Jolly Sport: апреля 2017

воскресенье, 30 апреля 2017 г.

Led by Hayward, Utah Jazz moving on to new playoff turf

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The only thing stopping Gordon Hayward in the playoffs was a case of food poisoning....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:38 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2pwsnZ3

6-foot-7 Aaron Judge transforms batting practice in Bronx

Aaron Judge has transformed batting practice in the Bronx....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:31 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2pm5WHt

Desperate Capitals go back to Holtby for Game 3 vs. Penguins

Desperate times called for a players-only meeting in the Washington Capitals' locker room after they fell behind 2-0 in their second-round playoff series against the Pittsburgh Penguins....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:22 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2pPK8SW

Tim Tebow's 1st triple highlights latest week in the minors

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- Tim Tebow had his best pro baseball game this week, going 3 for 4 with his first-ever triple with the Columbia Fireflies, the New York Mets Class A affiliate....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:22 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2q5thuy

Silfverberg scores 2, Ducks beat Oilers 6-3 in Game 3

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) -- Jakob Silfverberg scored twice to lead the Anaheim Ducks to a 6-3 victory over Edmonton on Sunday night, cutting the Oilers' series lead to 2-1,...

from AP Top Sports News at 10:30 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2oNB4Bg

Silfverberg scores 2, Ducks beat Oilers 6-3 in Game 3

Kisner-Brown, Blixt-Smith head to Zurich Classic playoff

AVONDALE, La. (AP) -- Kevin Kisner deprived the die-hard fans around the rain-soaked 18th hole from seeing a winner in the Zurich Classic's new team format as darkness fell Sunday night....

from AP Top Sports News at 10:21 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/1nKJazG

Kisner-Brown, Blixt-Smith head to Zurich Classic playoff

AVONDALE, La. (AP) -- Kevin Kisner chipped in for eagle on the 18th hole as darkness fell Sunday night at the Zurich Classic, lifting himself and teammate Scott Brown into a Monday playoff with Jonas Blixt and Cameron Smith....

from AP Top Sports News at 9:29 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2pMOY6L

Who's on first? Mitchell, as O's top Yanks 7-4 in 11 innings

NEW YORK (AP) -- Who's on first wasn't an Abbott and Costello question for Bryan Mitchell. With New York short on pitchers, the Yankees reliever played there for the first time since high school....

from AP Top Sports News at 9:24 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2pyiE6o

Kisner-Brown, Blixt-Smith head to Zurich Classic playoff

AVONDALE, La. (AP) -- Kevin Kisner chipped in for eagle on the 18th hole as darkness fell Sunday night, lifting himself and teammate Scott Brown into a Monday playoff at the Zurich Classic with Jonas Blixt and Cameron Smith....

from AP Top Sports News at 9:12 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2qdC3dU

Who's on first? Mitchell, as O's top Yanks 7-4 in 11 innings

Predators take 2-1 series lead, beating St. Louis Blues 3-1

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- The Nashville Predators finally had a chance to show how they would react to their first loss this postseason....

from AP Top Sports News at 7:30 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/1wBJ5X4

Rendon drives in 10, hits 3 HRs as Nationals rout Mets 23-5

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon said he'd never had a day like this one....

from AP Top Sports News at 7:30 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2pMMSnt

We meet again: Cavs, Raptors back together in postseason

CLEVELAND (AP) -- We The North vs. We Are The Champions....

from AP Top Sports News at 7:06 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/1xkeGHV

Jazz flatten Clippers 104-91, win 1st-round series 4-3

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Gordon Hayward scored 26 points and the Utah Jazz easily eliminated the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday with a 104-91 victory, winning the first-round playoff series 4-3....

from AP Top Sports News at 6:23 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2nRE0vp

Jazz flatten Clippers 104-91, win 1st-round series 4-3

Predators take 2-1 series lead, beating St. Louis Blues 3-1

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Cody McLeod scored the game-winner early in the second period, and the Nashville Predators beat the St. Louis Blues 3-1 Sunday to grab a 2-1 lead in their Western Conference semifinal....

from AP Top Sports News at 6:12 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2qtgYsl

Rendon drives in 10, hits 3 HRs as Nationals rout Mets 23-5

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Anthony Rendon had 10 RBIs, three home runs and six hits as the Washington Nationals took advantage of Noah Syndergaard's injury and mauled the New York Mets 23-5 on Sunday to set a franchise scoring record....

from AP Top Sports News at 6:00 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2pkMOcZ

Logano pulls away to win at Richmond

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- Joey Logano pulled away after a restart with about 20 laps to go to win the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race at Richmond International Raceway on Sunday....

from AP Top Sports News at 5:53 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2pvf4bf

Logano pulls away to win at Richmond

Rendon drives in 10, hits 3 HRs as Nationals rout Mets 23-5

Mets ace Noah Syndergaard exits in 2nd inning with injury

WASHINGTON (AP) -- New York Mets ace Noah Syndergaard has left his start against the Washington Nationals in the second inning with an injury....

from AP Top Sports News at 4:33 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2l8K7cL

Thomas' 33, Celtics' 3s too much for Wizards in 123-111 win

BOSTON (AP) -- Isaiah Thomas had 33 points and nine assists, and the Boston Celtics made 19 3-pointers to beat the Washington Wizards 123-111 Sunday and take a 1-0 lead in their Eastern Conference semifinal matchup....

from AP Top Sports News at 4:06 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2jlUdDK

Thomas' 33, Celtics' 3s too much for Wizards in 123-111 win

CEO says NASCAR 'not isolated' in fighting to attract fans

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- NASCAR Chairman and CEO Brian France says the challenge of connecting with a new, younger generation of fans is something that all sports are trying to figure out, and one that NASCAR will take some time to figure out....

from AP Top Sports News at 3:13 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2pko4By

Nadal beats Thiem to win 10th title in Barcelona

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) -- Rafael Nadal defeated Dominic Thiem 6-4, 6-1 to win his 10th Barcelona Open title on Sunday....

from AP Top Sports News at 3:13 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2puXWCl

Syndergaard exits in second inning with apparent injury

WASHINGTON (AP) -- New York Mets pitcher Noah Syndergaard left his start against the Washington Nationals on Sunday in the second inning with an apparent injury....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:36 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2lDW3QI

Ichiro Suzuki honored with collage showing 1st 3,000 hits

MIAMI (AP) -- The Miami Marlins have paid tribute to Ichiro Suzuki by giving him a collage of photographs showing each of his first 3,000 hits....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:25 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2pkgIy2

Spurs facing tough task containing high-scoring Rockets

SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- After surviving an intense, physical battle with the Memphis Grizzlies, the San Antonio Spurs now face James Harden and the freewheeling Houston Rockets....

from AP Top Sports News at 1:21 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2lSp3nA

Nationals confirm CF Adam Eaton has torn ACL

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Nationals center fielder Adam Eaton's season is likely over after tearing a ligament in his left knee the team confirmed Sunday....

from AP Top Sports News at 12:47 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2qlNwFr

Joshua, with heavyweight title, may make boxing must-see TV

LONDON (AP) -- Anthony Joshua remained in the ring long after 90,000 of his supporters had filed out of Wembley Stadium, posing happily for pictures with his team and hugging just about everyone he knew....

from AP Top Sports News at 11:39 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2qswxQW

The ins and outs of how some teams handled 2017 NFL draft

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- With 253 selections over three days, and a couple hundred thousand people on hand, the NFL draft seems as complex an operation as exists....

from AP Top Sports News at 10:27 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2pxc8gv

Immigrant workers at Churchill Downs fear deportation

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- The backside of Churchill Downs hums with activity as workers clean stalls, bathe horses and lead the muscular animals on strolls to cool them down after workouts. The quiet is broken when they speak to each other and the horses - in Spanish....

from AP Top Sports News at 10:06 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2puqImJ

Bottas beats Vettel to 1st F1 win in Russia

SOCHI, Russia (AP) -- Valtteri Bottas claimed his first Formula One win on Sunday after holding off a late charge from Sebastian Vettel in the Russian Grand Prix....

from AP Top Sports News at 9:45 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2pLlUwo

Buffalo Bills fire general manager Whaley 1 day after draft

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) -- The Buffalo Bills have fired general manager Doug Whaley one day after the end of the NFL draft, a move that further solidifies rookie head coach Sean McDermott's control over the team....

from AP Top Sports News at 8:50 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2qlbD71

FIFA official Sheikh Ahmad resigning amid bribery claims

GENEVA (AP) -- FIFA Council member Sheikh Ahmad Al Fahad Al Sabah of Kuwait is resigning from his soccer roles under pressure from allegations in an American federal court that he bribed Asian officials....

from AP Top Sports News at 6:57 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2qlnYrW

суббота, 29 апреля 2017 г.

Penguins chase Holtby, beat Capitals to take 2-0 series lead

WASHINGTON (AP) -- When Sidney Crosby wasn't beating the Washington Capitals putting the puck through his legs, he was doing it belly down on the ice....

from AP Top Sports News at 12:42 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2ptv1Pi

Devils buck odds to win NHL draft lottery; Vegas to pick 6th

A few weeks after the New Jersey Devils closed their worst season in nearly 30 years, general manager Ray Shero has something to smile about....

from AP Top Sports News at 11:31 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2piccjn

Capitals replace Holtby in goal for 3rd period of Game 2

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Vezina Trophy winner Braden Holtby was yanked out of the Washington Capitals' net during Game 2 of their series against the Pittsburgh Penguins, replaced in goal by Philipp Grubauer to start the third period Saturday night....

from AP Top Sports News at 10:57 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2oWRL9n

Capitals replace Holtby in goal for 3rd period of Game 2

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Vezina Trophy winner Braden Holtby has been yanked out of the Washington Capitals' net during Game 2 of their series against the Pittsburgh Penguins, replaced in goal by Philipp Grubauer to start the third period....

from AP Top Sports News at 10:33 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2piaTRE

Kemp homers 3 times, Braves beat Brewers 11-3

MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Matt Kemp homered three times and drove in five runs, helping the surging Atlanta Braves pound the Milwaukee Brewers 11-3 on Saturday night....

from AP Top Sports News at 10:27 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2qrfb6S

AP Source: Nationals CF Eaton out for season with hurt knee

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Adam Eaton's first season as the Washington Nationals center fielder is over already....

from AP Top Sports News at 10:11 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2pi9R8t

Pageau gets fourth goal in 2OT to lift Sens over Rangers 6-5

OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) -- Jean-Gabriel Pageau might not have seen the goal that capped his 'legendary game' for the Ottawa Senators....

from AP Top Sports News at 9:58 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2qrpI24

AP Source: Nationals CF Eaton out for season with hurt knee

WASHINGTON (AP) -- A person familiar with the situation says that Washington Nationals center fielder Adam Eaton will miss the rest of the season with a torn ligament in his left knee....

from AP Top Sports News at 9:39 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2oTUmQt

Hi, Bye: Mariners newcomer makes big league debut _ sort of

CLEVELAND (AP) -- For the record, Seattle Mariners newcomer Boog Powell made his major league debut Saturday....

from AP Top Sports News at 9:28 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2oKIOnx

Devils buck odds to win NHL draft lottery; Vegas to pick 6th

The New Jersey Devils bucked the NHL lottery odds, and lady luck wasn't with Las Vegas....

from AP Top Sports News at 8:55 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2oKFSHt

Bengals getting backlash over drafting RB Joe Mixon

CINCINNATI (AP) -- The Bengals are facing a backlash over their decision to draft running back Joe Mixon, who punched a woman in the face while at Oklahoma....

from AP Top Sports News at 7:01 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2phMSKv

Japan's Haru Nomura keeps leads in wind at LPGA in Texas

IRVING, Texas (AP) -- Haru Nomura of Japan still had fun on another windy day on the LPGA Tour in North Texas....

