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Report: Pelicans working on G Dejounte Murray's trade request

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 21:19:17 GMT

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Following Dejounte Murray's trade request, New Orleans Pelicans officials and the guard's agent, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul, are working to fulfill his wishes, ESPN reported Friday.

Murray, 30, is in his third season with New Orleans and is earning $32.8 million this season. The 10-year veteran has a $30.8 million player option for next season.

In nine games this season,

Confidence high for streaking Jets, while Blackhawks look to regain form

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 20:25:16 GMT

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A nine-game winless streak can eat away at an NHL team's confidence level, but the Winnipeg Jets appear to have regained their grit heading into their next matchup on Saturday afternoon at the Chicago Blackhawks.

The Jets have won five in a row following a 0-7-2 stretch from Oct. 15 to Nov. 1, most recently throttling the host Dallas Stars 8-3 on Thursday.

'The confidence

"I had realisation, I was problem": Robert Downey Jr. on embracing villain Victor Von Doom in 'Avengers: Doomsday'

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 18:11:25 GMT

Washington DC [US], November 13 (ANI): Hollywood actor Robert Downey Jr. has opened up about his approach to playing Marvel's iconic villain Victor Von Doom in the upcoming film 'Avengers: Doomsday', revealing how he embraced the shift from portraying one of the Marvel Cinematic Universe's most beloved superheroes, Iron Man, to becoming a threat to the Avengers, according to People.

In an interview, Downey, 61, s

Rutgers eager to push tempo vs. Bryant

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 12:55:15 GMT

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Historically, Rutgers has not been a high-scoring team.

That could be changing. The Scarlet Knights (2-0) are coming off a 101-point game, and they will look to maintain their high scoring when they face Bryant (1-3) on Friday evening in Piscataway, N.J.

Scarlet Knights acting coach Brandin Knight said the key to big offense is simple.

'Balance,' he said. 'They

NHL roundup: Matt Boldy (hat trick), surging Wild keep Leafs reeling

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 06:55:17 GMT

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Matt Boldy scored a hat trick as the visiting Minnesota Wild rallied to defeat the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-2 on Thursday night.

Boldy received a drop pass from Ryan Hartman and slipped a wrist shot under the glove of Anthony Stolarz for a 3-2 Wild lead 3:59 into the third period. William Nylander and Oliver Ekman-Larsson both eased off their defensive coverage, allowing Boldy ampl

Devils break away in third period to down Capitals

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 03:05:12 GMT

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Evan Rodrigues had a goal and an assist, and the New Jersey Devils scored three third-period goals to beat the Washington Capitals 5-2 on Thursday night in Newark, N.J.

Lenni Hameenaho and Vladislav Kolyachonok each scored in their first appearances of the season for the Devils, who have won six of their past seven games and 10 of 12. Stefan Noesen added a goal and Jack Hughes ext

US initial jobless claims climb to 200,000, four-week average remains unchanged

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 02:00:31 GMT

New Delhi [India], November 12 (ANI): US weekly unemployment claims increased by 9,000 to 200,000 in the week ending November 7, according to data released by the US Department of Labor on Thursday.

The latest figures showed that seasonally adjusted initial claims rose from the previous week's revised level of 191,000, while the four-week moving average remained unchanged at 195,250.

The Labor Department st

Struggling Pelicans, Grizzlies meet with NBA Cup hopes in play

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 01:05:07 GMT

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The New Orleans Pelicans face the visiting Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night with both teams looking to reverse their recent struggles and keep their NBA Cup hopes alive.

The West Group B matchup comes 11 days after New Orleans edged Memphis 135-134 in overtime. Both teams opened group play with losses and need a victory to remain in contention for the knockout stage.

Nets romp as slumping Pelicans sustain another heavy defeat

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 04:19:06 GMT

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Michael Porter Jr. and Egor Demin each had 22 points as the visiting Brooklyn Nets cruised past the defenseless New Orleans Pelicans 145-111.

It was the fifth time in franchise history the Nets (counting their time in New Jersey) scored 145 points in a game that didn't go to overtime.

Shooting 66.7% from the floor in the first half, the Nets scored 83 points by the break

Everything going Bills' way as they prepare for struggling Jets

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 03:41:02 GMT

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The Buffalo Bills own the best record in the AFC, boast a four-game winning streak and welcome a key acquisition brought in at the trade deadline.

