Jonathan Simmons gets stripped, runs entire length of floor for chasedown block (VIDEO)

After he was stripped on a drive of his own, Simmons followed the play for the entire length of the court to do this to the Oklahoma City Thunder.

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Kawhi Leonard crosses over Victor Oladipo, finishes with the double-clutch reverse (VIDEO)

It's hard to guard Kawhi when he's on a roll like this.

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Video: Max Pacioretty’s hat trick powers Canadiens win vs. Sabres

His sixth career hat trick.

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Another frustrating night for Jake Allen and the Blues

Though they seem pretty upbeat after falling to the Jets.

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Bradley Beal outduels Carmelo Anthony as Wizards roll over Knicks 117-101

Bradley Beal went shot for shot with Carmelo Anthony and then some as the Washington Wizards blew out the New York Knicks 117-101 Tuesday night to move into a tie for first place in the Southeast Division.

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Timberwolves starting to find themselves under Tom Thibodeau

The Minnesota Timberwolves led by nine-point with under five minutes to play when the Orlando Magic made their charge.

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Watch Kyle Lowry hit the game-winning jumper to beat the Pelicans in OT (VIDEO)

Lowry hit a jumper with the shot clock expiring and just four seconds left on the clock to seal the win.

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Norman Powell was extremely rude to Anthony Davis on this dunk (VIDEO)

New Orleans Pelicans big man Anthony Davis is a rangy dude, an MVP candidate, and the Pels' best player. Norman Powell didn't really care about any of that.

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Is Brad Marchand guilty of another dangerous trip?

Should he face a fine or suspension for this incident with Anton Stralman?

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All-Star break didn’t cool Islanders, who beat Capitals to keep run going

They're 6-0-1 in their last seven games and 5-0-1 under Doug Weight.

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Eastern Conference Player of the Week Dion Waiters: “I’d rather go 0-for-30 than 0-for-9”

Miami Heat guard Dion Waiters was announced as the Eastern Conference Player of the Week by the NBA recently. Over his last 10 games, the 5th-year shooting guard has bumped his stats up over his season average, contributing 19.5 points, 5.2 assists, 4 rebounds per-game while shooting 44.2 percent from the field. Waiters is feeling […]

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Teen spirit: 19-year-old Hurricanes forward Sebastian Aho nets hat trick

Quite the display, especially on his first goal.

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Raptors G DeMar DeRozan will miss 2 games with ankle injury

All-Star guard DeMar DeRozan of the Toronto Raptors will miss the next two games because an injured right ankle.

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Not again: Lundqvist gets the hook early in second period vs. Columbus

He gave up three goals on 16 shots on Tuesday.

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Jazz’s Alec Burks getting back to his dynamic ways

Utah Jazz wing Alec Burks is nearly healthy after two-plus years of injuries and he has started to look like the player Utah signed to a four-year, $42 million extension in 2014.

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Vegas Golden Knights might be able to wheel and deal at trade deadline

An interesting report rolls out some options for the expansion team.

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Carmelo Anthony speaks in third person about trade rumors: “‘Melo hasn’t said anything yet”

I still bet he doesn't get moved until this summer.

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Derek Fisher’s home burglarized, five championship rings reportedly stolen

No arrests have been made.

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Rich get richer: Letang returns for Penguins, Carlson back for Capitals

Penguins face Predators, Capitals take on Islanders on Tuesday.

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Rumor: Kings, Suns discussed DeMarcus Cousins trade. Don’t bet on it happening.

Why won't it happen? Kings owner Vivek Ranadive is still the biggest Cousins backer in the Sacramento organization.

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Canucks won’t be deadline buyers, but much ‘uncertainty’ ahead of expansion draft

"We've certainly modeled a lot of different scenarios out," said Trevor Linden, Vancouver's president of hockey ops.

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Charles Barkley fired back at LeBron: “Clearly he Googled me and found out some things”

Charles Barkley’s “get off my lawn” worldview that everything NBA was better when he played than it is now — see hating on the Warriors and their style — includes taking shots at LeBron James. Shots for being friends with Dwyane Wade, Chris Paul, and Carmelo Anthony, and recently saying LeBron was “inappropriate, whiny” for […]

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Report: Celtics not talking Carmelo Anthony trade because Knicks believed to be seeking huge return

New York probably can't get that much, though

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Goalies have varying opinions on new pants

Sergei Bobrovsky doesn't think they're a big deal, but Mike Smith begs to differ.