from AP Top Sports News at 6:08 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2pwbCPK

The Latest: Hurricanes' Kaaya goes in 6th round to Lions

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- The Latest on the NFL draft (all times Eastern):...

from AP Top Sports News at 5:32 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2oWtQGP

The Latest: Fight time for Joshua and Klitschko

LONDON (AP) -- The Latest on the Anthony Joshua-Wvladimir Klitschko heavyweight title fight in Wembley Stadium. (all times local):...

from AP Top Sports News at 5:03 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2oK5dBf

Japan's Haru Nomura keeps leads in wind at LPGA in Texas

IRVING, Texas (AP) -- Haru Nomura of Japan shot a 1-over 72 on another windy day on the LPGA Tour in North Texas to extend her lead through three rounds despite a late double bogey....

from AP Top Sports News at 4:32 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2dmoJwq

Bengals getting backlash over drafting RB Joe Mixon

Sunderland relegated from Premier League after a decade

LONDON (AP) -- No late escapes this year, Sunderland is leaving the Premier League....

from AP Top Sports News at 3:41 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2ea4Uqs

Harbaugh thanks Italy for hospitality during Rome trip

ROME (AP) -- Jim Harbaugh stood with a megaphone, his team at his back, in front of more than a thousand spectators, some sporting maize and blue....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:41 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2pn0Qfz

Bayern Munich wins record 5th straight Bundesliga title

BERLIN (AP) -- Robert Lewandowski scored twice as Bayern Munich ensured a record fifth straight Bundesliga title with a 6-0 rout of Wolfsburg on Saturday....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:36 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2nP3BpC

Bengals getting backlash over drafting RB Joe Mixon

As soccer soars, court docs detail graft in Brazilian sports

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) -- Brazil and superstar Neymar were the first to qualify for next year's World Cup, save for Russia which gets an automatic berth as the host....

from AP Top Sports News at 11:55 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2qj4dRO

FIFA, Olympic official Sheikh Ahmad denies bribery claim

GENEVA (AP) -- Asian Olympic leader Sheikh Ahmad Al Fahad Al Sabah of Kuwait has denied claims made in a U.S. federal court that he paid six-figure bribes to FIFA voters....

from AP Top Sports News at 11:04 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2qiHaqc

Pick a horse, any horse: Kentucky Derby is wide open as ever

Bob Baffert is sitting out the Kentucky Derby, and not by choice....

from AP Top Sports News at 10:02 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2pgepvM

FIFA, Olympic official Sheik Ahmad denies bribery allegation

GENEVA (AP) -- Asian Olympic leader Sheik Ahmad Al Fahad Al Sabah of Kuwait has denied claims made in a U.S. federal court that he paid six-figure bribes to FIFA voters....

from AP Top Sports News at 9:34 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2oIQ2bD

Led by Wall and Beal, Wizards moving on to face Celtics

ATLANTA (AP) -- John Wall refused to give in....

from AP Top Sports News at 3:13 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2oVnwzk

Vonn sets sights on Olympics, records, racing against men

DENVER (AP) -- Always the consummate planner, Lindsey Vonn has every detail scribbled in a calendar from now until her season starts in November. Workouts, upcoming trips, ski camps, appointments - all of the ordinary stuff....

from AP Top Sports News at 3:13 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2oHYI1I

пятница, 28 апреля 2017 г.

Celtics ready for next challenge after tough Bulls series

CHICAGO (AP) -- The Boston Celtics got hit with a devastating emotional blow just as the playoffs were about to start. They dropped the first two games at home, too....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:39 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2pI0m3y

Paul scores 29, Clippers beat Jazz 98-93 to force Game 7

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- Chris Paul scored 29 points and the Los Angeles Clippers forced a Game 7 in their first-round series with a 98-93 victory over the Utah Jazz on Friday night....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:06 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2pnx9e2

Day 3 dandies: Butt, Perine provide late-round draft value

Four rounds of the NFL draft left and plenty of talented players to go around....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:06 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2oV6eSZ

Paul scores 29, Clippers beat Jazz 98-93 to force Game 7

Cam Talbot carries Oilers past Ducks 2-1, to 2-0 series lead

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) -- Cam Talbot made 39 saves, Patrick Maroon scored a power-play goal and the Edmonton Oilers moved halfway to the Western Conference finals with a 2-1 victory over the Anaheim Ducks in Game 2 of their second-round series Friday night....

from AP Top Sports News at 1:34 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2prqDAt

Bradley scores 23, Celtics eliminate Bulls 105-83

CHICAGO (AP) -- The Boston Celtics kept reminding each other not to let up as they closed in on a lopsided victory and a trip to the Eastern Conference semifinals....

from AP Top Sports News at 12:24 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2eh9uCZ

Tarasenko scores 2, Blues beat Predators 3-2 to even series

ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Vladimir Tarasenko was at the right place at the right time to take advantage of a lucky bounce and help the St. Louis Blues get a big win....

from AP Top Sports News at 12:19 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2oUHPx4

Steelers grab Pitt star, cancer survivor James Conner

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- A year ago, James Conner was in the middle of chemotherapy treatment as it waged a battle against Hodgkin's Lymphoma that left the Pittsburgh star running back drained but resolute....

from AP Top Sports News at 12:19 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2oHAy7w

Players from Big 12 are slow to go in NFL draft once again

Let's just say the phone isn't ringing off the hook for Big 12 players so far in the NFL draft....

from AP Top Sports News at 12:07 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2qfUOgO

John Wall scores 42 points, Wizards knock out Hawks 115-99

ATLANTA (AP) -- John Wall had that look in his eye at morning shootaround....

from AP Top Sports News at 11:58 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2q2P3iH

Players from Big 12 are slow to go in NFL draft once again

Let's just say the phone isn't ringing off the hook for Big 12 players so far in the NFL draft....

from AP Top Sports News at 11:18 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2qoKcbP

Bradley scores 23, Celtics eliminate Bulls 105-83

CHICAGO (AP) -- Avery Bradley scored 23 points, and the hot-shooting Boston Celtics pounded the Chicago Bulls 105-83 to win their first-round series 4-2 on Friday night....

from AP Top Sports News at 10:43 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2pbrxmy

John Wall scores 42 points, Wizards eliminate Hawks 115-99

ATLANTA (AP) -- John Wall scored 42 points, Bradley Beal added 31 and the Washington Wizards withstood a furious Atlanta comeback to close out the Hawks with a 115-99 victory Friday night, winning the opening-round playoff series 4-2....

from AP Top Sports News at 10:11 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2dR2Jqk

Former Cowboys star Drew Pearson trolls Eagles fans

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- How 'bout them Cowboys!...

from AP Top Sports News at 9:54 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2oHgwKw

Thomas to head to sister's funeral after Game 6 vs Bulls

BOSTON (AP) -- Celtics point guard Isaiah Thomas plans to attend his sister's funeral on Saturday without missing any games in Boston's first-round playoff series against Chicago....

from AP Top Sports News at 7:59 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2qgMMS0

Cavs, Warriors sweeps mean time to rest, get mental breather

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- Kevin Durant can take some pressure off that tender left calf. LeBron James has extra time to recoup after barely leaving the floor in the first round....

from AP Top Sports News at 7:22 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2oUrEjl

Felix Hernandez to miss 3-4 weeks with shoulder bursitis

CLEVELAND (AP) -- Seattle Mariners ace Felix Hernandez is expected to miss three to four weeks because of bursitis in his right shoulder....

from AP Top Sports News at 6:50 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2oRcJ8D

FANTASY PLAYS: Analyzing several April baseball surprises

There are several fantasy baseball surprises as we head into May, both good and bad. This week, we examine two impressive early season hitters, a struggling starter, a mirage at closer and a player who's better in real life than fantasy....

from AP Top Sports News at 6:37 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2o0PQjL

Thomas to head to sister's funeral after Game 6 vs Bulls

After tragedy, Artemis could rebound at America's Cup

Out on Bermuda's Great Sound, on a fast catamaran named Magic Blue, Iain Percy and his mates with Artemis Racing are emerging as contenders to win the America's Cup while honoring the memory of Andrew "Bart" Simpson, who was killed in a training accident four years ago....

from AP Top Sports News at 5:56 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2pdUhdQ

Life of a goalie in Eastern playoff series is complicated

WASHINGTON (AP) -- When the difference between winning and losing is a puck shot from behind the goal line that goes in off his helmet, all Henrik Lundqvist can do is shake his head....

from AP Top Sports News at 5:48 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/1ECaT0u

Dale Jr says retiring announcement took the pressure off

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- Dale Earnhardt Jr. says the pressure is gone, not only about his future, but also his results....

from AP Top Sports News at 5:12 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2oGCZaH

Road warriors: Home ice can be a disadvantage in playoffs

A chorus of boos greeted the announcement of Sidney Crosby's first goal in Game 1 at the Washington Capitals. During the announcement of his second, the red-rocking Washington Capitals crowd was silent....

from AP Top Sports News at 4:56 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2qo2DgS

Road show: Most NFL teams interested in hosting draft

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Nearly 100,000 people attended the festivities surrounding the first night of the NFL draft Thursday. That's more than at any Super Bowl except one....

from AP Top Sports News at 4:42 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2oGrT5n

Gooden gets key to city 31 years after Mets World Series win

NEW YORK (AP) -- Former New York Mets pitcher Dwight Gooden has gotten a key to the city 31 years after the team's thrilling World Series win over the Boston Red Sox....

from AP Top Sports News at 4:24 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2oTZRzA

Column: Don't believe the hype about these sporting events

The sappy montage, the dramatic voiceover, the announcer breathlessly declaring that "anticipation of football fans everywhere is at an all-time high."...

from AP Top Sports News at 3:58 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2qfTeIN

Road Show: Majority of NFL teams interested in hosting draft

Detroit Pistons submit bids for future NBA All-Star Game

DETROIT (AP) -- The Detroit Pistons have put in bids to host a future NBA All-Star Game at Little Caesars Arena....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:38 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2oFSzn0

AP Source: Larry Bird steps down as Pacers president

Larry Bird is stepping down as president of basketball operations for the Indiana Pacers, a stunningly abrupt move by an NBA legend known for making swift decisions....

from AP Top Sports News at 1:51 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2qfR23V

AP Source: Larry Bird steps down as Pacers president

A person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press that Larry Bird is stepping down as president of the Indiana Pacers....

from AP Top Sports News at 1:34 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/1zEqJoO

MLB's first Lithuanian learned the game where few play

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The decades-long journey of a father and a son, of a game and a country, ended with a sprint....

from AP Top Sports News at 1:23 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2qfxKvz

Is Anthony Joshua boxing's next great heavyweight?

LONDON (AP) -- Anthony Joshua has the weight of a country on his shoulders, and a fighter with true heavyweight pedigree in the ring across from him....

from AP Top Sports News at 12:20 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2faIzwd

Sharapova wins again, reaches semifinals at Porsche GP

STUTTGART, Germany (AP) -- Maria Sharapova advanced to the semifinals of the Porsche Grand Prix by beating Anett Kontaveit of Estonia 6-3, 6-4 Friday....

from AP Top Sports News at 10:30 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2oPS7xq

NFL's wild opening round could yield more surprises on Day 2

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Defense was supposed to dominate in the first round of the NFL draft....

from AP Top Sports News at 9:58 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2qeBiOE

Lexi Thompson shoots 69 in first round since rules violation

IRVING, Texas (AP) -- Lexi Thompson was pleased with her first LPGA Tour round since a rules violation cost a likely victory in the first major tournament of the year. And her Thursday round even included a consultation with a rules official....

from AP Top Sports News at 9:23 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/1atA0Wv

Grueling season taking its toll on injury-hit Man United

MANCHESTER, England (AP) -- With Manchester United ravaged by a mix of injury and suspension, coach Jose Mourinho is contemplating an extreme idea as his side looks to navigate two competitions at the end of a grueling season....

from AP Top Sports News at 8:31 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2fd34bw

Nastase issues apology for remarks about Serena Williams

BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) -- Ilie Nastase made an attempt at apologizing for his comments about Serena Williams and his outburst during a Fed Cup match....

from AP Top Sports News at 7:10 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2ptehK6

FIFA audit official admits bribery in US federal probe

ZURICH (AP) -- The sprawling American investigation of bribery and corruption in international soccer has reached into Asia and claimed the first guilty plea from a senior official in the new FIFA leadership....

from AP Top Sports News at 6:41 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/1H8o90o

четверг, 27 апреля 2017 г.

