Community Picks: Cleveland 49% vs Washington 51%

For all that Denny Hamlin has accomplished, what he does this weekend at ISM Raceway could alter the narrative for one of NASCAR's most successful drivers without a Cup championship. Among the favorites to win the title when the playoffs began in September, Hamlin is in danger of seeing his championship hopes end with Sunday's race (2:30 p.m. ET on NBC). Hamlin trails rival Joey Logano, a driver he's feuded with in these playoffs and over the years, by 20 points for the final spot in the Championship 4 field despite a stellar season that ranks among the best in Hamlin's 14 seasons in Cup. Continue to Article

November 08, 2019 6:30:am EST

T.J. Warren scored 21 points as the host Indiana Pacers benefited from a lopsided run to begin the third quarter to record a 121-106 victory over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday. Warren shot 9 of 15 from the field and Doug McDermott connected on four 3-pointers to finish with 19 points as seven Pacers players scored in double figures. Indiana's Domantas Sabonis collected 13 points and a career high-tying 17 rebounds before fouling out in his return from a two-game absence due to a bruised left calf. Continue to Article

November 06, 2019 9:44:pm EST

LeBron James registered a triple-double with 30 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers stormed back from a 19-point second-half deficit for a 118-112 win over the host Chicago Bulls on Tuesday night. Quinn Cook added 17 points off the bench for Los Angeles, which won its sixth game in a row. Anthony Davis finished with 15 points, seven rebounds and three blocked shots in his return to his hometown. Continue to Article

November 06, 2019 2:52:am EST

Cleveland Cavaliers 19-year-old rookie guard Kevin Porter Jr. was suspended one game for bumping into an official on Sunday. Porter, who scored eight points on 3-of-8 shooting Sunday against the Dallas Mavericks, was disciplined for bumping into the back of the shoulder of referee Bill Spooner while running downcourt after missing a shot attempt toward the end of the third quarter. After a review of the incident, the league announced Porter's suspension, which includes the forfeiture of one game's salary. Continue to Article

November 05, 2019 11:49:am EST

Cavaliers rookie guard Kevin Porter Jr. has been suspended by the NBA for one game without pay for bumping an official. At the end of the third quarter of Cleveland's 131-111 loss to Dallas on Sunday night, Porter brushed into referee Bill Spooner's shoulder as he ran back down the floor after missing a shot. The contact knocked Spooner off balance, and he immediately looked at Porter, who didn't turn around. Continue to Article

November 04, 2019 8:19:pm EST