Making things even better for the Bills? They face the New York Jets on Sunday in East Rutherford, N.J. -- an AFC East rival they have beaten in the past five meetings and 10 of the past 12.

The Bills (7-1) aren't resting on t

Kings want to make home sweeter as they take on slumping Islanders

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 01:19:16 GMT

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Five games into a seven-game homestand, the Los Angeles Kings have not fully taken advantage of their comfortable surroundings.

The Kings will try to turn things around at Crypto.com Arena when they host the New York Islanders on Thursday night.

Los Angeles is 2-3-0 on the homestand. Most recently, the Kings were shut out for the first time since the 2024-25 season in a

Capitals, Cole Hutson roll into division clash with Devils

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 00:05:21 GMT

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Washington defenseman Cole Hutson looks to continue his impressive run when the Capitals visit the New Jersey Devils on Thursday night.

Hutson scored his first NHL overtime goal and added an assist in the Capitals' 3-2 road win over the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday.

The 20-year-old rookie has six points (three goals, three assists) in his past five games. He has 21 points

NHL roundup: Winnipeg fans boo Connor Hellebuyck as Jets down Devils

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 06:40:55 GMT

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Dawson Mercer scored twice against his former team, including the tiebreaking power-play goal with 8:02 remaining in the third period, and the host Winnipeg Jets recorded a 4-2 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday in a highly charged environment.

The Jets won their fourth straight following a nine-game skid as their fans spent time derisively chanting at Connor Hellebuy

Ex-Devils guide Jets to win over former team as Connor Hellebuyck sits

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 03:05:06 GMT

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The Jets won their fourth straight following a nine-game skid as their fans spent time derisively chanting at Connor Hellebuy

Oilers' new philosophy has them on the rise with Flyers up next

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 01:55:07 GMT

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The Edmonton Oilers will aim to wrap up their four-game homestand on a winning note Wednesday when they face the Philadelphia Flyers.

The Pacific Division leaders have earned points in seven of their last eight games (5-1-2), including a 3-1 win Monday night over the New York Rangers. It was the usual suspects for the Oilers as Connor McDavid scored his 11th goal of the season,

Connor Hellebuyck details reasons for trade request: threats against his family

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 20:55:11 GMT

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Goaltender Connor Hellebuyck revealed Tuesday that threats to his family were a key reason he asked for a trade from the Winnipeg Jets.

Returning to Winnipeg for the first time since the Jets traded him to the New Jersey Devils, he told local media members that he needed to protect his family from online and other threats. The Jets host the Devils on Tuesday night.

'There we

Report: PGA Tour won't decide LIV players' return until bankruptcy concludes

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 18:55:17 GMT

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The PGA Tour will wait until LIV Golf's bankruptcy proceedings conclude before deciding about a pathway back for the breakaway league's players, The Athletic reported Tuesday.

LIV Golf's Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings in New Jersey are expected to continue until at least January, per the report.

A source told The Athletic that any decisions about LIV players' ability to r

Devils' decision to sit Connor Hellebuyck at Jets deflates goalie's return

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:05:17 GMT

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Connor Hellebuyck seemed ready to take the ice in his return to Winnipeg and hear any wrath Jets fans had for him while trying to help the New Jersey Devils earn another win.

Instead, the Devils already announced Hellebuyck will not appear in goal against his former team Tuesday night in Winnipeg.

Hellebuyck requested a trade from the Jets in the offseason despite having

Maple Leafs try to halt home skid, face well-rounded Avs

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 23:25:14 GMT

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The Toronto Maple Leafs will take a three-game skid into a home game against the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday.

The Maple Leafs won the first matchup between the teams this season 6-3 on Oct. 10 at Colorado, and they've been victorious in three of the last four meetings going back to the 2024-25 season. The Avalanche did earn a 4-1 victory in a meeting between the teams last season

Senators pulling out all stops with Capitals set to pay a visit

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 21:05:16 GMT

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Ottawa goalie Linus Ullmark is expected to return when the Senators host the Washington Capitals on Tuesday night.

Ullmark, who has missed the past eight games with a lower-body injury, practiced Monday, and the Senators returned goalie Jonas Johansson to Belleville of the American Hockey League.

