NBA: Mumbai to host 2019 preseason games in first for India
Indiana Pacers and Sacramento Kings will play two preseason games in Mumbai next year, the first National Basketball Association games to take place in India, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said on Thursday.
NBA roundup: Rockets sink record 26 3-pointers
James Harden continued his torrid scoring but received plenty of help as the Houston Rockets set an NBA single-game record by sinking 26 3-pointers in a 136-118 victory over the visiting Washington Wizards on Wednesday.
Top 25 roundup: NC State upsets No. 7 Auburn
Junior Markell Johnson scored a career-high 27 points, buoyed by a big second half, as host North Carolina State upended No. 7 Auburn 78-71 on Wednesday night in Raleigh, N.C.
NFL notebook: Newton (shoulder) won’t play Sunday
The Carolina Panthers are holding out quarterback Cam Newton from their Sunday game against the Atlanta Falcons due to his ailing right shoulder, coach Ron Rivera told reporters on Wednesday.
Rams’ McVay expects RB Gurley to play
Arizona Cardinals: The Cardinals’ opposing quarterback this week, Los Angeles Rams third-year pro Jared Goff, knows all too well about the rookie struggles Josh Rosen is going through on a team that hasn’t given him much support. “Every experience — p…
Colts LB Leonard aims for 40 tackles after Pro Bowl snub
Houston Texans: The winner of 10 of the last 11 games, Houston is focused on continuing its momentum through the regular season and then making a playoff run. Last weekend’s 29-22 victory over the New York Jets wasn’t a thing of beauty but star defensi…
Season over for Redskins DB Nicholson after arrest
Dallas Cowboys: Without much fanfare, wide receiver Terrance Williams, defensive lineman Datone Jones and center Travis Frederick saw their seasons end Wednesday when the Cowboys activated defensive back C.J. Goodwin to return from injured reserve. The…
Chargers not sleeping on Ravens QB Jackson’s arm
Denver Broncos: Just a few months ago, running back Phillip Lindsay was wearing No. 2 in practice and sitting sixth on the Broncos’ running back depth chart, just hoping to make the roster via special teams. On Tuesday, he became the first offensive un…
Cuban deal with MLB allows players to sign without defecting
Major League Baseball has reached an historic agreement with the Cuban Baseball Federation allowing Cuban players to sign with U.S. teams without needing to defect, seeking to end the practice of Cuban stars being smuggled off the island on speedboats….
Unproven Heinicke receives opportunity with Newton out
Atlanta Falcons: Running back Devonta Freeman won’t return this season after having his campaign hindered by knee and groin injuries. Falcons coach Dan Quinn told radio station 92.9 The Game that he kept the option open unless Freeman recovered but it …