Tested again, resilient Raptors rest up for Cavs rematch

MILWAUKEE (AP) -- The Toronto Raptors keep getting themselves into tough situations in the playoffs....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:25 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2oD2yJy

Slides (Foster)

The first round of the NFL draft had players from Temple and Western Michigan off the board before players from Alabama. And in a draft where none of the quarterbacks looked like locks to be picked in the first round, three were taken in the first 12 picks....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:08 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2oP2ce3

2nd-day draft steals? Cook, Lamp could go early; Mixon, too

The last two players to be selected with the first pick of the second round of the NFL draft were New York Giants star safety Landon Collins in 2015 and Cleveland Browns promising pass rusher Emmanuel Ogbah last year....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:08 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2oCJBa6

Asia-based FIFA official pleads guilty to corruption charges

NEW YORK (AP) -- An Asia-based FIFA official has pleaded guilty in a U.S. court to charges relating to bribery and corruption in elections for soccer's world governing body....

from AP Top Sports News at 1:50 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2qlk8hC

Spurs advance: San Antonio beats Grizzlies 103-96 in Game 6

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- Kawhi Leonard scored 29 points, and the San Antonio Spurs advanced to the Western Conference semifinals by beating the Memphis Grizzlies 103-96 Thursday night to take the series 4-2....

from AP Top Sports News at 1:18 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/1s4t3hH

Spurs advance: San Antonio beats Grizzlies 103-96 in Game 6

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Kawhi Leonard scored 29 points, and the San Antonio Spurs advanced to the Western Conference semifinals by beating the Memphis Grizzlies 103-96 Thursday night to take the series 4-2....

from AP Top Sports News at 12:28 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2pJqkk5

Karlsson helps Senators edge Rangers 2-1 in Game 1

OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) -- Erik Karlsson was hoping for a good bounce. He got a great one....

from AP Top Sports News at 11:58 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2p9yFiU

Young cancer survivor gets his wish at NFL draft

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) -- T.J. Owuanibe got his wish: The 14-year-old shared center stage with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to announce the Baltimore Ravens' top draft pick....

from AP Top Sports News at 11:58 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2ql9NlX

Crosby scores twice, Bonino has winner as Pens beat Caps

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Sidney Crosby scored two goals in 52 seconds, Nick Bonino had the winner in the third period and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Washington Capitals 3-2 in Game 1 of their second-round playoff series on Thursday night....

from AP Top Sports News at 10:57 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2jGaLJZ

Whew! Raptors blow 25-point lead, but beat Bucks 92-89

MILWAUKEE (AP) -- DeMar DeRozan scored 32 points and the Toronto Raptors squandered a 25-point lead late in the third quarter before holding on for a 92-89 victory Thursday night over the Milwaukee Bucks to take their first-round playoff series in six games....

from AP Top Sports News at 10:27 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2q2HVTc

Karlsson helps Senators edge Rangers 2-1 in Game 1

OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) -- Erik Karlsson scored on a bad-angle shot with 4:11 left in the third period, sending the Ottawa Senators to a 2-1 victory over the New York Rangers in the opener of their second-round playoff series on Thursday night....

from AP Top Sports News at 10:09 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/1qSlJYd

The Latest: Jets strengthen secondary with LSU's Adams

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- The Latest on the first round of the NFL draft (all times local):...

from AP Top Sports News at 9:00 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2qcm3Gb

Spieth and Palmer share lead at team event in New Orleans

AVONDALE, La. (AP) -- Jordan Spieth showed off his stellar short game. Ryan Palmer contributed momentum-saving par putts. They turned out to be quite the team Thursday in the Zurich Classic, the first official team event on the PGA Tour in 36 years....

from AP Top Sports News at 8:52 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2qdC3dU

The Latest: 49ers use 3rd pick to grab Stanford's Thomas

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- The Latest on the first round of the NFL draft (all times local):...

from AP Top Sports News at 8:35 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2pnFZ92

The Latest: No surprise, Browns take Garrett with top pick

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- The Latest on the first round of the NFL draft (all times local):...

from AP Top Sports News at 8:24 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2qdpK10

Top-seeded Celtics headline trio of elimination games

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- The top-seeded Boston Celtics are back from the brink of disaster....

from AP Top Sports News at 8:24 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2ovU0iQ

Top-seeded Celtics headline trio of elimination games

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- The top-seeded Boston Celtics are back from the brink of disaster....

from AP Top Sports News at 8:01 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/1IUmWsx

Ground broken for Jackie Robinson Museum after 10-year wait

NEW YORK (AP) -- Ground was broken for the Jackie Robinson Museum after a 10-year wait - matching the length of the Hall of Famer's barrier-breaking major league career....

from AP Top Sports News at 8:01 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2oRfQhz

Spieth and Palmer share lead at team event in New Orleans

Harper homers in 11-run 7th, Turner, Nats rout Rockies 16-5

DENVER (AP) -- Bryce Harper hit a three-run homer as part of an 11-run seventh inning, Trea Turner had another big game at Coors Field and the Washington Nationals routed the Colorado Rockies 16-5 on Thursday....

from AP Top Sports News at 6:58 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2qkIR5H

Column: Refs won't bite as Hoiberg tries 'palming' off blame

We pause in a postseason packed with great press-conference performances to award a gold star to Bulls coach Fred Hoiberg for his "get-off-my-lawn" rant against Celtics' guard Isaiah Thomas....

from AP Top Sports News at 6:39 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2pEv3XD

Spieth and Palmer share lead at team event in New Orleans

AVONDALE, La. (AP) -- Jordan Spieth showed off his stellar short game and Ryan Palmer made key putts as they posted a 6-under 66 in foursomes for a share of the lead Thursday in the Zurich Classic, the first team event on the PGA Tour in 36 years....

from AP Top Sports News at 6:38 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/1nKJazG

Bud Selig says he's overwhelmed by visit to Hall of Fame

COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (AP) -- Bud Selig has been to the Baseball Hall of Fame more times than he can remember. Still limping as he recovers from a stress fracture in his right leg, the 82-year-old former commissioner won't soon forget his latest visit - a tour to prepare for his induction this summer....

from AP Top Sports News at 6:04 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2gqfoCO

Bulls' Rajon Rondo a 'long shot' to return from thumb injury

CHICAGO (AP) -- If the Chicago Bulls are to extend their postseason, they almost certainly will have to do it without Rajon Rondo....

from AP Top Sports News at 5:13 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2p8OeqT

Mets' Cespedes limps off after injuring left hamstring

NEW YORK (AP) -- New York Mets slugger Yoenis Cespedes needed to be helped off the field after pulling his left hamstring while running to second base in the fourth inning of Thursday's game against Atlanta....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:38 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2fbQ8Ad

GM McPhee weighs hopes of Vegas hitting NHL lottery jackpot

As jackpots go in Las Vegas, George McPhee wouldn't mind little lady luck being on the side of his Golden Knights expansion franchise when the NHL holds its draft lottery on Saturday....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:32 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/1qGjnL0

Everything is supersized in big heavyweight title fight

LONDON (AP) -- Anthony Joshua and Wladimir Klitschko drew the kind of crowd for their final news conference that most fighters would be happy with once they got in the ring....

from AP Top Sports News at 1:39 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2pDApCk

Manfred says 2 groups still in Miami Marlins' bidding

NEW YORK (AP) -- Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says two groups are still bidding to buy the Miami Marlins from Jeffrey Loria....

from AP Top Sports News at 1:18 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2p89A81

Manfred says 2 groups still in Miami Marlins' bidding

NEW YORK (AP) -- Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says two groups are still bidding to buy the Miami Marlins from Jeffrey Loria....

from AP Top Sports News at 12:14 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2pm7Iab

Tom Hanks going on 'NFL moratorium' over Raiders move

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Tom Hanks says he's going on a "moratorium" for two years after his hometown Oakland Raiders leave for Las Vegas, but he didn't explain what that entails....

from AP Top Sports News at 12:09 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2qaLtnh

Predators' Fiala out of playoffs after breaking leg

ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Nashville general manager David Poile says Predators forward Kevin Fiala broke his left leg during Game 1 against St. Louis and is recovering from surgery to repair his femur....

from AP Top Sports News at 11:54 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2pqdZn3

Ex-Penn St officials to be sentenced in June over Sandusky

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- Sentencing has been scheduled for three former top officials at Penn State University who were convicted of child endangerment in the Jerry Sandusky molestation scandal....

from AP Top Sports News at 11:54 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/1oM8bte

Bouchard: 'Cheater' Sharapova should be banned for life

ISTANBUL (AP) -- If Eugenie Bouchard had her way, Maria Sharapova would have been banned from tennis for life....

from AP Top Sports News at 11:26 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2oPY7ai

Davis, Kupp among promising WRs from smaller programs

It would be foolish to dismiss a wide receiver prospect just because he played at a less prominent college program....

from AP Top Sports News at 11:26 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2qbYiAV

14-year-old cancer survivor to announce Ravens' 1st pick

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- T.J. Owuanibe is known as "the kid with the football" at Children's National Hospital in Washington, D.C. On Thursday night, he'll be "the kid announcing the first selection" for the Baltimore Ravens at the NFL draft....

from AP Top Sports News at 10:59 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2qc47y1

Cardiff hotels already full for Champions League final

LONDON (AP) -- Supporters wanting to stay in the city hosting this season's Champions League final are in for a shock....

from AP Top Sports News at 9:40 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2p7oDyp

Pirates beat Cubs 6-5 as Ngoepe becomes first African in MLB

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Gift Ngoepe might not have had the weight of the world on his shoulders but he felt like a continent was counting on him....

from AP Top Sports News at 9:26 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2oPAiQ5

Pirates beat Cubs 6-5 as Ngoepe becomes first African in MLB

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Gift Ngoepe might not have had the weight of the world on his shoulders but he felt like a continent was counting on him....

from AP Top Sports News at 8:08 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/PltRlq

Fournette entering NFL draft showing no fear of a bad fit

Leonard Fournette is about to lose a little control over his carefully cultivated football career....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:53 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2pog0Aa

14-year-old cancer survivor to announce Ravens' 1st pick

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Celtics beat Bulls 108-97, take 3-2 lead in series

BOSTON (AP) -- The Celtics and Bulls found another thing to argue about after Game 5 of their spirited first-round playoff series:...

from AP Top Sports News at 12:26 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2ol02mq

Celtics beat Bulls 108-97, take 3-2 lead in series

BOSTON (AP) -- Isaiah Thomas and Avery Bradley scored 24 points apiece to help the Boston Celtics beat the Chicago Bulls 108-97 on Wednesday night and take a 3-2 lead in their first-round playoff series....

from AP Top Sports News at 11:12 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2pGSH1l

Predators beat Blues 4-3 in Game 1 of second-round series

ST. LOUIS (AP) -- P.K. Subban had a goal and two assists and Vernon Fiddler scored with 5:05 left, sending the Nashville Predators to a 4-3 victory over the St. Louis Blues in Game 1 of their second-round playoff series on Wednesday night....

from AP Top Sports News at 11:12 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2pBcPGl

