PHILADELPHIA — Samuel Ersson’s entire family from Falun, Sweden — yes, both parents, two brothers and two sisters — traveled to the United States with the hope of watching the Flyers backup goalie play. Even Ersson’s girlfriend made the trip. Ersson’s family had never seen the 24 ...
DETROIT — Joel Embiid scored 30 of his 41 points in the first half and the Philadelphia 76ers handed the Detroit Pistons their 21st straight loss, 129-111 on Wednesday night to open a home-and-home series. Embiid also had 11 rebounds. He’s averaging 40.8 points and 12.3 rebounds in his ...
MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo scored a franchise-record 64 points to help the Milwaukee Bucks outscore the Indiana Pacers 140-126 on Wednesday night, with Antetokounmpo then at the center of a post-game confrontation over the game ball. Antetokounmpo broke the team record of 57 set by ...
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The New York Giants had the ball late in the game, with a chance to rally for an improbable win. That’s when Tommy DeVito delivered — again. DeVito threw a 32-yard pass to Wan’Dale Robinson to set up Randy Bullock’s 37-yard field goal as time expired, and ...
DETROIT (AP) — Bennedict Mathurin scored 30 points and the Indiana Pacers handed the Detroit Pistons their 20th straight loss, winning 131-123 on Monday night. Tyrese Haliburton had 14 points and 16 assists for Indiana in its first game since Saturday’s 123-109 loss to the Los Angeles ...
CHICAGO — The Chicago Bears could be excused for experiencing a few flashbacks as the final stretch unfolded with another comfortable lead over the Detroit Lions. Only this time, there was no late collapse. The Bears held their ground and took a big step forward in the process. Justin ...