On 45-point night, Luka's defense steals show: 'This year I really took a step forward'
Luka Doncic scored 45 points Sunday in the Lakers' 131-125 win over the Raptors, but it was his defensive impact that drew the most praise.
Luka Doncic scored 45 points Sunday in the Lakers' 131-125 win over the Raptors, but it was his defensive impact that drew the most praise.
Yaxel Lendeborg hit six 3s and scored 37 points -- the most by a Warriors rookie since Stephen Curry in 2010 -- as Golden State beat the Clippers on Sunday night while resting Curry and Draymond Green.
Speaking after Sunday night's 27-10 loss to the Washington Commanders, Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley told reporters he has received assurances from the front office that he will remain with the club beyond the Nov. 10 trade deadline.
First basemen Christian Walker of Houston and Matt Olson of Atlanta won their fourth Gold Gloves on Sunday while Boston right fielder Wilyer Abreu won the fielding honor for the third year in a row.
Gotham FC defeated the Utah Royals 2-0 on Sunday at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, N.J., to clinch the NWSL Shield for the first time.
After the Jets dropped another one-score game, Minkah Fitzpatrick had a label for the way they lose games: "Jets being Jets."
The Minnesota Vikings' loss Sunday ensured that another NFL season will pass without an undefeated team.
NFL team's remained petty in Week 8, led by jabs from the Pittsburgh Steelers aimed at the Cleveland Browns.
Cardinals coach Mike LaFleur wouldn't commit to next week's starting quarterback after Gardner Minshew replaced Jacoby Brissett in the third quarter Sunday and led Arizona to a comeback win over Dallas.
After the Colts' 42-7 loss to the Jaguars on Sunday, the Colts coach Shane Steichen left open the possibility of significant changes, including at quarterback.
Joe Burrow, Bhayshul Tuten and Brock Bowers came up big in Week 8, while Bijan Robinson, Ashton Jeanty and Jonathan Taylor all had quiet days.
Despite matching the largest blown fourth-quarter lead in team history, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said the loss to Arizona will not trigger a coaching change.