The New York Yankees announce they will be the first team to wear uniform numbers, according to the player’s position in batting order. 1960 — Paul Pender beats Sugar Ray Robinson in a 15-round split ...

Joel Embiid had 37 points and nine rebounds as the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 125-103 on ... won comfortably despite Paul George being limited to just 22 minutes ...

The Portland Trail Blazers had an ... due to injuries to Embiid and George. But when Maxey and Embiid are on, they resemble a championship contender. The Blazers do not, of course, and this ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) Joel Embiid had 37 points and nine rebounds as the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 125-103 on Monday night. Tyrese Maxey added 23 points for the Sixers.

The Portland Trail ... George, Caleb Martin, Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Kelly Oubre Jr. Point guards Tyrese Maxey Reggie Jackson Jeff Dowtin Jr. Amid the hectic festive schedule, the Blazers ...

Should he play, the trio of Embiid, George and Tyrese Maxey will be difficult for the Blazers to handle. If Embiid sits, the Blazers would undoubtedly have a chance here. PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS VS.

Houston Rockets (27-13, second in the Western Conference) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (13-27, 13th in the Western Conference) Portland, Oregon; Saturday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Portland heads ...

BOTTOM LINE: Portland looks to end its three-game skid when the Trail Blazers take on Los Angeles. The Trail Blazers have gone 11-21 against Western Conference opponents. Portland averages 15.6 ...

1973 — George Foreman knocks out Joe Frazier in the second round in Kingston, Jamaica, to win the world heavyweight title. 1983 — Houston becomes the first NBA team not to score a point in overtime.