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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a season-high 43 points and made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 32.6 seconds remaining as the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 117-112 in the first of a two-game set. Gilgeous-Alexander attempted 35 shots, the most in the NBA during the first two weeks of the season, and made 14. He was 11 of 12 from the free-throw line in 38 minutes as the injury-depleted Thunder bounced back after two straight road losses by 20-plus points. The fourth quarter saw

Zac Taylor has learned from previous international games and is taking the Cincinnati Bengals to Madrid earlier for their game against the Atlanta Falcons. The Bengals will leave Tuesday to get acclimated before Sunday's game. Taylor wants the team to maintain momentum after three straight wins. Cincinnati is off to a strong start this season. The Bengals are focusing on improving their early game performance, having rallied from deficits in recent weeks. Taylor also sees the trip as a chance to

The Cleveland Browns have surprised many with five wins in their first seven games. However, Sunday's 27-6 loss to Pittsburgh showed they still have work to do, especially against AFC North rivals. The Steelers dominated, proving the Browns remain a young team in development. Coach Todd Monken emphasized the need to speak through their play, not words. Linebacker Jared Verse, who criticized the Steelers earlier, was largely ineffective. The Browns' run game struggled, and Deshaun Watson's passin

Joe Burrow threw five touchdown passes in regulation and then scrambled untouched for a 9-yard score in overtime as the Cincinnati Bengals rallied for a 43-36 victory over the Tennessee Titans. Cincinnati has won three straight and is 5-2 for the first time since 2021. The Bengals got the ball first in OT and went 70 yards in five plays. Tennessee took over but could not get a first down. Cam Ward had the first 300-yard passing game of his two-year career but threw incomplete on fourth down to e

A verdict in a class-action lawsuit filed by “Sunday Ticket” subscribers claiming the NFL broke antitrust laws was revived by a federal appeals court on Friday, more than two years after a federal judge reversed a jury’s decision that found the league liable for $4.7 billion in damages. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals sent the case back to the district court in Los Angeles to reinstate the jury’s verdict and hold a new trial on damages. Attorneys for both sides said they are considering th

Ohio State is in Southern California this weekend with the No. 2 ranking, a sturdy defense and the nation’s best receiver to face an opponent on the verge of disarray

The Cleveland Browns and Pittsburgh Steelers are both 5-2 heading into a showdown for the lead in the AFC North

Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals are in a strong position going into November. The Bengals are 4-2 as they face the Tennessee Titans on Sunday. This is a big change from the past two seasons when they were 2-4. Burrow leads the league with a 71.4% completion rate and is second in passer rating. He has two straight games with four touchdown passes and no interceptions. The Bengals' defense has been effective, tying for the league lead with 21 sacks entering Week 8. Coach Zac Taylor's team is

AJ Dybantsa made a strong debut for the Washington Wizards. On Wednesday night, No. 1 pick scored 19 points against the Cleveland Cavaliers. This is the most points by a Wizards rookie in their debut since 1992. Dybantsa, who was sidelined for four games due to an ankle injury, played 27 minutes. Coach Brian Keefe praised his ability to get to the basket and his defensive activity. Dybantsa started at shooting guard and scored nine points in the first quarter. The Wizards lost 121-111 but showed

Evan Mobley had 24 points, Peyton Watson added 22 and the Cleveland Cavaliers rallied in the second half for a 121-111 victory over the Washington Wizards, spoiling AJ Dybantsa’s NBA debut. Dybantsa, the No. 1 pick in the June draft, led the Wizards with 19 points. He started at shooting guard and played 26 minutes. Dybantsa was sidelined the first four games due to a sprained ankle. He scored nine points in the first quarter. According to Sportradar, that was the most first quarter points by a

