(Photo credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images) LeBron James scored 30 points and Anthony Davis returned from a one-game absence to score 18 points with 19 rebounds as the Los Angeles Lakers earned a 119-102 victory over the visiting Atlanta Hawks on Friday. James, the NBA's all-time leading scorer, passed Michael Jordan for most 30-point games in NBA history at 563. Austin Reaves scored 20 points, while Rui Hachimura and
(Photo credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images) Malik Monk hit three key fourth-quarter 3-pointers to stall a Memphis rally as part of a 31-point night, DeMar DeRozan chipped in with 29 points and the Sacramento Kings won for a third straight time under interim coach Doug Christie with a 138-133 triumph over the visiting Grizzlies on Friday night. In just their fourth game since Mike Brown was fired, the Kings led by as many
(Photo credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images) Juuse Saros made 27 saves to post his fourth shutout of the season as the visiting Nashville Predators defeated the Vancouver Canucks 3-0 on Friday. Steven Stamkos broke the scoreless deadlock, and Gustav Nyquist and Colton Sisson's both produced one goal and one assist for the Predators, who snapped a three-game losing streak. Saros earned his 27th career shutout as the struggling
Sydney [Australia], January 4 (ANI): During the second day of the fifth and final Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy between Australia and India on Saturday, Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley expressed his thoughts on the ongoing five-match Test series. The Baggy Greens currently lead the ongoing BGT 2024-25 series 2-1 with the fifth and final match of the series taking place at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). "
(Photo credit: Rich Storry-Imagn Images) Sam Reinhart and Anton Lundell scored in the shootout as the Florida Panthers defeated the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 on Friday night in Sunrise. Panthers backup goalie Spencer Knight made 29 saves for the win. In the shootout, he stopped Rickard Rakell and Sidney Crosby -- the two playerswho beat him in regulation. In regulation, Florida got goals from Matthew Tkachuk and
(Photo credit: Rich Storry-Imagn Images) Sam Reinhart and Anton Lundell scored in the shootout as the Florida Panthers defeated the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 on Friday night in Sunrise. Panthers backup goalie Spencer Knight made 29 saves for the win. In the shootout, he stopped Rickard Rakell and Sidney Crosby -- the two playerswho beat him in regulation. In regulation, Florida got goals from Matthew Tkachuk and
(Photo credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images) Aaron Wiggins scored a season-high 19 points -- 15 in the fourth quarter -- as the host Oklahoma City Thunder stretched their winning streak to 14 games with a 117-107 win over the New York Knicks on Friday. The streak ties the longest for the Thunder franchise, including its time as the SeattleSupersonics. The Knicks had a nine-game win string ended. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sco
(Photo credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images) Derrick White and Jayson Tatum combined for 43 points and the visiting Boston Celtics rode a brilliant offensive first half to a 109-86 win over the injury-depleted Houston Rockets on Friday. White scored 23 points and drilled six 3-pointers while Tatum scored 10 of his 20 points down the stretch of the first half to help the Celtics -- who played without Jaylen Brown (shoulder)
(Photo credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images) Evan Mobley collected 34 points and 10 rebounds to fuel the red-hot Cleveland Cavaliers to a 134-122 victory over the host Dallas Mavericks on Friday night. One day after being named the Eastern Conference Defensive Player of the Month, Mobley put on a show at the offensive end. The power forward scored 18 points in the second quarter, finishing the night 14 of 21 from the floor
Sydney [Australia], January 4 (ANI): Indian seamers Prasidh Krishna and Mohammed Siraj along with all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy helped India take the upper hand at the stroke of Tea on Day 2 of the fifth and final Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday. At Tea on Day 2 of the Sydney Test, the Baggy Greens were bundled out for 181 conceding a 4-run lead to the visitors. The second session resumed from 101/5, with d
(Photo credit: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images) Leon Draisaitl scored the tiebreaking goal with 1:35 left to give the Edmonton Oilers a 3-2 win against the visiting Anaheim Ducks on Friday evening. Draisaitl scored from the bottom of the right circle to extend his point streak to 13 games (11 goals, 14 assists). Darnell Nurse had a goal and an assist, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins also scored and Stuart Skinner made 27 saves for the Oi
(Photo credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images) Victor Wembanyama amassed 35 points, 18 rebounds and four assists, and his steal in the final seconds helped the San Antonio Spurs beat the host Denver Nuggets 113-110 on Friday night. Devin Vassell scored 18 points and had a dunk in the final seconds to seal San Antonio's win. Keldon Johnson scored 16 points, Julian Champagnie had 15 and Chris Paul added 11 assists and eigh
