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Kevin Durant hits 31,000 career points, joins elite NBA group

Kevin Durant became the eighth player in NBA history to reach 31,000 career points on Friday night in the Houston Rockets’ game against the Phoenix Suns. He entered the game needing just four points to reach the mark. He made two free throws for his first points of the night before accomplishing it on a jump shot midway through the first quarter. The 37-year-old Durant did it in his 1,141st career game, tying the NBA’s all-time leading scorer LeBron James for doing it in the third-fewest games behind Michael Jordan (1,011) and Wilt Chamberlain (1,015). The other players to have scored at least 31,000 points are Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Karl Malone, Kobe Bryant and Dirk Nowitzki. Durant, the second overall pick in the 2007 draft, is in his first season with the Rockets after this summer’s blockbuster trade from Phoenix.

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Cavs hit with $250K fine for injury-report violation

The NBA has fined the Cleveland Cavaliers $250,000. The league says the team violated the Player Participation Policy. The investigation found that Darius Garland was healthy enough to play in one of the two games on November 23 and November 24. The issue was which game he would play. Cleveland played the Clippers on November 23. That game was not televised nationally. Garland played in that one. Cleveland then held him out on Nov. 24 against the Raptors. That game was nationally televised. The league ruled he should have been available for it. Because of that, the NBA issued the fine.

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Hall of Fame to announce Contemporary Era ballot results tonight

Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens are among the eight players on this year’s Era Committee ballot unveiled on Nov. 3 by the National Baseball Hall of Fame. The voting results will be announced live tonight on MLB Network at 7:30 ET, with coverage beginning at 7. It will also be streamed live on MLB.com and in the MLB App. Bonds, Clemens, Carlos Delgado, Jeff Kent, Don Mattingly, Dale Murphy, Gary Sheffield and Fernando Valenzuela comprise the Contemporary Baseball Era player ballot, which focuses on players whose primary contributions to the game came since 1980. Candidates need to receive votes on 75% of the ballots cast by the 16-member committee to become part of the 2026 Baseball Hall of Fame Class. The Hall of Fame on Tuesday revealed the names of the members of the voting committee: Hall of Famers Fergie Jenkins, Jim Kaat, Juan Marichal, Tony Pérez, Ozzie Smith, Alan Trammell and Robin Yount; MLB executives Mark Attanasio, Doug Melvin, Arte Moreno, Kim Ng, Tony Reagins and Terry Ryan; and media members/historians Steve Hirdt, Tyler Kepner and Jayson Stark.

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Mariners Trade Top Catching Prospect Ford to Nationals for Reliever Ferrer

The Seattle Mariners traded top catching prospect Harry Ford to the Nationals for left-handed reliever Jose Ferrer. Seattle also sent right-handed pitching prospect Isaac Lyon to Washington to complete the deal officially. Ferrer gives the Mariners a hard-throwing second southpaw reliever they have been actively seeking this offseason. Ford was Seattle’s first-round pick in the 2021 draft and ranked among baseball’s top prospects. The trade comes ahead of the Winter Meetings, with expectations of increased league-wide transaction activity. Seattle now faces questions about catching depth, with Cal Raleigh the lone catcher on roster.

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Young Blue Jays Fans Rib Freddie Freeman in Holiday Charity Video

A holiday video featuring Canadian children teasing Freddie Freeman surfaced online, quickly drawing attention across baseball fans. The skit supports actor Ryan Reynolds’ annual fundraiser benefiting Toronto’s Hospital for Sick Children nationwide. Freeman, introduced as Ontario’s pride, was booed after his Dodgers beat Toronto in the World Series. Young Blue Jays fans jokingly called Freeman a hoser before chanting him playfully out together. Donations to the SickKids Foundation will be matched up to one million dollars through December 24.

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Blue Jays Outright Reliever Rodríguez to Minors

The Blue Jays outrighted reliever Yariel Rodríguez off their 40-man roster before the MLB Winter Meetings. Rodríguez cleared waivers unclaimed, keeping his MLB salary while remaining in the organization for now. The right-hander is no longer on the 40-man roster but can still be traded freely. If not traded, Rodríguez will attend Spring Training as a Minor League player with Toronto. The 28-year-old reliever is entering the third season of his five-year, $32 million contract deal. Signed with starter and bullpen potential, He moved full-time to relief in 2025 last season. He posted a 3.08 ERA, though underlying metrics were less encouraging overall throughout the year. Rodríguez struggled late, was left off the World Series roster, making the decision surprising for many.