With a 7-1-0 record, .945 save percentage, and 1.33 goals-against average, U

Cooper Flagg leads Mavericks into matchup with Pacers

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 16:40:38 GMT

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Dallas' Cooper Flagg continues to raise the bar.

The second-year NBA sensation will enter the Mavericks' game against the visiting Indiana Pacers on Monday night fresh off a personal-best performance in assists and one of the finest 3-point-shooting displays of his burgeoning career.

Flagg paired 25 points with 12 assists, while backcourt partner Kyrie Irving added 21 poin

Winning streaks collide as Lakers visit Hawks

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 16:19:13 GMT

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Atlanta fans will get another look at the one who got away when the Hawks host Luka Doncic -- if his back cooperates -- and the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday.

It will be the first meeting between the teams this season. The Lakers, who defeated the Detroit Pistons 121-116 on Sunday, have won five in a row. The Hawks are riding a four-game winning streak after their 124-121 come-

Sharks try to halt 5-game skid against Islanders

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 03:55:18 GMT

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The San Jose Sharks hope sticking with the process will help them break a five-game skid when they host the New York Islanders on Monday night.

San Jose dropped a 4-3 decision to the Stars in Dallas on Saturday. The Sharks have not won since a 3-2 home victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Oct. 29 (0-5-0).

'I thought we did some good things again, some positives, but unfor

Devils' Connor Hellebuyck shuts out Maple Leafs

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 03:25:16 GMT

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Connor Hellebuyck made 23 saves for his first shutout since joining the New Jersey Devils, backstopping the visitors past the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-0 on Sunday night for their fifth straight win.

Timo Meier scored twice in the second period for his first two-goal game since April 2025. Nico Hischier posted a goal and an assist and Jack Hughes climbed to 11 points in five games

Seouls top diplomat says low chance of Kim Jong Un attending APEC summit

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 09:02:59 GMT

Seouls top diplomat says low chance of Kim Jong Un attending APEC summit

Elijah Vue still missing, vehicle impounded in investigation

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 04:32:59 GMT

Elijah Vue still missing, vehicle impounded in investigation

Difunden la foto del hombre sospechoso de manosear a una nia de 5 aos en Mission Beach

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 23:01:48 GMT

Difunden la foto del hombre sospechoso de manosear a una nia de 5 aos en Mission Beach

Can San Diego County safely house more violent sex offenders?

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 23:01:33 GMT

Can San Diego County safely house more violent sex offenders?

Hate crimes dropped after Flock came to Hillcrest

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 23:01:30 GMT

Hate crimes dropped after Flock came to Hillcrest

Police release photo of man suspected of fondling child in Mission Beach

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 23:01:22 GMT

Police release photo of man suspected of fondling child in Mission Beach

Police respond to Brooklyn building collapse- At least 8 dead

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 22:32:26 GMT

Police respond to Brooklyn building collapse- At least 8 dead

Body cam video of man slashing King County deputy at Thriftway Market

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 22:32:26 GMT

Body cam video of man slashing King County deputy at Thriftway Market

Son of Va. police sergeant named TIMEs 2026 Kid of the Year for first responder comfort kits

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 22:32:21 GMT

Son of Va. police sergeant named TIMEs 2026 Kid of the Year for first responder comfort kits

Widow of slain Officer Nick Graham eligible for $1M under 2024 Colo. law

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 22:32:15 GMT

Widow of slain Officer Nick Graham eligible for $1M under 2024 Colo. law

Video of Waymo trying to pass CHP traffic break

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 22:31:33 GMT

Video of Waymo trying to pass CHP traffic break

Jury deliberates for former Albuquerque police officer charged in deadly hit-and-run

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 16:31:03 GMT

Jury deliberates for former Albuquerque police officer charged in deadly hit-and-run

Afghan Cricket players were killed in an air strike of Pakistan « RAWA News

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 15:31:49 GMT

Afghan Cricket players were killed in an air strike of Pakistan « RAWA News

Authorities identify woman found dead with 2 children, 12 and 13, in New Lisbon

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 04:33:14 GMT

Authorities identify woman found dead with 2 children, 12 and 13, in New Lisbon

Jamestown man sought in homicide captured in South Carolina

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 04:32:29 GMT

Jamestown man sought in homicide captured in South Carolina