(Photo credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images) Evan Mobley collected 34 points and 10 rebounds to fuel the red-hot Cleveland Cavaliers to a 134-122 victory over the host Dallas Mavericks on Friday night. One day after being named the Eastern Conference Defensive Player of the Month, Mobley put on a show at the offensive end. The power forward scored 18 points in the second quarter, finishing the night 14 of 21 from the floor
(Photo credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images) Brandon Saad netted a hat trick to snap a 19-game goal drought and lead the host St. Louis Blues past the Ottawa Senators 4-0 Friday. Jordan Binnington made 20 saves for his 18th career shutout. Brayden Schenn also scored for the Blues, who have won four of their last five games to move two games over .500 for the first time since Oct. 24. Anton Forsberg made 21 saves in defeat f
(Photo credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images) Aaron Wiggins scored a season-high 19 points, 15 in the fourth quarter, as the host Oklahoma City Thunder stretched their winning streak to 14 games with a 117-107 win over the New York Knicks on Friday. The streak ties the longest for the Thunder franchise, including its time as the Seattle Supersonics. The Knicks had a nine-game win string ended. The matchup was the NBA's fir
Sydney [Australia], January 4 (ANI): During the second session of the Day 2 of the fifth and final Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground between Australia and India, right-arm seamer Jasprit Bumrah was seen going out of the field with the support staff on Saturday, as per reports. Cricket.com.au took to social media and shared a video where the the Indian spearhead was seen leaving the Sydney Cricket Ground. Speculation is th
(Photo credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images) Nick Foligno scored two goals and Arvid Soderblom stopped 38 shots to lift the Chicago Blackhawks to a 4-2 victory against the visiting Montreal Canadiens on Friday. Tyler Bertuzzi and Patrick Maroon also scored for Chicago, which snapped a five-game losing streak while ending Montreal's three-game winning streak. Emil Heineman scored on a power play with 10:15 left in the game t
(Photo credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images) CJ McCollum tied a career-high with 50 points and the host New Orleans Pelicans ended an 11-game losing streak by defeating the Washington Wizards 132-120 on Friday night. McCollum made 18 of 27 field-goal attempts, including 10 3-pointers on 16 attempts, as the Pelicans won for just the second time in 22 games. Trey Murphy III added 17 points, Brandon Boston scored 13 off the ben
(Photo credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images) Derrick White and Jayson Tatum combined for 43 points and the visiting Boston Celtics rode a brilliant offensive first half to a 109-86 win over the injury-depleted Houston Rockets on Friday. White scored 23 points and drilled six 3-pointers while Tatum scored 10 of his 20 points down the stretch of the first half to help the Celtics -- who played without Jaylen Brown (shoulder)
Pudukkottai (Tamil Nadu) [India], January 4 (ANI): The first Jallikattu event of Tamil Nadu for 2025 will be held on Saturday at Thachankurichi village in Pudukkottai district. The Tamil Nadu government has issued the necessary permission for this event. Pudukkottai district is known for having the highest number of vadivasal (entry points for bulls) and hosting the most Jallikattu events in Tamil Nadu. Between January an
(Photo credit: Rich Storry-Imagn Images) Sam Reinhart and Anton Lundell scored in the shootout as the Florida Panthers defeated the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 on Friday night in Sunrise. Panthers backup goalie Spencer Knight made 29 saves for the win. In the shootout, he stopped Rickard Rakell and Sidney Crosby -- the two playerswho beat him in regulation. In regulation, Florida got goals from Matthew Tkachuk and
(Photo credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images) Rookie Tristan da Silva scored a career-best 25 points and was 5-for-7 on 3-point attempts as the visiting Orlando Magic defeated the Toronto Raptors 106-97 on Friday night. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope added 15 points for the Magic, who split a two-game road trip. Cory Joseph scored 11 points, and Goga Bitadze had 11 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists. Cole Anthony contributed
Sydney [Australia], January 4 (ANI): At lunch on Day 2 of the fifth and final Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy between Australia and India on Saturday, opener and right-hand batter Rohit Sharma revealed the reason behind missing out on the last Test of the series in a conversation with host broadcaster Star Sports. The world of cricket was left in a state of shock when Jasprit Bumrah came out at the time of the
BEIJING, Jan. 4 (Xinhua) -- Here are the latest Chinese sports headlines from the past week:
Читать дальше...(Photo credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images) Japan's Hideki Matsuyama shot an 8-under-par 65 for the second day in a row Friday to carry a one-shot lead into the weekend in The Sentry, the PGA Tour season opener at The Plantation Course in Kapalua, Hawaii. Matsuyama had a bogey-free round to move to 16-under 130 for the tournament. He birdied two of the three par-3 holes. Collin Morikawa also had a 65 to go to 15 under. He