SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- After sitting on the bench all night, Giants backup catcher Nick Hundley took one look at the lineup card in the ninth inning and figured he might get a chance to hit....
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понедельник, 30 апреля 2018 г.
Hundley's pinch-hit single in 9th rallies Giants past Padres
Hundley's pinch-hit single in 9th rallies Giants past Padres
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Pinch-hitter Nick Hundley lined a two-run single off San Diego Padres closer Brad Hand with two outs in the ninth inning to give the San Francisco Giants a 6-5 comeback victory Monday night....
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Golden Knights beat Sharks 4-3 in OT
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) -- William Karlsson scored 8:17 into overtime and the Vegas Golden Knights bounced back from a blown lead late in the third period to beat the San Jose Sharks 4-3 on Monday night to take a 2-1 series lead....
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Pollock hits 3 HRs, Greinke pitches D-backs past Dodgers 8-5
PHOENIX (AP) -- A.J. Pollock hit three home runs and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-5 on Monday night in the opener of a four-game series between NL West rivals....
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Rozier (29 pts)
BOSTON (AP) -- Boston's rising stars stalled The Process and led the Celtics to victory in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals....
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Giants ace Madison Bumgarner could begin throwing soon
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Hoping for clearance to begin a throwing program, San Francisco Giants ace Madison Bumgarner is headed to Arizona to meet with the same doctor who performed surgery on his left pinkie....
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What a month: Red Sox complete best April with win over KC
BOSTON (AP) -- The Boston Red Sox slammed their way through their most wins in April ever....
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Giants ace Madison Bumgarner could begin throwing soon
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Hoping for clearance to begin a throwing program, San Francisco Giants ace Madison Bumgarner is headed to Arizona to meet with the same doctor who performed surgery on his left pinkie....
from AP Top Sports News at 11:22 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2opLl6r
Morton strikes out 10 to help Astros stop Yankees, 2-1
HOUSTON (AP) -- Charlie Morton pitched two-hit ball into the eighth inning and struck out 10 as the Houston Astros snapped the New York Yankees' nine-game winning streak with a 2-1 victory Monday night....
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Diamondbacks lose another starter as Ray goes on 10-day DL
PHOENIX (AP) -- The Arizona Diamondbacks have placed left-hander Robbie Ray on the 10-day disabled list with a strained oblique, the second starting pitcher the team has lost to injury already this season....
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What a month: Red Sox complete best April with win over KC
BOSTON (AP) -- Xander Bogaerts hit a grand slam over the Green Monster and the Boston Red Sox finished April with their most wins ever by beating the Kansas City Royals 10-6 on Monday night....
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What a month: Red Sox complete best April with win over KC
BOSTON (AP) -- Xander Bogaerts hit a grand slam over the Green Monster and the Boston Red Sox finished April with their most wins ever by beating the Kansas City Royals 10-6 on Monday night....
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Seager to have Tommy John surgery, miss rest of season
PHOENIX (AP) -- The Los Angeles Dodgers' difficult April got a lot worse Monday with news that two-time All-Star shortstop and 2016 NL Rookie of the Year Corey Seager will undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery....
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Seager to undergo Tommy John surgery, miss rest of season
PHOENIX (AP) -- The Los Angeles Dodgers' difficult April got a lot worse Monday with news that two-time All-Star shortstop and 2016 NL Rookie of the Year Corey Seager will undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery....
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Curry ready to return for Warriors in Game 2 vs. Pelicans
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- The last time Golden State got Stephen Curry back from a knee injury in the playoffs, he immediately returned to brilliance....
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Column: All eyes will be on Patrick in her IndyCar return
Sebastien Bourdais was back at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Monday. So was Helio Castroneves, who returned to his home away from home to re-acclimate to an Indy car....
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Wolves can be proud of playoffs; road to return has potholes
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- For the first time since 2004, the Minnesota Timberwolves are entering May without their customary collection of good-luck charms for the NBA draft lottery....
from AP Top Sports News at 6:18 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2KpOA57
Raptors rested, ready for third shot at LeBron, Cavaliers
TORONTO (AP) -- The Toronto Raptors seem to have everything lined up in their favor heading into their postseason matchup against LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers....
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Raptors rested, ready for third shot at LeBron, Cavaliers
TORONTO (AP) -- TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors seem to have everything lined up in their favor heading into their postseason matchup against LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers....
from AP Top Sports News at 5:47 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/1vVEuMu
Cowboys want Super Bowl hosting do-over, and draft was start
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- The Dallas Cowboys want a do-over on hosting the Super Bowl after horrid weather and a seating fiasco ruined their first try seven years ago....
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Home is where the 'L' is? Home teams struggling in playoffs
PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Having home ice is supposed to be an advantage in the NHL. So far in the 2018 playoffs, the only guarantee to playing at home is a monochrome backdrop provided by fans in team-specific T-shirts....
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Impressive season lays groundwork for Pacers future
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- The Indiana Pacers were full of surprises this season....
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Report: Ex-Brazil gymnastics coach accused of sexual abuse
SAO PAULO (AP) -- A community center fired a former coach of the Brazilian national gymnastics team Monday after a news report revealed that dozens of athletes he worked with have accused him of sexual abuse....
from AP Top Sports News at 4:23 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2vZOYnJ
Williams says Redskins had 'inside information' on Guice
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) -- If other teams worried about LSU running back Derrius Guice's character, prompting his fall from first-round prospect to late-second-round pick, Washington Redskins senior VP of player personnel Doug Williams figures he had "inside information."...
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Carolina terminates demoted GM Ron Francis' contract
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- The Carolina Hurricanes terminated the contract of demoted general manager and Hall of Fame player Ron Francis on Monday....
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FIFA advances African World Cup teams $2M for player bonuses
CAIRO (AP) -- FIFA will give five Africa soccer federations a $2 million advance each on World Cup prize money to pay player bonuses before the tournament in Russia....
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2014 champ Klizan rallies to surprise Mayer in Munich
MUNICH (AP) -- Former champion Martin Klizan rallied to surprise home player Florian Mayer 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 in the first round of the Munich Open on Monday....
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Maple Leafs' Lamoriello will not return as GM next season
TORONTO (AP) -- Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Lou Lamoriello will not return to the role next season....
from AP Top Sports News at 1:57 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2FuPARz
Williams says Redskins had 'inside information' on Guice
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) -- If other teams worried about LSU running back Derrius Guice's character, prompting his fall from first-round prospect to late-second-round pick, Washington Redskins senior VP of player personnel Doug Williams figures he had "inside information."...
from AP Top Sports News at 1:16 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2raEvAe
Whistleblower Rodchenkov seeks dismissal of libel lawsuit
The whistleblower who exposed Russian cheating at the 2014 Olympics filed a motion Monday to dismiss a libel lawsuit against him, which his lawyers portrayed as a ploy led by the Russian owner of the Brooklyn Nets to reveal his whereabouts....
from AP Top Sports News at 12:56 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2HCU0vZ
Showalter strives for turnaround from last-place Orioles
BALTIMORE (AP) -- The last time the Baltimore Orioles began a season this poorly, Buck Showalter was brought in to restore order to the floundering franchise....
from AP Top Sports News at 12:28 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2HJL83G
FIFA hosts continental football bodies to talk on $25B deal
ZURICH (AP) -- FIFA has hosted talks with football's six continental governing bodies on a $25 billion offer to run two international competitions, seeking a decision before the World Cup kicks off in June....
from AP Top Sports News at 12:15 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2HoGj3y
Forward step: LeBron, Cavs pushed to limit but not done yet
CLEVELAND (AP) -- LeBron James walked sluggishly down a corridor inside Quicken Loans Arena following Game 7 surrounded by the usual squadron of security personnel, some business associates and his publicist....
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Whistleblower Rodchenkov seeks dismissal of libel lawsuit
The whistleblower who exposed Russia's scheme to cheat at the 2014 Olympics has filed a motion to dismiss a libel lawsuit brought on behalf of three Russian biathletes whose medals were stripped from the Sochi Games for doping....
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воскресенье, 29 апреля 2018 г.
Shot taker: Ogunbowale set for Dancing With the Stars
NEW YORK (AP) -- Hooping with Kobe and Ellen. Going from the big dance to a big dance competition. Making the cover of Sports Illustrated....
from AP Top Sports News at 1:55 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2vX064O
Forward step: LeBron, Cavs pushed to limit but not done yet
CLEVELAND (AP) -- LeBron James walked sluggishly down a corridor inside Quicken Loans Arena following Game 7 surrounded by the usual squadron of security personnel, some business associates and his publicist....
from AP Top Sports News at 1:45 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2qgaeSr
AP source: Triano not among finalists for Suns job
PHOENIX (AP) -- A person with knowledge of the situation said interim coach Jay Triano is not among "handful" of remaining candidates for the Phoenix Suns coaching job....
from AP Top Sports News at 1:45 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2w0LTno
Sanchez homers, Sabathia stays solid, Yanks win 9th straight
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) -- Gary Sanchez hit a two-run home run, CC Sabathia pitched seven more effective innings and the New York Yankees beat the Los Angeles Angels 2-1 on Sunday night for their ninth straight win....
from AP Top Sports News at 11:21 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2vXeBWc
AP source: Triano not among finalists for Suns job
PHOENIX (AP) -- A person with knowledge of the situation says Jay Triano is not among "handful" of remaining candidates for the Phoenix Suns coaching job....
from AP Top Sports News at 10:59 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2JFAoE3
Capitals hold on to lead this time, beat Penguins in Game 2
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Braden Holtby spun around and saw the puck on the goal line. Maybe it was in. Maybe it wasn't....
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Celtics, Sixers renew rivalry with new casts in East semis
WALTHAM, Mass. (AP) -- Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid are about to find out what the NBA playoffs are really about....
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Joey Logano snaps long losing streak with win at Talladega
TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) -- Joey Logano won at Talladega Superspeedway to end a nearly yearlong losing streak....
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Parker's future, coaching search will define Bucks offseason
MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Giannis Antetokounmpo is trying to eliminate the drama around whether Jabari Parker will return to the Milwaukee Bucks....
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7th heaven: LeBron carries Cavaliers past Pacers in Game 7
CLEVELAND (AP) -- LeBron James wasn't ready to go home or to Philadelphia or Los Angeles....
from AP Top Sports News at 6:23 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2kMdfni
Harden's 41 points lead Rockets over Jazz in Game 1
HOUSTON (AP) -- James Harden scored 41 points and the Houston Rockets raced out to a huge lead and sailed to a 110-96 win over the Utah Jazz in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals on Sunday....
from AP Top Sports News at 6:19 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2KnpxzB
Chatwood, Cubs sweep Brewers with 2-0 win
CHICAGO (AP) -- For four straight days, Tyler Chatwood, Jose Quintana, Yu Darvish and Kyle Hendricks put on a pitching clinic....
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Capitals hold on to lead this time, beat Penguins in Game 2
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Alex Ovechkin scored his seventh goal of the playoffs, Braden Holtby made 32 saves and the Washington Capitals built a lead and this time held on to beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-1 in Game 2 on Sunday to even the second-round series....
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Joey Logano snaps long losing streak with win at Talladega
TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) -- Joey Logano has ended a nearly yearlong losing streak with a victory at Talladega Superspeedway....
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Chatwood, Cubs sweep Brewers with 2-0 win
CHICAGO (AP) -- Tyler Chatwood pitched seven sparkling innings and helped himself with an RBI single, leading the Chicago Cubs to a 2-0 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday and a sweep of the four-game series between NL Central rivals....
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Kingham flirts with perfecto in MLB debut, Pirates top Cards
PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Nick Kingham carried a perfect game into the seventh inning in his major league debut to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 5-0 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday....
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Barcelona wins Spanish league title with Messi hat trick
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) -- Barcelona won the Spanish league title for the third time in four seasons on Sunday with Lionel Messi scoring a hat trick as the Catalan club remained unbeaten....
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Eight is enough: Red Sox snap Rays' streak with 4-3 win
BOSTON (AP) -- Sandy Leon hit an opposite-field, go-ahead RBI single inside the third-base bag with two outs in the eighth inning against Tampa Bay closer Alex Colome, lifting the Boston Red Sox to a 4-3 victory Sunday that snapped the Rays' eight-game winning streak....
