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Cavs looking to win 7th straight as they host the Grizzlies
Feb 21, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward De’Andre Hunter (12) reacts during the second half against the New York Knicks at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images It’s a scary proposition for rival NBA teams, but the Cleveland Cavaliers just seem to be getting better and better.
The Eastern Conference-leading Cavaliers will be bidding for their seventh successive win when they host the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday night.
Cleveland is coming off its second-largest victory of the season, a 37-point trouncing of the New York Knicks on Friday evening.
Donovan Mitchell scored 24 of his 27 points in a lopsided first half, Evan Mobley had 21 points and shot 82 percent from the field, and Ty Jerome and De’Andre Hunter both excelled off the bench.
Jerome scored 19 points in as many minutes, while Hunter’s 16 points included a perfect 4 of 4 from beyond the 3-point arc.
Hunter has knocked down 13 of 21 attempts from downtown in his four games as a Cavalier and has fit in at his new team like a glove after being traded from Atlanta earlier this month.
“(Hunter) has got some edge to him,” Cleveland coach Kenny Atkinson said. “The physicality we knew about, but he’s got some moxie. Just the way he shoots the ball, there’s no hesitation.
“Sometimes when you come into a new situation, you’re trying to fit in. But he’s just kind of put his hand through the door, like ‘I’m in’ … He’s not trying to fit in.”
The reuniting of Jerome and Hunter, who won an NCAA title together at Virginia in 2019, gives the Cavs enviable firepower off the bench.
Both are candidates to be named Sixth Man of the Year, not that the old friends discuss potential individual awards.
“Truthfully, we haven’t talked about it one bit,” Jerome said. “I’m not even BS-ing. “The only thing we talk about is winning. Playing together is really cool. We won a championship in college together. If we can win a championship in the NBA together, too, that’s where our minds are at.
“(Hunter) is obviously a phenomenal addition in the locker room, on the court. He gives us another mid-post scorer — somebody you can throw the ball to and get you a tough basket … he’s finding ways to be aggressive and be himself, and he’s obviously a great two-way player.
The only negative for Cleveland in the blowout victory was a right-hand injury suffered by Jarrett Allen.
X-rays have ruled out a break, but the center remains a day-to-day proposition of taking on Memphis.
The Grizzlies arrive in Ohio buoyant after overturning a 19-point deficit and finishing with an 11-1 burst to top the host Orlando Magic 105-104 on Friday.
Ja Morant scored 23 points while Jaren Jackson Jr. and Desmond Bane contributed 16 points apiece.
Bane hit a tie-breaking free throw with 45.2 seconds left before Jackson blocked a potential game-winning 10-footer by Orlando’s Paolo Banchero in the closing seconds to preserve the win.
“That was big-time — coming up with big-time plays down the stretch,” Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins said. “It took everything we had, to the last shot. Lucky we were able to come up with a big-time stop at the end and a big-time rebound.
“The resolve of the group was phenomenal. We just kept chipping away. A one-point victory after a difficult one the other night (14-point loss to the Indiana Pacers in Indianapolis on Thursday). We’ve just got to continue building on this.”
–Field Level Media
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Marlins' Class A pitcher fails drug test, suspended 80 games
Sep 11, 2020; Miami, Florida, USA; A general view of a illuminated Miami Marlins logo in center field after the Miami Marlins and Philadelphia Phillies split a double header at Marlins Park. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-Imagn Images Miami Marlins minor league pitcher Eiver Mosquera has received an 80-game suspension for testing positive for Boldenone, a performance-enhancing substance.
This season with Class-A Jupiter and the rookie-level Florida Complex League Marlins in 12 games (nine starts), the 19-year-old was 3-3 with a 4.50 ERA, 30 strikeouts and 16 walks in 38 innings.
Mosquera joined the organization in 2024 as a $150,000 international signing out of Venezuela.
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NYCFC focusing on Fire, not player's demand, fan reaction
Sep 20, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York City FC midfielder a(7) brings the ball up the pitch against Charlotte FC during the second half at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images Their leading goal scorer wants out of town and their goalkeeper is public enemy No. 1 after a costly gaffe during the World Cup played a key role in the United States losing to Belgium in the round of 16.
But New York City FC is still relying on Nicolas Fernandez Mercau and Matt Freese for big contributions Saturday night when the Chicago Fire invade Yankee Stadium.
Fernandez Mercau scored his 11th goal on a penalty kick Wednesday night during a 2-1 win at Columbus that got NYCFC (6-6-4, 22 points) to .500. It came one day after reports that the club rejected an $18 million offer for his services, leading to his demand that the team transfer him.
“You see a player that is performing for and with his team with a lot of energy,” head coach Pascal Jansen said of Fernandez Mercau. “That’s what he’s supposed to do.”
Freese, whose whiffed clearing attempt led to a third goal for Belgium in a 4-1 win on July 6, was booed on every touch Wednesday. Despite the jeers, he made three saves in the team’s first fixture after the World Cup break.
Meanwhile, Chicago (8-5-2, 26 points) sits third in the East table despite a 3-2 loss Wednesday night at Inter Miami. The result snapped the Fire’s three-match winning streak.
Chicago opted not to stand pat during the summer transfer window, adding Robert Lewandowski from Barcelona on a two-year deal. The 37-year-old Lewandowski, the captain of Poland’s national team, started at Miami and played 63 minutes.
“After just two days with my new team, I didn’t expect everything to work perfectly in my first game,” Lewandowski said.
Lewandowski’s signing led to the departure of star striker Hugo Cuypers. The Fire sold him to LIGA MX’s Monterrey for a reported $7.5 million after he scored 40 goals in 75 league matches over the past 2 1/2 seasons. Cuypers scored 13 goals in 11 matches this season, tying Dallas’ Petar Musa for the league lead.
NYCFC is 3-0-2 in its last five matches against Chicago.
–Field Level Media
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CF Montreal acquire Brayan Ceballos from Revs for up to $850K GAM
Mar 15, 2026; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Revolution forward Luca Langoni (41) congratulates defender Brayan Ceballos (3) after he scored his second goal during the first half against the FC Cincinnati at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images The New England Revolution traded defender Brayan Ceballos to CF Montreal on Friday in exchange for up to $850,000 in General Allocation Money (GAM).
The payments were divided into $500,000 in 2026 GAM, $250,000 in 2027 GAM and up to $100,000 in conditional GAM. The Revs also retained a percentage of Ceballos’ sell-on rights should he be transferred again.
“Brayan is a reliable and versatile defender who can play effectively in a variety of systems, making him an important addition to our roster,” Luca Saputo, Montreal’s managing director for recruitment and sporting methodology, said in a statement. “His strengths will complement those already present in our defensive unit. We are confident that he will contribute to our collective objectives as well as the team’s development.”
Ceballos, 25, came to the Revolution from Brazil’s Fortaleza EC in January 2025. He had three goals in 38 career games (37 starts) for the Revs, with two of those goals coming in one game this season, March 15 against Cincinnati.
“We are grateful to Brayan for all his contributions during his time in New England. We wish him all the best in Montreal,” Revolution general manager Chris Tierney said in a statement. “As we look to continue improving the first team, generating this significant amount of allocation money will allow us to continue investing in the roster in the future.”
–Field Level Media
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