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Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) is defended by Utah Jazz guard Johnny Juzang (33) in the first half at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California, Feb. 10, 2025. (Reuters) — Luka Doncic produced 14 points, five rebounds and four assists in his Los Angeles Lakers debut and LeBron James ad…

Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Zack Baun stiff arms Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Jaden Hicks during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 59 game on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025 in New Orleans. Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, quarterback Patrick Mahomes and running back Kareem Hunt walk off …

Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (0) drives for the basket against Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) during the third quarter at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Feb. 9, 2025. (Reuters) —  Damian Lillard scored a season-high 43 points to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 135-127 victo…

Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis (3) brings the ball up court against the Houston Rockets during the second half at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas, Feb. 8, 2025. (Reuters) — Anthony Davis downplayed an injury that cut short his Dallas Mavericks debut, calling his latest bout wi…

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid watches his players stretch during football practice, Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025 in New Orleans, ahead of Super Bowl 59 against the Philadelphia Eagles. Philadelphia Eagles Vic Fangio looks on before an NFL game against the Dallas Cowboys on Dec. 29, 2024 in Phil…

In the East Room of the White House on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025, President Donald Trump speaks before signing an executive order barring transgender female athletes from competing in women’s or girls’ sporting events. (AP) — President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday intended to b…

From left, Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka, Luka Doncic, and head coach JJ Redick pose for photos during an introductory NBA basketball press conference Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, in El Segundo, Calif. EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Luka Doncic was nearly asleep last Saturday night in Dallas …

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) dribbles defended by Detroit Pistons forward Ausar Thompson (9) in the second half at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan,  Feb. 3, 2025. (Reuters) — Trae Young scored the game-winning basket with 1.6 seconds left as the visiting Atlanta Hawks snapped an ei…

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) goes up for a basket against Milwaukee Bucks forward Chris Livingston (7) during the first quarter at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Feb. 3, 2025. (Reuters) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 34 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 125-96 home …

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes participates in Super Bowl 59 Opening Night, Monday, Feb. 3, 2025 in New Orleans, ahead of the NFL game between his team and the Philadelphia Eagles. NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Patrick Mahomes treated Super Bowl opening night like a two-minute drill, providing…