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Detroit Tigers ace Justin Verlander is on the 15-day IL due to left hip inflammation. The Tigers call up right-hander Keider Montero as Verlander’s replacement in a rotation already ravaged by injuries this season.

Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg scored 51 points to become the first teenager in NBA history to reach the 50-point mark. The No. 1 overall pick led a fourth-quarter surge despite a 14-game home losing streak in the 138-127 defeat to the Orlando Magic.

Joel Embiid battled illness to deliver a near triple-double while Tyrese Maxey and Paul George powered the Sixers to a 115-103 win over Minnesota. The victory, marked by balanced contributions and defensive dominance, underscores Philadelphia’s playoff aspirations.