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The Latest: Paul Menard wins 2nd stage at Talladega
TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) -- The Latest on NASCAR's race at Talladega Superspeedway (all times local):...
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7th heaven: LeBron carries Cavaliers past Pacers in Game 7
CLEVELAND (AP) -- LeBron James scored 45 points and got some needed help in Game 7 to stay unbeaten in the opening round of the NBA playoffs, leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 105-101 win over the Indiana Pacers, who pushed the game's best player to the limit....
from AP Top Sports News at 4:11 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2oLk2T8
The Latest: Jamie McMurray in crash at Talladega
TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) -- The Latest on NASCAR's race at Talladega Superspeedway (all times local):...
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Celtics' Brown doubtful for Game 1 vs. 76ers
WALTHAM, Mass. (AP) -- Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown is doubtful for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Philadelphia 76ers with a strained right hamstring, coach Brad Stevens said, while adding that he could return later in the series....
from AP Top Sports News at 3:52 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2HBlQst
Pirates' Kingham loses perfect game in 7th in his MLB debut
PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Nick Kingham of the Pittsburgh Pirates has lost his bid for a perfect game in his major league debut when Paul DeJong of the St. Louis Cardinals singled with two outs in the seventh inning....
from AP Top Sports News at 3:43 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2HAp0fY
Kingham perfect through 6 innings for Pirates in MLB debut
PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Nick Kingham is pitching a perfect game through six innings for the Pittsburgh Pirates against the St. Louis Cardinals in his major league debut....
from AP Top Sports News at 3:11 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2HVrrJk
Celtics' Brown doubtful for Game 1 vs. 76ers
BOSTON (AP) -- Celtics coach Brad Stevens says guard Jaylen Brown is doubtful for Monday night's opener of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Philadelphia 76ers....
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No perfect ending to Wenger's long rivalry with Man United
MANCHESTER, England (AP) -- There was no perfect ending to Arsene Wenger's iconic 22-season rivalry with Manchester United....
from AP Top Sports News at 3:03 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2ea4Uqs
Penguins' Malkin out for Game 2 at Capitals
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Injured star Evgeni Malkin will not play for the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 2 of their second-round series against the Washington Capitals....
from AP Top Sports News at 1:09 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2HAVOBl
Wilder: Joshua should take $50 million offer _ and soon
TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) -- WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder thinks he'll get the next shot at Anthony Joshua....
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Wilder: Joshua should take $50 million offer _ and soon
TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) -- WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder thinks he'll get the next shot at Anthony Joshua....
from AP Top Sports News at 12:35 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2jgq6Py
Cavaliers G George Hill returns for Game 7 against Pacers
CLEVELAND (AP) -- Cavaliers guard George Hill is back for Game 7 against Indiana after missing three games with back spasms....
from AP Top Sports News at 11:56 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2vYLaTC
Hamilton wins action-packed Azerbaijan Grand Prix
BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) -- Lewis Hamilton won an incident-packed Azerbaijan Grand Prix Sunday to take over the championship lead....
from AP Top Sports News at 10:06 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2HCKLvP
Celtics stare down adversity, look forward to 76ers
BOSTON (AP) -- So much of the chatter before Boston's first-round matchup with Milwaukee focused on who wouldn't be on the court for the Celtics....
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Celtics stare down adversity, look forward to 76ers
BOSTON (AP) -- So much of the chatter before Boston's first-round matchup with Milwaukee focused on who wouldn't be on the court for the Celtics....
from AP Top Sports News at 3:22 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2qqykY0
суббота, 28 апреля 2018 г.
Jackson, Cueto help Giants split doubleheader
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Austin Jackson hit a go-ahead three-run double in the fifth inning, Johnny Cueto won his third consecutive decision and the San Francisco Giants beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-3 for a split of their doubleheader Saturday....
from AP Top Sports News at 1:23 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/1ex7uVv
Warriors use big second quarter to pull away, rout Pelicans
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- Kevin Durant had 26 points and 13 rebounds, Draymond Green dazzled all over the floor with his fourth career postseason triple-double, and the Golden State Warriors thoroughly overmatched the New Orleans Pelicans for a 123-101 win in Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinals Saturday night....
from AP Top Sports News at 1:02 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2oRONG7
MMA fighter with links to Trump, Cohen is questioned by FBI
ROSEMONT, Ill. (AP) -- A Russian mixed martial arts fighter who has connections with President Donald Trump, the president's personal attorney Michael Cohen and Russian President Vladimir Putin was questioned this week by the FBI, his manager confirmed Saturday....
from AP Top Sports News at 12:18 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2HBVt5L
Warriors' Stephen Curry sitting out Game 1 against Pelicans
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- Stephen Curry's return from a knee injury will wait at least one more game....
from AP Top Sports News at 12:11 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2FpBG3i
Celtics beat Bucks 112-96 in Game 7, advance to play 76ers
BOSTON (AP) -- Terry Rozier and Eric Bledsoe spent seven games trash-talking through the media and pretending not to know each other's names....
from AP Top Sports News at 11:52 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2o8ruDL
Sabres follow last place-finish by landing No. 1 draft pick
The Buffalo Sabres followed a season filled with losses by finally winning something - the NHL draft lottery - and landing the No. 1 pick for just third time in franchise history....
from AP Top Sports News at 10:57 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2r5ljVs
Celtics beat Bucks 112-96 in Game 7, advance to play 76ers
BOSTON (AP) -- Al Horford and Terry Rozier scored 26 points apiece, and even Giannis Antetokounmpo tipped in a basket for the Celtics on Saturday night to help Boston beat Milwaukee 112-96 in Game 7 of their first-round series and eliminate the Bucks and the Greek Freak from the playoffs....
from AP Top Sports News at 10:33 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2o8BZH8
The Latest: Buffalo Sabres win NHL draft lottery
TORONTO (AP) -- The Latest on the NHL draft lottery (all times local):...
from AP Top Sports News at 10:30 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2HCRlye
Sandoval pitches perfect inning, Giants lose to Dodgers 15-6
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- The Los Angeles Dodgers had no problem knocking around every pitcher the San Francisco Giants threw at them, except one - Pablo Sandoval....
from AP Top Sports News at 9:14 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2pMRI4j
Warriors' Stephen Curry sitting out Game 1 against Pelicans
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- Stephen Curry is sitting out Game 1 of the Golden State Warriors' Western Conference semifinal matchup against New Orleans as he continues to recover fully from a sprained left knee....
from AP Top Sports News at 9:01 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2EwShC2
Hurricanes, Sabres, Canadiens vying for NHL's top draft pick
The Carolina Hurricanes vaulted into a position to land one of the top three picks of this year's NHL draft....
from AP Top Sports News at 8:47 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2HzjPNt
Hurricanes, Sabres, Canadiens vying for NHL's top draft pick
The Carolina Hurricanes have vaulted into a position to land one of the top three picks of this year's NHL draft....
from AP Top Sports News at 8:13 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/1qGjnL0
Diamondbacks beat Nationals 4-3 on bases-loaded walk
WASHINGTON (AP) -- David Peralta connected twice in his first multihomer game and Nick Ahmed scored the winning run on a bases-loaded walk in the 10th inning, sending the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 4-3 victory over the Washington Nationals on Saturday....
from AP Top Sports News at 7:56 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/1o7HTkn
Diamondbacks beat Nationals 4-3 on bases-loaded walk
WASHINGTON (AP) -- David Peralta connected twice in his first multihomer game and Nick Ahmed scored the winning run on a bases-loaded walk in the 10th inning, sending the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 4-3 victory over the Washington Nationals on Saturday....
from AP Top Sports News at 7:46 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2FpJuSM
Nash, Bergeron score twice, Bruins beat Lightning in Game 1
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- Rick Nash and Boston's high-scoring line of Patrice Bergeron, David Pastrnak and Brad Marchand are to a flying start in the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs....
from AP Top Sports News at 6:31 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2IwA1fa
Vandeweghe reaches Stuttgart final, Pliskova awaits
STUTTGART, Germany (AP) -- CoCo Vandeweghe defeated Caroline Garcia 6-4, 6-2 on Saturday to become the first American to reach the Stuttgart Open final since Lindsay Davenport in 2005....
from AP Top Sports News at 3:44 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2r5y3eA
Harvick, eyeing 4th win of year, to start on Talladega pole
TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) -- Kevin Harvick will start on the pole Sunday at Talladega Superspeedway while he goes for his fourth win of the year....
from AP Top Sports News at 3:23 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/1kG8mH1
Legion of Griffin's: Seahawks select LB Shaquem Griffin
RENTON, Wash. (AP) -- The Seattle Seahawks selected Central Florida linebacker Shaquem Griffin in the fifth round on Saturday, reuniting the feel-good story of the NFL draft with his twin brother....
from AP Top Sports News at 3:14 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2HxTKhu
Shaquem Griffin finally hears his name at NFL draft
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- Seahawks coach Pete Carroll is known for taking chances on players. So many, from Richard Sherman to Russell Wilson to Doug Baldwin, have worked out....
from AP Top Sports News at 3:04 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2HynWcp
Win-or-leave home? LeBron facing extreme Game 7 vs. Pacers
CLEVELAND (AP) -- LeBron James is on the brink of his earliest NBA playoff exit - and maybe another departure from Cleveland....
from AP Top Sports News at 2:56 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2vUqw7d
The Latest: Raiders take Maurice Hurst in 5th round
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- The Latest on the NFL draft Saturday (all times local):...
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Legion of Griffin's: Seahawks select LB Shaquem Griffin
RENTON, Wash. (AP) -- The Seattle Seahawks have selected Central Florida linebacker Shaquem Griffin in the fifth round of the NFL draft on Saturday....
from AP Top Sports News at 2:14 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2r5QgIP
Browns select troubled Florida WR Callaway in 4th round
CLEVELAND (AP) -- The Browns are taking a chance that Florida wide receiver Antonio Callaway will stay out of trouble....
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Cubs' Bryant returns after missing 4 games following HBP
CHICAGO (AP) -- Chicago Cubs slugger Kris Bryant will return to the lineup on Saturday, six days after being hit in the head by a pitch in a game at Colorado....
from AP Top Sports News at 12:29 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2srEkiJ
Ohtani sprains ankle, day to day with next start on Tuesday
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) -- Shohei Ohtani is day to day after mildly spraining his left ankle during the Los Angeles Angels' 4-3 loss to the New York Yankees on Friday night....
from AP Top Sports News at 2:54 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2jaObL9
пятница, 27 апреля 2018 г.
