Follow live: Houston, OKC in a tight battleFollow live: Houston, OKC in a tight battle
James Harden scored a game-high 23 points in the first half for the Chris Paul-less Rockets, who are hanging right with Paul George and the Thunder.
Day: December 25, 2018
Follow live: Houston has a problem vs. OKCFollow live: Houston has a problem vs. OKC
James Harden scored a game-high 23 points in the first half for the Chris Paul-less Rockets, but they trail Paul George and the Thunder at halftime.
Follow live: Rockets host ThunderFollow live: Rockets host Thunder
Russell Westbrook and Oklahoma City are 9-4 in their past 13 games, while James Harden and Houston are coming off their first victory without injured star Chris Paul.
NFL power rankings: Detroit Lions closing in on a top draft pickNFL power rankings: Detroit Lions closing in on a top draft pick
Another week, another loss and another game that bored Lions fans – those who tuned in – to sleep. They have averaged 15.1 points per game since starting the season 3-3. Free Press sports writer Dave Birkett sizes up the Lions and the rest of the NFL in his weekly power rankings, heading into the final
12 teams have playoff clinching scenarios for Week 1712 teams have playoff clinching scenarios for Week 17
Two teams already know their playoff seeds before Week 17: The Saints, who will be the NFC No. 1 seed, and the Cowboys, who will be the NFC No. 4 seed. After that, things are wide open. Overall, 12 teams have scenarios in which they can clinch a playoff berth, a division, a first-round bye [more]
Smith expected to be out 6-8 months after surgery on ruptured AchillesSmith expected to be out 6-8 months after surgery on ruptured Achilles
Caption Close Astros reliever Joe Smith will miss six to eight months after rupturing his left Achilles tendon during a workout last week, the team announced on Thursday. Smith underwent surgery on Tuesday. Thursday, general manager Jeff Luhnow said he expects Smith to miss the entire first half of the
Top to bottom, 1st-round QBs impacted NFL along with othersTop to bottom, 1st-round QBs impacted NFL along with others
From Baker Mayfield at the top of the first round to Lamar Jackson at the bottom, rookie quarterbacks had an impact, one way or another, in their NFL debuts. The betting favorite for NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year is New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley, taken No. 2 behind Cleveland’s Mayfield
Tales from the PGA TourTales from the PGA Tour
Behind the scenes were plenty of moments that went beyond the birdies, bogeys and trophies.
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NBA-SCHEDULE Five games back-to-back-to-back-to-back-to-back UNDATED (AP) – With the other major professional and college sports teams idle on this Christmas Day, it’s a chance for the NBA to enjoy the spotlight with five games, all televised nationally and beyond. The slate starts with Milwaukee
JaVale McGee to miss Warriors-Lakers Christmas game; ring will have to waitJaVale McGee to miss Warriors-Lakers Christmas game; ring will have to wait
The Christmas Grinch is depriving JaVale McGee of getting his second NBA championship ring.
