building its version of the same-game parlay. After the NBA resumed play in July 2020, the same-game parlay grew from 5% to 10% of FanDuel's bets, Farren said.

Persons: FanDuel, Scott Longley, parlay, Conor Farren, FanDuel's, DraftKings, Entain, parlays, Longley, would've, John Maguire, Maguire, isn't, LeBron James, Jalen Rose, Sportsbet, Paddy Power Betfair, Farren, It's, Ben Hider, Penn Organizations: NFL, Krejcik, Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Lakers, Australian Football League, Australian rugby, NBA, ESPN Bet, FanDuel, Industry Locations: DraftKings, Melbourne, Australia, England, FanDuel

☆ NBA roundup: Knicks top Clippers in James Harden's debut
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-07 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +8 min

The Knicks outscored the Clippers 35-21 in the fourth quarter and 69-51 in the second half, spoiling the debut of new Los Angeles acquisition James Harden. Kawhi Leonard scored 18 points while Harden finished with 17 points in 31-plus minutes in his first action since the Philadelphia 76ers dealt him to the Clippers on Oct. 31. Chris Paul finished with 17 points, six assists and five rebounds off the bench, and Klay Thompson had 17 points. Isaiah Stewart contributed 17 points and 11 rebounds, while Ausar Thompson had 16 points, seven rebounds and four steals. Sengun, meanwhile, was the offensive linchpin, pairing a career-high 12 assists with 17 points to help Houston to its third consecutive victory.

Persons: RJ Barrett, Gregory Fisher, James Harden, Barrett, Julius Randle, Mitchell Robinson, Kawhi Leonard, Harden, Anthony Edwards, Edwards, Jaden McDaniels, Rudy Gobert, Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Porzingis, Nikola Jokic, Julian Strawther, Jordan Hawkins, Brandon Ingram, CJ McCollum, Jamal Murray, Stephen Curry, Chris Paul, Klay Thompson, Dario Saric, Jonathan Kuminga, Looney, Cade Cunningham, Killian Hayes, Isaiah Stewart, Ausar Thompson, Myles Turner, phenom Victor Wembanyama, Doug McDermott, Keldon Johnson, Zach Collins, Wembanyama, Charles Bassey, Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, Tim Hardaway, Paolo Banchero, Orlando, Moe Wagner, Cole Anthony, Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, Tobias Harris, De'Anthony Melton, Kyle Kuzma, Jordan Poole, Deni Avdija, Bam Adebayo, Jimmy Butler, Tyler Herro, LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard, Cam Thomas, Bridges, Ben Simmons, Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, Coby White, Lauri Markkanen, Jalen Green, Alperen Sengun, Green, Sengun, De'Aaron Fox, Shai Gilgeous, Alexander, Chet Holmgren, Onyeka Okongwu Organizations: New York Knicks, Los Angeles Clippers, USA, Knicks, Clippers, New, Philadelphia 76ers, Timberwolves, Celtics, Boston, Pelicans, Denver, Pelicans ., Nuggets, Warriors, Pistons, Golden State, Detroit, Pacers, Spurs, Tyrese Haliburton, Indianapolis . Indiana, Indiana, San, Mavericks, Luka, Dallas, Orlando, 76ers, Wizards, Philadelphia, Sixers, Milwaukee Bucks, Lakers, Miami, Los, Heat, Bucks, Nets, Milwaukee, Brooklyn, Bulls, Jazz, Chicago, Rockets, Jalen, Houston, Hawks, Oklahoma City, Thomson Locations: New York , New York, USA, Madison, Los Angeles, New York, Minneapolis, Minnesota, New Orleans, Pelicans . New Orleans, Indiana, Antonio, Indianapolis ., San Antonio, Washington, Miami, Utah, Sacramento, Houston, Atlanta

☆ NFL roundup: C.J. Stroud breaks out as Texans clip Bucs
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-06 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +9 min

Stroud led a 75-yard drive in 40 seconds after Baker Mayfield put Tampa Bay ahead with a 14-yard touchdown pass to Cade Otton, the duo's second scoring hookup of the day. Stroud completed 30 of 42 passes, connecting with Noah Brown six times for 153 yards, including a 75-yard touchdown. Mayfield connected on 21 of 30 passes for 265 yards for the Buccaneers (3-5), who lost their fourth straight game. Vikings 31, Falcons 28Joshua Dobbs fired a go-ahead, 6-yard touchdown pass to Brandon Powell with 20 seconds remaining, and Minnesota beat host Atlanta. Tune completed 11 of 20 passes for 58 yards, threw two interceptions and lost a fumble on one of Cleveland's seven sacks.