Gregorius HR lifts Yanks in 10th, Angels' Ohtani injured
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) -- Didi Gregorius wasn't so sure about a curtain call after his 10th-inning home run. Understandable, given his New York Yankees were on the road....
from AP Top Sports News at 2:46 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2shZu6q
Gregorius HR lifts Yanks in 10th, Angels' Ohtani injured
ANAHEIM, California (AP) -- Didi Gregorius hit a solo homer in the 10th inning and the New York Yankees won their seventh straight by beating the Los Angeles Angles 4-3 on Friday night after two-way sensation Shohei Ohtani left with an ankle injury....
from AP Top Sports News at 1:41 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2JvQKPu
Pacers even series, force Game 7 by blowing out Cavs 121-87
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- The Indiana Pacers will force LeBron James to go the distance to remain unbeaten in first-round series....
from AP Top Sports News at 12:11 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2p1Gg3p
Hellebuyck smothers Preds as Jets grab 1-0 lead with 4-1 win
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Connor Hellebuyck made 47 saves and the Winnipeg Jets beat the Nashville Predators 4-1 on Friday night in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinal between the NHL's top teams in the regular season....
from AP Top Sports News at 11:24 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2HyqVxv
Pacers even series, force Game 7 by blowing out Cavs 121-87
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Victor Oladipo scored 28 points and posted the first postseason triple-double of his career Friday night, leading the Indiana Pacers to a 121-87 blowout over the Cleveland Cavaliers to even the series at three....
from AP Top Sports News at 10:53 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/16BqvDi
Hellebuyck smothers Preds as Jets grab 1-0 lead with 4-1 win
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Connor Hellebuyck made 47 saves and the Winnipeg Jets beat the Nashville Predators 4-1 on Friday night in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinal between the NHL's top teams in the regular season....
from AP Top Sports News at 10:53 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2r6mxyL
Down at half, Lowry's 24, bench help Raps top Wiz 102-92
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Toronto Raptors overcame a halftime deficit in a road playoff game for the first time in 24 tries, using 24 points from Kyle Lowry and a tremendous effort from their finally whole second unit to beat the Washington Wizards 102-92 in Game 6 on Friday night and end their Eastern Conference first-round series....
from AP Top Sports News at 10:47 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2qQZszO
Down at half, Lowry's 24, bench help Raps top Wiz 102-92
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Toronto Raptors overcame a halftime deficit in a road playoff game for the first time in 24 tries, using 24 points from Kyle Lowry and a tremendous effort from their finally whole second unit to beat the Washington Wizards 102-92 in Game 6 on Friday night and end their Eastern Conference first-round series....
from AP Top Sports News at 9:44 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2HhCEoa
Australian Olympic Committee honors Peter Norman
SYDNEY (AP) -- The Australian Olympic Committee has awarded a posthumous Order of Merit to Peter Norman, the Australian sprinter who shared the podium with Tommie Smith and John Carlos when the two Americans raised their fists in a human rights protest at the 1968 Olympics....
from AP Top Sports News at 9:25 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2HWDGp2
Australian Olympic Committee honors Peter Norman
SYDNEY (AP) -- The Australian Olympic Committee has awarded a posthumous Order of Merit to Peter Norman, the Australian sprinter who shared the podium with Tommie Smith and John Carlos when the two Americans raised their fists in a human rights protest at the 1968 Olympics....
from AP Top Sports News at 8:25 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2r6eiCZ
Portland Marathon cancels race, dissolves organization
SALEM, Ore. (AP) -- The Portland Marathon board of directors has canceled this October's race and plans to dissolve the 47-year-old organization following a state investigation into the group's operations....
from AP Top Sports News at 8:22 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2KjQ6pa
Michael Kim-Andrew Putnam lead Zurich Classic team event
AVONDALE, La. (AP) -- Kevin Kisner and Scott Brown nearly won the Zurich Classic last year after Kisner's stunning chip shot forced a playoff that they eventually lost. Another good round Friday put the duo back in contention at TPC Louisiana....
from AP Top Sports News at 8:04 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2pMOY6L
Brooklyn's Jacobs, 'Big Baby' set for big bouts in hometown
NEW YORK (AP) -- Daniel Jacobs wants another shot at Gennady Golovkin. Jarrell Miller could get the next one at Anthony Joshua....
from AP Top Sports News at 8:04 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2FnXOuQ
The Latest: Browns bolster offense to start 2nd round
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- The Latest on the NFL draft (all times local):...
from AP Top Sports News at 7:39 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2qcm3Gb
AP source: TE Antonio Gates not returning to LA Chargers
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) -- Tight end Antonio Gates will not return for a 16th season with the Los Angeles Chargers, a person with knowledge of the decision tells The Associated Press....
from AP Top Sports News at 7:35 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2r4OjeY
Jets' Sam Darnold 'a lot like' late Marlboro Man grandfather
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) -- Sam Darnold was only 2 years old when his grandfather passed away, so he never got to know the Marlboro Man....
from AP Top Sports News at 7:05 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2r5TPid
Evenly-matched Lightning, Bruins expect long, tough series
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- Tampa Bay hasn't played in a week, while Boston is coming off a hard-fought, seven-game playoff series....
from AP Top Sports News at 6:55 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2HXxFZb
The Latest: Witten's retirement could affect Dallas draft
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- The Latest on the NFL draft (all times local):...
from AP Top Sports News at 6:49 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2HxEHVg
AP source: TE Antonio Gates not returning to LA Chargers
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) -- Tight end Antonio Gates will not return for a 16th season with the Los Angeles Chargers, a person with knowledge of the decision tells The Associated Press....
from AP Top Sports News at 6:20 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2KlTiAS
ESPN: Cowboys' Witten retiring after 15 seasons for 'MNF'
FRISCO, Texas (AP) -- Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten plans to retire after 15 seasons and join ESPN as its lead analyst for the "Monday Night Football" telecast, the network reported Friday....
from AP Top Sports News at 5:48 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2jcmrC8
Column: US leagues are on the verge of going international
An NFL team in London? Count on it....
from AP Top Sports News at 5:29 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2Jzw8Wt
ESPN: Cowboys' Witten retiring after 15 seasons for 'MNF'
FRISCO, Texas (AP) -- Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten plans to retire after 15 seasons and join ESPN as its lead analyst for the "Monday Night Football" telecast, the network reported Friday....
from AP Top Sports News at 4:10 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2Jx32a8
Pelicans, Anthony Davis will challenge Warriors defense
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- Steve Kerr refers to Pelicans star Anthony Davis "one of the very best players on earth."...
from AP Top Sports News at 3:45 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/1ylS1jX
McMurray rolls car at least 7 times in 'Dega practice crash
TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) -- Jamie McMurray rolled his car at least seven times at Talladega Superspeedway....
from AP Top Sports News at 3:36 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2r3AKgu
Sharks look to Game 2, try to shake off 7-0 loss in Vegas
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- The San Jose Sharks made it a priority to get faster following a loss in the Stanley Cup Final to Pittsburgh two years ago....
from AP Top Sports News at 2:53 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2r4khc3
Roush driver Bayne sharing races but says he's healthy
TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) -- Trevor Bayne says his multiple sclerosis isn't a factor in the former Daytona 500 winner sharing some of his races to Matt Kenseth....
from AP Top Sports News at 2:40 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2FnH4E6
Capitals believe they can rebound from 'kick in the stomach'
WASHINGTON (AP) -- A five-minute implosion made the Capitals look like the same old team in the playoffs....
from AP Top Sports News at 2:03 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2vRNsUz
ESPN: Cowboys' Witten retiring after 15 seasons for 'MNF'
FRISCO, Texas (AP) -- Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten plans to retire after 15 seasons and join ESPN as its lead analyst for the "Monday Night Football" broadcast, the network reported Friday....
from AP Top Sports News at 1:43 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2KjlzIf
Virginia police won't release video of Redskins player stop
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- Virginia State Police won't release video of a traffic stop involving a Washington Redskins wide receiver who said a state trooper asked if he was a gang member or drug dealer....
from AP Top Sports News at 1:34 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2vRTXqF
FIFA bans Brazilian official Del Nero for life for bribery
GENEVA (AP) -- Brazilian soccer official Marco Polo del Nero was banned for life for bribery and corruption by the FIFA ethics committee on Friday....
from AP Top Sports News at 12:57 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2r4TCuN
Women, children attend wrestling event in Saudi Arabia
JIDDAH, Saudi Arabia (AP) -- Women and children were on hand to watch World Wrestling Entertainment Inc.'s "Greatest Royal Rumble" in Saudi Arabia....
from AP Top Sports News at 12:50 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2JxZiFz
Iniesta leaving Barcelona after 16 trophy-filled seasons
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) -- Andres Iniesta, the midfielder who embodied Barcelona's creative attacking style and helped the team win dozens of trophies, is leaving the Spanish club after 16 seasons....
from AP Top Sports News at 11:53 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2r4F6nH
Trump welcomes Olympic athletes to the White House
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump is welcoming Team USA Olympic athletes to the White House....
from AP Top Sports News at 11:10 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2BpEAa0
Brooklyn's Jacobs, 'Big Baby' set for big bouts in hometown
NEW YORK (AP) -- Daniel Jacobs wants another shot at Gennady Golovkin. Jarrell Miller could get the next one at Anthony Joshua....
from AP Top Sports News at 10:29 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2vRlqIH
Pelicans' Holiday playing with 'rage' after finding peace
NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- If it looks like the normally low-key Jrue Holiday has been having the time of his life in the NBA playoffs - from interacting with fans after big shots to, in one instance, mocking an opponent who'd been dunked on - the Pelicans' guard offers an explanation....
from AP Top Sports News at 8:51 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2r3KrMd
Column: Knights the hottest show on Vegas Strip
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- The bookies in this gambling city have to be getting a bit nervous....
from AP Top Sports News at 5:52 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2r6q8wH
Obstacle course racing chases mainstream, including Olympics
NEW YORK (AP) -- On a concourse down Citi Field's first-base line, weekend warriors of all shapes and sizes scaled a roughly 20-foot-tall cargo net, flipped over the top of the A-shaped structure and crawled down the other side....
from AP Top Sports News at 5:52 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2I6OleA
Pelicans' Holiday playing with 'rage' after finding peace
NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- If it looks like the normally low-key Jrue Holiday has been having the time of his life in the NBA playoffs - from interacting fans after big shots to, in one instance, mocking an opponent who'd been dunked on - the Pelicans' guard offers an explanation....
from AP Top Sports News at 5:52 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2Hvz99x
Rudolph, Hernandez, Landry among best available for Day 2
The first round of the NFL draft ended with a few players still left in the green room at AT&T Stadium, including an All-American...
from AP Top Sports News at 3:44 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2r2AcaO
четверг, 26 апреля 2018 г.
Injured Steelers LB Shazier makes surprise pick at draft
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- Injured Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier limped slowly onto the stage at the NFL draft and announced Pittsburgh's first-round pick less than five months after a spine injury....
from AP Top Sports News at 11:57 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2qYk4qX
No, Johnny, no: Browns sure top pick Mayfield is no Manziel
BEREA, Ohio (AP) -- Baker Mayfield's flag-planting, coach-grabbing antics didn't knock the Browns off their pursuit of him. They ignored his height, did their homework on an off-field arrest and cross-checked his character....
from AP Top Sports News at 11:46 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2r54Hw9
Giannis, Bucks beat Celtics 97-86 to force Game 7
MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Giannis Antetokounmpo had 31 points and 14 rebounds and the Milwaukee Bucks pulled away late to beat the Boston Celtics 97-86 on Thursday night to force a Game 7 in the first-round series....
from AP Top Sports News at 10:59 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2HkaLeX
Penguins erase 2-goal deficit, beat Capitals 3-2 in Game 1
WASHINGTON (AP) -- After the Capitals scored early, the Penguins scored often to stun their rivals with yet another comeback....
from AP Top Sports News at 10:56 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2p8FPFq
Lydia Ko tied for LPGA Tour lead at chilly Lake Merced
DALY CITY, Calif. (AP) -- Lydia Ko was back on top at Lake Merced....
from AP Top Sports News at 9:59 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2I2hFmp
Penguins erase 2-goal deficit, beat Capitals 3-2 in Game 1
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Patric Hornqvist, Sidney Crosby and Jake Guentzel scored in a 4:49 span to help the Pittsburgh Penguins rally to beat the Washington Capitals 3-2 on Thursday night in Game 1 of the second-round series....
from AP Top Sports News at 9:53 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2FixUsl
Mayfield goes 1st to begin rush to get QBs in NFL draft
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- The Cleveland Browns' long search for a franchise quarterback has led them to Baker Mayfield - the first of four passers to be drafted in the top 10 Thursday night....
from AP Top Sports News at 9:47 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2HvXnVq
Reavie-Glover, Zhang-Dou share Zurich Classic lead
AVONDALE, La. (AP) -- Chez Reavie had quite a few good moments at TPC Louisiana on Thursday. So did teammate Lucas Glover....
from AP Top Sports News at 8:59 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2qdC3dU
Trump threatens countries who don't back US World Cup bid
WASHINGTON (AP) -- U.S. President Donald Trump is threatening to withhold support from nations who don't back the joint bid by the United States, Canada and Mexico to host the 2026 World Cup....
from AP Top Sports News at 8:49 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2jRAD2e
Top gun: Browns select QB Baker Mayfield No. 1 in NFL draft
BEREA, Ohio (AP) -- The Cleveland Browns believe all Baker Mayfield has in common with Johnny Manziel are height and a Heisman....
from AP Top Sports News at 8:46 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2I2wCoh
Jets draft USC quarterback Sam Darnold with No. 3 pick
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) -- The cool, calm and confident kid from Southern California is going from Hollywood to the Big Apple....
from AP Top Sports News at 8:40 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2I18CBZ
Giants pass on QB, take running back Saquon Barkley at No. 2
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) -- The New York Giants passed on an heir apparent to two-time Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning and took a running back that many think is the best to come out of college in decade....