Home, sweet home: Beal, Wall lead Wizards past Hawks, 103-99

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Back at home, and back in charge, Bradley Beal scored 27 points, and John Wall added 20 points and 14 assists, leading the Washington Wizards to a 103-99 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night for a 3-2 lead in their first-round Eastern Conference playoff series....

from AP Top Sports News at 8:55 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2okfmQ7

Home, sweet home: Beal, Wall lead Wizards past Hawks, 103-99

ESPN laying off 100 broadcasters, writers as viewers dwindle

NEW YORK (AP) -- ESPN is laying off about 100 employees, including former athletes-turned-broadcasters Trent Dilfer, Len Elmore and Danny Kanell, in a purge designed to focus the sports network on a more digital future....

from AP Top Sports News at 8:08 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2pnt9te

Want to succeed at the NFL draft? Copy the Patriots

The New England Patriots are, without a doubt, the NFL's model franchise over the past decade, so it makes sense that the rest of the league would take a close look at how Bill Belichick and Co. have gone about constructing their roster, especially when it comes to the draft....

from AP Top Sports News at 7:25 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2q7FD6f

Warriors GM Myers confident Kerr will return to full health

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- Golden State Warriors general manager Bob Myers fully expects Steve Kerr to find a solution to his debilitating health issues and return to the bench without being forced out of coaching altogether because of complications from two back surgeries....

from AP Top Sports News at 6:37 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2ojk2dO

Dearth of offensive linemen in draft creates dilemma

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- The deficiency on Minnesota's offensive line made that position the obvious priority for offseason improvement on a team that stumbled to an 8-8 finish....

from AP Top Sports News at 5:56 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2pn4AN9

Warriors GM Myers confident Kerr will return to full health

NBA fines Rockets owner $100,000 for confronting referee

NEW YORK (AP) -- Houston Rockets owner Leslie Alexander has been fined $100,000 by the NBA for confronting a referee during live game action....

from AP Top Sports News at 5:56 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2pn3PU7

NASCAR stars are no longer driving into their 50s

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Just a generation ago, NASCAR drivers raced until they were embarrassing themselves, the money ran out or they simply couldn't make it to the track anymore. They could compete into their mid-50s, and make a really good living....

from AP Top Sports News at 5:14 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2oxDwve

Pre-draft football: Prospects vs. kids at Shriners hospital

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- One day away from discovering where their professional paths will lead, NFL draft prospects gathered for some impromptu football....

from AP Top Sports News at 4:53 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/1j3F94x

ESPN laying off 100 on-air employees

NEW YORK (AP) -- Some 100 on-air personalities at ESPN, including former athletes-turned-broadcasters Trent Dilfer, Len Elmore and Danny Kanell, have lost their jobs as part of a company-wide restructuring that emphasizes a more digital future....

from AP Top Sports News at 4:53 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2pmOx1W

Work load: LeBron not slowing as playoff minutes increase

INDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) -- Except for his backpedaling hairline, LeBron James shows no visible signs of age....

from AP Top Sports News at 4:49 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2pn0qF0

Thompson emotional, ready to return after major LPGA penalty

IRVING, Texas (AP) -- Lexi Thompson paused, tears welling up in her eyes, when asked about how difficult things have been since a viewer-cited penalty cost her the chance to win the LPGA Tour's first major of the year....

from AP Top Sports News at 4:35 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2pAxfiL

Raiders bring RB Marshawn Lynch out of retirement

ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) -- Marshawn Lynch is coming out of retirement after agreeing on a two-year deal with the Raiders that paved the way for a trade to his hometown team in Oakland....

from AP Top Sports News at 3:36 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2q8RqEk

Harbaugh gives pope a helmet, pair of Jordans

VATICAN CITY (AP) -- Jim Harbaugh stood near the steps of St. Peter's Basilica with a Michigan football helmet and a box of Wolverine-themed Jordan sneakers held high above his head....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:05 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2p0oPhp

AP source: Raiders agree to deal with Marshawn Lynch

ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) -- A person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press that the Oakland Raiders have agreed to a two-year contract to bring running back Marshawn Lynch out of retirement....

from AP Top Sports News at 11:52 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2pzCBuA

AP source: Raiders agree to deal with Marshawn Lynch

APNewsBreak: Livestrong revenue dropped again in 2015

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) -- The Livestrong cancer charity saw a fundraising and contributions nosedive in 2015 for a third straight year after founder Lance Armstrong's performance-enhancing drug scandal....

from AP Top Sports News at 11:21 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2p4dmPv

APNewsBreak: Livestrong revenue plummeted before rebound

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) -- The Livestrong cancer charity saw another fundraising and contributions nosedive in 2015 for a third straight year after founder Lance Armstrong's performance-enhancing drug scandal....

from AP Top Sports News at 11:03 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2piyX5o

Saudi council rejects proposal for female sports colleges

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) -- A proposal to establish sports education colleges for Saudi women failed to win enough votes in the kingdom's top advisory body, a council member who drafted the plan said Wednesday....

from AP Top Sports News at 11:03 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2q7uCVy

In tense political times, NBA heading to Israel this summer

As the NBA prepares to bring its Basketball Without Borders program to Israel this summer, league officials hope that the first trip to the country can help bring children together during a time of increasing tension....

from AP Top Sports News at 9:39 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2q7vkC8

Bruins will bring back Bruce Cassidy as head coach

BOSTON (AP) -- The Boston Bruins are bringing Bruce Cassidy back next season, dropping the interim tag from his title as a reward for leading the team back to the playoffs for the first time in three seasons....

from AP Top Sports News at 9:19 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2pzdBDR

Bruins will bring back Bruce Cassidy as coach

BOSTON (AP) -- The Boston Bruins are bringing Bruce Cassidy back as coach....

from AP Top Sports News at 8:28 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2pkURXK

Cleveland OKs last chunk of financing to upgrade Cavs' arena

CLEVELAND (AP) -- Cleveland officials have committed the final chunk of financing for $140 million in upgrades planned at the Cavaliers' home arena....

from AP Top Sports News at 8:28 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2qeomYo

Oops! Serena Williams made pregnancy public by accident

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) -- Serena Williams says she was taking a personal photo of her progressing pregnancy on Snapchat when she accidentally pressed the wrong button and made the post public....

from AP Top Sports News at 7:43 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/1eI9ljx

Pick 6: 10-win teams in 2016 likely to slip back in 2017

Alabama makes knocking out double-digit victory seasons look so easy, but for most programs, it takes a combination of good play and good fortune that can be difficult to replicate from one year to the next....

from AP Top Sports News at 3:06 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2oKP4rj

Rockets determined to play better in conference semis

HOUSTON (AP) -- James Harden and the Houston Rockets are feeling great heading into the Western Conference semifinals for one big reason....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:54 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2phdnhC

NASCAR has huge hole to fill after Earnhardt retires

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- There was a moment during the Bristol Motor Speedway race that captured the essence of Dale Earnhardt Jr....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:54 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2q5yGW4

T.J. Watt ready to write own tale in NFL with big brother

MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- Fairly or not, T.J. Watt will draw comparisons to his big brother when he gets to the pros....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:54 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2phacGx

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Rockets determined to play better in conference semis

HOUSTON (AP) -- James Harden and the Houston Rockets are feeling great heading into the Western Conference semifinals for one big reason....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:21 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2qd3twE

Turner hits for cycle, Nationals beat Rockies 15-12

DENVER (AP) -- Trea Turner hit for the third cycle in Nationals history and drove in a career-high seven runs, helping Washington to a 15-12 win over the Colorado Rockies on a frigid Tuesday night....

from AP Top Sports News at 1:31 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2oKk2zI

Turner hits for cycle, Nationals beat Rockies 15-12

Coghlan's leap, Stroman's hit lift Blue Jays over Cards 6-5

ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Toronto's Chris Coghlan called it instinct. It was more like a leap of faith....

from AP Top Sports News at 1:19 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2q3JVvq

Rockets advance with 105-99 win over Thunder

HOUSTON (AP) -- James Harden had 34 points and his supporting cast helped the Houston Rockets overcome a 47-point game by Russell Westbrook to get a 105-99 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night to advance to the Western Conference semifinals....

from AP Top Sports News at 12:34 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2nlcYKc

Coghlan's leap, Stroman's hit lift Blue Jays over Cards 6-5

ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Chris Coghlan made an acrobatic, run-scoring leap over St. Louis All-Star catcher Yadier Molina, and Marcus Stroman came across with the go-ahead run after pinch hitting in the 11th inning and doubling for his first major league hit in the Toronto Blue Jays' 6-5 win over the Cardinals on Tuesday night....

from AP Top Sports News at 12:34 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2oup3Ah

NBA Playoff Capsules

HOUSTON (AP) -- HOUSTON (AP) - James Harden had 34 points and his supporting cast helped Houston overcome a 47-point game by Russell Westbrook to get a 105-99 victory over Oklahoma City on Tuesday night to advance to the Western Conference semifinals....

from AP Top Sports News at 12:24 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2oujZvS

Felix Hernandez has 'dead arm,' will be checked by doctors

DETROIT (AP) -- Mariners star Felix Hernandez was set to return to Seattle to have a stiff right shoulder checked by team doctors after he lasted only two innings in his start at Detroit on Tuesday night....

from AP Top Sports News at 11:43 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2oKhJwt

F. Hernandez has stiff shoulder, will be checked by doctors

DETROIT (AP) -- Mariners star Felix Hernandez is going back to Seattle to have a stiff right shoulder checked by team doctors after lasting only two innings in his start at Detroit on Tuesday night....

from AP Top Sports News at 11:34 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2oum7Ur

Rockets advance with 105-99 win over Thunder

Astros' Keuchel wins again; Altuve OK after scary collision

CLEVELAND (AP) -- Dallas Keuchel pitched another masterpiece and the Houston Astros endured a frightening collision in a 4-2 win over the Cleveland Indians on Tuesday night....

from AP Top Sports News at 10:49 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2oK1UGm

Eric Thames bashes his way into Brewers' record book

MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Eric Thames is bashing his way into the Milwaukee Brewers' record book....

from AP Top Sports News at 10:12 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2ougGVo

Astros' Keuchel wins again; Altuve leaves after collision

CLEVELAND (AP) -- Dallas Keuchel pitched a complete game to extend his promising start to the season and the Houston Astros beat the Cleveland Indians 4-2 Tuesday night even though Jose Altuve and Teoscar Hernandez left following a frightening collision in the eighth inning....

from AP Top Sports News at 9:16 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2pgxmwW

MLB: Multiple groups have submitted bids to buy Marlins

MIAMI (AP) -- Multiple groups have submitted bids to buy the Miami Marlins, and none has yet been accepted, baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said Tuesday....

from AP Top Sports News at 7:35 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2kMPZWQ

MLB: Multiple groups have submitted bids to buy Marlins

MIAMI (AP) -- Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says multiple groups have submitted bids to buy the Miami Marlins, and none has yet been accepted....

from AP Top Sports News at 7:12 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2oHLCNd

After inconsistent season, Lundqvist shining in postseason

GREENBURGH, N.Y. (AP) -- After struggling through a subpar season by his standards, Henrik Lundqvist was at his best when the Rangers needed him in the first round....

from AP Top Sports News at 7:06 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2pjdD1H

Penalties in golf start with the player, not the TV viewer

Television viewers who call in a rules violation have never cost anyone a golf tournament....

from AP Top Sports News at 6:17 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2otwyI1

McDavid faces off with Kesler when Oilers visit Ducks

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) -- Connor McDavid is about to get to know Ryan Kesler very well....

from AP Top Sports News at 6:17 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2oJz8pi

NFL prospect denies rape report made to police; no charges

CLEVELAND (AP) -- An attorney for former Ohio State football star Gareon Conley says the player denies an accusation made in a police report that he sexually assaulted a woman. No charges have been filed....

from AP Top Sports News at 6:00 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2oJDaxP