Persons: C.J ., Shaquil Barrett, Troy, Stroud, Tank, . Stroud, Baker Mayfield, Cade Otton, Noah Brown, Dalton Schultz, Dell, Dare Ogunbowale, Ogunbowale, Ka'imi Fairbairn, Mayfield, Joe Burrow, Josh Allen, Stefon Diggs, Joe Mixon, Mixon, Tee Higgins, Allen, Diggs, Dalton Kincaid, Joshua Dobbs, Brandon Powell, Dobbs, Jaren, Taylor Heinicke, Mary, A.J . Brown, DeVonta Smith, Kenneth Gainwell, Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb, Lamb, Patrick Mahomes, Bryan Cook's, Tua Tagovailoa, Raheem Mostert, Hill, Keaton Mitchell, hadn't, Gus Edwards, Odell Beckham Jr, Justin Tucker, Seattle's Geno Smith, Jaxon Smith, Njigba, Cleveland, Clayton Tune, Tune, Jordan Love, Aaron Jones, Brett Rypien, Matthew Stafford, Rypien, Sam Howell, Howell, Chad Ryland, Washington, Jahan Dotson, Joey Slye, Paulson Adebo, Adebo's takeaways, Derek Carr, Tyson Bagent, Justin Fields, Kenny Moore, Moore, Bryce Young's, Josh Jacobs, Antonio Pierce, Josh McDaniels, York's Daniel Jones, Jones Organizations: Houston Texans, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, NRG, Tank Dell, ., Tampa Bay, Texans, Buccaneers, Bengals, Bills, Cincinnati, Buffalo, Vikings, Falcons, Atlanta, Arizona Cardinals, Eagles, Cowboys, Philadelphia, Dallas, Chiefs, Dolphins, Kansas City, NFL, Miami, Ravens, Seahawks, Baltimore, Seattle, AFC, Browns, Cardinals, Buffalo Bills, Packers, Rams, Patriots, Washington, New England, New, Saints, Bears, Chicago, Colts, Panthers, Indianapolis, Carolina, Pro Football, Raiders, Giants, Las Vegas, The Raiders, Las, ESPN, Thomson Locations: Houston , Texas, USA, C.J . Stroud, Troy Taormina, Tampa, Dell, Buffalo . Buffalo, Minnesota, Miami, Frankfurt, Germany, Arizona, Green, Los Angeles, New, Foxborough, New England, New Orleans, Charlotte, N.C, Carolina, Las, New York, Las Vegas, York

☆ NBA roundup: Jayson Tatum makes Boston history in defeating Nets
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-05 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +6 min

Tatum made 10 of 20 shots, hit six of Boston's 15 3-pointers and collected 11 rebounds. Washington scored 15 points, Brandon Miller and Nick Richards each had 10 and LaMelo Ball recorded 11 points and 11 assists. 76ers 112, Suns 100Joel Embiid supplied 26 points and 11 rebounds as host Philadelphia beat short-handed Phoenix. Brooks added nine rebounds and almost joined Smith (21 points, 11 rebounds) and VanVleet (21 points, 12 assists) with a double-double. Chicago trailed by as much as 23 in the fourth quarter after leading 53-51 at the break.

Persons: Jayson Tatum, Al Horford, Wendell Cruz, Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Kristaps Porzingis, Cam Thomas, Spencer Dinwiddie, Mikal Bridges, Mark Williams, Charlotte, Gordon Hayward, Terry Rozier, P.J . Washington, Brandon Miller, Nick Richards, LaMelo Ball, Tyrese Haliburton, Franz Wagner, Paolo Banchero, Banchero, Anthony Davis, LeBron James, Austin Reaves, Joel Embiid, Embiid, Kelly Oubre Jr, Tyrese Maxey, Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, Bradley Beal, Booker, Beal, Young, Jalen Johnson, New Orleans . Young, Johnson, Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram, Dillon Brooks, Jabari Smith, Fred VanVleet, Brooks, Smith, Malik Monk, De'Aaron Fox, Anthony Edwards, Karl, Anthony Towns, Edwards, Lauri Markkanen, John Collins, Talen Horton, Tucker, Nikola Jokic, Michael Porter Jr, Reggie Jackson, Jamal Murray, Nikola Vucevic, DeRozan Organizations: Boston Celtics, Brooklyn Nets, Barclays Center, Celtics, Nets, Hornets, Pacers, Indiana, Ball, Lakers, Orlando, Los Angeles, Clippers, NBA, 76ers, Suns, Philadelphia, Sixers, Phoenix, Hawks, Pelicans, Atlanta, New, New Orleans ., Rockets, Houston, Sacramento, Timberwolves, Jazz, Minneapolis . Towns, Wolves, Utah, Nuggets, Bulls, Denver, Chicago, Thomson Locations: Brooklyn , New York, USA, New York, Brooklyn, Indianapolis, P.J ., Haliburton, Los Angeles, New Orleans, Sacramento, Minnesota, Utah, Minneapolis .