from AP Top Sports News at 8:30 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2HvJtm7
Top gun: Browns select QB Baker Mayfield No. 1 in NFL draft
BEREA, Ohio (AP) -- The Cleveland Browns believe all Baker Mayfield has in common with Johnny Manziel are height and a Heisman....
from AP Top Sports News at 8:24 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/1kQVVXj
The Latest: Browns select Mayfield with No. 1 pick
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- The Latest on the NFL draft (all times local):...
from AP Top Sports News at 8:19 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2HvbwCe
Stephen Curry back in full practice mode for Warriors
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- Stephen Curry resumed full practice with contact and could play for the defending champion Golden State Warriors as soon as Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals Saturday night against New Orleans....
from AP Top Sports News at 7:05 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2tb1mfA
10-man Atletico and Arsenal end 1-1 in Europa semifinal
LONDON (AP) -- Antoine Griezmann scored late for 10-man Atletico Madrid to draw at Arsenal 1-1 in the first leg of their Europa League semifinal on Thursday....
from AP Top Sports News at 6:56 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2I3ZYTp
Stephen Curry back in full practice mode for Warriors
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- Stephen Curry has resumed full practice with contact and could play for the defending champion Golden State Warriors as soon as Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals Saturday night against New Orleans....
from AP Top Sports News at 6:26 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2jkGij4
Close-knit Pacers' bond gets tested with season on the line
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- The Indiana Pacers have been winning together, losing together and fighting together all season....
from AP Top Sports News at 6:26 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2HvXQTb
Lydia Ko tied for early lead at chilly Lake Merced
DALY CITY, Calif. (AP) -- Lydia Ko was back on top at Lake Merced....
from AP Top Sports News at 6:20 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/1atA0Wv
The Latest: NFL renews Thursday night deal with Amazon
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- The Latest on the NFL draft (all times local):...
from AP Top Sports News at 6:14 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2qdpK10
NBA says referees missed LeBron goaltending call in Game 5
CLEVELAND (AP) -- The NBA said LeBron James' block in the closing seconds of Game 5 on Indiana's Victor Oladipo should have been called goaltending....
from AP Top Sports News at 5:58 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2HXfd37
Penguins' Malkin skates, progressing for return from injury
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The sight of Evgeni Malkin on the ice brought a smile to many in the Pittsburgh Penguins' locker room....
from AP Top Sports News at 4:37 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2r2pG2u
Yawkey Way outside Fenway Park changed over racist past
BOSTON (AP) -- Boston officials Thursday approved changing the name of Yawkey Way, the street outside Fenway Park, because of allegations former Red Sox owner Tom Yawkey was a racist who resisted signing black ballplayers in the 1940s and '50s....
from AP Top Sports News at 2:26 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2F5Mgx7
Budenholzer's 'harmonious' exit starts Hawks' coach search
ATLANTA (AP) -- Hawks general manager Travis Schlenk on Thursday described coach Mike Budenholzer's exit as "harmonious" and "as mutual as parting can be."...
from AP Top Sports News at 1:38 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2HuPnDQ
Wizards' Lawson among late pickups helping NBA playoff teams
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Less than three weeks ago, Ty Lawson was playing professional basketball in China....
from AP Top Sports News at 1:27 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2HZQvMU
Pac-12's 5 new coaches wrap up spring practices
PHOENIX (AP) -- The Pac-12 has five new coaches this season, so there was extra importance placed on spring football at UCLA, the two Arizona schools and the two Oregon schools....
from AP Top Sports News at 1:08 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2r1ZSUo
US lifts sanctions placed on Colombian soccer team in 2014
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Trump administration lifted Thursday U.S. sanctions that had been placed on a popular Colombian soccer team for alleged ties to a drug cartel....
from AP Top Sports News at 12:26 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2r2I9My
Ball brothers, slowed by injuries, leaving Lithuanian club
LiAngelo and LaMelo Ball are leaving their Lithuania team by mutual agreement....
from AP Top Sports News at 12:11 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2jSnRCo
Yawkey Way outside Fenway Park changed over racist past
BOSTON (AP) -- Boston approved a plan Thursday to change the name of Yawkey Way, the street outside Fenway Park named in honor of a former Red Sox owner some have said was racist....
from AP Top Sports News at 11:21 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2KjjeNg
NFL finds no evidence of inappropriate questions to RB Guice
NEW YORK (AP) -- The NFL says it found no evidence any team asked LSU running back Derrius Guice inappropriate questions during interviews at the scouting combine....
from AP Top Sports News at 10:23 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2r2cMl3
Foster's accuser recants domestic violence accusations
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) -- The attorney for the ex-girlfriend of Reuben Foster said Wednesday that her client initially lied to authorities when she accused the San Francisco 49ers linebacker of hitting her leading to domestic violence charges....
from AP Top Sports News at 10:02 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2F8nhZf
Foster's accuser recants domestic violence accusations
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) -- The attorney for the ex-girlfriend of Reuben Foster said Wednesday that her client initially lied to authorities when she accused the San Francisco 49ers linebacker of hitting her leading to domestic violence charges....
from AP Top Sports News at 9:36 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2r2dNd4
IAAF rules to limit testosterone levels for female runners
MONACO (AP) -- New rules for female athletes with high natural testosterone levels which could force two-time Olympic 800-meter champion Caster Semenya to stop running middle-distance races....
from AP Top Sports News at 9:04 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2vLH2X7
Jaguars owner Shahid Khan looks to buy Wembley Stadium
LONDON (AP) -- Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shahid Khan has made an offer to buy Wembley Stadium from the English Football Association....
from AP Top Sports News at 8:22 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2qWk0bd
среда, 25 апреля 2018 г.
Rockets advance to 2nd round with eyes on bigger goals
HOUSTON (AP) -- The Houston Rockets spent almost no time celebrating their first-round playoff series win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night....
from AP Top Sports News at 2:43 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2qd3twE
Turn it up to 11? Pens, Caps have a lot to live up to
PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Sidney Crosby doesn't think the Pittsburgh Penguins have some sort of mystical edge over the Washington Capitals. That all those series and all those years and all that dominance will not mean a thing when the two longtime rivals meet in the playoffs for the 11th time starting Thursday night in the Eastern Conference semifinals....
from AP Top Sports News at 2:19 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2r1m4Ot
Penn State's Barkley is best talent, but QBs to lead draft
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- Saquon Barkley is the best player in this year's draft. Yet he might not go in the first handful of picks Thursday night....
from AP Top Sports News at 2:13 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2I0EYwZ
Three of a grind: Playoff rematches crank up the hatred
When the Washington Capitals faced the New York Islanders in the playoffs five years in a row in the 1980s, players knew everything....
from AP Top Sports News at 2:13 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2HvAeOP
Bruins advance with 7-4 win over Maple Leafs in Game 7
BOSTON (AP) -- The Boston Bruins didn't need overtime this time, and they didn't even need all four third-period goals to send the Toronto Maple Leafs home for the summer again....
from AP Top Sports News at 2:13 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2I0EHdr
Westbrook scores 45; Thunder beat Jazz to avoid elimination
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- Russell Westbrook unleashed the same fury he had in Game 4, just a little more efficiently this time....
from AP Top Sports News at 1:51 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2mdtUzZ
Pacers believe LeBron goaltended on block in final seconds
CLEVELAND (AP) -- The Indiana Pacers felt cheated - by LeBron James and the officials....
from AP Top Sports News at 12:21 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2vJ2R9y
Capela scores 26; Rockets eliminate Wolves with 122-104 win
HOUSTON (AP) -- Clint Capela had 26 points and 15 rebounds, James Harden added 24 points and the Houston Rockets pulled away in the third quarter to get another lopsided win and eliminate the Minnesota Timberwolves with a 122-104 victory in Game 5 of the first-round series Wednesday night....
from AP Top Sports News at 12:21 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2oq0HUZ
Westbrook scores 45; Thunder beat Jazz to avoid elimination
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- Russell Westbrook scored 45 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder rallied from 25 points down in the second half to fight off elimination and beat the Utah Jazz 107-99 on Wednesday night....
from AP Top Sports News at 12:21 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2ngY2w1
After 3 Tommy John surgeries, Jonny Venters back in majors
BALTIMORE (AP) -- Jonny Venters has made a successful return to the majors after enduring three Tommy John surgeries and a six-year absence....
from AP Top Sports News at 10:56 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2r05xLv
Bruins score 4 in 3rd to beat Maple Leafs 7-4 in Game 7
BOSTON (AP) -- Jake DeBrusk scored his second goal of the game to break a third-period tie, and the Boston Bruins came from behind to beat the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 7 - again - winning 7-4 on Wednesday night to advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals....
from AP Top Sports News at 10:41 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2GU8sLs
Bruins score 4 in 3rd to beat Maple Leafs 7-4 in Game 7
BOSTON (AP) -- Jake DeBrusk scored his second goal of the game to break a third-period tie, and the Boston Bruins came from behind to beat the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 7 - again - winning 7-4 on Wednesday night to advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals....
from AP Top Sports News at 10:37 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2v9JHcL
Betts hits 2 HRs to power Red Sox to 4-3 win over Blue Jays
TORONTO (AP) -- Mookie Betts homered twice and drove in three runs as the Boston Red Sox snapped their season-high three-game losing streak with a 4-3 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday night....
from AP Top Sports News at 10:37 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2c7f2nU
Mike Budenholzer out as coach of Atlanta Hawks
ATLANTA (AP) -- The Atlanta Hawks and coach Mike Budenholzer have mutually agreed to part ways....
from AP Top Sports News at 10:26 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2JqJcgD
Homers lift Indians past Cubs, but Miller injured in 4-1 win
CLEVELAND (AP) -- Francisco Lindor and Edwin Encarnacion hit sixth-inning home runs and the Cleveland Indians beat the Chicago Cubs 4-1 on Wednesday night despite losing relief ace Andrew Miller to a left hamstring injury....
from AP Top Sports News at 10:26 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2HNpgYp
LeBron's last-second shot gives Cavs 98-95 win in Game 5
CLEVELAND (AP) -- LeBron James hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer, a crowning moment for another brilliant performance, to give Cleveland a 98-95 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night in Game 5, putting the Cavaliers within one victory of advancing in the Eastern Conference playoffs....
from AP Top Sports News at 10:13 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/1mlyfvC
Acuna singles, scores in MLB debut, Braves beat Reds 5-4
CINCINNATI (AP) -- Prized prospect Ronald Acuna Jr. singled and scored the tying run in the eighth inning of his big league debut, and the Atlanta Braves went on to beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-4 Wednesday night....
from AP Top Sports News at 10:13 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2qXH5KK
LeBron's last-second shot gives Cavs 98-95 win in Game 5
CLEVELAND (AP) -- LeBron James hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer, a crowning moment for another brilliant performance, to give Cleveland a 98-95 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night in Game 5, putting the Cavaliers within one victory of advancing in the Eastern Conference playoffs....
from AP Top Sports News at 10:09 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2oLk2T8
Altherr goes deep to back Arrieta, Phils beat D'Backs 5-3
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Aaron Altherr hit a go-ahead three-run homer, Jake Arrieta outpitched Zack Greinke and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-3 Wednesday night....
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DeRozan scores 32 points, Raptors beat Wizards in Game 5
TORONTO (AP) -- DeMar DeRozan scored 32 points, Kyle Lowry had 17 points and 10 assists and the Toronto Raptors beat the Washington Wizards 108-98 on Wednesday night in Game 5 of the first-round series....
from AP Top Sports News at 9:38 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/1DwqiNV
NFL finds no evidence of inappropriate questions to RB Guice
NEW YORK (AP) -- The NFL has found no evidence that any of its teams asked LSU running back Derrius Guice inapproriate questions during interviews at the scouting combine....
from AP Top Sports News at 9:30 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2Jv7kiu
Mostly American World Cup announcers for Fox despite no US
NEW YORK (AP) -- Fox's World Cup debut will have an American accent, even though the United States failed to qualify for the tournament....
from AP Top Sports News at 7:38 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2FipuBg
After 3 Tommy John surgeries, Jonny Venters back in majors
BALTIMORE (AP) -- Jonny Venters is back in the big leagues, ready to pitch for the Tampa Bay Rays after enduring three Tommy John surgeries and a six-year absence....
