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(Photo credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports) Two teams looking to separate themselves in the jam-packed Western Conference playoff picture meet Thursday when the Dallas Mavericks host the Phoenix Suns in their first game following the All-Star break. With less than two months remaining in the regular season, the fifth-place Suns hold justa one-game advantage in the Western Conference standings on the seventh-place Maveri

Guwahati (Assam) [India], February 22 (ANI): The Assam government tabled a new legislation 'Assam Healing (Prevention of Evil) Practices Bill, 2024' in the state assembly aimed at eradicating the non-scientific healing practices with ulterior motives for exploiting the innocent people and thereby destroying the fibre of the public health of the society. On behalf of the Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma who also holds t

(Photo credit: Marc DesRosiers-USA TODAY Sports) The Dallas Stars are looking to end a three-game winless streak filled with near-misses when they visit the Ottawa Senators on Thursday. Dallas is 0-1-2 over its last three games, matching its longest winless drought of the season. The Stars have outshot opponents by a healthy 115-79 margin overthe three games, yet they have run the gamut of narrow losses in overtime, via

(Photo credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports) A sudden revitalization of the Great Eight -- Alex Ovechkin -- has given the Washington Capitals a better outlook on securing a postseason berth. With their star sniper on a nine-game point streak, the Capitals will try to win their third straight match when they face the Tampa Lightning on Thursday to start a two-game trip in Florida. Tuesday's 6-2 victory over New Jersey wa

(Photo credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports) During their longest winning streak in nearly a decade, the New York Rangers are earning a mix of low- and high-scoring victories. Showing they are capable of winning any type of game, the Rangers attempt to earn a ninth straight victory on Thursday night when they head to Newark, N.J., for theirsecond game this season against the inconsistent New Jersey Devils. The Rangers a

BUSAN, South Korea, Feb. 22 (Xinhua) -- It's hard for Bruna Alexandre to go unnoticed, even at a major competition like the World Table Tennis Championships.

(Photo credit: Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports) Not much has changed since the last time the Florida Panthers visited Raleigh, N.C. The Panthers are still one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference, and so are the Carolina Hurricanes as the two clubs prepare to meet on Thursday night for a rematch of last spring's Eastern Conference finals. "They certainly haven't taken any steps back from the way they finished their se

(Photo credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports) Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Charles Omenihu underwent right knee surgery to repair the torn ACL he sustained in the AFC Championship Game victory over the Baltimore Ravens on Jan. 28. Omenihu reportedly underwent the surgery on Tuesday in Los Angeles. "(Surgery) was a success," Omenihu said on social media. "I appreciate all the well wishes and prayers. I've been through

(Photo credit: Ray Acevedo-USA TODAY Sports) Tony Finau has every reason to be confident entering the next stop on the PGA Tour. Not only is he the only top-25 player in the world in the field this week, but Finau also has a sterling track record at the Mexico Open at Vidanta, which begins Thursday in Vallarta, Mexico. After tying for second in 2022 in the national open's first year as a PGA Tour event, Finau returned l

(Photo credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports) Kevin Ollie wants energy and a hunter mentality from his players in his debut as the Brooklyn Nets interim coach Thursday night against the host Toronto Raptors. He is taking over from Jacque Vaughn, who was fired. The Nets have dropped five of six, including a 136-86 road loss to the Boston Celtics on Feb. 14, their final game before the All-Star break. Ollie will try to t

(Photo credit: Kimberly P. Mitchell / USA TODAY NETWORK) With the ink not yet dry on the new 12-team playoff format that will begin in 2024, the College Football Playoff management committee discussed the idea of a 14-team playoff, multiple outlets reported Wednesday. Any additional expansion wouldn't happen until 2026, if at all. The idea was discussed during CFP meetings in the Dallas area on Wednesday. "Fourteen team

