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Woman claims ex-NBA star raped her during her sophomore year at Duke

(NEW YORK) -- The same woman who has accused Virginia Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax of sexual assault says that former N.B.A player Corey Maggette raped her 20 years ago when the two were both students at Duke University.Meredith Watson, the second woman to come forward with claims of sexual assault against Fairfax, says that she...

Olympic hockey star responds to 4-year-old girl inspired by her historic NHL All-Star performance

(NEW YORK) -- After a young Canadian girl saw professional hockey star Kendall Coyne Schofield stun in the NHL skills competition, it inspired her to do a little on-ice drill of her own. . @KendallCoyne ever since your awesome showing at the @nhl skills competition, my 4yo daughter Demie wants to be just like you!...

Report: Texans to cut Demaryius Thomas

(HOUSTON) -- The Houston Texans are reportedly parting ways with Demaryius Thomas.ESPN reports the team will release the 31-year-old wide receiver on Tuesday. The news comes nearly two months after Thomas tore his Achilles tendon on Dec. 23 in a game against the Philadelphia Eagles.Houston acquired Thomas from the Denver Broncos last October. Following the...

Thunder’s Russell Westbrook breaks record with 10th straight triple-double

(OKLAHOMA CITY) -- Oklahoma City Thunder’s Russell Westbrook made NBA history Monday night, clinching his 10th straight triple-double.The 30-year-old point guard finished the night with 21 points, 14 rebounds and 11 assists against the Portland Trail Blazers, helping the Thunder win 120-111. With those stats, Westbrook broke Wilt Chamberlain's record of nine consecutive triple-doubles, set...

Scoreboard roundup — 2/11/19

(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Monday’s sports events:NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONDetroit 121, Washington 112Cleveland 107, N.Y. Knicks 104Indiana 99, Charlotte 90Toronto 127, Brooklyn 125Oklahoma City 120, Portland 111Milwaukee 112, Chicago 99Minnesota 130, L.A. Clippers 120Houston 120, Dallas 104Denver 103, Miami 87NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUEWashington 6, L.A. Kings 4Pittsburgh 4, Philadelphia 1San Jose 7, Vancouver...

Running back Kareem Hunt back in the NFL, 2 months after he was caught on video beating woman

(CLEVELAND) -- Kareem Hunt is back in the National Football League a little more than two months after he was caught on video beating and kicking a 19-year-old woman. The Cleveland Browns signed the 23-year-old running back on Monday, 74 days after he was cut by the Kansas City Chiefs in the wake of the...

Health officials warn of possible rabies exposure from bat at NBA game

(INDIANAPOLIS) -- A bat took to the court at an NBA game last week, prompting health officials to issue a warning to basketball fans who may have come into contact with the winged creature. Fans who may have touched the bat with bare skin during last week's Pacers-Clippers game in Indianapolis need to seek vaccination...

Kevin Durant opens up about his new ESPN series

(NEW YORK) -- Kevin Durant stands tall on the court but the Golden State Warriors forward is also reaching new heights outside of his basketball career as a philanthropist and media mogul.Durant, 30, appeared on ABC News’ Good Morning America Monday to discuss his success on and off the court. He also shared an exclusive...

Scoreboard roundup — 2/10/19

(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Sunday’s sports events:NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONDalls 102, Portland 101Philadelphia 143, L.A. Lakers 120Sacramento 117, Phoenix 104Orlando 124, Atlanta 108Golden State 120, Miami 118NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUESt. Louis 5, Nashville 4Chicago 5, Detroit 2Boston 2, Colorado 1Winnipeg 3, Buffalo 1New Jersey 3, Carolina 2N.Y. Islanders 2, Minnesota 1Tampa Bay 5,...

Minor league baseball team becomes first to ban peanuts

(NEW YORK) -- The Hartford Yard Goats will become the first team in professional sports to ban peanuts in an effort to be more inclusive. The Double A Eastern League affiliate of the Colorado Rockies announced on Twitter they will be a peanut free ballpark for 2019. ANNOUNCEMENT: The Hartford Yard Goats are going to...