Category: Sports News

Bulls Extend Win Streak to 8 Games, Beat Magic 102–98

CHICAGO—DeMar DeRozan scored 29 points, Zach LaVine added 27 and the Chicago Bulls won their eight straight game, beating the Orlando Magic 102–98 on Monday night. Nikola Vucevic had 13 points and 17 rebounds for the Bulls. Coby White came off the bench to score 17 points. Franz Wagner led Orlando with 22 points. Wendell…


Buccaneers Brown Strips and Stomps Off Field in Angry Mid-Game Exit

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown threw a tantrum in a game against the New York Jets on Sunday, ripping off his jersey and shoulder pads and storming off in one of the most bizarre scenes witnessed on an NFL field this season. Immediately after Tampa’s comeback 28–24 win at Met Life Stadium, Buccaneers…


Former Broncos, Falcons, Giants Coach Dan Reeves Dies at 77

ATLANTA—Dan Reeves’ talents off the field were recognized early on by Tom Landry. Reeves was still suiting up for the Dallas Cowboys when Landry made him a player-coach. At 37, Reeves landed his first head coaching job, pulled off a trade to acquire John Elway, and built the Denver Broncos into a powerhouse that reached…


2-time US Champion Bradie Tennell Withdraws From Nationals

NASHVILLE, Tennessee—Two-time U.S. champion Bradie Tennell, a favorite to make the Olympic team, has withdrawn from next week’s nationals. Tennell, who has missed the season’s main competitions on the road to the Beijing Games, has been dealing with a right foot injury. She still could make the American squad for February’s Olympics by petitioning for…


Repeat or Revenge: Alabama vs. Georgia, Again, for CFP Title

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla.—Alabama has a chance to repeat. Georgia has a chance for revenge. The rematch is set, and it will decide the College Football Playoff national championship. After a pair of easy wins in the semifinals on Friday night, the Crimson Tide and the Bulldogs—the only two teams to be ranked No. 1 in…


Embiid Scores 34, 76ers Beat Nets 110–102 in Durant’s Return

NEW YORK—Kevin Durant came back and Joel Embiid waved him off the floor. Durant used the same dismissive motion toward the Philadelphia 76ers when they were in Brooklyn two weeks ago, but this time the final word—and more importantly the victory—went to Embiid. Embiid scored 34 points and the 76ers spoiled Durant’s return to the…


Allen, Wisconsin Hold Off Arizona State in Las Vegas Bowl

LAS VEGAS—Braelon Allen thought his week in Las Vegas was rather uneventful. After all, it’s hard to really soak in Sin City when you’re only 17 years old. He’ll have to settle for his MVP award. Allen ran for 159 yards and Wisconsin drained the final 9:57 off the clock with an 18-play drive that…


NFL Asks Teams to Hold Moment of Silence for John Madden

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has asked all home teams to hold a moment of silence before each game this weekend in honor of John Madden, the Hall of Fame coach and broadcasting icon who died Tuesday. He was 85. In a memo to all 32 teams Thursday, the league requested that each home team have…


Djokovic Skips ATP Cup, Adding to Australian Open Uncertainty

SYDNEY—Novak Djokovic has pulled out of the Serbia team for the ATP Cup in Sydney, event organizers said on Wednesday, raising further doubts over whether the world number one will defend his Australian Open title next month. There has been intense speculation over Djokovic’s participation in both events, with the 34-year-old, who is opposed to…


Breakthrough Bearcats Ready for CFP Semi Against Champ Bama

ARLINGTON, Texas—Cincinnati has heard for more than three weeks about becoming the first non-Power Five team to break into the College Football Playoff, and then what a big underdog the Bearcats are against Alabama. “It’s definitely been a long time, especially, you know, with the nerves or excitement or whatever you may want to call…