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JOE MANNIELLO Newsday Before the playoffs started, my Super Bowl prediction was Cincinnati-Philadelphia. The best four teams are still standing, and here’s why I still believe a trip to Super Bowl LVII in Arizona is in the cards for the Bengals and Eagles.

Patrick Mahomes wasn’t making any promises, but the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback was optimistic Thursday about the condition of his injured right ankle and whether he’ll be at full speed for Sunday’s AFC championship game against Cincinnati.

LOS ANGELES — Only days before LeBron James surpasses one of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar‘s NBA records, he equaled another of his Lakers predecessor’s record-setting achievements. James was named an NBA All-Star for the 19th time Thursday, matching Abdul-Jabbar as the only 19-time All-Stars in league history.

Players from Tonkawa and Woodland were among those who received special honors from the Oklahoma Coaches Association for their performances in the 2022 football season. Cameron Jackson of Tonkawa was named to the All-State team at running back.

Three Ponca City Wildcat football players have been named 2023 All-Stars by Class by the Oklahoma Coaches Association. The three are Gabe Roland at linebacker, Trycten Boyer at offensive line and Grant Harmon at running back.

PHOENIX -- A few minutes into the Dallas Mavericks’ 99-95 win over the Phoenix Suns on Thursday night, frustration turned to panic. Luka Doncic sprained his left ankle, stepping on a defender’s foot while pivoting in the post, about three minutes into the first quarter.

Jan. 25—After a slow start, things started to look up for Oklahoma when Taylor Robertson knocked her second 3-pointer of the night midway through the first quarter.

Jan. 25 — OKLAHOMA CITY — Down by three points with 14.1 seconds left, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had a chance to tie a high-scoring affair with the Atlanta Hawks.