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The art of the big deal: Some blockbuster trades that shaped the NBA

By The Associated Press Babe Ruth got traded. Wayne Gretzky got traded. Diego Maradona got transferred, which is just a fancy way of saying traded for money instead of for another player. Blockbusters happen. The latest was the stunning deal that sent Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks ...

Jets edge Capitals in OT despite Ovechkin’s 877th goal

By The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Ovechkin scored the 877th goal of his career to move 18 away from breaking the NHL record, but the Washington Capitals lost 5-4 in overtime to the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday night in a showdown of the top two teams in the NHL that lived up to ...

No. 8 Tennessee tops No. 5 Florida 64-44 despite missing starters

By The Associated Press KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Chaz Lanier scored 19 points to lead shorthanded No. 8 Tennessee to a 64-44 win over No. 5 Florida on Saturday. The Volunteers (18-4, 5-4 Southeastern Conference) were playing without starters Zakai Zeigler (knee) and Igor Milicic Jr. ...