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Commanders pressure Giants QB J.J. McCarthy, with an interception ruining a strong start

Commanders pressure Giants QB J.J. McCarthy, with an interception ruining a strong start

Stephen Whyno, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 12 - 10:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

J.J. McCarthy had more passing yards than any other game in his NFL career. It turned out to be three of his tries that didn't work at the end that kept him from sending fans to the exits happy in his first home start with the New York Giants.
Jayden Daniels and Commanders rally to stun the Giants 24-21 and keep their hopes alive

Jayden Daniels and Commanders rally to stun the Giants 24-21 and keep their hopes alive

Stephen Whyno, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 12 - 10:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Even after Jayden Daniels threw two interceptions and it looked like the Washington Commanders were hurtling toward a painful loss at the New York Giants, teammates remembered what it was like when the franchise quarterback burst onto the scene in 2024 and led some memorable comebacks in a magical rookie year.
McMichael scores in 8th round of shootout as Blues outlast Mammoth 1-0

McMichael scores in 8th round of shootout as Blues outlast Mammoth 1-0

The Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 12 - 10:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Connor McMichael beat Karel Vejmelka with a snap shot to the top left corner in the eighth round of a shootout to give the St. Louis Blues a 1-0 victory over the Utah Mammoth on Thursday night. Joel Hofer made 29 saves for the Blues, and Vejmelka stopped 22 shots, with both getting their second shutout of the season and 10th overall. After Vincent Trocheck scored for Utah and Jake Neighbours countered for St. Louis in the first round of the tiebreaker, the next five shooters for each team failed. In the seventh round, Michael Carcone finally connected for Utah and Jimmy Snuggerud kept it alive for St. Louis. In the eighth, Utah's Barrett Hayton lifted a shot over the net before McMichael put it away.
Cunningham's incredible night — 52 points, 11 assists, no turnovers — saves Pistons in double OT

Cunningham's incredible night — 52 points, 11 assists, no turnovers — saves Pistons in double OT

Noah Trister, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 12 - 10:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Washington Wizards kept making last-second shots, forcing Cade Cunningham to play an extra 10 minutes.
Blackhawks beat the Sabres 3-2 in overtime to end 6-game losing streak

Blackhawks beat the Sabres 3-2 in overtime to end 6-game losing streak

The Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 12 - 9:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ryan Donato scored on a wrist shot from between the circles at 3:12 of overtime and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Buffalo Sabres 3-2 on Thursday night to end a six-game losing streak.
Avs lose MacKinnon, Makar to injury in 4-3 overtime loss at Ottawa

Avs lose MacKinnon, Makar to injury in 4-3 overtime loss at Ottawa

The Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 12 - 8:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

Shane Pinto celebrated his 26th birthday by scoring his second goal of the game 2:08 into overtime and the Ottawa Senators beat Colorado 4-3 on Thursday night after the Avalanche lost superstars Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar to injuries.
Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong wins NL MVP award and Astros' Yordan Alvarez gets AL honor

Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong wins NL MVP award and Astros' Yordan Alvarez gets AL honor

Jay Cohen, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 12 - 8:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

Pete Crow-Armstrong had a majestic all-around season for the Chicago Cubs. Yordan Alvarez was an offensive force for the Houston Astros.
Jessica Pegula outlasts Linda Noskova in 3 sets at WTA Finals, knocking out Coco Gauff

Jessica Pegula outlasts Linda Noskova in 3 sets at WTA Finals, knocking out Coco Gauff

Beth Harris, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 12 - 8:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

can be enough of a weapon to set up her baseline game.
Matt Boldy has 2nd hat trick of season to help Wild beat Maple Leafs, 5-2

Matt Boldy has 2nd hat trick of season to help Wild beat Maple Leafs, 5-2

The Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 12 - 8:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Matt Boldy completed his second hat trick of the season and the sixth of his career early in the third period and the Minnesota Wild sent the Toronto Maple Leafs to a fifth straight regulation home loss with a 5-2 victory Thursday night.
Barred from competing in Canada, Russia wants world junior hockey tournament relocated or canceled

Barred from competing in Canada, Russia wants world junior hockey tournament relocated or canceled

The Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 12 - 7:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Russian Hockey Federation is seeking to have next month's world junior hockey championships either relocated or canceled in light of Canada's decision to bar Russia from participating in the tournament.
Longtime NBC Sports announcer Dan Hicks dies at 64

