Dallas Mavericks’ veteran Dirk Nowitzki ended speculation regarding his future, telling a packed crowd at American Airlines Center, “This is my last home game,” following Dallas’ 120-109 victory over the Phoenix Suns. It has been rumored that
Magic Johnson abruptly stepped down as the organization’s president of basketball operations on Tuesday night, less than two hours before the Lakers’ regular-season finale against the Portland Trail Blazers at the Staples Center. The 59-year-old Johnson said
The Boston Red Sox have activated second baseman Dustin Pedroia from the injured list for their home opener. Pedroia has not played since last May because of a knee injury. He appeared in only three games last
Led by De’Andre Hunter, the Virginia Cavaliers turned themselves into national champions Monday night, defeating Texas Tech for an 85-77 overtime win to take home their first NCAA Championship Title. Virginia blew a 10-point lead midway through
On Monday, former Chicago Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville was hired to coach the Florida Panthers. It’s somewhat of a reunion, as former Blackhawks G.M. Dale Tallon hired Quenneville to coach Chicago in 2008 and wound up watching him
On Sunday, Minnesota announced that coach Richard Pitino has agreed to a two-year contract extension. The new deal, subject to approval from the school’s board of regents, takes Pitino through the 2023-24 season. The 36-year-old Pitino is
Over the weekend Texas Tech defeated Michigan State in a 61-51 national semifinal victory before a crowd of 72,711 at U.S. Bank Stadium. Playing in their first Final Four, the Red Raiders (31-6) earned the right to
The New York Yankees have placed shortstop Troy Tulowitski on the 10-day injured list with a left calf strain. Tulowitzki, a five-time All-Star, left prior to the fourth inning of Wednesday’s game against Detroit. As of press
Coach Buzz Williams is headed back to his home state and will return as Texas A&M’s head coach. Williams, fresh off leading Virginia Tech to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament, said in a statement: “this