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Mascherano Leads Inter Miami to MLS Cup Glory in Debut Season

Javier Mascherano guided Inter Miami to their first MLS Cup title in his debut season. Hired in November 2024, Mascherano replaced Tata Martino despite limited senior-level coaching experience. Inter Miami defeated Vancouver Whitecaps 3-1 in MLS Cup 2025 presented by Audi on Saturday. Mascherano openly embraced criticism, acknowledging doubts surrounding his appointment before the season began. He credited belief in the process after earlier struggles managing Argentina’s youth national teams.

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NBA Prediction Today: Washington Wizards vs Dallas Mavericks

The NBA returns with a cross-conference clash between the Washington Wizards and the Dallas Mavericks at Capital One Arena. Read our full preview for Washington Wizards vs Dallas Mavericks.The game is scheduled for at 7:00 PM ET, and both sides will be looking to end their respective losing runs in this pivotal fixture. MatchPlug brings you the latest odds, insights, and expert analysis for the Washington Wizards vs Dallas Mavericks game. Betting Preview for Washington Wizards vs Dallas Mavericks ● Venue: Capital One Arena● Date: Saturday, November 8th, 2025● Time: 1:00 AM ● Teams to play: Washington Wizards vs Dallas Mavericks● Odds as provided by 1XBet Betting on Washington Wizards ● 1XBet Spread: +3.5● 1XBet Moneyline: 2.65● 1XBet Over/Under: Over 229.5 The Washington Wizards continue to struggle through a dismal stretch of games and enter this matchup on the second night of a back-to-back. Their latest outing ended in a 148-114 home defeat to the Cleveland Cavaliers, marking their seventh consecutive loss. Defensive inefficiency has been the team’s major downfall — they are conceding 130.3 points per game, the worst defensive mark in the league. Six of their last seven losses have come by double-digit margins, a clear sign of their inability to contain opposing offenses. The Wizards are desperate for only their second win of the season, and home-court advantage could be the spark they need. However, unless they tighten up defensively and find more scoring consistency from Kyle Kuzma and Jordan Poole, their struggles are likely to continue. Betting on Dallas Mavericks ● 1XBet Spread: -3.5● 1XBet Moneyline: 1.55● 1XBet Over/Under: Under 229.5 The Dallas Mavericks have endured a similar rough patch this season. With just two wins in nine games (L7), they are mired in a four-game losing streak. Their most recent defeat came at the hands of the Memphis Grizzlies (118-104), a result that underlined their offensive woes. Max Christie led Dallas in scoring with 18 points in that loss, but the team’s offensive rhythm continues to falter. The Mavericks are averaging only 106.0 points per game, the lowest scoring rate in the Western Conference. Coach Jason Kidd’s side has also struggled on the defensive end, often failing to close out games. However, a matchup against a struggling Wizards defense might give them the opportunity to rediscover their scoring touch. MatchPlug Prediction for Washington Wizards vs Dallas Mavericks This matchup pits two struggling teams against each other, both desperate to end their losing streaks. The Wizards’ poor defense and the Mavericks’ inconsistent offense make this a tough game to call in terms of a winner. That said, the total points market offers more value. Historically, this fixture has produced high-scoring outcomes — four of the last six meetings have gone over the projected total. With both teams leaky on defense, another shootout could be on the cards. Final Prediction: Over 229.

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Rashid Shaheed hopes to stay with Seahawks ‘long-term’

Rashid Shaheed hasn’t played a game for Seattle yet, but he already sees his future there. “I’m here to stay, man. We can figure something out after the season ends,” the new Seahawks receiver said Wednesday, via FOX13 Seattle. Shaheed, who becomes a free agent after the season, said he plans to be in Seattle “long-term.” The optimism makes sense — Shaheed already knows offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak’s system from their time together in New Orleans. Before a meniscus injury ended his season last year, Shaheed posted 20 catches, 349 yards, and three touchdowns in six games for the Saints, showing his ability as a deep-play threat.

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Jaguars’ Cam Little sends Hall of Fame his jersey

Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Cam Little is sending his game jersey to the Pro Football Hall of Fame after making NFL history last Sunday. Little drilled a 68-yard field goal — the longest in league history — to close the first half of Jacksonville’s 30-29 win over the Raiders in Las Vegas. The Hall of Fame asked for a memento from the record-setting kick, but Little decided to keep the ball and his cleats, opting instead to send his jersey. “I just started wearing those cleats last week, so I’m not giving them the cleats,” Little said Wednesday. “And I wanted to keep the ball. I think the ball is special. I think that’s the coolest part about it.” The kick surpassed the previous record of 66 yards, set by Justin Tucker of the Baltimore Ravens in 2021.

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