Jazz hold off late rally, beat Doncic-less Mavericks 108-100
— Lauri Markkanen scored 29 points, Malik Beasley added 19 and the Utah Jazz took advantage of Dallas star Luka Doncic’s absence to beat the Mavericks 108-100 on Saturday night.
DALLAS teams
Nkamhoua, Zeigler lead No. 4 Tennessee over No. 10 Texas
— Olivier Nkamhoua scored 27 points and Zakai Zeigler had 22 points and 10 assists to lead No. 4 Tennessee over No. 10 Texas 82-71 on Saturday night in an SEC/Big 12 Challenge.
Smith helps Mississippi State beat No. 11 TCU 81-74 in OT
— Tolu Smith had a season-high 27 points, 13 rebounds and five assists to lead Mississippi State to an 81-74 overtime victory over No. 11 TCU on Saturday.
George 24 as No. 17 Baylor beats Arkansas 67-64 in SEC/B12
— Keyonte George and No. 17 Baylor keep finding ways to win despite their recent struggles shooting the ball.
Tolu Smith elevates for the bigtime stuff (0:20)
Baylor holds on as Arkansas' game-tying attempt hits the backboard (0:28)
Obanor has 22, Texas Tech tops LSU in Big 12/SEC Challenge
— Kevin Obanor scored 22 points, Kerwin Walton added 17 points, De’Vion Harmon had 14 points with eight assists, and Texas Tech defeated LSU 76-68 as the 10-year Big 12/SEC challenge wound down on Saturday.
Check out this sweet dish from De'Vion Harmon (0:18)
Hughes scores winner in OT to lead Devils past Stars 3-2
— Jack Hughes scored his second goal of the game 20 seconds into overtime, lifting the New Jersey Devils to a 3-2 win over the Dallas Stars on Friday night.
Jack Hughes rips winner 20 seconds into OT (0:37)
Vets Kennedy, Frazier among Rangers signees
Ian Kennedy and Clint Frazier were among five players the Rangers signed Friday to minor league contracts that included invitations to major league spring training.
Hour 2 - Championship Checklist
Jason and Harry tell you what to watch in the AFC and NFC Championship Game matchups. Plus, the real reason Dan Quinn is still in Dallas and why Sean Payton should wait until next year.
What to do with Dak Prescott: Three options the Cowboys must consider
How will the Cowboys balance salary-cap implications and the future of the quarterback position down the road?
Stephen A. defends Dan Quinn, Cowboys' defense despite playoff loss (2:00)
Hour 2: Fatty Didn't Screw Up!
Chris Carlin & Chris Canty, in for Greeny, welcome Joe & Amber Host/ESPN Betting Analyst Joe Fortenbaugh to the show to break down the best bets for championship weekend. Carlin read the same ad three times accidentally...but it turns out it was Bubba's fault. The guys talk about the Cowboys cleaning house of assistant coaches before wrapping up the week playing some Who Ya Got.
Mavericks rule Doncic (ankle sprain) out vs. Jazz
Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic is expected to be day-to-day going forward after suffering a mild ankle sprain in Thursday's win over the Phoenix Suns, sources tell ESPN.
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After hurting his left ankle in victory over Suns on Thursday, Mavericks All-Star Luka Doncic is expected to be day-to-day with what's described as a "mild sprain," sources tell ESPN.
Ryan Clark: Upcoming season 'last-ditch' effort for Mike McCarthy, Cowboys (1:52)
SEC/Big 12 Challenge preview: Which conference will reign supreme?
The mid-January series affects NCAA tournament résumés, provides a break from hectic conference play and showcases some of the best talent in men's college basketball.
From Slam Diego to the Oakland Zzzz's: Way-too-early 2023 MLB lineup rankings
There's still time to add punch to your favorite team's offense before Opening Day, but what you see now is (mostly) what you're gonna get.
NHL Power Rankings: Projecting playoff chances for all 32 teams
The Bruins land at No. 1 for a 10th straight week, and we have projections for every team's Stanley Cup Playoff chances.
Bracketology's No. 1 seeds: Purdue, Alabama, Houston and ___________
At least four teams -- Tennessee, UCLA, Arizona and the Big 12 leader(s) du jour -- fighting for the final spot on the top line of the bracket.
Stephen A., Orlovsky get fired up over Micah Parsons' tweets (2:33)
Doncic leaves win over Suns with ankle sprain
Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic exited in the first quarter of Thursday's 99-95 win over the Suns because of a sprained left ankle after stepping on a defender's foot.
Dinwiddie scores 36, Mavs top Suns 99-95 after Doncic hurt
— Luka Doncic's early injury on Thursday night gave the Dallas Mavericks a very valid reason to lose on the road.
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NBA: 2022-23 Southwest Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | 31 | 18 | .633 | - | L5 |
| New Orleans | 26 | 24 | .520 | 5.5 | L7 |
| Dallas | 26 | 25 | .510 | 6 | L1 |
| San Antonio | 14 | 36 | .280 | 17.5 | L5 |
| Houston | 12 | 38 | .240 | 19.5 | W1 |