Sources - Magic star Paolo Banchero returning from torn oblique - ESPN
Magic star Paolo Banchero is expected to return to action in one of Orlando's back-to-back home games Thursday against Minnesota or Friday against Milwaukee, sources told ESPN.
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Sources - Pryce Yates transfers to Bill Belichick-led UNC - ESPN
UConn defensive lineman Pryce Yates signed with North Carolina on Tuesday night, sources told ESPN, joining the Tar Heels' growing transfer portal class under new coach Bill Belichick.
Pelicans to rest Zion Williamson (hamstring) vs. Trail Blazers - ESPN
NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson has been ruled out for Wednesday night's game against the Portland Trail Blazers as he continues his comeback from a left hamstring strain.
2024-25 NBA MVP futures, betting odds and favorites - ESPN
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder is the new odds-on favorite to win the NBA MVP Award, which would be his first, as he leads the West-leading Thunder to a 15-game win streak. Alexander knocks three-time MVP Nikola Jokic out of the top spot for the first time all season.
Travis Kelce scoffs at idea Chiefs lost to end Bengals' hopes - ESPN
Travis Kelce isn't having any talk that the Kansas City Chiefs rested many of their starters against the Denver Broncos last Sunday in order to lose and keep the Cincinnati Bengals out of the playoffs.
Ohio State finds best version of itself ahead of Cotton Bowl - ESPN
PASADENA, Calif. — Far from the celebratory fray, longtime Ohio State strength coach Mickey Marotti stood back and watched the Rose Bowl trophy ceremony in the confetti-strewn aftermath of Ohio State's blowout win over Oregon.
Notre Dame star Jeremiyah Love 'good to go' vs. Penn State in CFP semifinal - ESPN
DANIA BEACH, Fla. — Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman said star running back Jeremiyah Love «will be good to go» against Penn State in the College Football Playoff semifinal in the Capital One Orange Bowl.
Thunder vs. Cavaliers: Numbers behind the matchup between NBA's best - ESPN
Two of the NBA's best teams, the Oklahoma City Thunder and Cleveland Cavaliers, will face each other on Wednesday (7 p.m. on ESPN).