Nick Young stars as the Los Angeles Lakers dominate the Memphis Grizzlies

The Lakers stopped a three-game losing streak thanks to 20 points from Nick Young and a double-double from Julius Randle, consisting of 14 rebounds and 11 assists. Kawhi Leonard threw 25 points for the San Antonio Spurs in their 110-82 success over the Toronto Raptors, while DeMarcus Cousins, who scored 31 points, led the Sacramento Kings to a 120-113 victory against the Denver Nuggets.

Sport24.co.za | Serena bundled out of Auckland Classic

Top seed Serena Williams suffered a shock defeat to fellow American Madison Brengle in the second round of the WTA Auckland Classic on Wednesday to bring an abrupt end to her return to the court. In her first tournament since losing in the semi-finals of the US Open four months ago, Williams was bundled out 6-4, 6-7 , 6-4 by the world number 72 in a two-hour, 13-minute arm wrestle.

Thank you Valeri much, Carl

OLIVER Bozanic says Carl Valeri’s return to Melbourne Victory’s midfield this season has helped his game go to the next level. But while both he and his team are in a purple patch, Bozanic insists he still has more to give as an in-form Victory continues to make its run at ladder-leader Sydney FC.

Why Antonis joined Wanderers

Football: Socceroo Robbie Kruse is set to be given a release from Bayer Leverkusen to take up a deal in the Chinese Super League. SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – NOVEMBER 02: Terry Antonis of Sydney FC reacts after a missed shot on goal during the round four A-League match between Sydney FC and the Central Coast Mariners at Allianz Stadium on November 2, 2014 in Sydney, Australia.

Surf Life Saving New Zealand: Two fewer drown this holiday period

Surf Life Saving New Zealand national lifesaving manager Allan Mundy said poor weather and fewer people swimming might have contributed to decreased fatalities. PHOTO/Bay of Plenty Times Figures released from Water Safety New Zealand today show the preventable drowning toll for the official holiday period is eight, with two of them classified as beach drownings.

Zach Lowe Q&A with Nikola Jokic

If you’ve been following ESPN’s Zach Lowe this season, you’ll know he’s been very vocal about his affection for Nikola Jokic . Lowe was in Oakland on Monday night for the game against the Golden State Warriors and was able to sit down with the Joker himself prior to tip-off.

Predators Subban dealing with new injury, feels better daily

P.K. Subban is dealing with something he’s never had before but is seeing daily improvement with the upper-body injury that has kept the Norris Trophy winner out of the Predators’ lineup since Dec. 15. “It’s difficult, but at the same token I’m optimistic,” Subban said Tuesday . “I’ve been pretty lucky my whole career to play in pretty much all the games and just so happens that this is just the way it went for me this time.

Maple Leafs bring back the past to inspire young lineup

In this Jan. 1, 2017 file photo, Toronto Maple Leafs center Mitch Marner celebrates his goal with teammates James van Riemsdyk , Tyler Bozak and Nikita Zaitsev during the third period of the NHL Centennial Classic hockey game in Toronto. The franchise is celebrating its 100th year while also trying to move past half a century without a championship.

Brad Brownell angrily confronted Roy Williams

Brad Brownell angrily confronted Roy Williams Both coaches declined to tell reporters details afterwards. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2hQzrgI After North Carolina beat Clemson 89-86 in overtime on Tuesday night, Tigers coach Brad Brownell confronted Tar Heels coach Roy Williams as the players were shaking hands.