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Kon Knueppel came out before going out on Friday evening. The rookie guard scored 16 points in the first quarter for the Charlotte Hornets. 120-105 victory against Orlando Magic (17-14), but the No. 4 overall draft pick suffered a right ankle injury late in the first half that kept him sidelined for the rest of the game.Head coach Charles Lee said afterward that X-rays of Knueppel’s ankle appeared negative and that the Hornets (11-20) would get more information on Knueppel when the team returned home. as reported by The Charlotte Observer.AdvertisementWith less than 30 seconds remaining in the second quarter,…

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Follow Michael Whitaker on XDetroit Red Wings Team captain Dylan Larkin is playing some of the best hockey of his career, and it’s paying incredible dividends for his club, which is now first overall in the Atlantic Division and tied for first in the Eastern Conference.AdvertisementConsidering where the Red Wings were in the standings a year ago, this is a monumental improvement in their fortunes.Their most recent victory came Tuesday night against the Dallas Stars at Little Caesars Arena, and it was Larkin who played a crucial role in the outcome.Larkin not only scored the tying goal late in the…

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Nick Kyrgios remains out of the Australian Open, with Priscilla Hon headlining the four locals who will receive wildcard spots for next month’s grand slam.Monday’s announcement came a day after Kyrgios received a wildcard into the Brisbane International from January 4-11.Kyrgios earns wildcard for Brisbane InternationalFormer Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios receives wildcard into Brisbane International as he targets a return to the Australian Open.But Kyrgios still has a chance as more Australian Open wildcards will be announced ahead of the main draw which begins on January 18.Kyrgios, plagued by injuries and four rounds of knee and wrist surgeries, has played…

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Knueppel left the second quarter with an ankle injury. Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel is gone Friday night game against the Orlando Magic due to a right ankle injury and will not return. Charlotte announced on social media that Knueppel would not be able to return to the game. INJURY UPDATE: @hornets Forward Kon Knueppel left tonight’s game at ENT with a right ankle injury and will not return. – Charlotte Hornets Public Relations (@HornetsPR) December 27, 2025 Knueppel, the No. 4 selection in the general ranking of the 2025 NBA Draft from Duke, is averaging 19.4 points, 5.2 rebounds and…

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The last time we left Bryce Harper was early November and Philadelphia Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski told reporters he set the record straight with the two-time MVP After publicly wondering if he can have another elite season.They might need another conversation.AdvertisementIt can be difficult to determine intent from a single social media post or fashion choice, but there are only so many ways to interpret Harper posting a video of himself on TikTok doing swings while wearing a shirt that says “Not Elite.”This could obviously mean several things. Maybe Harper is still irritated by Dombrowski’s comments. Perhaps…

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GETTY Jayson Tatum and LeBron James greet each other before a game. Injured NBA superstar Jayson Tatum made an appearance on ESPN’s First Take to discuss his injury rehabilitation, upcoming shoe release, and overall NBA subjects. Tatum had the opportunity to speak in depth for the first time since tearing his Achilles tendon in the NBA Playoffs. Stephen A. Smith discussed Tatum being drafted third overall in the 2017 NBA Draft and the Philadelphia 76ers not wanting him.Tatum was the one who reminded everyone that the Los Angeles Lakers had the second choice between 76ers And Boston Celtics. When asked…

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The Seahawks will lose a starter on both sides of the ball for Sunday’s road game against the Panthers.Safety Coby Bryant was ruled out Friday due to the knee injury he suffered in the team’s win over the Rams in Week 17. Bryant has started all 15 games this season and has played in 39 consecutive games overall.AdvertisementTy Okada is expected to take over as starter this weekend.Left tackle Charles Cross is the offensive starter the Seahawks will miss Sunday. Cross will miss his second straight game with a hamstring injury and Josh Jones will fill his spot on the…

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Listen to this articleEstimated 2 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Pronunciation errors may occur. We work with our partners to continually review and improve results.NHL teams will not wear special jerseys for pregame warmups at theme nights next season, the result of a handful of players refusing to use rainbow-colored Pride jerseys last season, which caused unwanted distractions.League Board of Governors Agrees with Commissioner Gary Betman’s believe the refusals overshadowed the teams’ efforts to organize pride nights which, in some cases, included auctioning off warm jerseys. The 32 teams organized the Pride or Hockey…

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British number one Jack Draper will sit out next month’s Australian Open due to a nagging arm injury.The 24-year-old has played just one singles match since Wimbledon this summer, but was hoping to return to the tour in time for the first Grand Slam of the year in Melbourne.AdvertisementBut in a video posted on X, Draper said the injury, which ended his 2025 campaign prematurely, is one of the most “difficult” and “complex” of his career.“Unfortunately, my team and I have decided not to go to Australia this year,” he said. “It was a really, really difficult decision.”The Australian Open…

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Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (right) recorded 56 points, 16 rebounds and 15 assists in a win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday in Denver. Photo by Justin Edmonds/EPA-EFE Dec. 26 (UPI) — Nicola Jokic scored an NBA record with 18 of his 56 points in overtime to lead the standings. Denver Nuggets to a thrilling victory against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The three-time MVP also had 16 rebounds and 15 assists in Thursday’s 142-138 triumph in Denver. He scored 33 points after halftime, including his overtime spurt, which broke Stéphane CurryThe previous record (17) for the most points in overtime…

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