National Sports

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) takes the ball to the hoop during the second half against Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (9) at Moda Center in Portland, Oregon on Friday, Dec. 13, 2024. (Reuters) — Victor Wembanyama made two free throws with 2.4 seconds remaining and the…

Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (10) shoots the ball as Golden State Warriors guard Buddy Hield (7) defends during the first quarter at Toyota Center in Houston, Texas, Dec. 11, 2024. (Reuters) — Jalen Green sank two free throws with 3.5 seconds left to help the Houston Rockets pull out a …

Arkansas Razorbacks guard D.J. Wagner (21) looks to drive past Michigan Wolverines center Danny Wolf (1) in the first half at Madison Square Garden in New York, Dec. 10, 2024. (Reuters) — Boogie Fland recorded 20 points and seven assists and Arkansas overcame a 15-point first-half deficit to notch …

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives to the basket against Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (2) during the first quarter at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Dec. 10, 2024. (Reuters) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 39 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 11…

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Spencer Horwitz (48) throws to starting pitcher Kevin Gausman (not pictured) to get out St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn (not pictured) at first base during the second inning at Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Dec. 11, 2024. (Reuters) — Infielder Spencer H…

Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (13) drives to the basket as Denver Nuggets guard Christian Braun (0) defends in the third quarter at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., Dec 7, 2024. (Reuters) — Jordan Poole scored 39 points to help the host Washington Wizards overcome Nikola Jokic’s…

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) is hit by Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair (0) as he slides down in the second quarter in the second quarter at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida, Dec. 1, 2024. (Reuters) — Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair will serve a …

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) grabs an offensive rebound away from Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) in the first quarter at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan, Dec. 3, 2024. (Reuters) — Giannis Antetokounmpo racked up 28 points, eight assists and seven rebounds …

From left, world chess champion Ding Liren, master of ceremonies Maurice Ashley and challenger D. Gukesh share a light moment at a post-game press conference in Singapore.   GAME 4 of the World Chess Championship saw everything from White winning to Black winning in a space of each move which is al…

Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet (5) shoots the ball as Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (55) defends during the fourth quarter at Toyota Center in Houston, Texas on Dec. 1, 2024. (Reuters) — Fred VanVleet scored a game-high 38 points and Dillon Brooks nailed a midrange jumper to …