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Spieth seeks third straight strong finish at Zurich Classic
AVONDALE, La. (AP) -- Jordan Spieth suspects he could be on the cusp of a banner year. That's why he's trying to strike the right balance of fun and focus when he teams up with good friend Ryan Palmer in New Orleans this weekend for the Zurich Classic....
from AP Top Sports News at 6:19 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/1nKJazG
At 20, Acuna joins Braves as youngest player in majors
CINCINNATI (AP) -- No break-in period needed for 20-year-old Ronald Acuna Jr....
from AP Top Sports News at 6:03 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2HXOuRm
North Texas forecast: Drafty. And no one knows what's next
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- Anyone who thinks the draft pundits and even some team general managers have no clue what will happen in Thursday's opening round of the draft should talk to the guys likely to get selected early....
from AP Top Sports News at 5:40 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/1j3F94x
Baseball document, thought worth millions, spurs court fight
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- One of the most valuable pieces of baseball memorabilia - a copy of the 1876 National League constitution that established business practices that remain the norm today - is at the center of a legal dispute between the family of a late baseball executive and an auction house they say is holding it hostage....
from AP Top Sports News at 5:33 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2Khe58q
Jones and Goodell chatty and chummy at draft event
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- As Roger Goodell and Jerry Jones sat side by side chatting, then grabbed shovels at a junior high school to dedicate a new field, they sure seemed chummy....
from AP Top Sports News at 5:26 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2I02o5p
Giants' Manning more concerned with new offense than draft
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) -- Eli Manning isn't paying much attention to the NFL draft, even with the possibility of the New York Giants using the No. 2 overall pick to take an heir apparent to the two-time Super Bowl MVP....
from AP Top Sports News at 4:46 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2HraOld
Same series, different year: Penguins-Capitals meet again
ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) -- Like tourists flocking to see the cherry blossoms in full bloom, the Pittsburgh Penguins making a trip to Washington in the playoffs has become a rite of spring....
from AP Top Sports News at 4:15 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2q4nusr
Elite teams have success in the draft on Day 3 and later
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Eighteen starters in the last Super Bowl were selected in the fourth round or lower, including six players who didn't get a call until the NFL draft was over....
from AP Top Sports News at 3:55 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2r3LxH4
Column: Don't bet on real reform in college athletics
Don't bother reading too deeply into the report of the latest NCAA commission on the mess that is big time college basketball....
from AP Top Sports News at 3:55 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2Hv1xN5
Baseball document, thought worth millions, spurs court fight
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The family of a late baseball executive is suing an auction house over the 1876 National League constitution, one of the most valuable artifacts in sports....
from AP Top Sports News at 3:37 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2JrLRa9
Giannis, Bucks try to fend off elimination against Celtics
Giannis Antetokounmpo was criticized after Game 5 of Milwaukee's Eastern Conference series against Boston for not doing more, particularly on the offensive end....
from AP Top Sports News at 3:37 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2Kfp7es
Expansion Golden Knights face Sharks in 2nd round series
It took one trip to Las Vegas early in the season for the San Jose Sharks to realize that the fast start to the season for the expansion Golden Knights was no fluke....
from AP Top Sports News at 3:08 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2GHX2NX
College basketball commission wants NCAA to regulate agents
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- With agent conduct a major part of the federal corruption investigation into college basketball, the commission charged with finding reforms wants the NCAA to actively monitor agents and provide regulated ways for them to advise athletes on their professional prospects....
from AP Top Sports News at 2:57 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2HXoy8k
Alaska Olympic games pay homage to hunting, survival skills
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) -- To most spectators, the term "Olympics" means world-class swimming competitions, downhill skiing or the 100-meter dash....
from AP Top Sports News at 1:23 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2qXff0T
Matt Kenseth returning to NASCAR with Roush Fenway Racing
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Roush Fenway Racing wants to be among NASCAR's elite again and recognized it needed help for its ongoing rebuild....
from AP Top Sports News at 1:10 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2JthuzN
Commission dances around name, image and likeness debate
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- The Commission on College Basketball danced around whether college athletes should be able to cash in on their names, images and likenesses, but Condoleezza Rice's remarks to the NCAA suggested she thinks it is good idea....
from AP Top Sports News at 12:15 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2Hq73AE
Tennis corruption report: 'Tsunami' of problems at low level
An independent review of corruption in tennis found that the sport "faces a serious integrity problem" at its lower levels - a "tsunami," according to one person interviewed - but did not determine there are widespread problems at ATP, WTA and Grand Slam tournaments....
from AP Top Sports News at 12:09 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2HqRchi
Commission: Independent probes needed in complex NCAA cases
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- The Commission on College Basketball sees a "broken" NCAA enforcement process for handling complex, high-stakes cases....
from AP Top Sports News at 11:41 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2JoUqlQ
The Latest: NBA, players union noncommittal on draft changes
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- The Latest on recommendations by the Commission on College Basketball to the NCAA (all times local):...
from AP Top Sports News at 11:17 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2xFDuCY
APNewsBreak: Mostly American World Cup announcers for Fox
NEW YORK (AP) -- Fox's World Cup debut will have an American accent, even though the United States failed to qualify for the tournament....
from AP Top Sports News at 11:08 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2Hq8m2p
College basketball commission wants NCAA to regulate agents
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- With agent conduct part of the federal corruption investigation into college basketball, the commission charged with finding reforms wants the NCAA to actively monitor agents and provide regulated ways for them to advise athletes on their professional prospects....
from AP Top Sports News at 9:59 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2Hr1CRR
Meek Mill released from prison, rings 76ers' Liberty Bell
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Philadelphia-born rapper Meek Mill rang a replica Liberty Bell at center court of the Philadelphia 76ers' first-round clinching playoff game Tuesday less than two hours after being released from prison while he appeals decade-old gun and drug convictions....
from AP Top Sports News at 9:39 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2qo5etD
Commission calls for more NCAA oversight of AAU events
Every July, Las Vegas becomes the epicenter of elite youth basketball. Hundreds of top-level AAU teams descend upon Sin City during the summer evaluation windows for college coaches, playing games at dozens of sites across the city....
from AP Top Sports News at 9:27 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2JrTFZt
APNewsBreak: Hoops panel says ban cheats, end 1-and-done
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- The Commission on College Basketball sharply directed the NCAA to take control of the sport, calling for sweeping reforms to separate pro and college tracks, permit players to return to school after going undrafted by the NBA and ban cheating coaches for life....
from AP Top Sports News at 9:24 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2BLWeon
Commission calls for more transparency from shoe companies
Apparel companies are heavily involved in elite-level youth basketball, with Nike, Adidas and Under Armour all running their own circuits. The shoe companies also have lucrative sponsorship deals with schools and coaches worth millions of dollars....
from AP Top Sports News at 9:09 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2HXN35w
APNewsBreak: Hoops panel says ban cheats, end 1-and-done
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- The Commission on College Basketball sharply directed the NCAA to take control of the sport, calling for sweeping reforms to separate pro and college tracks, permit players to return to school after going undrafted by the NBA and ban cheating coaches for life....
from AP Top Sports News at 8:56 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2ERuOvW
College commission's plea to NBA: Bring back prep-to-pros
NEW YORK (AP) -- The commission proposing reforms to college basketball wants 18-year-olds to be eligible again for the NBA draft, and the NBA Players Association would make that deal today....
from AP Top Sports News at 8:46 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2HXQ2uF
The Latest: Rice says college hoops has lax responsibility
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- The Latest on recommendations by the Commission on College Basketball to the NCAA (all times local):...
from AP Top Sports News at 8:30 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2Chcy1N
Commission: Independent probes needed in complex NCAA cases
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- The Commission on College Basketball sees a "broken" NCAA enforcement process for handling complex, high-stakes cases....
from AP Top Sports News at 8:13 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2r0gFXR
Official: Gunmen kidnap senior sport official near Baghdad
BAGHDAD (AP) -- The head of Iraq's National Olympic Committee says unknown gunmen have kidnapped a senior sport official near Baghdad....
from AP Top Sports News at 6:48 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2HtgXxo
Liverpool's unfashionable midfield the support act for Salah
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) -- When Liverpool was last making a charge at the Champions League title, its midfield had legitimate claims at being among the best in the world....
from AP Top Sports News at 6:24 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2Hvmofj
On Basketball: And now, Wade decides if this was the end
MIAMI (AP) -- Dwyane Wade's first NBA game was in Philadelphia....
from AP Top Sports News at 3:13 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2Jrm8yp
вторник, 24 апреля 2018 г.
Warriors advance looking to build off strong first round
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- Kevin Durant drove coast-to-coast just before halftime for a monster two-handed slam....
from AP Top Sports News at 2:46 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/1RTbpwx
Amid bevy of head shots, NHL attempts to explain rationale
Drew Doughty watched other playoff games this season and couldn't believe that George Parros, the NHL's discipline czar, had suspended him for a head shot....
from AP Top Sports News at 2:37 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2HoVJ7S
Embiid, Simmons led 76ers from Process to postseason success
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Kevin Hart laughed as he tried to floss dance with a kid as they were both egged on by rapper Meek Mill. Philadelphia Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie awkwardly waved his arms around the way any 60-something-year-old man would attempting to look hip next to star entertainers....
from AP Top Sports News at 2:12 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2vI6Ljc
Durant, Green lead Warriors past Spurs into second round
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- Kevin Durant scored 25 points, Draymond Green led a smothering Golden State defense and the Warriors held off the late-charging San Antonio Spurs 99-91 Tuesday night to win Game 5 and advance to the second round of the Western Conference playoffs....
from AP Top Sports News at 1:38 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2ePfyCL
Braves promoting top outfield prospect Acuna from Triple-A
CINCINNATI (AP) -- Top outfield prospect Ronald Acuna is set to join the Atlanta Braves....
from AP Top Sports News at 1:32 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2qYhm3H
On Basketball: And now, Wade decides if this was the end
MIAMI (AP) -- Dwyane Wade's first NBA game was in Philadelphia....
from AP Top Sports News at 12:32 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2HYfaS4
Horford, Smart lift Celtics over Bucks 92-87 for 3-2 lead
BOSTON (AP) -- Al Horford has been the Celtics' quiet leader this postseason, and Marcus Smart might be the kindling Boston was missing in back-to-back losses in Milwaukee....
from AP Top Sports News at 11:29 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2o8BZH8
Schwarber hits 2 HRs as Cubs beat Indians in Series rematch
CLEVELAND (AP) -- The memories of winning a championship two years ago came flooding back for the Chicago Cubs when they arrived at Progressive Field on Tuesday....
from AP Top Sports News at 11:08 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2JnsE9j
Believe it! 76ers roll with Meek Mill past Heat in Game 5
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons shined again in front of rapper Meek Mill, and the dominant duo ushered the nightmares-into-dreams Process of the Philadelphia 76ers into the second round with a 104-91 win over the Miami Heat on Tuesday night....
from AP Top Sports News at 11:00 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2vnvI3j
Believe it! 76ers roll with Meek Mill past Heat in Game 5
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons shined again in front of rapper Meek Mill, and the dominant duo ushered the nightmares-into-dreams Process of the Philadelphia 76ers into the second round with a 104-91 win over the Miami Heat on Tuesday night....
from AP Top Sports News at 10:55 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/KcqpXO
Horford, Smart lift Celtics over Bucks 92-87 for 3-2 lead
BOSTON (AP) -- Al Horford had 22 points and 14 rebounds, Marcus Smart made an impact in his first game since mid-March and the Boston Celtics beat the Milwaukee Bucks 92-87 on Tuesday night for a 3-2 lead in their first-round playoff series....
from AP Top Sports News at 10:13 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2qHy7QN
Schwarber hits 2 HRs as Cubs beat Indians in Series rematch
CLEVELAND (AP) -- Kyle Schwarber hit two of Chicago's four solo home runs and the Cubs defeated the Cleveland Indians 10-3 on Tuesday night in the first meeting between the teams since their classic 2016 World Series....
from AP Top Sports News at 9:38 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2Jn4Q5p
AP source: Florida's Callaway fails drug test at NFL combine
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- Former Florida receiver Antonio Callaway failed a drug test at the NFL combine, a mistake that could damage his draft status....
