Mark Teixeira, a former World Series champion, is headed to Congress.The slugger-turned-Republican politician will represent Texas' 21st Congressional District in Washington after defeating Democrat Kristin Hook in the Tuesday mid-term election.Teixeir...

A potentially bonding road trip did not get off to the best of starts for the Miami Heat, who will get a chance to hit the reset button with a visit to the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday in Inglewood, Calif.The Heat opened their five-game West Coast...

The Sacramento Kings would like to see success on the road carry over to the start of a seven-game homestand when they host Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night.The Kings became the last NBA team to win a game this season when they...

The San Antonio Spurs have uncorked a little bit of everything -- from career-high performances to Victor Wembanyama's dominance to a balanced offensive attack -- in their current five-game winning streak.Will the Spurs have another card to show when t...

The Phoenix Suns open a seven-game homestand Wednesday against a Portland Trail Blazers squad that has made a habit this season of embarrassing teams in their own building.The Suns will look to avenge a 124-83 opening-night thrashing on Oct. 21 in Port...

Altitude has historically given the Denver Nuggets an added home-court edge, but they haven't taken advantage of it early this season.Denver has dropped two of its first three games at home and would be 0-3 if not for a furious rally against New Orlean...