Knicks fall to the 76ers
Ben Simmons hit the first 3-pointer of his career and had 18 points and 13 assists to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 109-104 victory over the New York Knicks on Wednesday night.
Rangers beat Capitals
Artemi Panarin scored twice, Henrik Lundqvist stopped 30 shots, and the New York Rangers beat the short-handed Washington Capitals 4-1 Wednesday night.
Nets beat Hornets
Jarrett Allen had 22 points and 17 rebounds, and the Brooklyn Nets beat the Charlotte Hornets 101-91 on Wednesday night.
Andy Murray wins in his return to the Davis Cup
And like he's done so many times in his career, he again came through with a big rally, this time to lead Britain to a victory over the Netherlands in his return to the Davis Cup.
NFL notes
The New York Jets running back says Wednesday is upset he has been randomly selected five times this season by the league to take tests for performance-enhancing drugs.
COLUMNS
Metal detectors at the game our kids play: The end of our innocence is here
None of us are immune from the tentacles of violence.
The Lonesome Polecat (state variant): BRACKETOLOGY~! and a whole lot of notables
It's a supersized Polecat, too. It's size XXXXL, baby.
PRO BASEBALL
Manfred says has broad authority for Astros discipline
Oakland pitcher Mike Fiers says that when he was with Houston in 2017, the Astros stole signs during home games by using a camera positioned in center field, The Athletic reported last week.
Yankees turn to young pitching coach for high-tech approach
The New York Yankees hired 34-year-old Matt Blake as their pitching coach, just four years after he was coaching high school ball, because they wanted a high-tech approach
Angels’ Trout, Dodgers’ Bellinger win MVP awards
Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout has overcome injury and tragedy to win his third AL MVP award
PRO FOOTBALL
Can we talk? Darnold, Gase huddle helped revive Jets offense
Can we talk? Sam Darnold’s huddle with Adam Gase has helped revive the quarterback and the rest of the Jets’ offense
Browns take first steps without suspended star Myles Garrett
Browns return to practice in aftermath of star Myles Garrett’s indefinite suspension for helmet-swinging incident against Steelers
On weekend of blowouts, Broncos bow out
The Denver Broncos jumped on top of the Minnesota Vikings 20-0 at halftime only to lose 27-23
Lack of offense leaves Brady, Patriots fans concerned
Even with a 9-1 record, the New England Patriots are concerned about their inability to score
PRO BASKETBALL
Knicks fall to the 76ers
Ben Simmons hit the first 3-pointer of his career and had 18 points and 13 assists to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 109-104 victory over the New York Knicks on Wednesday night.
Nets beat Hornets
Jarrett Allen had 22 points and 17 rebounds, and the Brooklyn Nets beat the Charlotte Hornets 101-91 on Wednesday night.
NBA roundup
Jrue Holiday had 22 points and 10 assists, Brandon Ingram added 21 points, and the New Orleans Pelicans spoiled Carmelo Anthony’s Portland debut with a 115-104 victory over the Trail Blazers on Tuesday night
PRO HOCKEY
Rangers beat Capitals
Artemi Panarin scored twice, Henrik Lundqvist stopped 30 shots, and the New York Rangers beat the short-handed Washington Capitals 4-1 Wednesday night.
NHL roundup
Brock Nelson's second goal of the game 2:55 into overtime capped a frantic comeback to lift the New York Islanders over the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-4 Tuesday night to extend their unbeaten streak to 15 games.
Capitals brace for Hathaway to be suspended for spitting
Capitals brace for Garnet Hathaway to be suspended for spitting on an opponent
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NASCAR champion Johnson to retire after 2020
The 44-year-old Johnson joins an exodus of popular drivers that began when Gordon retired after the 2015 season.
Harry potential cure for Patriots red zone woes
N'Keal Harry potential cure for Patriots red zone woes
Koepka withdraws from Presidents Cup, replaced by Fowler
KO for Koepka as the world’s No. 1 player withdraws from Presidents Cup with injury, replaced by Fowler
NHL roundup
Brock Nelson's second goal of the game 2:55 into overtime capped a frantic comeback to lift the New York Islanders over the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-4 Tuesday night to extend their unbeaten streak to 15 games.
ON THE AIR
Basketball
11:30 a.m., ESPN2 — NCAA men: Middle Tennessee State vs. Villanova in Myrtle Beach Invitational from Conway, S.C.
11:30 a.m., ESPNU — NCAA men: Missouri State vs. Miami in Charleston (S.C.) Classic.
2 p.m., ESPN2 — NCAA men: Florida vs. St. Joseph's in Charleston (S.C.) Classic.
2 p.m., ESPNU — NCAA men: Tulane vs. Mississippi State in Myrtle Beach Invitational from Conway, S.C.
4:30 p.m., ESPN2 — NCAA men: Baylor vs. Ohio in Myrtle Beach Invitational from Conway, S.C.
7 p.m., ESPN2 — NCAA men: Georgetown vs. Texas from New York.
7 p.m., ESPNU — NCAA men: Towson vs. Xavier in Charleston (S.C.) Classic.
7 p.m., ESPNews — NCAA men: Utah vs. Coastal Carolina in Myrtle Beach Invitational from Conway, S.C.
8 p.m., TNT — NBA: Portland Trail Blazers at Milwaukee Bucks.
9:30 p.m., ESPN2 — NCAA men: California vs. Duke from New York.
9:30 p.m., ESPNU — NCAA men: UConn vs. Buffalo in Charleston (S.C.) Classic.
10:30 p.m., TNT — NBA: New Orleans Pelicans at Phoenix Suns.
Football
8 p.m., ESPN — NCAA: North Carolina State at Georgia Tech.
8:20 p.m., Ch. 61, NFL Network, WFAN (660-AM) — NFL: Indianapolis Colts at Houston Texans.
Golf
Noon, Golf Channel — PGA: RSM Classic from St. Simons, Ga.
4 p.m., Golf Channel — LPGA: CME Group Championship from Naples, Fla. (taped today)
2 a.m. (Friday), Golf Channel — European PGA: DP World Tour Championship from Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Hockey
7 p.m., NESN — NHL: Buffalo Sabres at Boston Bruins.