from AP Top Sports News at 9:12 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2qYLhZB
AP source: Florida's Callaway fails drug test at NFL combine
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- A person with knowledge of the situation says former Florida receiver Antonio Callaway failed a drug test at the NFL combine, a mistake that could damage his draft status....
from AP Top Sports News at 8:54 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2Hqm2Xd
Thunder G Westbrook gets fine, tech for confronting Gobert
Russell Westbrook has been fined $10,000 and assessed a postgame technical foul for initiating a confrontation with Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert on Monday....
from AP Top Sports News at 8:25 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2vIhGct
Manfred encouraged by impact of mound visit rules
TORONTO (AP) -- Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred is encouraged by pace-of-play changes that have limited mound visits and reduced the time between innings at major league games this season....
from AP Top Sports News at 7:07 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2KdDcsP
Manfred encouraged by impact of mound visit rules
TORONTO (AP) -- Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said Tuesday he's encouraged by pace-of-play changes that have limited mound visits and reduced the time between innings at major league games this season....
from AP Top Sports News at 6:39 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2KcQK8e
Royals send Perez, Gordon from DL to starting lineup
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Salvador Perez carried his own suitcase up the stairs when he arrived home from a stint at Triple-A Omaha, never once thinking about how perilous the trek was the last time he tried it....
from AP Top Sports News at 6:16 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2qXGBmJ
Ricky Rubio's play points to winning ways in NBA postseason
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- A poised and productive Ricky Rubio has been smiling and laughing, masterfully running Utah's offense in his matchup with Oklahoma City's Russell Westbrook....
from AP Top Sports News at 6:05 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2HohN2C
You again? Penguins face familiar foe in Capitals
CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (AP) -- Sidney Crosby has faced the Washington Capitals three times in the playoffs. All three times the Pittsburgh captain has led his team to victory. And all three times the Penguins used the win as the springboard to a raucous mid-June parade with the Stanley Cup in tow....
from AP Top Sports News at 6:04 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2HoMC79
Manaea's no-no part of impressive start to 3rd year with A's
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- Sean Manaea's father is from American Samoa, where he grew up playing cricket and rugby and didn't really know anything about baseball....
from AP Top Sports News at 5:57 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2qWoHBL
Cubs 3B Kris Bryant out of lineup vs. Indians after beaning
CLEVELAND (AP) -- Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant is out of the lineup against the Cleveland Indians two days after being hit on the head by a pitch....
from AP Top Sports News at 5:57 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2vH1qIW
Salah leads Liverpool to 5-2 win over Roma in CL semifinals
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) -- Mohamed Salah produced two world-class finishes and set up goals for Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino to lead Liverpool to a 5-2 win over former club Roma on Tuesday, leaving the English team in sight of the Champions League final....
from AP Top Sports News at 4:42 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2HWsHcR
Maple Leafs hope for new ending in Game 7 against Bruins
BOSTON (AP) -- This is where the Toronto Maple Leafs try to change the ending....
from AP Top Sports News at 4:36 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2ogohqC
SEC's new coaches try to build winning foundation in spring
More than a decade after Nick Saban took over as the coach of Alabama, the rest of the Southeastern Conference is still trying to figure out how to consistently beat him....
from AP Top Sports News at 4:20 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2HOkYQi
Nebraska takes 'baby steps' in 1st spring under Scott Frost
Reality hit Scott Frost upon his return to Nebraska as head coach. The Cornhuskers, physically, looked every bit like the 4-8 team it was in 2017....
from AP Top Sports News at 4:20 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2KcHEIf
Commission to unveil ideas to fix college basketball's woes
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- College basketball is getting ready to hear new ideas on how to fix corruption in the sport....
from AP Top Sports News at 2:30 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2vGVX4L
Albany Great Danes out to fetch 1st national lacrosse title
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) -- Albany attackman Tehoka Nanticoke bulls his way in front of the Syracuse goal , pushes free of the swarming Orange defense and scores. The rout is on....
from AP Top Sports News at 1:05 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2qVrNpP
NBA great Ray Allen talks about what it means to be 'clutch'
NBA great Ray Allen tells the "AP Sports Weekly" podcast that the players who step up to take the big shots in the playoffs do so because they refuse to be overwhelmed by the moment....
from AP Top Sports News at 1:00 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2HqxLpA
Column: PGA Tour primed for big 2nd half of season
The PGA Tour began the second half of the season at the Texas Open, with Andrew Landry becoming the seventh first-time winner....
from AP Top Sports News at 11:32 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2HIfx5D
Draft deadline gone, now it's time to wait on NBA decisions
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- The deadline has passed for college players to declare early for the NBA draft. Now it's time to wait for the draft entries who didn't hire an agent to decide whether they're staying in or heading back to school....
from AP Top Sports News at 10:43 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2FcJMMK
A tale of 2 bats, and Babe Ruth's 60th home run in 1927
NEW YORK (AP) -- As part of its collection of Babe Ruth items, the Baseball Hall of Fame says it has the bat the slugger used to hit his then-record 60th home run in 1927....
from AP Top Sports News at 4:02 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2JlQodU
Albany Great Danes out to fetch 1st national lacrosse title
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) -- Albany attackman Tehoka Nanticoke bulls his way in front of the Syracuse goal , pushes free of the swarming Orange defense, and scores. The rout is on....
from AP Top Sports News at 4:02 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2K5xF7P
Caps roll over Blue Jackets, look to nemesis Pittsburgh
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- After dropping the first two playoff games at home in overtime, the Washington Capitals picked up momentum that only got stronger as they took down the Columbus Blue Jackets in four straight....
from AP Top Sports News at 3:50 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2HnWBK5
Bucks' Maker, other reserves step into NBA playoff spotlight
MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Thon Maker is having his biggest games at the biggest time of the year....
from AP Top Sports News at 3:37 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2qUvax3
Draft deadline gone, now it's time to wait on NBA decisions
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- The deadline has passed for college players to declare early for the NBA draft. Now it's time to wait for the draft entries who didn't hire an agent to decide whether they're staying in or heading back to school....
from AP Top Sports News at 3:37 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2HLcqK8
понедельник, 23 апреля 2018 г.
Buehler! Top prospect shines in Dodgers' 2-1 win over Miami
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Walker Buehler asked a reporter if he had anything in his teeth before the TV lights turned on....
from AP Top Sports News at 2:27 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2qVUIcu
Mitchell scores 33, Jazz rout Thunder 113-96
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- Donovan Mitchell scored 33 points and collected seven rebounds to lead the Utah Jazz to a 113-96 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night....
from AP Top Sports News at 1:51 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2hwj0an
Buehler! Top prospect stars in Dodgers' 2-1 win over Miami
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Cody Bellinger drove in the go-ahead run with a sacrifice fly in the eighth, prized prospect Walker Buehler tossed five scoreless innings in his first major league start and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Miami Marlins 2-1 on Monday night....
from AP Top Sports News at 1:30 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2qSWeN1
Michigan State kept ties to coach accused of sexual abuse
CHICAGO (AP) -- Michigan State University, already reeling from the scandal involving a gymnastics doctor who molested young athletes, has maintained ties to a prominent volleyball coach for decades after he was publicly accused in 1995 of sexually abusing and raping six underage girls he trained in the 1980s....
from AP Top Sports News at 12:59 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2JmiExb
Michigan State kept ties to coach accused of sexual abuse
CHICAGO (AP) -- Michigan State University has maintained ties to a prominent volleyball coach for decades after he was publicly accused in 1995 of sexually abusing and raping six underage girls he trained....
from AP Top Sports News at 12:52 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2HUv0NB
Andersen helps Maple Leafs beat Bruins 3-1 to force Game 7
TORONTO (AP) -- The Toronto Maple Leafs won this one for their city....
from AP Top Sports News at 12:31 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2Fc7etb
Harden, Rockets soar past Wolves 119-100 with 50-point 3rd
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- James Harden gave Houston quite the jump-start with 22 of the team's 50 points in the third quarter, as the Rockets cruised past the Minnesota Timberwolves 119-100 on Monday night to take a 3-1 lead in their first-round playoff series....
from AP Top Sports News at 12:06 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2FJYbF1
Capitals advance with 6-3 win over Blue Jackets in Game 6
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- The Washington Capitals can now turn their attention to the Pittsburgh Penguins and avenging some playoff disappointments....
from AP Top Sports News at 12:06 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/1F7ggSU
Indians agree to minor league deal with OF Melky Cabrera
CLEVELAND (AP) -- Free agent outfielder Melky Cabrera has agreed to a minor league contract with the Cleveland Indians....
from AP Top Sports News at 12:06 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2Hn2SFV
Capitals advance with 6-3 win over Blue Jackets in Game 6
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- Alex Ovechkin scored twice and Braden Holtby had 35 saves as the Washington Capitals advanced to the Eastern Conference semifinals with a 6-3 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets in Game 6 on Monday night....
from AP Top Sports News at 10:40 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2JVGz7V
Andersen helps Maple Leafs beat Bruins 3-1 to force Game 7
TORONTO (AP) -- Frederik Andersen stopped 32 shots to lead the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 3-1 win over the Boston Bruins on Monday night, forcing a decisive Game 7 in the first-round series....
from AP Top Sports News at 10:26 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2qDDNvG
Rockets match 1st-half total with 50-point 3rd vs. Wolves
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- The Houston Rockets have scored 50 points in the third quarter at Minnesota to take control of Game 4 of their first-round series with the Timberwolves, the same total they produced for the entire first half....
from AP Top Sports News at 10:18 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2K8qzPW
FIFA subjects 2026 Morocco World Cup bid to fresh scrutiny
Morocco's World Cup bid is facing fresh scrutiny this week with the arrival of another delegation from FIFA after an initial task force found deficiencies in the proposals for the 2026 tournament....
from AP Top Sports News at 9:09 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2vkwYUz
Wild split with GM Chuck Fletcher after playoff exit
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -- When Minnesota Wild owner Craig Leipold entered the team's new practice facility a couple of weeks ago, the organizational motto was staring him in the face....
from AP Top Sports News at 7:49 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2K6RgEq
Carroll: Seahawks still open to considering Colin Kaepernick
RENTON, Wash. (AP) -- Pete Carroll said Monday the Seattle Seahawks have not closed the door on the possibility of adding Colin Kaepernick to their roster, but how much further they pursue it may depend on the upcoming NFL draft....
from AP Top Sports News at 7:09 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2HlS0rz
Lured out of retirement, Preds' Mike Fisher chasing 1st Cup
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Losing the Stanley Cup last June wasn't what hurt Nashville Predators forward Filip Forsberg the most. Seeing how painful the loss was for veteran center Mike Fisher proved even more agonizing....
from AP Top Sports News at 6:13 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2qWhalw
APNewsBreak: Only Red Sox, Nats on track to pay luxury tax
NEW YORK (AP) -- The Boston Red Sox and Washington Nationals are the only teams on track to pay baseball's luxury tax this year, according to opening-day payroll totals compiled by Major League Baseball and obtained by The Associated Press....
from AP Top Sports News at 6:05 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2HHH478
APNewsBreak: Only Red Sox, Nats on track to pay luxury tax
NEW YORK (AP) -- The Boston Red Sox and Washington Nationals are the only teams on track to pay baseball's luxury tax this year, according to opening-day payroll totals compiled by Major League Baseball and obtained by The Associated Press....
from AP Top Sports News at 5:43 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/1HalP2K
Bucks' Giannis says inability to score lunch not a big deal
MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Giannis Antetokounmpo helped the Milwaukee Bucks win a playoff game but couldn't score a table at a Mexican restaurant....
from AP Top Sports News at 5:34 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2Hk6kkm
White Sox RHP Farquhar 'progressing well' after surgery
CHICAGO (AP) -- White Sox reliever Danny Farquhar is talking to his doctors and family after surgery over the weekend to address a ruptured aneurysm that occurred during Friday night's game against Houston....
from AP Top Sports News at 5:29 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2HFDXg3
49ers GM Lynch: Foster will be cut if proven he hit woman
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) -- San Francisco general manager John Lynch says the team will be patient through linebacker Reuben Foster's legal issues in a domestic violence case but stressed he won't remain on the 49ers if the team determines he hit a woman....
from AP Top Sports News at 5:03 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2F8nhZf
Newgarden wins Indy Grand Prix of Alabama for 3rd time
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) -- Josef Newgarden banked on the rain at Barber Motorsports Park, and it was a pretty safe bet....
