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James Harden scores 44 in preseason finale, but Rockets see Russell Westbrook leave early with hand problem

Jonathan Huberdeau netted a pair early, but the Florida Panthers fell in 5-4 in overtime to the unbeaten Colorado Avalanche.

Brenden Knox scored the go-ahead touchdown with 36 seconds left in the fourth quarter and Marshall beat Florida Atlantic 36-31

John Carlson’s 3-point night helps Capitals beat Rangers 5-2

Kris Letang scored twice, including the go-ahead goal in the third period, and the undermanned Pittsburgh Penguins rallied to beat the Dallas Stars 4-2

Another Michigan State football player has entered the transfer portal: tight end Noah Davis

Duke-Kansas opener, NCAA tourney highlight MSG hoops slate

The Heisman Trophy won by Ricky Wioliams in 1998 at Texas was sold at auction for $504,000, setting a record for college football’s most recognizable award

49ers receiver Deebo Samuel, defensive tackle D.J. Jones ruled out for game at Redskins

Nats eye good Series starts from Scherzer, Strasburg et al

Former UConn basketball star Kemba Walker returned to campus Friday to get a good look at the next generation of Huskies

Courage host Reign, Thorns visit Red Stars in NWSL semis

New Jersey Devils sign center Nico Hischier to $50.75 million, seven-year contract extension

Granada continued its impressive return to the Spanish league by beating Osasuna 1-0 at home to move into second place

Rams OL Edwards set to start after changing positions

Matt Every suspended until January for what PGA Tour refers to as drugs of abuse

Titans’ top draft pick Jeffrey Simmons has begun practicing, looking to make NFL debut sooner than expected after tearing his ACL

AP source: Jets guard Kelechi Osemele cleared to play; he wants surgery

Southern California and Arizona both see their meeting this weekend as a chance to start a run to the Pac-12 South title

The Los Angeles Rams expect cornerback Jalen Ramsey to play on Sunday in Atlanta