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Magic handle Heat in preseason at new-look Kia Center

ORLANDO, Fla. — Because they’ll face each other on opening night a week from Wednesday, neither the Orlando Magic nor the Miami Heat revealed much of their plans during Sunday’s preseason game at Kia Center. For Orlando, forwards Paolo Banchero and Desmond Bane had the night off for rest after playing well into the third quarter of Friday’s exhibition victory at Philadelphia while guard Jalen ...

Week 7 Fantasy Kicker Rankings: Who to start, best sleepers, top streamers at K this week

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Week 7 Fantasy Defense Rankings: D/ST lineup tips on who to start, best sleepers, streamers

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Weekend rewind: Oliver Peer's first impressions and Beavers' struggles with Huskies

Oct. 12—BEMIDJI — When the NCAA opened its doors to major junior recruits, some speculated there might be an extended adjustment period to the speed, strength and style of college hockey. While that's certainly true for some, for others, like Bemidji State junior Oliver Peer, it's not. Peer played four seasons in the Ontario Hockey League for the Windsor Spitfires and the Flint Firebirds. He ...

JJ Redick identifies two Lakers mentors for Bronny James

Lakers coach JJ Redick says two veterans on the team can serve as good mentors for guard Bronny James.

Edmonton Oilers hit roadblock in search for steadier goaltending

It's no secret that the Edmonton Oilers want to have a bit more stable goaltending as they look for a third straight Stanley Cup Finals appearance, although it's going to be much harder than they anticipate.

Boston Celtics demolish Cleveland Cavaliers 138-107 in preseason play

Oddly, head coach Joe Mazzulla seemed angry after the win speaking postgame, and was unprofessionally curt to legitimate questions asked by the press.