Ernie Johnson is retiring as host of “Inside the NBA” in June, ending a 37-year run with the show. Johnson announced his decision Wednesday, saying, “It's just time.” He began hosting in 1990, and the program has won 21 Sports Emmy Awards. Johnson said he has been dealing with heart issues and wants to enjoy more time with family. Although the show has moved to ESPN, it remains produced by TNT. Johnson will continue hosting NCAA Tournament coverage and has started a new production company. His f

Cleveland Browns coach Todd Monken is familiar with AFC North rivalries from his time with both the Browns and Ravens. However, he won't focus on history as his team prepares to face the Steelers on Sunday. Monken believes the game is crucial because it's a divisional matchup, not because of past rivalries. The Steelers have a strong home record against the Browns, with a 22-game winning streak. Cleveland hasn't won in Pittsburgh since 2003. A win on Sunday would give the Browns their first seas

The World Series matchup between the Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays is exceeding expectations for viewership. The first two games saw only a 6% drop compared to last year's series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays. Mike Mulvihill from Fox Sports says the ratings have surpassed expectations. Milwaukee's Game 1 win averaged 12.26 million viewers, while Game 2 had 10.85 million. Both games were the most-watched broadcasts of their nights. Despite predictions of low ratings

The backup quarterback spot has become crucial in the Big Ten this season. Half of the conference's 18 teams might start their second-string QBs this weekend. That includes Ohio State and UCLA, both dealing with injuries. Michigan and Rutgers could also see a backup battle on Saturday. Ohio State coach Ryan Day says the transfer portal and NIL make it hard to keep a solid QB room. Ohio State will choose between Luke Fahey and Tavien St. Clair for their game against Southern California. UCLA's Ty

Donovan Mitchell had 26 points, including five points in overtime, and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 127-125 despite 47 points by Anthony Edwards. James Harden added 19 points, including a pair of free throws with 13 seconds left, and Evan Mobley scored 18 for the Cavaliers. Meleek Thomas, the 34th overall pick in June’s NBA Draft, scored 16 in his NBA debut. It is the seventh time in Edwards’ five-year career he has had at least 47 points in a game. Jaden McDaniels had

Meleek Thomas has made a memorable NBA debut for the Cleveland Cavaliers. The rookie guard scored 16 points in 19 minutes on Monday night, helping the Cavs secure a 127-125 overtime win against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Thomas, the 34th overall pick in June's NBA Draft, was confident his moment would come. He came off the bench in the first quarter and quickly became Cleveland's leading scorer by halftime. Coach Kenny Atkinson said he played Thomas to relieve pressure on Donovan Mitchell and J

Ja’Marr Chase’s halftime speech during Sunday’s game definitely woke up his Cincinnati Bengals teammates as they stormed back in the second half from a 13-0 deficit and dominated Baltimore in the second half. Whether the 35-13 victory over the Ravens can serve as the springboard to an extended winning streak or the Bengals making the playoffs for the first time since 2022 remains to be seen over the next couple of weeks.

Deshaun Watson’s fourth-quarter comebacks have Browns fans reminiscing about the “Kardiac Kids” era. The Browns lead the AFC North and have achieved feats even Brian Sipe didn’t when he led Cleveland teams known for their late-game heroics in 1979 and 1980. Sunday’s 27-24 win against Tennessee made Watson the third quarterback since 1970 to have a game-winning drive in each of his team’s first five wins. Cleveland is 5-2 for the first time since 2020. Watson had his best passing day since joinin

Donovan Mitchell scored 22 points, Jarrett Allen added 21 points, and the Cleveland Cavaliers won their home opener, 125-121 over the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday night. Evan Mobley added 20 points and 10 rebounds for the Cavaliers, who bounced back after blowing a 29-point lead in Thursday’s 114-106 season-opening loss at Philadelphia. Michael Porter Jr. led Brooklyn with 28 points and Julius Randle added 23 points. Cleveland was up by 17 with four minutes remaining before Brooklyn went on a 22-7

Trey Hendrickson is finally looking healthier — just in time for a matchup with his former team