Ovechkin, Capitals must go through Penguins for shot at Cup

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) -- Sidney Crosby is standing in Alex Ovechkin's way again. Of course....

from AP Top Sports News at 4:28 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2pfLyX4

Working overtime: Extra hockey may take its toll on players

After the Washington Capitals lost a double-overtime heartbreaker in the first round, Brooks Orpik just wanted to eat some food and go home to sleep....

from AP Top Sports News at 3:46 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2oHuN4T

The Latest: Earnhardt still wants to work when done driving

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- The Latest on Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s announcement that he will retire from racing at the end of the season (all times local):...

from AP Top Sports News at 3:32 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2pftxrC

The Latest: Drivers offer tributes to the retiring Earnhardt

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- The Latest on Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s announcement that he will retire from racing at the end of the season (all times local):...

from AP Top Sports News at 2:23 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2q1LObQ

DEFENSE, DEFENSE: This draft crop is loaded on that side

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- DE-FENSE, DE-FENSE....

from AP Top Sports News at 1:36 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2qb54TF

Eric Thames bashes his way into Brewers' record book

MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Eric Thames is bashing his way into the Milwaukee Brewers record book....

from AP Top Sports News at 1:26 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2oGX2AO

Lawyers want Aaron Hernandez's murder conviction dismissed

BOSTON (AP) -- Lawyers for former NFL star Aaron Hernandez are formally asking that his first-degree murder conviction be dismissed in Massachusetts now that he has died....

from AP Top Sports News at 1:00 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2pALHXw

Golf's ruling bodies move to limit video evidence

Video evidence of a rules violation no longer means a golfer automatically will be penalized....

from AP Top Sports News at 11:07 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2q2ww9W

Halep, Cornet give Sharapova wild-card debate new impetus

STUTTGART, Germany (AP) -- A day before Maria Sharapova was to play her first tennis match since being banned for doping, the debate about the Russian's wild-card entry for the Porsche Grand Prix continued Tuesday....

from AP Top Sports News at 11:07 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2petM6g

Report: Saints, running back Peterson agree on contract

NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Free-agent running back Adrian Peterson has reportedly agreed to a two-year contract with the New Orleans Saints....

from AP Top Sports News at 10:52 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2pesJmU

NASCAR star Dale Earnhardt Jr. to retire at end of season

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Dale Earnhardt Jr. abruptly announced his retirement at the end of the season Tuesday, a decision that will cost NASCAR its most popular driver as the series scrambles to rebuild its fan base....

from AP Top Sports News at 10:31 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2phkskn

Report: Saints, running back Peterson agree on contract

NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Free-agent running back Adrian Peterson has reportedly agreed to a two-year contract with the New Orleans Saints....

from AP Top Sports News at 10:31 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2q10wjn

Drake to host first-ever "NBA Awards" on June 26

NEW YORK (AP) -- Drake will host the NBA's first-ever awards show this June....

from AP Top Sports News at 10:07 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2phpOvP

NASCAR star Dale Earnhardt Jr. to retire at end of season

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Hendrick Motorsports says Dale Earnhardt Jr. will retire at the end of this season....

from AP Top Sports News at 9:39 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2oIlcvy

Tirico takes over for Hammond on NBC's horse racing coverage

Mike Tirico is taking the reins from Tom Hammond as a host of NBC's Triple Crown horse racing coverage....

from AP Top Sports News at 7:02 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2q9Y61n

Warriors get a break after drama-filled opening series

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- The Warriors can breathe for a bit after a first-round series filled with drama....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:59 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/1RTbpwx

Blues get faceoff leader back with Paul Stastny

ST. LOUIS (AP) -- While many of his teammates enjoyed a well-deserved break, St. Louis Blues center Paul Stastny was on the ice for the team's optional skate....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:50 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2oFnQ4y

понедельник, 24 апреля 2017 г.

Rookie Guentzel making a splash for rested, ready Penguins

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Jake Guentzel was surrounded. Boxed in, really....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:46 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2q9zOnU

Little Big Man: Celtics' Thomas finding stride after tragedy

BOSTON (AP) -- There's a cloud trailing Isaiah Thomas these days. In his basketball world, though, there's also been light. And, on occasion, even some levity....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:37 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2oGCSb8

Marbury in talks with other clubs after Beijing Ducks era

BEIJING (AP) -- Stephon Marbury's agent said Tuesday that they are in talks with several clubs in China after the former NBA All-Star parted ways with the Chinese Basketball Association's Beijing Ducks at the weekend....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:16 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2oFI6Tp

Warriors move on with a sweep of the Trail Blazers

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- Stephen Curry had 37 points before sitting out the final quarter and the Golden State Warriors welcomed back teammate Kevin Durant with a 128-103 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night to sweep their first-round playoff series....

from AP Top Sports News at 1:27 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2q95gD4

Marbury in talks with other clubs after Beijing Ducks era

BEIJING (AP) -- Stephon Marbury's agent says they are in talks with several clubs in China after the former NBA All Star parted ways with the Beijing Ducks at the weekend....

from AP Top Sports News at 1:06 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2pZfDdl

Thames hits 2 HRs, Perez goes deep Brewers beat Reds 11-7

MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Bryan Price knew exactly what Eric Thames did to carry the Milwaukee Brewers past the Cincinnati Reds....

from AP Top Sports News at 12:24 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2pZ3BAG

The old guys are coming up big so far in these playoffs

George W. Bush was early in his first term as president. Seattle was years away from losing the SuperSonics. "Arrested Development" hadn't even started airing yet....

from AP Top Sports News at 12:24 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2pfOrcl

Lithuanian reliever Neverauskas makes debut for Pirates

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Dovydas Neverauskas' long journey from Lithuania to the major leagues finally ended on Monday night when the relief pitcher made his debut for the Pittsburgh Pirates....

from AP Top Sports News at 12:05 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2q8SCDU

Thames hits 2 HRs, Perez goes deep Brewers beat Reds 11-7

MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Eric Thames homered twice to raise his major league-leading total to 10, Hernan Perez added a three-run shot, Matt Garza pitched for the first time this season and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Cincinnati Reds 11-7 on Monday night....

from AP Top Sports News at 11:16 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2pckCr8

Powell scores 25 as Raptors beat Bucks 118-93 in Game 5

TORONTO (AP) -- Norm Powell scored a career playoff-high 25 points, Kyle Lowry had 16 points and 10 assists and the Toronto Raptors beat the Milwaukee Bucks 118-93 in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series on Monday night....

from AP Top Sports News at 9:52 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/1yBwTmp

Powell scores 25 as Raptors beat Bucks 118-93 in Game 5

Madison Bumgarner's rented bike slipped near end of ride

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Madison Bumgarner had nearly finished a ride of more than two hours in the mountains outside Denver when his rented dirt bike slipped on the trail and took the pitcher to the ground directly onto his pitching shoulder....

from AP Top Sports News at 9:30 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2opLl6r

Madison Bumgarner's rented bike slipped near end of ride

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Madison Bumgarner had nearly finished a ride of more than two hours in the mountains outside Denver when his rented dirt bike slipped on the trail and took the pitcher to the ground....

from AP Top Sports News at 8:53 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2p0BLE4

David Ortiz to address grads at Rhode Island tech university

EAST GREENWICH, R.I. (AP) -- Retired Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz will deliver the commencement address at a private Rhode Island university....

from AP Top Sports News at 8:03 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2ptTOFy

Houston's D'Antoni: Nene 1 of those players you have to have

HOUSTON (AP) -- Nene has spent 15 years in the NBA and many still struggle in pronouncing his name....

from AP Top Sports News at 6:59 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2oF1WOV

Red Sox pitcher Barnes suspended 4 games for buzzing Machado

NEW YORK (AP) -- Red Sox pitcher Matt Barnes has been suspended four games and fined for throwing a fastball past the head of Baltimore star Manny Machado....

from AP Top Sports News at 6:43 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2q8f4gC

Cowboys honor Ware, ponder need with post-Romo future secure

FRISCO, Texas (AP) -- Jerry Jones honored DeMarcus Ware with a ceremonial signing Monday that allowed the franchise sacks leader to retire as a Dallas Cowboy on the same day the team owner discussed how the draft might help find the next dominant pass rusher....

from AP Top Sports News at 6:43 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2ptQSsE

Jimmie Johnson grabs rare Bristol win after Larson mishap

BRISTOL, Tenn. (AP) -- It was just last month when people were wondering what was wrong with Jimmie Johnson after he got off to a slow start....

from AP Top Sports News at 6:43 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2oFT24r

College stars bolster draft stock through special teams

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- More and more college coaches are putting their starters and even their stars on special teams as they seek to pile up every possible point in an era of pedal-to-the-metal shootouts and never-safe leads....

from AP Top Sports News at 6:25 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2q8lnAB

NFL draft: Browns still searching for franchise quarterback

CLEVELAND (AP) -- Finding Bigfoot has been more productive than the Cleveland Browns' search for a franchise quarterback....

from AP Top Sports News at 5:36 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2pZly50

Kawhi Leonard locked in a playoff duel with Mike Conley

Memphis Grizzlies coach David Fizdale sat down behind the microphone after surviving a 110-108 overtime thriller that tied their first-round series with the San Antonio Spurs at two games apiece....

from AP Top Sports News at 5:32 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2oZ02Mc

Jimmie Johnson grabs rare Bristol win after Larson mishap

BRISTOL, Tenn. (AP) -- It was just last month when people were wondering what was wrong with Jimmie Johnson and his slow start to the season....

from AP Top Sports News at 5:19 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/1o3gvGA

Former All-Star Delabar suspended 80 games for positive test

NEW YORK (AP) -- Former All-Star pitcher Steve Delabar, a veteran of six major league seasons with Seattle, Toronto and Cincinnati, has been suspended for 80 games following a positive test under baseball's minor league drug program....

from AP Top Sports News at 5:04 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2pZ6DYo

Jimmie Johnsons grabs rare Bristol win after Larson mishap

BRISTOL, Tenn. (AP) -- It was just last month that people were wondering what was wrong with Jimmie Johnson as he got off to a slow start....

from AP Top Sports News at 4:50 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2pbdqva

The old guys are coming up big so far in these playoffs

Elliott effect, deep class fuel running back resurgence

Ezekiel Elliott's immediate impact last season, along with one of the strongest classes in years, have made running backs popular again heading into this week's NFL draft....

from AP Top Sports News at 4:33 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2ptClgz

Larry Bird delivers Pacers' 2021 All-Star bid in an Indy car

NEW YORK (AP) -- Indiana wants the NBA All-Star Game and sent Larry Bird to get it - in an Indy car....

from AP Top Sports News at 4:07 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2paXFof

Penguins-Capitals rivalry highlights playoffs' second round

It is the playoff format everyone loves to hate, but say this for the NHL's divisional setup: It is serving up a tasty feast of rivalries in the second round....

from AP Top Sports News at 4:07 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2peDhon

Big day: College coaches wait to see if players stay, or go

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- The first NBA deadline college coaches had circled on their calendars was Sunday - the last date players could declare for the draft....

from AP Top Sports News at 3:56 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2pXSGad

Police: Errant hammer throw during warmups killed student

CHICAGO (AP) -- A suburban Chicago college student who was accidentally killed during a hammer throw event was struck by an errantly thrown hammer while standing near the field during warmups, authorities said Monday....

from AP Top Sports News at 3:56 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2peEJqK

Column: Remember when people said boxing was dead?

