Jake Paul began his road to what he hopes will be serious title contention Friday night, scoring a vicious first-round knockout of Andre August.
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‘It’s deflating’: Pistons’ skid at franchise-worst 22
The Pistons lost their 22nd straight game Friday night against the 76ers, eclipsing the franchise mark set at the end of the 1979-80 season and start of 1980-81.
Spurs take out Lakers, finally end 18-game skid
The Spurs finally ended an 18-game losing streak, topping the Lakers 129-115 for their first victory since Nov. 2.
Howard cleared to return as Michigan coach Sat.
Michigan’s Juwan Howard has been cleared to resume head-coaching duties on Saturday after undergoing a heart procedure in September. He will also not face any discipline following an incident during a practice last week.
SEC’s No. 2 career passer Rogers chooses UW
Mississippi State’s all-time leading passer, quarterback Will Rogers, told ESPN on Friday that he’s committed to transfer to Washington.
Transfer Talk: Real Madrid give Kylian Mbappe 30 days to decide on contract offer
Real Madrid are trying again to sign Kylian Mbappe, but they won’t wait around and have given him 30 days to decide. Transfer Talk has the latest.
‘Perfect fit’: Giants tout Korean star Lee’s arrival
The Giants welcomed Korean star Jung Hoo Lee on Friday, saying there was no player who was “more of a perfect fit for what we were hoping to achieve.”
Angels GM: ‘Life goes on’ after Ohtani’s move
Angels GM Perry Minasian had high praise for Shohei Ohtani on Friday, adding “life goes on” after the two-way star’s record-setting move to the Dodgers.
Washington court declines to review Pac-12 case
The Washington state supreme court will not review a lower court’s decision that granted control of the Pac-12 board of directors to Oregon State and Washington State, the court ruled Friday.
Source: Titans cut DT after poor effort, attitude
The Titans are waiving defensive tackle Teair Tart because of issues with his effort and attitude, a team source confirmed to ESPN.