Bam Adebayo’s late dunk lifts Heat over Hawks, 113-109
MIAMI (AP) — Bam Adebayo made the go-ahead dunk with 27 seconds remaining and scored 24 points in the Miami Heat’s 113-109 comeback victory over…
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Morton sharp in return from broken leg, Braves top Reds 7-6
By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Charlie Morton allowed only two hits while pitching into the sixth inning while returning from a…
Continue ReadingBall scores 24, Hornets bury Bulls early in 133-117 win
By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — LaMelo Ball scored 24 points and the Charlotte Hornets buried the Chicago Bulls early in a…
Continue ReadingPascal Siakam helps Raptors rally to beat Rockets 117-115
By TIM WHARNSBY Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — Pascal Siakam had 29 points and 10 rebounds, Gary Trent Jr. made the winning layup with 4.8 seconds…
Continue ReadingDurant, Nets beat Cavs, in position to take No. 7 in East
By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Kevin Durant scored 36 points, leading a pair of fourth-quarter surges that carried the…
Continue ReadingCoyle’s OT goal lifts Bruins past Lightning 2-1
By JOHN KREISER Associated Press TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Charlie Coyle scored 3:37 into overtime to give the Boston Bruins a 2-1 victory over the Tampa…
Continue ReadingCosta Rican defender Ronald Matarrita out for 6 months
CINCINNATI (AP) — Costa Rican defender Ronald Matarrita had ankle surgery and will miss the World Cup playoff against New Zealand in June. Major…
Continue ReadingDoncic gets 16th tech, which means missing Mavs’ finale
DALLAS (AP) — Luka Doncic was assessed his 16th technical foul and will be suspended for the Dallas Mavericks’ regular-season finale unless that…
Continue ReadingPalmieri rescues Isles in final-minute win over Hurricanes
By BOB SUTTON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Kyle Palmieri scored with 14.1 seconds remaining in a wild final minute to lift the New York…
Continue ReadingBennett scores late, Panthers rally to beat Sabres 4-3
By PAUL GEREFFI Associated Press SUNRISE, Fla- (AP) — Sam Bennett scored with 37.3 seconds left to lift the Florida Panthers to a 4-3 win over the…
Continue ReadingBenches, bullpens clear when Nats pitch hits Mets SS Lindor
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP National Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Benches and bullpens emptied and the Mets and Nationals confronted each other on the…
Continue ReadingKey hole on Friday at the Masters
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — The key hole at the Masters in the second round on…
Continue ReadingGiannis Antetokounmpo has 30 points, Bucks rout Pistons
By DAVE HOGG Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 30 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists to help the Milwaukee Bucks rout…
Continue ReadingReds, Twins minor leaguers suspended for positive drug tests
NEW YORK (AP) — Cincinnati Reds outfielder Brian Rey and Minnesota pitcher Ricardo Velez were suspended for 80 games each following positive tests…
Continue ReadingLavin eager to leave TV, get back into coaching at San Diego
By BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — Steve Lavin is eager to be leaving college basketball broadcasting and returning to coaching,…
Continue ReadingChargers sign return specialist DeAndre Carter
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers have signed wide receiver and return specialist DeAndre Carter to a one-year contract. Carter…
Continue ReadingSouth Carolina reserves Russell, Wesolek to transfer
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina reserves Eniya Russell and Elysa Wesolek both announced they were entering the transfer portal on Friday, less…
Continue ReadingLEADING OFF: Verlander back, Thor debuts, dominant Pads
By The Associated Press Justin Verlander will pitch for Houston for the first time since having Tommy John surgery late in 2020. The 39-year-old will…
Continue ReadingA brief look at the 2nd round of the Masters
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Scottie Scheffler is in control through two rounds at the Masters. Scheffler posted a 5-under 67 to move to 8 under for the…
Continue ReadingBrowns agree with QB Dobbs, S Harrison on 1-year contracts
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Browns added another quarterback as they try to figure out what to do with Baker…
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