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Surprising Nets rookie continues to impress in making first start

06:59New York Post (sports)

With Allen Crabbe sidelined with a sore right knee, the Nets handed Rodions Kurucs his first NBA start. The rookie didn’t disappoint. Kurucs had 15 points and six rebounds to help the Nets to a 125-118 win over Washington on Friday at Barclays Center.

NBA trade fizzles amid bizarre confusion over namesakes

06:41New York Post (sports)

Too many Brooks spoiled the broth. In a bizarre blunder, a number of NBA players, including the Suns’ Trevor Ariza, appeared on the move late Friday night — before a three-team trade that also included the Wizards and Grizzles fell apart over a miscommunication, according to ESPN.

Suns-Grizzlies-Wizards trade falls through over bizarre miscommunication about player involved

05:10USATODAY (Sports Top Stories)

A three-team deal involving the Suns, Grizzlies and Wizards fell through over confusion about which player named Brooks would be included.

Blues' O'Reilly nets short-handed winner after obscure call

05:07USATODAY (Sports Top Stories)

Ryan O'Reilly scored a short-handed goal 2:05 into overtime to lift the St. Louis Blues over the Colorado Avalanche 4-3

Devils' winless Cory Schneider can't catch a break, is pulled after scoring on himself

04:50USATODAY (Sports Top Stories)

New Jersey Devils goalie Cory Schneider, who hasn't won since Dec. 27, 2017, was pulled after giving up three goals on seven shots against Vegas.

Pacers spoil Embiid's 40-point night, beat Sixers 113-101

04:38USATODAY (Sports Top Stories)

Thaddeus Young had 26 points and 10 rebounds against his former team, and the Indiana Pacers overcame Joel Embiid's 40-point night to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 113-101 in a matchup of Eastern Conference...

Dinwiddie adds to big week with 27, Nets' win streak at 4

04:36USATODAY (Sports Top Stories)

Spencer Dinwiddie scored 27 points in his first game since signing a three-year contract extension, and the Brooklyn Nets beat the Washington Wizards 125-118 for their season-best fourth straight victory

Kyrie Irving, Boston Celtics finally finding groove in East

03:24USATODAY (Sports Top Stories)

What’s the difference between Boston's 9-9 start to the season and a 9-1 record since? For Kyrie Irving it’s distilled into one word: “Fun."

Friday's Vermont sports scores and Saturday's schedule

03:23BurlingtonFreePress.com (sports)

Vermont high school and college sports scores as reported to the Burlington Free Press sports department.

Lions QB Matthew Stafford questionable to play against Bills

01:48USATODAY (NFL Top Stories)

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford is listed as questionable to play at Buffalo because of a back ailment

Drew Brees sends classy gift to teammates who helped him break NFL record

01:41USATODAY (NFL Top Stories)

Drew Brees sent a personalized ball and letter to 174 teammates, coaches and others who helped him set the NFL's all-time passing yardage record.

Kron Gracie vs. Alex Caceres moved to UFC debut on ESPN

00:00mmafighting.com

The UFC continues to load up it’s upcoming ESPN premiere.

Originally scheduled to compete at UFC 233 before that event was canceled, Kron Gracie will now make his first walk to the Octagon on Feb.

We’re ready to believe in Doug Martin’s fantasy potential again

Yesterday 23:47New York Post (sports)

Almost everyone has that old romantic flame who keeps reappearing in their lives. Maybe you had an initial attraction, then later parted ways, only to come back together later, then again experience a familiar disappointment that leads to another split.

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