Longtime NBC Sports announcer Dan Hicks dies at 64

Joe Reedy, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 12 - 7:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sportscaster Dan Hicks, who was the voice of golf, Olympic swimming and Notre Dame football during a 35-year career at NBC Sports, has died. He was 64.
Broncos backed out of trade for Chargers' Henley over surprising issue in physical, AP source says

Broncos backed out of trade for Chargers' Henley over surprising issue in physical, AP source says

Arnie Stapleton, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 12 - 6:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Denver Broncos have backed out of their proposed trade with the Los Angeles Chargers for inside linebacker Daiyan Henley. The decision has stirred discussion over whether the NFL should consider changing its rule on teams acquiring injured players. A person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press that the Broncos were surprised by something that showed up in Henley's physical that the Chargers hadn't mentioned. The person says the teams then discussed changing the terms of the deal but couldn't agree. But Chargers general manager Joe Hortiz says the Broncos were aware that Henley was dealing with an injury.
Marcus Smart suspended 3 games by the NBA for throwing a punch at Warriors' Bassey

Marcus Smart suspended 3 games by the NBA for throwing a punch at Warriors' Bassey

Tim Reynolds, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 12 - 4:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

Marcus Smart of the Houston Rockets was handed a three-game suspension by the NBA on Thursday for throwing a punch at Charles Bassey of the Golden State Warriors.
The inside story of Manchester United's move for Mauricio Pochettino

The inside story of Manchester United's move for Mauricio Pochettino

James Robson, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 12 - 4:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

In the end it came down to a choice of one.
Nelly Korda returns to golf and gets right back in the mix, trailing Katsu and Choi by 2 shots

Nelly Korda returns to golf and gets right back in the mix, trailing Katsu and Choi by 2 shots

The Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 12 - 3:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two months later, Nelly Korda didn't miss a beat. She played bogey-free Thursday at The Annika and opened with a 7-under 65 to trail Minami Katsu and Hye-Jin Choi by two shots in her first competition since the Solheim Cup.
The coach who energized U.S. soccer at the World Cup is on the verge of leaving for a job in England

The coach who energized U.S. soccer at the World Cup is on the verge of leaving for a job in England

Jim Vertuno, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 12 - 3:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Mauricio Pochettino had the United States on a roll at the World Cup. The Americans plowed into the knockout stages with fun and furious soccer as rapturous crowds shook the stadiums with "Take Me Home, Country Roads" sing-alongs in front of record television audiences. Pochettino was in the middle of it all, encouraging and embracing the passion building behind the team in a big country with limited soccer success. After the World Cup, Pochettino signed a four-year extension through the next one in 2030. It may be time to start over. Pochettino on Thursday was closing in on a deal to be the manager of Manchester United in England's Premier League.
US pulls boys team from FIFA Under-17 World Cup in Qatar citing security in the Gulf

US pulls boys team from FIFA Under-17 World Cup in Qatar citing security in the Gulf

Graham Dunbar, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 12 - 2:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

The United States soccer body pulled its team from the boys' Under-17 World Cup in Qatar starting next week for security reasons, FIFA confirmed on Thursday.
Longtime NBC Sports announcer Dan Hicks dies at 64

Longtime NBC Sports announcer Dan Hicks dies at 64

Joe Reedy, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 12 - 1:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sportscaster Dan Hicks, who was the voice of golf, Olympic swimming and Notre Dame football during a 35-year career at NBC Sports, has died. He was 64. Hicks was best known as the lead announcer for golf, as well as swimming and skiing at the Olympics and Notre Dame football. He joined NBC in 1992 following three years at CNN. Hicks died in Connecticut late Wednesday. He died of an acute illness, according to his wife, Hannah Storm. He had been scheduled to call Notre Dame's game Saturday.
Dan Hicks shared the TV stage in golf and got plenty in return. Expect anything different?

Dan Hicks shared the TV stage in golf and got plenty in return. Expect anything different?

Doug Ferguson, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 12 - 1:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

Dan Hicks was at his best when he got everyone on the NBC crew involved in the telecast, and it was one of those moments that led to perhaps his most famous call in golf.
Warriors star Stephen Curry suffers torn oblique muscle and will be sidelined at least two weeks

Warriors star Stephen Curry suffers torn oblique muscle and will be sidelined at least two weeks

Janie Mccauley, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 12 - 12:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Stephen Curry has been playing some of his best basketball at age 38, at the start of his 18th NBA season.