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Tyrese Haliburton's 33 points and 10 assists led the Pacers to a 123-117 win over the Rockets. Indiana ended a losing streak.

Drummond, DeRozan lead Bulls to 118-113 win over Hawks. DeRozan scored 25 points and Drummond had 24 points and 25 rebounds.

Miami Dolphins defeat Dallas Cowboys 22-20, now 11-4. Control their playoff destiny. Defense strong, offense needs work. Tua Tagovailoa clutch.

Nuggets beat Warriors 120-114 for fifth straight win, Jokic scores 26, Murray 28. Wiggins returns, Curry heats up late.

Lamar Jackson leads the Ravens to a 33-19 win over the 49ers, throwing two TDs and vaulting past Brock Purdy as MVP favorite.

Stephen Curry outscored Jordan Poole, who made his return to the Chase Center, as the Golden State Warriors beat the Wizards.

Florida Panthers defeat Edmonton Oilers 5-1 with Carter Verhaeghe scoring two goals and an assist. Sergei Bobrovsky had 38 saves.

Pop star Taylor Swift is spotted supporting her boyfriend Travis Kelce at the Chiefs vs. Patriots game. Kansas City wins 27-17.

LeBron James receives MVP trophy in inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament and expresses interest in owning an NBA expansion team in Las Vegas.

Embiid scores 34, 76ers hit 20 3s in 146-101 win over Wizards. Sixers face Pistons in two games this week.

Backup quarterback Jake Browning leads the Cincinnati Bengals to a 34-14 win over the Colts, keeping playoff hopes alive. #BengalsWin #JakeBrowning

LeBron James and family watched JuJu Watkins score 27 points as USC women's basketball team routed UC Riverside 85-53.

John Whitmire, a Texas legislator, wins Houston mayoral runoff election, defeating U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, emphasizing police and unity.

St Nicholas, the inspiration for Santa Claus, was a generous Christian bishop from Turkey whose legend spread across Europe.

Miami Dolphins dominate the Washington Commanders 45-15, with Hill and Tagovailoa leading the way. Miami is 9-3 for the first time since 2001.

The Arizona Cardinals beat the Steelers 24-10. James Conner ran for 105 yards and a pair of touchdowns.

Spotify Wrapped is back with "sound towns" to show where your music taste took you, sparking social media buzz.

"Reed Sheppard leads Kentucky to a 95-73 blowout of No. 8 Miami with 21 points, as Wildcats dominate ACC/SEC Challenge."

Blackhawks beat Kraken 4-3. Perry cut. Chicago recovers from emotional toll to win. Grubauer returns but Seattle loses. Beauvillier acquired.

Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens face the Los Angeles Chargers, who are struggling. Jackson hopes to stay healthy.

Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens face the LA Chargers in a crucial game. Jackson is determined to stay healthy.

Falcons beat Saints 24-15, Desmond Ridder throws TD pass to Bijan Robinson. Atlanta moves into first place tie in NFC South.

LSU's Jayden Daniels passed for 4 TDs & 355 yards, leading No. 14 LSU to a 42-30 win over Texas A&M.

Ballard Bruins lose 24-21 to Bryan Station after a close game. Bryan Station advances to state championships in Lexington.

Washington Commanders fire defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio after a Thanksgiving Day blowout loss to the Dallas Cowboys.

Country star Chris Stapleton and his wife Morgane share their secrets to a long-lasting marriage at the 2023 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

Celebrities including Michael J. Fox, Jeff Bridges, Sam Neill, and Shannen Doherty share their battles with cancer and health crises.

Witnesses to JFK assassination share their stories as the nation marks the 60th anniversary of the Nov. 22, 1963, assassination.

The Detroit Lions are 8-2 for the first time since 1962, but they can't celebrate because they're hosting the rival Green Bay Packers on Thanksgiving.

President Joe Biden pardoned two turkeys at the White House; a cherished Thanksgiving tradition. The event was full of jokes and festivities.

Nikola Jokic led the Denver Nuggets to a win over the Clippers, keeping them winless since acquiring James Harden.

Elon Musk, Richard Branson and Jeff Bezos set their sights even higher in the new space race with their startups.

49ers player Chase Young set to debut, Jaguars RB Travis Etienne to watch. Jacksonville's run defense vs. 49ers' Christian McCaffrey key matchup.

Cade Cunningham's behind-the-back dribble led to a Marvin Bagley III dunk in the Pistons' first NBA In-Season Tournament game.

Trae Young scores 41 points, leads Hawks to 120-119 victory over Magic in Mexico City in regular-season game.

Giannis Antetokounmpo scores NBA season-high 54 points, but Indiana Pacers beat the Milwaukee Bucks 126-124 after Tyrese Haliburton's go-ahead 3-pointer.

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow's improved performance has led the team to three consecutive victories, making them AFC playoff contenders.

The Dallas Cowboys are hoping to make it to the playoffs for the first time since 1995 despite being two losses behind the NFC East-leading Philadelphia Eagles. Quarterback Dak Prescott's passing game is improving, but the running game needs help. The Cowboys' kicking game has been strong with rookie Brandon Aubrey setting an NFL record. The offensive line's cohesion is a concern, and the team is awaiting the return of linebacker Leighton Vander Esch. The Cowboys have three upcoming games against teams with losing records and five against teams with winning records.

Bass Reeves joins a Deputy U.S. Marshal posse, saves a dying man, and proves his worth as a lawman.

Corey Seager's two-run homer and stellar defensive play helped the Texas Rangers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-1 in Game 3 of the World Series.

The Minnesota Vikings are facing a quarterback crisis as Kirk Cousins is out for the year with a torn Achilles tendon. Despite the setback, the team remains confident and is focused on staying in the playoff hunt. The defense has improved significantly, but the running game needs work. Wide receiver K.J. Osborn has been a standout player, while special teams have been struggling. The Vikings will face the Atlanta Falcons next, who recently lost their standout defensive tackle Grady Jarrett to a knee injury.

The Jets staged an unlikely comeback to stun the Giants with a 13-10 victory in a defensive struggle.

The Sacramento Kings dominated the Utah Jazz in their season opener, with Harrison Barnes scoring 33 points.

Rookie Brandon Miller shines in the Charlotte Hornets' season opener, scoring 13 points and making crucial plays in the fourth quarter.

Denver Broncos defeat Green Bay Packers 19-17 after P.J. Locke's interception saves them from a second-half meltdown.

The Chicago Bears beat the Las Vegas Raiders 30-12 in a backup quarterback showdown, with rookie Tyson Bagent leading the way. D'Onta Foreman ran for two touchdowns and caught a TD pass.

Jose Altuve hits a three-run homer to give the Houston Astros a 3-2 lead in the AL Championship Series.

New Orleans Saints coach Dennis Allen remains hopeful despite the team's recent rough patch, noting that they are not even halfway through the season. The Saints have lost four out of their last five games, but are still in the NFC South race. They have been close to winning in their losses, with missed opportunities in the final minutes of each game. Allen believes the team has identified the challenges and now needs to find solutions. The Saints' no-huddle offense showed promise in their recent game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, but they still struggled in the red zone and on third downs. Defensive end Carl Granderson has been a standout player for the Saints. Wide receiver Chris Olave's performance has been inconsistent, and the team needs to clean up their communication and execution. The Saints hope to use their extra time off to recover from injuries before their upcoming games against the Indianapolis Colts, Chicago Bears, and Minnesota Vikings.

Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber hits two home runs to lead the team to a 10-0 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks in Game 2 of the NL Championship Series.

The Dallas Cowboys defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 20-17, with Dak Prescott throwing for 272 yards and a touchdown.