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Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) drives against Phoenix Suns forward Josh Okogie (2) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas, Monday, Dec. 5, 2022. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Doncic, Mavericks preserve big lead, roll past Suns 130-111

By Schuyler Dixon Dec. 05, 2022 11:00 PM EST

NLF football free agent Odell Beckham Jr., right, laughs with Dallas Cowboys' Micah Parsons, left, and Trevon Diggs while sitting courtside during the first half of an NBA basketball game between the Phoenix Suns and Dallas Mavericks in Dallas, Monday, Dec. 5, 2022. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Phoenix Suns at Dallas Mavericks 12/5/2022

Dec. 05, 2022 09:57 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys' Michael Gallup (13) makes a touchdown catch against Indianapolis Colts' Isaiah Rodgers (34) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
WRs Lamb, Gallup shining for Cowboys ahead of Beckham visit

By Schuyler Dixon Dec. 05, 2022 01:03 PM EST

New England Patriots linebacker Matthew Judon, center, watches during the second half of an NBA basketball game between the Boston Celtics and the Miami Heat, Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Miami Heat at Boston Celtics 12/2/2022

Dec. 02, 2022 11:17 PM EST

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers watches during the second half of an NBA basketball game between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Los Angeles Lakers Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Los Angeles Lakers at Milwaukee Bucks 12/2/2022

Dec. 02, 2022 10:43 PM EST

Today in Sports History-Week Ahead, Dec. 2-8

By The Associated Press Dec. 01, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 6 1939 — Iowa’s Nile Kinnick wins the Heisman Trophy. The back passed for 638 yards and 11 touchdowns and rushed for 374 yards. 1961...

Today in Sports History-Week Ahead, Dec. 2-8

By The Associated Press Dec. 01, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 2 1907 — Tommy Burns defends his world heavyweight title by knocking out Gunner Moir in the 10th round at London. 1944 — Ohio State...

United States' Shaq Moore (18) and Yunus Musah celebrate after defeating Iran in the World Cup group B soccer match between Iran and the United States at the Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar, Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Iran win another step as US soccer tries to boost interest

By Ronald Blum Nov. 30, 2022 01:39 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys' Micah Parsons watches play between the Golden State Warriors and Dallas Mavericks in the second half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas, Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Golden State Warriors at Dallas Mavericks 11/29/2022

Nov. 29, 2022 09:55 PM EST

Today in Sports History-Gordie Howe scores his 1,000th point

By The Associated Press Nov. 26, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Nov. 27 1913 — Notre Dame and Texas meet for the first time in a Thanksgiving showdown. Both carry perfect records into the game, with Notre Dame not...

Today in Sports History-Week Ahead, Nov. 25-Dec. 1

By The Associated Press Nov. 24, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Nov. 29 1890 — Navy beats Army 24-0 in the first matchup of this historic series. 1934 — The Detroit Lions play their first traditional...

Today in Sports History-Week Ahead, Nov. 25-Dec. 1

By The Associated Press Nov. 24, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Nov. 25 1925 — Red Grange, playing his first game as a professional with the Chicago Bears, is held to 36 yards in a 0-0 tie with the Chicago Cardinals...

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) brings the ball up during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz on Friday, Nov. 18, 2022, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Phoenix Suns at Utah Jazz 11/18/2022

Nov. 24, 2022 05:35 AM EST

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James looks on during an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets, Oct. 30, 2022, in Los Angeles. Much like many of Twitter's hundreds of millions of users, professional sports stars are also dealing with the chaos and uncertainty surrounding the microblogging app since Elon Musk took it over and began trimming the staff and making other changes. Even the people paid to advise the athletes are not necessarily sure how to proceed as Twitter evolves — or maybe goes away entirely. (AP Photo/Michael Owen Baker)
Denver Nuggets at Los Angeles Lakers 10/30/2022

Nov. 21, 2022 01:05 PM EST

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) brings the ball up while guarded by Charlotte Hornets guard Theo Maledon (9) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Indiana Pacers at Charlotte Hornets 11/16/2022

Nov. 21, 2022 01:05 PM EST

Today in Sports History-Week Ahead, Nov. 18-24

By The Associated Press Nov. 17, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Nov. 22 1945 — Jim Benton of the Cleveland Rams is the first NFL player to have more than 300 receiving yards in a game. Benton has 10 receptions for...

From left to right, San Francisco 49ers' Jimmy Garoppolo, George Kittle and Kyle Juszczyk sit courtside during the first half of an NBA basketball game between the Golden State Warriors and the San Antonio Spurs in San Francisco, Monday, Nov. 14, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
San Antonio Spurs at Golden State Warriors 11/14/2022

Nov. 14, 2022 10:57 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers wide receivers Brandon Aiyuk, middle left, and Deebo Samuel, middle right, sit courtside during the second half of an NBA basketball game between the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers in San Francisco, Friday, Nov. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Cleveland Cavaliers at Golden State Warriors 11/11/2022

Nov. 12, 2022 12:57 AM EST

FILE - Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James to the basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022, in Los Angeles. So if Twitter is to be believed, LeBron James wants to leave the Lakers, Adam Schefter says Josh McDaniels is done as coach of the Raiders, and Connor McDavid has been traded from the Edmonton Oilers to the New York Islanders. Each of the tweets seen Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022, about the above items normally would count as major news in the world of sports, but none was real. Instead, all came from fake accounts. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
New Orleans Pelicans at Los Angeles Lakers 11/2/2022

Nov. 09, 2022 07:37 PM EST

FILE - Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James to the basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022, in Los Angeles. So if Twitter is to be believed, LeBron James wants to leave the Lakers, Adam Schefter says Josh McDaniels is done as coach of the Raiders, and Connor McDavid has been traded from the Edmonton Oilers to the New York Islanders. Each of the tweets seen Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022, about the above items normally would count as major news in the world of sports, but none was real. Instead, all came from fake accounts. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
Fake LeBron, Schefter accounts among those tweeting non-news

By The Associated Press Nov. 09, 2022 07:33 PM EST