Back in L.A., Knecht says trade ‘felt like a movie’ Lakers rookie Dalton Knecht reflected on the chaotic circumstances of the trade that sent him to Charlotte only to be rescinded, saying that it “felt like a movie.”

Murray, powered by grudge, drops 55 on Blazers Still carrying a grudge after he was ejected Monday, Jamal Murray scored a career-high 55 points Wednesday night to lift the Nuggets past the Blazers for their eighth straight victory.

Dallas acquires former MVP Acosta from Cincinnati FC Dallas bolstered its roster with the acquisition of 2023 MLS MVP Luciano Acosta from FC Cincinnati for $5 million and $1 million in performance-based incentives.

Van Dijk on Merseyside derby: Ref lost control Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk said he believes referee Michael Oliver “lost control” of Wednesday’s Merseyside derby with four red cards being shown.

Saudi ambassador: No alcohol at 2034 World Cup Fans attending the 2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia will not be allowed to drink alcohol, the country’s ambassador to the UK said on Wednesday.

Kane: Bayern trophies take priority over NFL dream Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane, fresh off a goal in his team’s 2-1 Champions League victory over Celtic, reiterated his long-held ambition to eventually transition his kicking skills to the NFL.

Sources: Bregman to Red Sox for 3 years, $120M Free agent Alex Bregman has a new home, agreeing to a three-year, $120 million deal with the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday night, sources told ESPN’s Jesse Rogers.

Raptors peeved at ‘no-class’ late Thompson dunk Raptors coach Darko Rajakovic called Tristan Thompson “disrespectful” for dunking with four seconds remaining in the fourth quarter of Cleveland’s win Wednesday night.

Murray’s career-best 55 propel streaking Nuggets Jamal Murray became the third Nuggets player ever with a 55-point game, lifting his team past the Blazers for their eighth straight victory.

USC and UCLA have made L.A. the center of women’s college basketball USC’s expectations for the season were high and the Trojans have met them, but UCLA has caught everyone by surprise.

Power Rankings: Could Texas take the top spot in the SEC? After defeating South Carolina on Sunday, could Texas eventually be a No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament?

Transfer rumors, news: Luis Diaz, Sesko in Barcelona’s sights Barcelona are considering Liverpool’s Luis Díaz or triggering the release clause of RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

Kings fill PG need with former No. 1 pick Fultz The Kings, in search of a point guard after the departure of De’Aaron Fox, have agreed to a deal with former No. 1 overall pick Markelle Fultz, his agent and attorney told ESPN on Wednesday night.

Sources: Padres, quiet all winter, add RHP Pivetta After what had been a quiet offseason, the Padres filled a clear need in their starting rotation Wednesday, agreeing to terms on a four-year, $55 million contract with veteran right-hander Nick Pivetta, sources told ESPN’s Jeff Passan.

‘New day in L.A.’: Sparks, Plum expect to win now The Sparks made one thing clear while introducing two-time WNBA champion Kelsey Plum: The expectation to win is now. Said Plum: “It’s a new day in L.A.”

WNBA offseason grades: Indiana Fever, Phoenix Mercury score high marks in free agency, trades More movement is likely on the way, but many teams have completed their significant free agency signings and trades until April’s WNBA draft.

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Merseyside derby ends in brawl, four reds after FT Curtis Jones, Abdoulaye Doucouré, Arne Slot and Sipke Hulshoff were all sent off after the full-time whistle of Everton’s dramatic 2-2 draw with Liverpool.

Transfer rumors, news: Vinícius Jr considering Saudi offer Real Madrid winger Vinícius Júnior is linked with a move to the Saudi Pro League. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

Barkley backs Swift, doesn’t get fans’ ‘hate’ at SB Eagles running back Saquon Barkley said he doesn’t understand why fans booed pop superstar Taylor Swift when she was shown on the videoboards during Super Bowl LIX.