(Photo credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images) No. 1 seed Andrey Rublev of Russia got past Italian Lorenzo Sonego 7-6 (3), 7-5 in the Moselle Open Round of 16 on Tuesday in Metz, France, before withdrawing from the tournament with a suspected abdominal injury. Earlier in the day, Novak Djokovic announced he would not compete in next week's Nitto ATP Finals, the prestigious year-end event for the top eight players of the sea
(Photo credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images) The Orlando Magic and Indiana Pacers will square off for the second time in 10 days when they meet on Wednesday in Indianapolis. The Magic took the first matchup 119-115 on Oct. 28 in Orlando behind a historic performance from forward Paolo Banchero. His 50 points marked the first time a Magicscorer reached the half-century mark since Tracy McGrady in March 2004, and he fell jus
(Photo credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images) After securing their first home victory in four tries this season, the Detroit Pistons hit the road hunting their third straight win in Wednesday night's clash against the host Charlotte Hornets. Detroit followed its 106-92 victory at Brooklyn on Sunday with a 115-103 home win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night. Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff said the difference for Det
(Photo credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images) The Los Angeles Dodgers said two-way star Shohei Ohtani underwent successful arthroscopic surgery Tuesday to repair a labrum tear in his left, non-throwing shoulder. The Dodgers expect Ohtani, the likely National League MVP, to be ready for spring training. Ohtani partially dislocated his shoulder late in Game 2 of the World Series when sliding on a stolen base attempt. He
(Photo credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images) Three victories on a five-game trip left the Chicago Blackhawks largely upbeat, especially after they rallied for wins at Los Angeles and Anaheim after a loss to struggling San Jose. Make no mistake, though, the Blackhawks are far from content as they return home to face the Detroit Red Wings onWednesday night. "We're not satisfied, and I think that's a good step for a prof
(Photo credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images) The NBA suspended Philadelphia 76ers star center Joel Embiid for three games on Tuesday for shoving a columnist in the team's locker room. After an investigation, the league confirmed reports that Embiid shoved a member of the media Saturday night during the media's post-game locker room access following a 76ers loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. Embiid's suspension will begin wit
(Photo credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images) The Washington Capitals will look to stay hot at home when they host the Nashville Predators on Wednesday night. The Capitals have won six straight home games after opening the season with a home loss to the New Jersey Devils. They've scored at least four goals in all but one of those wins, including 18 tallies over their past three home games. Of their 46 goals this season, 3
(Photo credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images) The Pittsburgh Steelers acquired wide receiver Mike Williams and edge rusher Preston Smith on Tuesday, pending physicals for both players. The Steelers were linked to multiple wide receivers in the trade rumor mill since training camp. In the Williams trade, the Steelers sent a 2025 fifth-round draft pick to the New York Jets in exchange for Williams and later in the day pa
New Delhi [India], November 6 (ANI): Ben Stokes is notably absent from the list of 1574 players who have registered for the IPL 2025 mega auction scheduled for November 24 and 25 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Stokes opted out of IPL 2024 to manage his workload and fitness, and suffered a hamstring injury during the hundred in August, sidelining him for two months. The extensive list of registered players, which will be trimmed
New Delhi [India], November 6 (ANI): The Afro-Asia Cup, a series of white-ball games played between an Asian XI and an African XI, is set to be revived according to the Africa Cricket Association (ACA), following the AGM on Saturday, revealed ESPNcricinfo. During the AGM, a six-person interim committee was appointed to restructure the ACA. It was also decided to increase the number of competitive opportunities for players
(Photo credit: Andrew Wevers-Imagn Images) Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon will miss multiple weeks with a right calf strain according to multiple reports Tuesday. Gordon left Monday night's 121-119 home win against the Toronto Raptors with 7:44 remaining in the first quarter. He is averaging 15.4 points, 6.7 rebounds and 3.1 assists in seven starts this season, his fifth with the Nuggets. Gordon has career average