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Jalen Milroe rushed for 155 yards and four touchdowns and passed for another 219 yards to lead No. Milroe matched big plays both running and passing with the Tigers' Heisman Trophy candidate Jayden Daniels and the Crimson Tide (8-1, 6-0 Southeastern Conference, No. Garrett Nussmeier finished off the game and did move LSU into Alabama territory late. Both starting quarterbacks had 100-plus rushing yards and topped 160 passing by halftime, when it was tied 21-21. The teams traded rushing touchdowns by Josh Williams and Roydell Williams in the third quarter.

Persons: Jalen Milroe, Jayden Daniels, Daniels, Milroe, Dallas Turner, Turner, Terrion Arnold, Jase McClellan's, Garrett Nussmeier, Malik Nabers, Josh Williams, Roydell Williams, Will Reichard, Austin Organizations: LSU, Tigers, Heisman, Crimson Tide, Southeastern, SEC, CBS, Alabama, SEC West, The Tide, Kentucky, Auburn, NCAA, Austin Seibert’s, Oklahoma, NEXT LSU, AP Locations: TUSCALOOSA, Ala, Alabama, Mississippi, Florida, Kentucky

☆ NBA roundup: Warriors survive close call, edge Thunder
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-04 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +5 min

Dario Saric added 20 points off the bench for the Warriors, who have won five consecutive games following an opening loss. Malcolm Brogdon added 24 points, 10 assists, seven rebounds and three steals as the Trail Blazers won their third consecutive game. Shaedon Sharpe scored 22 points and Deandre Ayton had 16 points, 12 rebounds and three steals for Portland. Desmond Bane notched 33 points, eight rebounds, seven assists, four steals and three blocked shots as the Grizzlies dropped to 0-6. Jaren Jackson Jr. added 30 points, 10 rebounds and three blocked shots for Memphis, the last winless team in the NBA.

Persons: Stephen Curry, Luguentz Dort, Alonzo Adams, Green, Dario Saric, Shai Gilgeous, Alexander, Jerami Grant, Malcolm Brogdon, Shaedon Sharpe, Deandre Ayton, Desmond Bane, Jaren Jackson, Damian Lillard, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jae Crowder, MarJon Beauchamp, Brook Lopez, Jalen Brunson, Brunson, Lillard, Myles Turner, Tyrese Haliburton, Donovan Mitchell, Turner, Haliburton, Mitchell, Tyler Herro, Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo, Duncan Robinson, Herro, Kyle Kuzma's, Jordan Poole, Nikola Jokic, Michael Porter Jr, Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon, Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, Jason Kidd, Sean Sweeney, Bridges, Dennis Smith Jr, Dorian Finney, Smith, Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, Coby White, Nikola Vucevic Organizations: Golden State Warriors, Oklahoma City Thunder, Paycom Center, USA, NBA, Warriors, Oklahoma City, New Orleans Pelicans, Blazers, Grizzlies, Portland, Memphis, Trail Blazers, Bucks, Knicks, Milwaukee, New, Brook, Pacers, Cavaliers, Indiana, Cleveland, Wizards, Miami, Washington, Nuggets, Mavericks, Denver, Dallas, Nets, Bulls, Chicago, Thomson Locations: Oklahoma City , Oklahoma, USA, Portland, Memphis, New York, Milwaukee, Indianapolis, Haliburton, Washington, Brooklyn

LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James had 35 points and 11 rebounds, Austin Reaves scored seven of his 15 points in overtime and the Los Angeles Lakers snapped an 11-game losing streak against the Los Angeles Clippers with a 130-125 victory Wednesday night. D'Angelo Russell scored 27 points and Anthony Davis had 27 points and 10 rebounds for the short-handed Lakers, who beat their local rivals for the first time since July 2020 in the Florida bubble. The 17-time NBA champion Lakers hadn’t beaten the Clippers on the Lakers' home court at their shared arena since Christmas 2016, also losing 11 in a row. “It’s just been a process this year of us figuring each other out as a group,” Lakers coach Darvin Ham said." Leonard scored a career-high 18 points in the first quarter, hitting seven of his eight shots with four 3-pointers.

