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Rockets get F Smith back after 22-game absence

The Rockets’ Jabari Smith Jr., who broke his left hand during a shootaround Jan. 3, was set back in action Friday against Minnesota.… Continue Reading »

‘Not as dominant’: Embiid admits knee limiting him

Sixers center Joel Embiid, who has been hampered by a left knee injury this season, admitted Thursday that “the way I was playing a year ago is not the way I’m playing right now.”… Continue Reading »

LeBron ‘defies’ age with another historic 40 in win

LeBron James became the first player in NBA history with multiple 40-point games at age 40 or older, reaching his latest milestone in Thursday’s win over the Blazers.… Continue Reading »

4 Nations final ESPN’s most-watched hockey game

The 4 Nations Face-Off championship game between the United States and Canada on Thursday night marked the largest audience for a hockey game on ESPN.… Continue Reading »

Canucks reward G Lankinen with 5-year extension

The Canucks and Kevin Lankinen agreed to a five-year, $22.5 million contract extension after the goaltender stepped up for Vancouver in place of the injured Thatcher Demko.… Continue Reading »

USA-Canada 4 Nations final sets betting records

Canada’s dramatic win over the United States in Thursday’s 4 Nations Face-Off final was the most-bet hockey event in legal betting history.… Continue Reading »

Avs trio faces quick turnaround after 4 Nations final

Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar and Devon Toews helped Canada to a thrilling 3-2 overtime win over the U.S. in the 4 Nations Face-Off championship game. But there’s not much time for rest as they quickly join the Avalanche in Nashville for a game Saturday.… Continue Reading »