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Shorthanded Hornets aim to tame hot Timberwolves

(Photo credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports) The key contributors tend to be evolving and rotating for the Charlotte Hornets. As ...

Spurs bid to halt skid vs. Pelicans without Victor Wembanyama

(Photo credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports) The arrival of Victor Wembanyama to the San Antonio Spurs in the 2023 NBA ...

Spurs C Victor Wembanyama (hip) out vs. Pelicans

(Photo credit: Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports) San Antonio Spurs rookie center Victor Wembanyama has been ruled out against Zion Williamson ...

Mavericks host Grizzlies without star Luka Doncic in lineup

(Photo credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports) The Dallas Mavericks will look to overcome the absence of star Luka Doncic on ...

Joel Embiid misses shootaround, GTD for Sixers-Celtics showdown

(Photo credit: Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports) The key question entering Friday night's matchup between the visiting 76ers and the Boston ...

Week 13 NFL Capsules

(Photo credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports) Week 13 NFL capsules Indianapolis Colts (6-5) at Tennessee Titans (4-7) The Colts presently ...

Week 13 betting preview: No teasing, we like the Rams, Falcons

(Photo credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports) Success with our picks in recent weeks has caused perhaps a dangerous level of ...

Victor Wembanyama, Zion Williamson meet as Spurs face Pelicans

(Photo credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports) The arrival of Victor Wembanyama to the San Antonio Spurs in the 2023 NBA ...

NBA roundup: Hawks' Trae Young puts up 45 vs. Spurs

(Photo credit: Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports) Trae Young poured in a season-high 45 points and dished out 14 assists and ...

Terry Rozier, Hornets hang on, edge Nets

(Photo credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports) Terry Rozier scored a season-high 37 points and hit the go-ahead 3-pointer with 2:38 ...

Terry Rozier (37), Hornets hang on, edge Nets 129-128

(Photo credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports) Terry Rozier scored a season-high 37 points and hit the go-ahead 3-pointer with 2:38 ...

Cam Christie puts up 20 as Minnesota manhandles UNO

(Photo credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports) Cam Christie scored 20 points on 6-for-10 shooting, Pharrel Payne added 17 points on ...

Pelicans F Larry Nance Jr. (rib) out 4-6 weeks

(Photo credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports) New Orleans Pelicans forward Larry Nance Jr. will miss four to six weeks after ...

LSU seeks to rebound as it faces SE Louisiana

(Photo credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports) LSU will try to bounce back from a lopsided loss when it faces Southeastern ...

Mavs not taking Luka Doncic 'for granted' as Grizzlies pay a visit

(Photo credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports) Luka Doncic will try to continue his torrid play on Friday night when the ...

Joel Embiid's status unknown for Sixers-Celtics showdown

(Photo credit: Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports) The key question entering Friday night's matchup between the visiting Philadelphia 76ers and the ...

Searching for spark, Jets look to halt slide vs. Falcons

(Photo credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports) The New York Jets' four-game losing streak is tied for the longest active skid ...

Knicks look to hand Pistons 16th straight setback

(Photo credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports) The Detroit Pistons get their latest attempt to end a miserable run on Thursday ...

NBA roundup: Lakers drop Pistons to historic low

(Photo credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports) D'Angelo Russell racked up 35 points and nine assists for Los Angeles while the ...

Zion Williamson pours in 33 to propel Pelicans past Sixers

(Photo credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports) Zion Williamson scored 33 points and the host New Orleans Pelicans never trailed in ...

Minnesota set to chase better effort vs. New Orleans

(Photo credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports) Minnesota will try to bounce back from a lopsided defeat when it hosts New ...

Saints target takeaways, welcome Detroit, Dan Campbell 'home'

(Photo credit: Kirthmon F. Dozier / USA TODAY NETWORK) Pride runs deep with Dan Campbell, who has the Detroit Lions ...

Nets put three-game win streak up against Hornets

(Photo credit: John Jones-USA TODAY Sports) While the Brooklyn Nets were unable to advance in the NBA's in-season tournament, they ...

No. 16 Texas aims to continue ascent in clash vs. Texas State

(Photo credit: Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports) No. 16 Texas will look to continue to grow as a team when it ...

Kings aim to carry momentum over against Clippers

(Photo credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports) The Sacramento Kings get less than 24 hours to calm the emotions of a ...

NBA roundup: Kings stun Warriors, advance in tourney

(Photo credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports) Malik Monk banked in a tough 13-footer with 7.4 seconds left, Stephen Curry was ...

Matchups set for NBA in-season tourney quarterfinals

(Photo credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports) The Sacramento Kings, who rallied from a 24-point deficit on Tuesday to complete a ...

Kings beat Warriors, win group thanks to Malik Monk's heroics

(Photo credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports) Malik Monk banked in a tough 13-footer with 7.4 seconds left, Stephen Curry was ...

Knicks help in-season tournament stock with drubbing of Hornets

(Photo credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports) Julius Randle posted a double-double on Tuesday night for the host New York Knicks, ...

After historic win, Sixers eager to keep rolling vs. Pelicans

(Photo credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports) The Philadelphia 76ers had a historic victory in their last game. They'll try to ...

Reports: Hornets G LaMelo Ball out multiple weeks with ankle sprain

(Photo credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports) Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball sprained his right ankle on Sunday night and will ...

Magic streaking while Wizards try to turn things around

(Photo credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports) The Orlando Magic are enjoying their longest win streak since a franchise-record-tying nine-game ...

Vikings reset during bye week, all QB options under consideration

(Photo credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports) With a clean slate and three options available, the Minnesota Vikings are using the ...

US: Southwest Airlines passenger opens emergency exit, climbs on plane's wing

New Orleans [US], November 28 (ANI): A man on a Southwest Airlines flight opened an emergency exit door and climbed ...

Julius Peppers, Antonio Gates among 25 Hall of Fame semifinalists

(Photo credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports) Julius Peppers and Antonio Gates are among 25 semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall ...

NBA roundup: Joel Embiid, 76ers demolish Lakers

(Photo credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports) Joel Embiid recorded the sixth triple-double of his NBA career with 30 points, 11 ...

Jazz hold off Pelicans, complete two-game sweep

(Photo credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports) Rookie Keyonte George scored 19 points and hit a key 3-pointer to help guide ...

Reports: Dolphins set to add DE Jason Pierre-Paul

(Photo credit: Kareem Elgazzar-USA TODAY Sports) The Miami Dolphins moved to fill the defensive vacancy left when linebacker Jaelan Phillips ...

Kings, Warriors vie for NBA in-season tournament spots

(Photo credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports) The Sacramento Kings get an opportunity to secure a spot in the NBA ...

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Abbott Ireland announces expansion plans, new jobs

DONEGAL, Ireland - Announcing plans to expand its workforce in Donegal, the U.S. healthcare giant Abbott unveiled plans to create 500 new jobs in the country.Abbott Ireland currently hires c ...