Persons: LeBron James, Austin Reaves, D'Angelo Russell, Anthony Davis, Lakers hadn’t, ” Reaves, ”, James Harden, Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, “, Tyronn Lue, George, Russell, Reaves, Leonard, James, Russell Westbrook, Christian Wood, Westbrook, “ It’s, Darvin Ham, P.J, Tucker, Harden, ” Lue, They’re, Jarred Vanderbilt, Rui Hachimura, Gabe Vincent, Jalen Hood, Prince, Hachimura, ” Leonard, “ They’re, ” George, ___ Organizations: ANGELES, Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers, Lakers, NBA, Clippers, ” Clippers, Sacramento, ” Lakers, Philadelphia, Los, Southern, NEXT Clippers, New York, Monday, Orlando Locations: Florida, Los Angeles, Southern California, warmups, New

☆ Paul George heats up as Clippers cruise past Magic
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-01 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/95] Oct 31, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac (40) shoots against Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. (34) during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. However, he made four 3-pointers and scored 14 points in the third quarter as Los Angeles gained control. Westbrook scored 16 points in a period that saw the Clippers outscore the Magic 41-21. Los Angeles moved ahead for good on George's basket with 6:43 to go in the third. Westbrook later made four straight Los Angeles baskets to move the advantage to 79-64.

Persons: Ivica Zubac, Wendell Carter Jr, Gary A, Vasquez, Paul George, Russell Westbrook, Bones Hyland, Norman Powell, Kawhi Leonard, Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner, Moritz Wagner, Markelle Fultz, Jalen Suggs, Cole Anthony, George, Westbrook, James Harden, Harden, Leonard Organizations: Los Angeles Clippers, Orlando Magic, Crypto.com, Los, Orlando, Clippers, The Clippers, Philadelphia 76ers, Thomson Locations: Los Angeles , California, USA, Los Angeles, Angeles

☆ Julius Randle helps Knicks pull away from Cavs in 2nd half
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-01 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/38] Oct 31, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; New York Knicks guard RJ Barrett (9) looks to shoot in the first quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Randle had 19 points and 10 rebounds for the Knicks, who outscored the Cavaliers 51-39 in the second half. Jalen Brunson also scored 19 points, and RJ Barrett scored 16 points. Immanuel Quickley (18 points) and Isaiah Hartenstein (13 points) scored in double figures off the bench while combining to shoot 52.4 percent (11-for-21) from the field. Hartenstein's hook with 7:26 left in the second quarter gave the Knicks their first double-digit lead at 41-31.

Persons: RJ Barrett, David Richard, Julius Randle, Randle, Jalen Brunson, Immanuel Quickley, Isaiah Hartenstein, Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland, Caris LeVert, Jarrett Allen, Garland, LeVert, Allen, Isaac Okoro, Georges Niang, Craig Porter, Brunson, Mitchell, Josh Hart Organizations: New York Knicks, Cleveland Cavaliers, Rocket Mortgage, Knicks, Cavaliers, The Cavaliers, ., Thomson Locations: Cleveland , Ohio, USA, New York, Cleveland, . New York

☆ NBA roundup: Spurs complete wild comeback vs. Suns
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-01 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/5] Oct 31, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant #35 guards San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama #1 during the second half at Footprint Center. San Antonio did not relent, with a jumper by rookie phenom Victor Wembanyama cutting its deficit to 114-111 with 49 seconds left. Johnson led the Spurs with 27 points while Wembanyama and Devin Vassell each added 18. Zach Collins scored 14 points and Tre Jones had 10 as San Antonio won for the first time on the road. Jalen Brunson also scored 19 points, and RJ Barrett scored 16 points.

Persons: Kevin Durant, Victor Wembanyama, Zachary BonDurant, Keldon Johnson, phenom Victor Wembanyama, Johnson, Devin Vassell, Zach Collins, Tre Jones, San Antonio, Eric Gordon, Grayson Allen, Jusuf Nurkic, Julius Randle, Randle, Jalen Brunson, RJ Barrett, Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland, Caris LeVert, Jarrett Allen, Garland, LeVert, Allen, Paul George, George, Russell Westbrook, Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner, Moritz Wagner Organizations: Phoenix Suns, San Antonio Spurs, Footprint Center, Suns, Spurs, San, Knicks, Cavaliers, Cleveland, Clippers, Orlando, Thomson Locations: Phoenix , Arizona, USA, Antonio, New York, Los Angeles, Angeles

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