(Photo credit: Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports) While the All-Star break came at an opportune time, the Philadelphia 76ers will still be without reigning Most Valuable Player Joel Embiid to begin the season's second half. Embiid's return from surgery on the lateral meniscus in his left knee remains unclear. This much is known: Embiid will be out when the Sixers host the New York Knicks on Thursday. Aside from Embiid, the Si

(Photo credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports) Seattle Reign FC have signed forward McKenzie Weinert to a one-year contract, the club announced Wednesday. Weinert, 25, played in two matches for the Reign in 2023 before spending the 2023-24 season with Melbourne Victory FC in the A-League Women, the top women's soccer league in Australia. She started all 17 games and collected five goals and one assist - the second-highest co

(Photo credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports) After serving as the unofficial host of All-Star weekend, Indiana Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton could probably use a few more days off. Instead, Haliburton will rejoin his teammates when the Pacers resume their playoff push against the visiting Detroit Pistons on Thursday. Indiana currently holds the sixth spot in the Eastern Conference with a 31-25 record. Halib

NEW YORK - Occupants of the White House have grumbled over news coverage practically since the place was built. Now it's U.S. President Joe Biden's turn: With a reelection campaign underway, there are signs that those behind the president are starting to more aggressively and publicly challenge how he is portrayed.

Beijing [China], February 22 (ANI): The recent tense episodes between China and Taiwan are part of Beijing's 'big plan' to trigger panic in Taiwan, which has recently given mandate to Lai Ching-te, who is a staunch defender of Taiwanese identity, CNN reported. In a recent episode, King Xia, a Taiwanese tourist boat,carrying 23 passengers was navigating around Taiwan's Kinmen Islands when it was intercepted by two Chinese

(Photo credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports) Charlotte FC signed veteran midfielder Junior Urso to a one-year contract plus an option for 2025, the club announced Wednesday. Charlotte also acquired Urso's right of first refusal from Orlando City SC in exchange for $50,000 in General Allocation Money in 2025. Urso, 34, played in 96 matches (80 starts) in two stints with Orlando City from 2020-23. He had 12 goals a

The ambassadors representing European Union member states have given their approval for the implementation of the 13th package of sanctions targeting Russia. According to the Belgian presidency, which made the announcement, these sanctions are expected to be among the most comprehensive yet. The next step involves a written procedure for approval by individual countries, with the official presentation likely to occur o

(Photo credit: Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports) New York Mets right-hander and No. 1 starter Kodai Senga missed Wednesday's workouts and is being examined by trainers for arm fatigue. Mets new manager Carlos Mendoza said it's not known yet if Senga will undergo an MRI. "After his side session yesterday, he came in and experienced some arm fatigue," Mendoza told reporters. "So he stayed inside and we're taking a look at it."

JERUSALEM -- Israel will send a delegation for Gaza ceasefire talks in Cairo only after it receives more indications that Hamas is willing to "soften its stance," an Israeli government official told Xinhua on Wednesday.

(Photo credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports) The Cleveland Cavaliers were the NBA's hottest team heading into the All-Star break and aim to pick up where they left off when they return to action on Thursday, hosting the Orlando Magic. Cleveland went into the break a winner in 18 of its last 20 games. The surge pushed the Cavaliers into second place in the Eastern Conference. "Habits," Donovan Mitchell said follo

(Photo credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports) Buffalo Bills 2023 record: 11-6 Projected salary cap space: Over the cap Offseason storylines: Buffalo sets out on a recurring mission to solve its Mahomes problem and Bills general manager Brandon Beane better buckle his chin strap. He was staring at a cap deficit of around $40 million when the Super Bowl confetti rained down on the Chiefs in Las Vegas. A few veterans on th

TUNIS, Feb. 21 (Xinhua) -- Tunisia in 2023 intercepted more than 75,000 illegal migrants while they were attempting to enter Europe via the Mediterranean Sea route to Italy, the private radio station Mosaique FM reported on Wednesday.