Madison Square Garden was filled with 20,000 boxing fans last month, and they were treated to Gennady Golovkin, Danny Jacobs and a spectacular night of fights....

from AP Top Sports News at 3:40 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2op91rt

14 Big Ten football players poised to break out in the fall

A look at football players in the Big Ten this spring who are poised to have standout seasons beginning this fall:...

from AP Top Sports News at 3:32 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2peqhib

Holocaust survivors hail Allianz golf tourney sponsor end

BOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) -- Holocaust survivors say termination of German insurance giant Allianz's sponsorship of a Florida golf tournament may boost survivors' efforts to collect some $2.5 billion in World War II-era Jewish policies....

from AP Top Sports News at 3:32 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2paTDMu

The Latest: Au

WHEATON, Ill. (AP) -- The Latest on the college student who was killed by a hammer throw at track meet (all times local):...

from AP Top Sports News at 1:57 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2ooJpLs

NFL draft: Browns still searching for franchise quarterback

CLEVELAND (AP) -- Finding Bigfoot has been more productive than the Cleveland Browns' search for a franchise quarterback....

from AP Top Sports News at 1:54 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2oorHYm

Serena Williams at No. 1, despite not playing since January

Serena Williams is briefly back at No. 1 in the WTA rankings, despite not playing a match since January - and with plans to take the rest of 2017 off because she is expecting a baby....

from AP Top Sports News at 1:31 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2pauvW9

Aaron Hernandez's mom, fiancee arrive at his private funeral

BRISTOL, Conn. (AP) -- Family and friends of Aaron Hernandez arrived Monday to say their farewells to the former NFL player during a private funeral in his hometown....

from AP Top Sports News at 12:59 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2pXkAU2

Dad of Florida State star dies after gun fires at strip club

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- The father of former Florida State football star Travis Rudolph was killed when authorities say a gun accidentally went off at a Florida strip club....

from AP Top Sports News at 12:17 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2pafCDk

Father remembers son killed in hammer throw at track meet

WHEATON, Ill. (AP) -- The father of a college student from Ohio who died after being struck during a hammer-throw event at a suburban Chicago track meet remembered his son as a strong Christian....

from AP Top Sports News at 12:10 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2pdECvp

Aaron Hernandez's Connecticut hometown prepares for funeral

BRISTOL, Conn. (AP) -- Family and friends of Aaron Hernandez will say their farewells to the former NFL player during a private funeral in his hometown....

from AP Top Sports News at 11:23 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2q7gU17

Tim Tebow has his best week in minors with 6 hits

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- Tim Tebow had his best week in the minors, showing some consistency at the plate last week with two multi-hit games for the Columbia Fireflies....

from AP Top Sports News at 10:52 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2onPDuT

Absences of Marte, Bumgarner could shake up NL

The Pittsburgh Pirates and San Francisco Giants are both in last place, and that's not even their biggest problem at the moment....

from AP Top Sports News at 3:25 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/1hkjABL

воскресенье, 23 апреля 2017 г.

Cavaliers looking forward to respite before conference semis

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- The Cleveland Cavaliers finally caught a break....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:47 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2oWXr5E

Caps win tight series over Leafs to set up rematch with Pens

On paper, it looked as if the Washington Capitals could cruise past the Toronto Maple Leafs as the Pittsburgh Penguins and Columbus Blue Jackets beat each other up on the other side of the bracket....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:47 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2oCWcF8

Senators survive another OT to advance in NHL playoffs

BOSTON (AP) -- After five extra periods in four overtime games, the Ottawa Senators will get a chance to rest before meeting the New York Rangers in the second round of the NHL playoffs....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:47 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2q5AjQ6

Mike Brown is more than capable of leading the Warriors

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- With coach Steve Kerr ailing, the Golden State Warriors are in capable hands with assistant Mike Brown....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:25 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2prG528

Tim Tebow has his best week in minors with 6 hits

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- An update on Tim Tebow's first season with the Columbia Fireflies, the New York Mets' Class A affiliate. This week, Tebow and the Fireflies completed two series, the first a three-game set in Rome (Georgia) before returning home for four games with Lexington (Kentucky)....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:25 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2q5thuy

APNewsBreak: Dodgers, Yankees cut projected luxury tax bills

NEW YORK (AP) -- The Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees are cutting payroll and their luxury tax bills - just as Bryce Harper, Manny Machado and perhaps Clayton Kershaw near the free-agent market after the 2018 season....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:05 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/1HalP2K

Murphy, Scherzer slam Mets as Nats win 7th straight, 6-3

NEW YORK (AP) -- As usual, Daniel Murphy was diplomatic about all the damage he's done to the New York Mets since they let him leave as a free agent....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:05 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2oBo79n

Thomas scores 33, Celtics beat Bulls 104-95 to tie series

CHICAGO (AP) -- Isaiah Thomas is playing through tears after the death of his sister, drawing strength from the rest of the Boston Celtics....

from AP Top Sports News at 11:42 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2pbrxmy

Murphy, Scherzer slam Mets as Nats win 7th straight, 6-3

NEW YORK (AP) -- Daniel Murphy hit an early grand slam against his former team, Max Scherzer pitched eight fiery innings and the Washington Nationals beat the New York Mets 6-3 on Sunday night for their seventh straight victory....

from AP Top Sports News at 11:12 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2p7rVjW

Murphy, Scherzer slam Mets as Nats win 7th straight, 6-3

Johansson's OT goal gives Capitals series win at Toronto

TORONTO (AP) -- Marcus Johansson stuffed his second goal of the game past Frederik Andersen at 6:31 of overtime, lifting the Washington Capitals t to a series-winning 2-1 victory ove the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 6 on Sunday night....

from AP Top Sports News at 10:46 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2oMZskP

Johansson's OT goal gives Capitals series win at Toronto

From crybaby to MMA, bad blood boils over for Wizards-Hawks

ATLANTA (AP) -- They've threatened to turn basketball into mixed martial arts....

from AP Top Sports News at 9:43 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2pr9glO

Thomas scores 33, Celtics beat Bulls 104-95 to tie series

CHICAGO (AP) -- Isaiah Thomas scored 33 points, and the Boston Celtics beat the Chicago Bulls 104-95 on Sunday to tie their first-round playoff series at 2-all....

from AP Top Sports News at 9:25 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2dRdYPA

Westbrook goes on rant defending Thunder teammates

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- Thunder guard Russell Westbrook went on a rant defending his teammates after Sunday's 113-109 loss to the Houston Rockets....

from AP Top Sports News at 8:03 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2q56Eqk

Machado in center of bad blood as Red Sox beat Orioles 6-2

BALTIMORE (AP) -- A spikes-high slide. A near beanball. Harsh talk in the clubhouse....

from AP Top Sports News at 6:40 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2pUPJua

Senators beat Bruins 3-2 in OT, advance in playoffs

BOSTON (AP) -- Clarke MacArthur scored a power-play goal with 6:30 gone in the first overtime and the Ottawa Senators beat the Boston Bruins 3-2 on Sunday to win their first-round playoff series in six games....

from AP Top Sports News at 6:23 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2pLRgyX

Ailing Kerr won't coach Warriors in Game 4

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- Ailing Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr says he won't be on the sidelines for Game 4 on Monday against the Portland Trail Blazers....

from AP Top Sports News at 6:20 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2ojk2dO

Predators rested, ready to face Blues in surprising semi

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- The Nashville Predators finally get a new opponent in the postseason after their surprising sweep of the Western Conference's No. 1 seed....

from AP Top Sports News at 6:20 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2p7a0JO

Frim crybaby to MMA, bad blood boils over for Wizards-Hawks

ATLANTA (AP) -- They've threatened to turn basketball into mixed martial arts....

from AP Top Sports News at 6:11 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2q4AVW4

Bulls' Rondo fined for attempting to trip Celtics' Crowder

CHICAGO (AP) -- The NBA fined Chicago Bulls guard Rajon Rondo $25,000 for attempting to trip Boston Celtics forward Jae Crowder from the bench in Game 3 of their first-round series....

from AP Top Sports News at 5:57 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2pqTWWx

Machado in center of bad blood as Red Sox beat Orioles 6-2

BALTIMORE (AP) -- A tempestuous three-game series between the Red Sox and Baltimore wound up with Matt Barnes being ejected for throwing a fastball behind the head of Orioles star Manny Machado in Boston's 6-2 victory Sunday....

from AP Top Sports News at 5:53 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2paL1ro

Machado in center of bad blood as Red Sox beat Orioles 6-2

James helps Cavs hold off Pacers, earn sweep into 2nd round

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- LeBron James stuck to the old script Sunday....

from AP Top Sports News at 5:23 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2pTDtHr

Predators rested, ready to face Blues in surprising semi

Westbrook clinches triple-double in first half vs. Rockets

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- Thunder guard Russell Westbrook achieved a triple-double in the first half of Sunday's playoff game against the Houston Rockets....

from AP Top Sports News at 4:55 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2gWJqSg

Tigers OF Jones says he's feeling OK after being hit in face

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Detroit outfielder JaCoby Jones said he felt lucky a day after being hit in the face by a pitch that later sparked a benches-clearing tussle between the Tigers and Minnesota Twins....

from AP Top Sports News at 4:15 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2pUe8zP

Alonso embracing challenges of his 'Indy 500 adventure'

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) -- Fernando Alonso is on a personal "Indy 500 adventure" that is both a labor of love and ambition for the two-time Formula One champion....

from AP Top Sports News at 4:03 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2ozXP7e

James helps Cavs hold off Pacers, earn sweep into 2nd round

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- LeBron James made a 3-pointer with 68 seconds left Sunday and the Cleveland Cavaliers hung on for a 106-102 series-clinching victory at Indiana....

from AP Top Sports News at 3:54 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2p1Gg3p

End of Sharks season could bring end to Thornton-Marleau era

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) -- After going through the handshake line of an early playoff loss, an emotional Patrick Marleau stood by the San Jose bench and looked up at the crowd at the Shark Tank....

from AP Top Sports News at 3:38 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2pTv2f2

Rockets' Beverley fined $25,000 for confronting fan

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- The NBA has fined Houston Rockets guard Patrick Beverley $25,000 for confronting a fan after Game 3 of the team's first-round playoff series against the Oklahoma City Thunder....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:32 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2ozCUBz

Guardiola's 1st season at Man City to end without a trophy

Pep Guardiola's first season in English soccer with Manchester City will end without a trophy....

from AP Top Sports News at 1:59 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2ea4Uqs

Rain washes out NASCAR race at Bristol until Monday

BRISTOL, Tenn. (AP) -- NASCAR has postponed the Monster Energy Cup race at Bristol Motor Speedway because of heavy rain that is not expected to let up on Sunday. The race was pushed until Monday at 1 p.m....

from AP Top Sports News at 1:33 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2pa27Wn

Bulls' Rondo fined for attempting to trip Celtics' Crowder

CHICAGO (AP) -- The NBA has fined Chicago Bulls guard Rajon Rondo $25,000 for attempting to trip Boston Celtics forward Jae Crowder from the bench in Game 3 of their first-round series....

from AP Top Sports News at 12:55 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2pa8EAi

Rain washes out NASCAR race at Bristol until Monday

BRISTOL, Tenn. (AP) -- NASCAR has postponed the Monster Energy Cup race at Bristol Motor Speedway because of heavy rain that is not expected to let up on Sunday....

from AP Top Sports News at 12:25 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2pSZWnO

AP source: Kings to name John Stevens next head coach

The Los Angeles Kings will name associate head coach John Stevens their next head coach, a person with direct knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press....

from AP Top Sports News at 12:05 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2p6choM

AP source: Kings to name John Stevens next head coach

A person with direct knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press that the Los Angeles Kings will name associate head coach John Stevens their next head coach....

from AP Top Sports News at 11:50 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2pqjRgP

Martial, Rooney leads United to 2-0 win at Burnley in EPL

BURNLEY, England (AP) -- Anthony Martial and Wayne Rooney made the most of rare starts by scoring first-half goals in Manchester United's 2-0 win at Burnley in the Premier League on Sunday, lifting the team to within a point of the Champions League qualification positions....

from AP Top Sports News at 11:20 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2oBxVj0

Nastase suspended by ITF for hurling abuse during Fed Cup

LONDON (AP) -- Ilie Nastase, the captain of Romania's Fed Cup team, has been provisionally suspended from the competition for abusing players and the umpire during the playoff match against Britain....

from AP Top Sports News at 10:12 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2p9PYAx

Tony Gwynn Jr. follows dad in brewing as well as baseball

SAN DIEGO (AP) -- Wearing safety goggles and glancing at his watch, Tony Gwynn Jr. waits for the right moment to add hops to a kettle of boiling water and malted barley as he tweaks his craft beer recipe on a two-keg system dwarfed by giant tanks at AleSmith Brewing Co....

from AP Top Sports News at 10:12 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2pSJ6pe

Tony Gwynn Jr. follows dad in brewing as well as baseball

Mary Keitany breaks a marathon record with 3rd London win

LONDON (AP) -- Mary Keitany of Kenya has broken Paula Radcliffe's women-only marathon world record by winning the London event for a third time....

from AP Top Sports News at 6:41 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/OXHgzx

Oilers prove they are more than McDavid in playoff win

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) -- Winning the Connor McDavid lottery two years ago was the key moment in the turnaround for an Edmonton Oilers team that had spent most of a decade at the bottom of the standings....

from AP Top Sports News at 5:43 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2p8XnAd

Barcelona leaves Neymar out of 'clasico' against Madrid

MADRID (AP) -- Barcelona has decided to leave Neymar out of the decisive "clasico" against Real Madrid because of the legal uncertainty over an appeal to overturn his suspension....

from AP Top Sports News at 5:43 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2pRZAxQ

суббота, 22 апреля 2017 г.

