SPORTS

Stars' Joe Pavelski in concussion protocol, will miss Game 2

Dallas Stars forward Joe Pavelski is in concussion protocol and will miss Game 2 against the visiting Minnesota Wild on Wednesday night, coach Peter… Read more

China Basketball Association disqualifies teams for match-fixing

China's top basketball league has disqualified two teams from its postseason amid allegations of match-fixing.

The ruling came after the… Read more

Wolves claim 8th seed behind 'X factor' Nickeil Alexander-Walker

MINNEAPOLIS -- It didn't click for Nickeil Alexander-Walker right away.

Earlier Friday morning, Minnesota Timberwolves coaches and players… Read more

Blackhawks won't re-sign Jonathan Toews, who scores in finale

CHICAGO -- Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews will not return to the team next season, ending a wildly successful run that included three Stanley… Read more

Bulls laud 'extraordinary' LaVine after key play-in game performance

TORONTO -- Even when the Chicago Bulls fell behind by 19 points in the third quarter against the Toronto Raptors, Zach LaVine said he and the rest… Read more

Jimmy Butler on Heat loss: 'Got to play exact opposite' Friday

MIAMI -- Jimmy Butler remains steadfast in his belief the Miami Heat can turn things around after a frustrating 116-105 loss to the Atlanta Hawks in… Read more

Israel Adesanya knocks out Alex Pereira to recapture UFC title

MIAMI -- Israel Adesanya didn't just exorcise his demons. He put them to sleep.

Alex Pereira beat Adesanya three times, twice in kickboxing… Read more

After 2-10 start, LeBron James touts Lakers finishing above .500

LOS ANGELES -- The Lakers' 121-107 win over an undermanned Phoenix Suns team on Friday night wasn't the type of team effort that would normally… Read more

Minnesota, Quinnipiac advance to Frozen Four final

TAMPA, Fla. -- Freshman Luke Mittelstadt scored two third-period goals in two-and-a-half minutes, and top-ranked Minnesota beat Boston University 6-2… Read more