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Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) attempts a layup after slipping past Rockets center Steven Adams during the first half of an NBA Cup semifinal game in Las Vegas on Saturday night. (Ian Maule / Associated Press) Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 20 of his 32 points in the second half, and the Oklahoma City Thunder pulled away … Read more

Raiders star Maxx Crosby needs season-ending ankle surgery, according to an Instagram post on Saturday. Crosby broke the news himself, posting the update to his Instagram account, along with a message to his fans. “As much as it pains me to not go to war with my brothers and for the fans, I truly believe … Read more

Ducks players celebrate after Alex Killorn scores in overtime of a 4-3 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday. (Joe Maiorana / Associated Press) Alex Killorn scored his second goal of the game on a breakaway at 1:43 of overtime, and the Ducks rallied to beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-3 Saturday night, closing … Read more

Edison running back Julius Gillick breaks a tackle on his way to a first down in the first quarter against Fresno Central in the Division 1-A state bowl game on Saturday. (Steve Galluzzo / For The Times) When his moment came, Jake Minter made the most of it. The senior receiver gathered in a 15-yard … Read more

Colorado star Travis Hunter was named the Heisman Trophy winner on Saturday. (Corey Sipkin / Associated Press) Two-way star Travis Hunter of Colorado won the Heisman Trophy on Saturday night, punctuating a tireless performance all season by a dynamic player with a unique combination of skills. The wide receiver and lockdown cornerback dominated on both … Read more

Bill Belichick was greeted with a loud roar from North Carolina fans when he stepped onto the court during halftime of the Tar Heels’ game against La Salle on Saturday. During his short halftime speech, Belichick expressed his excitement to the crowd, along with paying homage to former Tar Heel basketball coach Frank McGuire, saying … Read more

Two-way star Travis Hunter of Colorado won the Heisman Trophy on Saturday night, punctuating a tireless performance all season by a dynamic player with a unique combination of skills.  The wide receiver and lockdown cornerback dominated on both sides of the ball for coach Deion Sanders and the Buffaloes, joining late running back Rashaan Salaam … Read more

CHICAGO — The Islanders’ lineup is going to look different Sunday.  It might just look a little bit more like what they envisioned in training camp.  Adam Pelech, who has missed the last six weeks with a jaw injury, will return against the Blackhawks, coach Patrick Roy confirmed after Saturday’s practice. Mat Barzal, who has … Read more

David Ortiz hoped to get Juan Soto to the Red Sox before the star outfielder landed with the Mets on a huge 15-year, $765 million deal.  “We wanted him in Boston,” Ortiz said Saturday. “Unfortunately, it didn’t work out.”  Ortiz made at least one pitch to Soto on behalf of the Red Sox last month, … Read more

Isaiah Hartenstein claims he wouldn’t have allowed Trae Young to celebrate all over the Knicks logo at the Garden in the Hawks’ NBA cup quarterfinal win Wednesday.  Jalen Brunson’s response: We’ll never know.  “Isaiah isn’t here,” the Knicks’ captain said Saturday after practice.  3Trae Young pretends to roll dice during the Hawks-Knicks game on Dec. … Read more