Rangers advance to 2nd round for 5th time in 6 years

NEW YORK (AP) -- After pulling out a tough first-round series with three straight wins, the New York Rangers get a couple days to regroup for the next round....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:33 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2ohhBsn

Yeo, Blues prep for Predators after five-game win over Wild

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -- The St. Louis Blues were reveling in their Game 5 win at Minnesota to clinch the first-round series when coach Mike Yeo was greeted by a familiar face in the office inside the visiting team locker room....

from AP Top Sports News at 1:55 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2oUYiUk

Warriors take 3-0 series lead over Blazers with 119-113 win

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- Stephen Curry scored 34 points, Klay Thompson added 24 and the short-handed Golden State Warriors overcame a slow start to take a 3-0 lead in their playoff series against the Portland Trail Blazers with a 119-113 victory on Saturday night....

from AP Top Sports News at 1:39 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/1ER2PHt

Warriors take 3-0 series lead over Blazers with 119-113 win

Oilers eliminate Sharks with 3-1 win in Game 6

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) -- Leon Draisaitl and Anton Slepyshev scored on breakaways in the opening minutes of the second period and the Edmonton Oilers advanced to the second round of the playoffs with a 3-1 victory in Game 6 over the San Jose Sharks on Saturday night....

from AP Top Sports News at 1:19 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2pHbycX

Oilers eliminate Sharks with 3-1 win in Game 6

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) -- Leon Draisaitl and Anton Slepyshev scored on breakaways in the opening minutes of the second period and the Edmonton Oilers advanced to the second round of the playoffs with 3-1 victory in Game 6 over the San Jose Sharks on Saturday night....

from AP Top Sports News at 1:06 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2poxRY7

Zuccarello, Rangers beat Canadiens 3-1 to reach East semis

NEW YORK (AP) -- Mats Zuccarello scored twice in the second period and the New York Rangers beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-1 in Game 6 on Saturday night to advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals....

from AP Top Sports News at 10:56 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/1qT0KXG

Hawks deliver early playoff KO, romp past Wizards 116-98

ATLANTA (AP) -- The Hawks are back in the series, and the bad blood with the Washington Wizards shows no signs of letting up....

from AP Top Sports News at 10:03 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2q2P3iH

Nurkic to start for Portland in Game 3 against the Warriors

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- Jusuf Nurkic will start for the Portland Trail Blazers in Game 3 of their playoff series against the Golden State Warriors on Saturday night....

from AP Top Sports News at 9:42 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2p8icvx

Tigers CF Jones hit in face by pitch, taken to hospital

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Detroit Tigers center fielder JaCoby Jones was taken to a hospital Saturday after getting hit in the face by a pitch ....

from AP Top Sports News at 9:42 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2q2DeZJ

Jones hit in face by pitch, Tigers and Twins scrap on field

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Not long after Detroit outfielder JaCoby Jones got hit in the face by a pitch , the Tigers and Minnesota Twins were nose-to-nose on the field....

from AP Top Sports News at 9:32 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2pRaeF6

Warriors' Durant and Kerr out for Game 3 against the Blazers

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- Golden State's Kevin Durant won't play in Saturday's Game 3 against the Portland Trail Blazers because of a strained left calf....

from AP Top Sports News at 9:26 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2poQcEW

Golden State's Durant out for Game 3 against the Blazers

Tigers CF Jones hit in face by pitch, taken to hospital

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Detroit Tigers center fielder JaCoby Jones was taken to a hospital Saturday after getting hit in the face by a pitch ....

from AP Top Sports News at 8:46 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2oUHMnn

Tigers CF Jones hit in face by pitch, taken to hospital

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Detroit Tigers center fielder JaCoby Jones has been taken to a hospital after getting hit in the face by a pitch ....

from AP Top Sports News at 8:35 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2pp1VDm

Warriors' Kerr out for Game 3 vs Blazers with illness

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- Steve Kerr won't coach the Golden State Warriors in Game 3 of their playoff series Saturday night because of an illness....

from AP Top Sports News at 8:28 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2pRSbkM

Hawks deliver early playoff KO, romp past Wizards 116-98

ATLANTA (AP) -- Paul Millsap scored 29 points, Dennis Schroder had 27 and the Atlanta Hawks delivered an early knockout blow against Washington, cruising to a 116-98 victory Saturday that sliced the Wizards' lead to 2-1 in the opening-round playoff series....

from AP Top Sports News at 8:14 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2dR2Jqk

Warriors' Kerr out for Game 3 vs Blazers with illness

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- Steve Kerr won't coach the Golden State Warriors in Game 3 of their playoff series Saturday night because of an illness....

from AP Top Sports News at 7:59 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/T4xEpA

Paajarvi's OT goal gives Blues 4-3 win to oust Wild in 5

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -- Magnus Paajarvi scored at the 9:42 mark in overtime, giving the St. Louis Blues a 4-3 victory over Minnesota on Saturday in Game 5 of their playoff series, eliminating the Wild in the first round following the best season in franchise history....

from AP Top Sports News at 7:16 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2pw6Jml

Pedroia still ailing, Farrell complaining over Machado slide

BALTIMORE (AP) -- One day later, Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia and manager John Farrell were still sore about Manny Machado's spikes-up slide....

from AP Top Sports News at 6:59 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2oxORaR

Paajarvi's OT goal gives Blues 4-3 win to oust Wild in 5

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -- Magnus Paajarvi scored at the 9:42 mark in overtime, giving the St. Louis Blues a 4-3 victory over Minnesota on Saturday in Game 5 of their playoff series, eliminating the Wild....

from AP Top Sports News at 6:50 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2ogK24D

Contreras' slam powers Arrieta, Cubs to 12-8 win over Reds

CINCINNATI (AP) -- After a sputtering start, the Cubs' offense is finally rolling. And it's no surprise that they're breaking out at Great American Ball Park, a place that's just their style....

from AP Top Sports News at 6:03 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2ogfxRm

Leafs are down but not out of tight series against Capitals

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Mike Babcock didn't say goodbye to Verizon Center. He said see you soon....

from AP Top Sports News at 5:56 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2ogohqC

Raptors beat Bucks 87-76 in slugfest, tie series at 2-2

MILWAUKEE (AP) -- DeMar DeRozan scored 33 points, and the Toronto Raptors beat the Milwaukee Bucks 87-76 in a defensive slugfest on Saturday to tie their first-round Eastern Conference playoff series at two games apiece....

from AP Top Sports News at 5:43 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2pRpHbf

Contreras' slam powers Arrieta, Cubs to 12-8 win over Reds

Raptors beat Bucks 87-76 in slugfest, tie series at 2-2

Contreras' slam powers Arrieta, Cubs to 12-8 win over Reds

CINCINNATI (AP) -- Wilson Contreras hit his first career grand slam and Anthony Rizzo and Jason Heyward added three-run shots on Saturday, powering the Chicago Cubs to a 12-8 victory over the Cincinnati Reds....

from AP Top Sports News at 4:47 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2ogm2DM

Rites of postseason: LeBron looks for sweep, Clippers ailing

They seem like postseason traditions: LeBron James is going for a sweep, and the Los Angeles Clippers have big problems....

from AP Top Sports News at 3:37 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2oWU7HQ

Vandeweghe gives US lead over Czech Republic in Fed Cup semi

WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. (AP) -- CoCo Vandeweghe beat Marketa Vondrousova in straight sets to give the United States a 1-0 lead over the Czech Republic in their Fed Cup semifinal on Saturday....

from AP Top Sports News at 3:17 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2pQ5oYv

Leafs are down but not out of tight series against Capitals

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Mike Babcock didn't say goodbye to Verizon Center. He said see you soon....

from AP Top Sports News at 1:33 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2pPK8SW

Clippers' Griffin to miss rest of playoffs with toe injury

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin is out for the remainder of the playoffs with a toe injury suffered in Friday night's win against the Utah Jazz....

from AP Top Sports News at 12:16 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2q1TOc7

Philly set to welcome NFL draft in grand way

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Yo, Roger, they did it....

from AP Top Sports News at 12:00 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2p70p83

Column: Savor some unpredictability as NBA playoffs begin

Say this about the NBA playoffs: It's usually quite predictable....

from AP Top Sports News at 11:19 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2owUdDd

Nastase's tirade forces suspension of Romania Fed Cup match

CONSTANTA, Romania (AP) -- Romania Fed Cup captain Ilie Nastase was thrown out of the venue hosting Saturday's World Group II playoff against Britain after abusive comments led to the playoff being suspended....

from AP Top Sports News at 10:35 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2pPnNov

Westbrook's triple-double leads Thunder past Rockets 115-113

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- Russell Westbrook figured out that he didn't have to do it all....

from AP Top Sports News at 8:27 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/1HDTjrv

Former Giro winner Scarponi dies after being hit by a van

ANCONA, Italy (AP) -- Michele Scarponi, who won the Giro d'Italia in 2011, died after being hit by a van while training on Saturday. He was 37....

from AP Top Sports News at 5:57 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2pnP3gT

Bautista homers in 13th, Blue Jays escape jam to beat Angels

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) -- Jose Bautista hit a three-run homer in the 13th inning, Joe Biagini escaped a bases-loaded jam in the bottom of the inning and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Los Angeles Angels 8-7 early Saturday morning....

from AP Top Sports News at 4:06 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2p5XeNW

пятница, 21 апреля 2017 г.