from AP Top Sports News at 4:01 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2qTmciX
Wall hurt ankle in Game 4; looking forward to seeing Drake
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Washington Wizards point guard John Wall says he's fine after tweaking his right ankle late in a Game 4 victory over the No. 1 seed Raptors and is looking forward to seeing rapper Drake at Game 5 in Toronto....
from AP Top Sports News at 3:34 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2qQfv0W
4 QBs likely to go high, 6 could be picked in 1st round
Four quarterbacks are certain to go in the first round of the NFL draft Thursday night, all of them early....
from AP Top Sports News at 3:23 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2FaeBl9
NFL DRAFT: This is the class of the (flawed) quarterback
DENVER (AP) -- We've been hearing it for months: The 2018 NFL draft is all about the quarterback....
from AP Top Sports News at 3:17 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2HptSEv
Melting Pot: 76ers' global approach to a roster is working
MIAMI (AP) -- Philadelphia's six leading average scorers so far in the playoffs, in order are: Ben Simmons, Dario Saric, Joel Embiid, JJ Redick, Marco Belinelli and Ersan Ilyasova....
from AP Top Sports News at 3:15 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2JgVqIP
FIFA force pace on $25B Club World Cup, global league plan
GENEVA (AP) -- FIFA is forcing the pace on talks over a $25 billion offer to revamp the Club World Cup and create a global national team competition....
from AP Top Sports News at 2:51 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2HoGj3y
Wild split with GM Chuck Fletcher after playoff exit
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -- The Minnesota Wild have split with longtime general manager Chuck Fletcher after the team's first-round playoff exit....
from AP Top Sports News at 1:50 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2HUsBlL
Newgarden rolls to another win at Barber Motorsports Park
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) -- Josef Newgarden has won at Barber Motorsports Park for the third time in four years....
from AP Top Sports News at 1:47 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/1isLXgJ
Davis, Pelicans on path to NBA's next small-market success
NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- With every Anthony Davis put-back dunk, reverse alley-oop jam, step-back 3-pointer or game-sealing block in the playoffs, the New Orleans Pelicans take a step closer to becoming the NBA's next small-market success story....
from AP Top Sports News at 1:45 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2HoKIiI
Wild split with GM Chuck Fletcher after playoff exit
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -- The Minnesota Wild have split with longtime general manager Chuck Fletcher after the team's first-round playoff exit....
from AP Top Sports News at 1:08 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2JlI8uH
Melting Pot: 76ers' global approach to a roster is working
MIAMI (AP) -- Philadelphia's six leading average scorers so far in the playoffs, in order are: Ben Simmons, Dario Saric, Joel Embiid, JJ Redick, Marco Belinelli and Ersan Ilyasova....
from AP Top Sports News at 12:52 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2JmK1HA
Brewers analyst, former All-Star Davey Nelson dies at 73
MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Davey Nelson, a Milwaukee Brewers broadcaster and former All-Star infielder who also coached in the majors, has died. He was 73....
from AP Top Sports News at 12:18 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2Fbbg55
29-year-old chef dies after collapsing at London Marathon
LONDON (AP) -- London Marathon organizers say a 29-year-old man died after collapsing near the end of Sunday's race in the hottest conditions ever seen for the event....
from AP Top Sports News at 7:50 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2qTapkI
Ex-NFL kicker says prom photo with gun was 'joke'
NEW YORK (AP) -- Former NFL kicker Jay Feely says a photo of him holding a pistol while standing between his daughter and her prom date was intended to be a joke....
from AP Top Sports News at 7:38 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2HnpcuS
воскресенье, 22 апреля 2018 г.
Battle ready: Big leaguers logging long hours on Fortnite
Forget Fenway Park (AP) -- David Price and the Boston Red Sox are feeling every bit at home at the Flush Factory. And in Houston, George Springer and the Astros are just as likely to be talking Boogie Bombs as balls and strikes....
from AP Top Sports News at 2:46 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2qSaW6o
Predators brace for physical series vs Jets in 2nd round
DENVER (AP) -- The Nashville Predators are done dealing with the speed of Nathan MacKinnon and the Colorado Avalanche....
from AP Top Sports News at 2:11 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2qS4lZw
Torres called up, and more top prospects could soon follow
The latter part of April is a good time to check in on some of baseball's top prospects....
from AP Top Sports News at 2:06 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2vEGy57
Crosby, Penguins keep 3rd straight championship in sight
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Sidney Crosby tormented the Flyers just as he has from the start of his NHL career. Kris Letang and Evgeni Malkin were clutch when needed in pivotal games. And Matt Murray? Oh, just two shutouts and the type of outings that show more zeros on the board are possible in the second round - and maybe, beyond....
from AP Top Sports News at 2:01 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/1kgZhCJ
Predators beat Avs 5-0 in Game 6 to win first-round series
DENVER (AP) -- Mattias Ekholm ignited the offense early with the first goal by a Nashville defenseman in the series, Pekka Rinne stopped 22 shots and the top-seeded Predators advanced to the second round with a 5-0 victory over the Colorado Avalanche in Game 6 on Sunday night....
from AP Top Sports News at 9:58 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2HCOWDd
Belt has 21-pitch at-bat, later homers as Giants beat Angels
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) -- Rookie right-hander Jaime Barria of the Los Angeles Angels kept throwing strikes and Brandon Belt of the San Francisco Giants kept fouling them off and fouling them off and fouling them off and fouling them off....
from AP Top Sports News at 9:46 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2vBjzaX
Wall takes over, Wiz beat Raps 106-98 to tie series at 2-2
WASHINGTON (AP) -- John Wall took over down the stretch after Bradley Beal fouled out, having a hand in 10 of Washington's last 14 points and finishing with 27 points and 14 assists as the No. 8 seed Wizards came back to beat the No. 1 Toronto Raptors 106-98 Sunday night and even their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series at 2-all....
from AP Top Sports News at 9:02 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2qQZszO
Ginobili, Aldridge help Spurs beat Warriors to avoid sweep
SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- Ettore Messina was screaming at the Spurs, and Manu Ginobili loved it....
from AP Top Sports News at 8:47 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/1pT1vMh
IndyCar race goes under red flag with track conditions
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) -- Josef Newgarden applauded IndyCar's decision not to risk 16 more minutes on a treacherous, rain-soaked track, even though he could have been the biggest beneficiary....
from AP Top Sports News at 7:06 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2vDTuYU
Top prospect Torres makes MLB debut as Yankees go young
NEW YORK (AP) -- Gleyber Torres had a tough time at the plate in his first major league game....
from AP Top Sports News at 6:49 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2F7Srjz
Ginobili, Aldridge help Spurs beat Warriors to avoid sweep
SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- Manu Ginobili scored 10 of his 16 points in the fourth quarter of what could have been his final home game with the Spurs, and San Antonio beat the Golden State Warriors 103-90 on Sunday to avoid a series sweep as coach Gregg Popovich remained out following the death of his wife....
from AP Top Sports News at 6:22 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2mO4SLG
Tied up: Giannis' tip-in lifts Bucks over Celtics in Game 4
MILWAUKEE (AP) -- After losing a 20-point lead to the Boston Celtics, the Milwaukee Bucks were determined not to lose another playoff game....
from AP Top Sports News at 6:14 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2HkaLeX
Guentzel scores 4 goals to lead Penguins to Game 6 clinch
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Jake Guentzel scored four straight goals to help send the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins into the next round with an 8-5 win over the Philadelphia Flyers in Game 6 on Sunday....
from AP Top Sports News at 6:04 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2D90snk
The Latest: IndyCar Alabama race to be completed Monday
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) -- The Latest on the Indy Grand Prix of Alabama (all times local):...
from AP Top Sports News at 6:04 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2Jj1PDt
Belt's 21-pitch plate appearance most since at least 1988
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) -- Brandon Belt of the San Francisco Giants saw 21 pitches in an epic plate appearance against Los Angeles Angels rookie right-hander Jaime Barria in the first inning Sunday, the most since records began in 1988....
from AP Top Sports News at 5:25 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2HRqhMx
'Bow-Z' wows crowd at bulldog pageant for Drake Relays
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) -- A 2-year-old pup once destined to be euthanized was crowned the winner of Sunday's "Beautiful Bulldog Contest" at Drake University....
from AP Top Sports News at 4:59 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2HhfQom
Top prospect Torres makes MLB debut as Yankees go young
NEW YORK (AP) -- With prized prospect Gleyber Torres on board, the New York Yankees are going young....
from AP Top Sports News at 2:40 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2vAkGb7
Game 4s: Jazz look for 3-1 lead, Wolves aim to tie Rockets
Russell Westbrook is averaging a triple-double, so he gets plenty of attention. Ricky Rubio just had a triple-double , earning him some time in the headlines. Donovan Mitchell has been great in his first three playoff games, so the fascination with the rookie star is only growing....
from AP Top Sports News at 1:32 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/1IUmWsx
Wenger quit Arsenal after 'hurtful' fan protests
LONDON (AP) -- Arsene Wenger said he wasn't tired of managing Arsenal but quit after finding fan protests calling for his departure "hurtful" and damaging to the club's image....
from AP Top Sports News at 1:32 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2ldOvW8
Cheruiyot wins 1st London Marathon in hot conditions
LONDON (AP) -- Olympic 5,000-meter champion Vivian Cheruiyot won the London Marathon at her second attempt in hot conditions on Sunday....
from AP Top Sports News at 6:48 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/OXHgzx
High-scoring Lightning showing they play defense, too
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- The highest-scoring team in the NHL is playing a stingy brand of defense in the playoffs....
from AP Top Sports News at 3:02 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2qRA1OV
Pujols homers for hit No. 2,992 in Angels' 4-3 win vs Giants
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) -- It took a milestone hit by Albert Pujols to give the Los Angeles Angels their first lead of the week....
from AP Top Sports News at 2:54 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2JeRQyU
суббота, 21 апреля 2018 г.
Dominant Davis wills Pelicans into 2nd round of playoffs
NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Now that five-time All-Star Anthony Davis has his first taste of a playoff triumph, he sounds eager to see what's next....
from AP Top Sports News at 2:37 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2qOzVIj
A's lefty Manaea pitches no-hitter vs streaking Red Sox
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- Sean Manaea might've been the only person at the Oakland Coliseum who didn't realize he was still working on a no-hitter....
from AP Top Sports News at 2:10 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2K6zH7E
Rubio's triple-double leads Jazz past Thunder 115-102
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- Ricky Rubio waited seven years for a night like this....
from AP Top Sports News at 2:10 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2hHAvEO
Lee bloodies, beats Barboza by TKO in UFC lightweight bout
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) -- Kevin Lee missed weight but was on the mark with injecting himself back into the UFC lightweight title picture....
from AP Top Sports News at 1:47 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2HFIZZO
Rubio's triple-double leads Jazz past Thunder 115-102
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- Ricky Rubio had 26 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists for Utah's first playoff triple-double in 17 years, and Donovan Mitchell added 22 points to lead the Jazz to a 115-102 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday night and a 2-1 lead in their first-round series....
from AP Top Sports News at 12:58 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2gNi5B6
Wolves top Rockets 121-105 in Game 3, cut series lead to 2-1
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Minnesota's slow-to-develop, up-and-down defense has finally started to shine, against this high-octane Houston team no less....
from AP Top Sports News at 12:18 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2F70uNg
Dodgers back Ryu with 3 HRs in 4-0 win over Nationals
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Joc Pederson, Kike Hernandez and Cody Bellinger all homered, and Hyun-Jin Ryu pitched seven innings of two-hit ball as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Washington Nationals 4-0 Saturday night....
from AP Top Sports News at 12:10 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2rObYSN
Maple Leafs beat Bruins 4-3, avoid elimination in Game 5
BOSTON (AP) -- The Toronto Maple Leafs opened another 4-1 lead in Boston, and this time they held on....
from AP Top Sports News at 11:57 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2v9JHcL
A's lefty Manaea pitches no-hitter vs streaking Red Sox
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- A's lefty Sean Manaea pitched the first no-hitter against Boston in almost exactly 25 years, with an overturned call preserving the gem Saturday night in Oakland's 3-0 win over the sizzling Red Sox....