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Pre-Game Reading: Why Zdeno Chara belongs on the NHL’s Top 100

Getting you ready for the start of the second half of the NHL season with more reaction to the NHL's Top 100 players

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It’s Allen versus Pavelec in a very interesting goaltending matchup

All eyes will be on the netminders tonight in St. Louis.

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Dwyane Wade on Charles Barkley: ‘He acting like he just walks on water, and I like the fact that LeBron called him out’

More Wade to Barkley: 'Humble yourself'

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Check out the logo and uniforms for Montreal’s new AHL team, the Laval Rocket

Starting next season the Montreal Canadiens’ AHL team is going to be a lot closer to the parent club when it moves from St. John’s to Laval, a Montreal suburb. Back in September the Canadiens announced that the new team will be called the Laval Rocket, a tribute to Canadiens legend Maurice Richard. On Tuesday, the […]

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Read the entire 598-page Collective Bargaining Agreement

Or don't. But at least you now have the option.

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Goalie nods: Luongo gets surprise start after Reimer’s wife goes into labor

Plenty of action in the NHL tonight.

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Report: Cavaliers working out Lance Stephenson, Mario Chalmers, Kirk Hinrich, more

LeBron has had the Cavs' ear. Are the winds of change blowing on their roster makeup?

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Devils to move AHL team from Albany to Binghamton

"The new arrangement will allow the organization to focus its efforts on developing our player prospects, while leaving the business operations to those with expertise in the market."

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Report: Rival executives believe Bulls and Celtics will renew Jimmy Butler trade talks

The Celtics reportedly tried to trade for the Bulls’ Jimmy Butler before last year’s trade deadline and again around the draft. Considering the chaos in Chicago and Boston’s treasure trove of assets, why wouldn’t the Celtics try again? K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune: There are rival executives who believe the Bulls and Celtics will rekindle trade […]

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Panthers place Dylan Mcilrath, Paul Thompson on waivers

Both players are likely headed for Springfield of the American Hockey League

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LeBron James also bemoans Phil Jackson snub

As he got rolling on Charles Barkley, LeBron James took a moment to address Knicks president Phil Jackson. Jackson, of course, tweaked LeBron earlier in the season by referring to LeBron’s business associates and friends as LeBron’s “posse.” LeBron, via Dave McMenamin of ESPN: “I went to see Melo at the Garden two years ago when […]

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Habs get Markov and Desharnais back; Nesterov to make debut

Montreal hosts Buffalo tonight.

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Vigneault on contract: ‘I feel I’ve never been more driven than I am at this point’

He has been one of the most successful coaches in the NHL

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NBA: Mavericks got away with defensive three-second violation during key stop against Spurs

Incorrect non-call helped lift Dallas

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After a tough month, it’s win-and-you’re-in time for Flames goalies

Brian Elliott will get the nod tomorrow against Minnesota.

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Did late-game officiating cost Knicks a win against Hawks?

Last Two Minute Report from quadruple-overtime game includes 12 missed calls, seven favoring Atlanta

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Tortorella would like to see more legends coach in All-Star Game

Tortorella was replaced by Wayne Gretzky as the coach of the Metropolitan Division team at the 2017 All-Star Game

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NHL wants arenas to do ‘better job’ avoiding bad ice

"Let's not get complacent," said Gary Bettman.

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Who had better windmill dunk, Marquese Chriss or Karl-Anthony Towns?

Young players showed out in their respective games last night

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Islanders without Clutterbuck, Hickey in return from break

The Islanders will be a little shorthanded against the top team in the NHL on Tuesday

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Robert Covington waves goodbye to DeMarcus Cousins (video)

Cousins fouled out late in Kings' loss to 76ers

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Football's top 25 January transfers

The Chinese Super League is now making more big money signings than La Liga, Serie A, Ligue 1 and the Bundesliga. Meanwhile, one English second division club has spent more on new players this window than Real Madrid and Barcelona combined.

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MLB team punished in hacking scandal

Major League Baseball has ruled that the St. Louis Cardinals have to hand over their top two draft picks and pay the Houston Astros $2 million after Chris Correa, the team's former director of scouting was found guilty of hacking the rival team's player roster.

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Shabazz Muhammad hits halfcourt buzzer-beater in Timberwolves’ overtime win

Muhammad's shot to end third quarter proved huge

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Rangers could get Fast, Staal, Raanta back for game against Blue Jackets

All three players took part in practice on Monday.

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With just three seconds to operate, Robert Covington throws full-court inbound pass to Gerald Henderson for dunk (video)

Tremendous execution by 76ers at end of third quarter

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