Diamondbacks score 9 runs in 8th, rout Dodgers 13-5

PHOENIX (AP) -- For most of the night Friday, the Los Angeles Dodgers and Arizona Diamondbacks were locked in a tight NL West fight....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:37 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/1gT8oKQ

Paul scores 34, Clippers beat Jazz 111-106 to take 2-1 lead

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- Los Angeles Clippers coach Doc Rivers sounded in awe of his point guard after watching Chris Paul beat the Utah Jazz with a fantastic fourth-quarter performance....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:14 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2p5MAGT

To Mars? The Eatons have elaborate plans in retirement

Items on the to-do list for two-time Olympic decathlon champion Ashton Eaton now that he's retired: Play with the puppy. Sharpen his snowboarding skills. Take a space shuttle to Mars....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:02 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2p5BJgg

Diamondbacks score 9 runs in 8th, rout Dodgers 13-5

PHOENIX (AP) -- Paul Goldschmidt, Yasmany Tomas and Chris Iannetta each drove in two runs in a nine-run eighth inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks turned a close game into a 13-5 rout of the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday night....

from AP Top Sports News at 1:20 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2q0W7ft

Paul scores 34, Clippers beat Jazz 111-106 to take 2-1 lead

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- Chris Paul scored 34 points and the Los Angeles Clippers rallied for a 111-106 victory over the Utah Jazz on Friday night to take a 2-1 lead in the first-round playoff series....

from AP Top Sports News at 12:59 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2pnx9e2

Westbrook's triple-double leads Thunder past Rockets 115-113

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- Russell Westbrook scored 32 points in a triple-double, and the Oklahoma City Thunder held off the Houston Rockets 115-113 on Friday night to cut their deficit to 2-1 in the first-round Western Conference playoff series....

from AP Top Sports News at 12:25 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2p5rtVi

Kuraly's 2nd goal of game lifts Bruins past Senators in 2OT

OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) -- Sean Kuraly's second goal of the game at 10:19 of the second overtime gave the Boston Bruins a 3-2 win over the Ottawa Senators in Game 5 on Friday night, avoiding elimination in the first-round series....

from AP Top Sports News at 12:25 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2p8kvz1

Westbrook's triple-double leads Thunder past Rockets 115-113

Kuraly's 2nd goal of game lifts Bruins past Senators in 2OT

Blake Griffin leaves Game 3 with bruised right big toe

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- Clippers forward Blake Griffin has left Game 3 against the Jazz with a bruised right big toe and will not return....

from AP Top Sports News at 11:55 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2hTn0ie

Williams the OT hero as Caps beat Leafs in Game 5

WASHINGTON (AP) -- "Mr. Game 7" is the Washington Capitals' new Mr. Game 5....

from AP Top Sports News at 11:25 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2oM2HcD

Cards' Wainwright has HR, 4 RBIs in first win of season

MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Adam Wainwright homered and drove in four runs while getting his first victory of the season, leading the St. Louis Cardinals over the Milwaukee Brewers 6-3 Friday night....

from AP Top Sports News at 11:25 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2pNVs22

Kluber throws 3-hitter, Indians beat White Sox 3-0

CHICAGO (AP) -- Corey Kluber pitched a three-hitter and faced two over the minimum, leading the Cleveland Indians over the Chicago White Sox 3-0 Friday night....

from AP Top Sports News at 11:13 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2pNJpBy

Kluber throws 3-hitter, Indians beat White Sox 3-0

Horford, Thomas lead Celtics over Bulls 104-87 in Game 3

CHICAGO (AP) -- The Boston Celtics got pep talks from a past champion as well as their current superstar. Then, they put a charge in a series that was slipping from their reach....

from AP Top Sports News at 11:01 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2eh9uCZ

Williams the OT hero as Caps beat Leafs in Game 5

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Justin Williams scored the overtime winner as the Washington Capitals beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 2-1 Friday night in Game 5 to take a 3-2 lead in their first-round series....

from AP Top Sports News at 10:20 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2pzzWgq

Gary Payton: Draymond, not Kawhi, should get defensive award

As one of best defensive players of his generation, Gary Payton knows what it takes to thrive on that end of the floor....

from AP Top Sports News at 10:04 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2odX7R4

Capitals' Ovechkin leaves game with apparent left leg injury

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Washington Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin left Game 5 against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Friday night with an apparent left leg injury after taking a hit from Nazem Kadri....

from AP Top Sports News at 8:10 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2pNfEAT

NFL draft: Evaluating ex-top recruits who didn't match hype

Receivers Malachi Dupre of LSU and Travis Rudolph of Florida State are prime examples of pro prospects who left high school as five-star recruits and now enter the NFL draft trying to overcome perceptions that they never fulfilled their promise in college....

from AP Top Sports News at 8:10 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2pNf2ez

Capitals' Ovechkin leaves game with apparent left leg injury

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Washington Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin has left Game 5 against the Toronto Maple Leafs after taking a hit from Nazem Kadri....

from AP Top Sports News at 8:02 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2pn10U9

Rangers release Josh Hamilton after another knee injury

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- Josh Hamilton has yet another knee injury, and this one could mean the end his career....

from AP Top Sports News at 7:53 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2odA5d0

Column: Savor some unpredictability to begin NBA playoffs

Say this about the NBA playoffs: It's usually quite predictable....

from AP Top Sports News at 7:40 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2q0G3ua

Iowa A.D. Gary Barta details damaged relationship with Meyer

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) -- University of Iowa athletic director Gary Barta says his relationship with a former top administrator deteriorated after he informed her that after a reorganization of the athletic department, she no longer would be his second-in-command....

from AP Top Sports News at 7:13 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2ovkT7t

Gary Payton: Draymond, not Kawhi, should get defensive award

As one of best defensive players of his generation, Gary Payton knows what it takes to thrive on that end of the floor....

from AP Top Sports News at 7:01 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2q0g9XM

Addio! Michigan's football team heads to Italy

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) -- Jim Harbaugh presented players on the University of Michigan football team with an opportunity, putting them a compelling essay away from being close enough to possibly shake the hand of Pope Francis at the Vatican....

from AP Top Sports News at 7:01 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2pn0Qfz

Blazers big man Nurkic upgraded to 'doubtful' for Game 3

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- The Portland Trail Blazers upgraded center Jusuf Nurkic to doubtful for Game 3 of their playoff series against the Golden State Warriors....

from AP Top Sports News at 6:19 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2pOlmVZ

Raiders want resolution on Marshawn Lynch before draft

ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) -- Oakland general manager Reggie McKenzie would like some resolution before the draft next week on whether running back Marshawn Lynch wants to come out of retirement and be traded to the Raiders....

from AP Top Sports News at 5:44 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2odcfhG

Madison Bumgarner lands on DL after dirt bike accident

DENVER (AP) -- Giants ace left-hander Madison Bumgarner has been put on the disabled list for the first time in his big league career after a dirt bike accident that sent him to a hospital with bruised ribs and a sprained joint in his pitching shoulder....

from AP Top Sports News at 5:03 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2p0BLE4

Addio! Michigan's football team heads to Italy

Kris Bryant of Cubs has baseball's most popular jersey

NEW YORK (AP) -- Kris Bryant has the most popular jersey in baseball. The Chicago Cubs third baseman has taken over that spot from retired Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz....

from AP Top Sports News at 4:02 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2pNVkT0

Kris Bryant of Cubs has baseball's most popular jersey

Bucks' Giannis picking up the point from NBA great Kidd

MILWAUKEE (AP) -- While catching his breath during a break along the sideline, the Milwaukee Bucks' star pupil put his arms on his hips and leaned his 6-foot-11 frame over to listen to coach Jason Kidd....

from AP Top Sports News at 3:25 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2pMkFd6

Pat's Run shadow runs expand to 32 cities to honor Tillman

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) -- Every April, 28,000 runners descend upon the Arizona State University campus to cover the 4.2 miles of Pat's Run....

from AP Top Sports News at 3:25 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2pNr22s

AP Exclusive: SEC's Sankey refuses to step down in UNC case

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- Southeastern Conference Commissioner Greg Sankey has denied a request seeking his removal as head of the NCAA infractions panel handling North Carolina's ongoing academic case because of a conflict of interest....

from AP Top Sports News at 1:15 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2h2jikL

Bulls guard Rajon Rondo out indefinitely with broken thumb

CHICAGO (AP) -- Rajon Rondo is out indefinitely with a broken right thumb, just when everything seemed to be going well for the Chicago Bulls....

from AP Top Sports News at 1:15 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2ocANYh

AP Exclusive: SEC's Sankey refuses to step down in UNC case

Soccer organization sues 2 charged in FIFA scandal

NEW YORK (AP) -- The soccer federation covering North and Central America and the Caribbean has sued two defendants in the FIFA (FEE'-fuh) bribery scandal....

from AP Top Sports News at 12:51 p.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2p3HKKs

Bulls guard Rajon Rondo out indefinitely with broken thumb

CHICAGO (AP) -- Chicago Bulls guard Rajon Rondo is out indefinitely with a broken right thumb....

from AP Top Sports News at 11:16 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2p3nd8Q

How to stop a superstar is biggest challenge in NHL playoffs

Any time Connor McDavid, Alex Ovechkin or Sidney Crosby goes over the boards, everyone in the arena is watching and waiting for something special to happen....

from AP Top Sports News at 10:13 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2pLkY87

Rutgers tells NCAA 'violations occurred' in football

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. (AP) -- Rutgers University says "violations occurred" in its football program and is recommending self-imposed sanctions....

from AP Top Sports News at 9:12 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2obHzNC

AP Explains: How the Borussia bomber hoped to make millions

LONDON (AP) -- As get-rich-quick plans go, it wasn't well thought out....

from AP Top Sports News at 8:56 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2pYOTJ2

Prosecutors: Dortmund bus attack suspect acted out of greed

BERLIN (AP) -- A 28-year-old German-Russian citizen took out a five-figure loan to bet that Borussia Dortmund shares would drop, then attacked the soccer team's bus with a bomb in a scheme to net millions, German officials said Friday....

from AP Top Sports News at 8:02 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2p2Kdok

The Latest: Dortmund bus attack suspect bet against the team

BERLIN (AP) -- The Latest on the Borussia Dortmund team bus bombing (all times local):...

from AP Top Sports News at 7:03 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2p2ojla

Ronda Rousey announces engagement to fighter Travis Browne

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Forget the octagon, Ronda Rousey is buzzing about a ring after announcing her engagement to fellow MMA fighter Travis Browne....

from AP Top Sports News at 7:03 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2pKq3NX

Brooklyn Nets owner Prokhorov says he's selling 49pc stake

MOSCOW (AP) -- Brooklyn Nets owner Mikhail Prokhorov has told Russian media he's selling a 49 percent stake in the NBA club....

from AP Top Sports News at 6:28 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2obcx8Y

Researchers to look for CTE evidence in Hernandez's brain

BOSTON (AP) -- Boston University researchers will study Aaron Hernandez's brain to determine if the former NFL star suffered from the same degenerative brain disease as Hall of Famer Junior Seau and former Bears defensive back Dave Duerson, who also took their own lives....

from AP Top Sports News at 6:28 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2oti9Hq

четверг, 20 апреля 2017 г.

Bower Power: Aggressive plays working out for goalies

The sight of Braden Holtby charging out of his net clearly flustered Mitch Marner....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:34 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2p1O6dd

Flower Power: Fleury thriving in familiar spot for Penguins

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Marc-Andre Fleury is doing his best to stay in the present....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:30 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2pJEEZF

Next step for Predators: Getting beyond second round

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Now that they've swept the Western Conference's top seed out of the Stanley Cup playoffs, the Nashville Predators want to continue making history by finally advancing beyond the second round....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:30 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2p1OisI

Grizzlies pull within 2-1 of Spurs with 105-94 win

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- Memphis coach David Fizdale set the tone with his memorable rant about the officiating in Game 2, which led to a a href='http://ift.tt/2oXeoLC$30,000-for-officiating-rant'$30,000 fine/a by the NBA....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:00 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/1s4t3hH

Utah Jazz center Jeff Withey faces domestic violence probe

MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif. (AP) -- Police are investigating an allegation of domestic violence against Utah Jazz center Jeff Withey....

from AP Top Sports News at 12:32 a.m. EDT http://ift.tt/2pkP9Gc

воскресенье, 30 апреля 2017 г.

суббота, 29 апреля 2017 г.

пятница, 28 апреля 2017 г.

четверг, 27 апреля 2017 г.

среда, 26 апреля 2017 г.

воскресенье, 30 апреля 2017 г.

суббота, 29 апреля 2017 г.

пятница, 28 апреля 2017 г.

четверг, 27 апреля 2017 г.

среда, 26 апреля 2017 г.