from AP Top Sports News at 11:53 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2vxGOTt
A's lefty Manaea pitches no-hitter vs streaking Red Sox
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- A's lefty Sean Manaea pitched the first no-hitter against Boston in 25 years, with an overturned call preserving the gem Saturday night in Oakland's 3-0 win over the sizzling Red Sox....
from AP Top Sports News at 11:27 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2K7giDG
A's lefty Manaea pitching no-hitter thru 8 vs Red Sox
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- Athletics left-hander Sean Manaea is pitching a no-hitter through eight innings against the Boston Red Sox....
from AP Top Sports News at 11:08 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2HCFBix
Maple Leafs beat Bruins 4-3, avoid elimination in Game 5
BOSTON (AP) -- Tyler Bozak and James van Riemsdyk scored 1:19 apart in the second period, and then the Toronto Maple Leafs killed off a 5-on-3 and three more power plays in a row to beat the Boston Bruins 4-3 in Game 5 on Saturday night and avoid playoff elimination....
from AP Top Sports News at 11:08 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2HA1Kht
A's lefty Manaea pitching no-hitter thru 7 vs Red Sox
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- Athletics left-hander Sean Manaea is pitching a no-hitter through seven innings against the Boston Red Sox....
from AP Top Sports News at 11:04 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2F6O4oG
Butler, Towns lead T-wolves past Rockets 121-105 in Game 3
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Jimmy Butler hit four 3-pointers among his 28 points and Karl-Anthony Towns snapped back from a bad start to the series with 18 points and 16 rebounds, leading the Minnesota Timberwolves past the Houston Rockets 121-105 in Game 3 on Saturday night for their first postseason victory in 14 years....
from AP Top Sports News at 10:26 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/1neAvFn
Kyle Busch pulls away at Richmond for 3rd Cup win a row
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- Kyle Busch pulled away on a restart in a two-lap overtime sprint to the finish Saturday night for his third consecutive NASCAR's Cup Series victory....
from AP Top Sports News at 10:26 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2cqhogZ
Angels' Ohtani set for 'full gorilla' bullpen Sunday
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) -- Shohei Ohtani is scheduled to throw a "full gorilla" bullpen session on Sunday that will give the Los Angeles Angels a better idea if the blister that forced the Japanese two-way sensation out of his last pitching start has healed....
from AP Top Sports News at 8:31 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2AIQVWh
Kucherov, Lightning beat Devils 3-1, end first-round series
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- The Tampa Bay Lightning understand what it takes to be successful in the Stanley Cup playoffs....
from AP Top Sports News at 8:03 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2JMvPbU
The Latest: Busch brothers run 1-2 in 2nd stage at Richmond
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- The Latest on NASCAR Cup Series race Saturday night at Richmond Raceway (all times local):...
from AP Top Sports News at 8:03 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2vyxOxr
The Latest: Logano wins Stage 1 at Richmond
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- The Latest on NASCAR Cup Series race Saturday night at Richmond Raceway (all times local):...
from AP Top Sports News at 7:53 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2Jc3xX5
Goalie dubbed 'Hamburglar' guides Avs to Game 6 vs Predators
DENVER (AP) -- The third-string goalie nicknamed "Hamburglar" stole a game for Colorado in Nashville....
from AP Top Sports News at 7:53 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/1ECaT0u
Backstrom scores in OT, Caps take 3-2 series lead on Jackets
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Overtime came at the perfect time for the Washington Capitals....
from AP Top Sports News at 7:38 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2jh2ImP
UCLA shows glimpse of future in spring showcase under Kelly
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- UCLA did not fly up and down the Drake Stadium field like a flock of Ducks on Saturday....
from AP Top Sports News at 7:23 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2qVwijp
Martin Truex Jr. leads field to green flag at Richmond
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- Martin Truex Jr. has led the field to the green flag Saturday night for the start of the NASCAR Cup Series race at Richmond....
from AP Top Sports News at 7:04 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/1lONIrR
Backstrom scores in OT, Caps take 3-2 series lead on Jackets
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Nicklas Backstrom scored his second goal of the game 11:53 into overtime to give the Washington Capitals a 4-3 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday and a 3-2 lead in the first-round playoff series....
from AP Top Sports News at 6:25 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2qvBNVo
Kucherov, Lightning beat Devils 3-1, end first-round series
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- Nikita Kucherov and the Tampa Bay Lightning are moving on in the Stanley Cup playoffs....
from AP Top Sports News at 6:20 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2vhOKbc
White Sox reliever Farquhar has brain hemorrhage during game
CHICAGO (AP) -- White Sox reliever Danny Farquhar was in stable but critical condition Saturday, a day after suffering a brain hemorrhage while in the dugout during a game....
from AP Top Sports News at 6:20 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2HTebCo
Mets demote longtime starter Matt Harvey to bullpen
ATLANTA (AP) -- Matt Harvey found out he's been sent to the New York Mets' bullpen and was furious....
from AP Top Sports News at 6:02 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2HF8GJS
Man United prolongs FA Cup pain for Spurs by reaching final
LONDON (AP) -- A third cup final with Manchester United for Jose Mourinho. More FA Cup semifinal misery for Tottenham....
from AP Top Sports News at 5:32 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2ea4Uqs
Unaccustomed to 1st-round holes, LeBron needs win at Pacers
LeBron James is keeping his thoughts to himself....
from AP Top Sports News at 5:14 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2odX7R4
Popovich won't coach Spurs in Game 4 against Warriors
SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- Gregg Popovich won't coach the San Antonio Spurs in their possible series finale against the Golden State Warriors as he grieves the death of his wife....
from AP Top Sports News at 4:37 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/1xTVPWw
White Sox reliever suffers brain hemorrhage during game
CHICAGO (AP) -- White Sox reliever Danny Farquhar suffered a brain hemorrhage during a game and is in stable but critical condition....
from AP Top Sports News at 4:10 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2JeDRsG
Trump considering full pardon for late boxer Jack Johnson
WEST PALM BEACH, Florida (AP) -- President Donald Trump says he's considering "a Full Pardon!" for boxing's first black heavyweight champion more than 100 years after Jack Johnson was convicted by all-white jury of "immorality" for one of his relationships....
from AP Top Sports News at 3:41 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2qPAEcg
Amnesty International honors Colin Kaepernick for protests
AMSTERDAM (AP) -- Human rights organization Amnesty International has given former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick its Ambassador of Conscience Award for his kneeling protest of racial injustice that launched a movement and might have cost him his job....
from AP Top Sports News at 12:02 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2HCTtcx
Heat's Winslow fined $15,000 for stepping on Embiid's mask
NEW YORK (AP) -- Miami's Justise Winslow has been fined $15,000 by the NBA for attempting to damage Philadelphia center Joel Embiid's facemask during Game 3 of their playoff series....
from AP Top Sports News at 10:33 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2vy8SGb
Pacers erase 17-point deficit to take 2-1 lead over Cavs
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- The Indiana Pacers kept insisting this team was different....
from AP Top Sports News at 6:57 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2pTDtHr
Sharks 4th liners help team advance to 2nd round
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) -- Eric Fehr and Marcus Sorensen spent most of the season toiling in the AHL, just waiting for their chance....
from AP Top Sports News at 3:44 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2F4XuB9
пятница, 20 апреля 2018 г.
Nats beat Dodgers 5-2 in uneven matchup of Scherzer, Kershaw
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The Dodgers didn't make it easy on Max Scherzer. In the end, though, he was just better than Clayton Kershaw....
from AP Top Sports News at 2:26 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2Hl8YCx
Avalanche stay alive, beat Predators 2-1 to force Game 6
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Injuries left the Avalanche playing their backup to the backup goaltender while needing a victory to stave off elimination....
from AP Top Sports News at 1:42 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2H0LOkN
Nats beat Dodgers 5-2 in uneven matchup of Scherzer, Kershaw
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Max Scherzer scattered four hits over six innings against Clayton Kershaw in the 13th all-time meeting of three-time Cy Young Award winners and the Washington Nationals beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-2 on Friday night....
from AP Top Sports News at 1:34 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/1pChEZA
Defense found: Bucks overwhelm Celtics for 116-92 win
MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Length and athleticism make the Milwaukee Bucks a dangerous team with the ball....
from AP Top Sports News at 1:19 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2qT1P5w
Ross loses no-hit bid with 2 outs in 8th, Padres top D-backs
PHOENIX (AP) -- Tyson Ross lost his bid to pitch the first no-hitter in the history of the San Diego Padres when rookie center fielder Franchy Cordero appeared to misjudge a ball with two outs in the eighth inning Friday night of a 4-1 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks....
from AP Top Sports News at 1:04 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2wgh8pl
Ross loses no-hit bid with 2 outs in 8th, Padres top D-backs
PHOENIX (AP) -- Tyson Ross lost his bid to pitch the first no-hitter in San Diego Padres' history when center fielder Franchy Cordero appeared to misplay a ball with two outs in the eighth inning Friday night of a 4-1 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks....
from AP Top Sports News at 12:50 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2gQBZdp
Avalanche stay alive, beat Predators 2-1 to force Game 6
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Sven Andrighetto scored with 1:28 left to give the Colorado Avalanche a 2-1 victory over Nashville Predators 2-1 on Friday night, sending the first-round series back to Denver for Game 6....
from AP Top Sports News at 12:37 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2qsxACZ
Jets beat Wild 5-0 in Game 5 to advance to second round
WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) -- Minnesota Wild forward Eric Staal got right to the point....
from AP Top Sports News at 12:21 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2F5fOtR
Wizards show some fight, top Raps 122-103, get series to 2-1
WASHINGTON (AP) -- All of about 2½ minutes into the game, Washington forward Markieff Morris and Toronto's OG Anunoby needed to be separated after a near-fight that drew in other players....
from AP Top Sports News at 12:15 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2HhCEoa
Defense found: Bucks overwhelm Celtics for 116-92 win
MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Khris Middleton scored 23 points, Giannis Antetokounmpo added 19 and the Milwaukee Bucks used a dominating first half to overwhelm the Boston Celtics 116-92 on Friday night, narrowing their deficit in the first-round playoff series to 2-1....
from AP Top Sports News at 12:10 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2HfTq6U
Padres' Ross pitching no-hitter thru 7 innings vs D-backs
PHOENIX (AP) -- Tyson Ross of the San Diego Padres is pitching a no-hitter through seven innings against the Arizona Diamondbacks....
from AP Top Sports News at 11:39 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2qPdO4A
Cespedes has go-ahead single as Mets top Braves in 12th
ATLANTA (AP) -- Yoenis Cespedes, who struck out in his previous four at-bats, hit a tiebreaking single with two outs in the 12th inning to lift the New York Mets to a 5-3 win over the Atlanta Braves on Friday night....
from AP Top Sports News at 11:39 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2pBYRDm
Padres' Ross pitching no-hitter thru 6 innings vs D-backs
PHOENIX (AP) -- Tyson Ross of the San Diego Padres is pitching a no-hitter through six innings against the Arizona Diamondbacks....
from AP Top Sports News at 11:35 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2vzT1H8
Pacers erase 17-point deficit to take 2-1 lead over Cavs
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- The Indiana Pacers kept insisting this team was different....
from AP Top Sports News at 11:25 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/16BqvDi
White Sox reliever Farquhar passes out in dugout
CHICAGO (AP) -- White Sox reliever Danny Farquhar has been taken to a hospital after he passed out in the dugout....
from AP Top Sports News at 11:16 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2HUc0Pn
Gurriel Jr. has 3 RBIs in MLB debut, Blue Jays top Yanks 8-5
NEW YORK (AP) -- Lourdes Gurriel Jr. made an impressive major league debut with two hits and three RBIs as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the New York Yankees 8-5 Friday night....
from AP Top Sports News at 10:59 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2tOqNWI
Beal, Wall each get 28, Wiz top Raps 122-103; series at 2-1
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Bradley Beal heeded his coach's plea to "do his job" by scoring 21 of his 28 points in the first half, his All-Star backcourt running mate John Wall delivered 28 points and 14 assists, and the Washington Wizards beat the Toronto Raptors 122-103 Friday night in an occasionally heated game to cut their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series deficit to 2-1....
from AP Top Sports News at 10:55 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2vyjbtJ
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