New York Knicks great Willis Reed dies at 80
By David Close, CNN New York Knicks hero Willis Reed has died, the National Basketball Retired Players Association said Tuesday. He was 80 years old.…
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March Madness Mix: Dominant Gamecocks amid Sweet 16 parity
By PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina is keenly aware that everyone remaining in the women’s NCAA…
Continue Reading Kessel, Smith score in 1st, Golden Knights beat Canucks 4-3
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Phil Kessel and Reilly Smith scored in the first period, and the Vegas Golden Knights held on to beat the…
Continue Reading George leaves with injury as Clippers lose to Thunder
By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles Clippers star Paul George got hurt in the fourth quarter of the team’s 101-100…
Continue Reading All-Stars of Team USA outmatched, outpitched in WBC final
By ALANIS THAMES AP Sports Writer MIAMI (AP) — Team USA fielded a World Baseball Classic roster brimming with All-Star names from Trea Turner to…
Continue Reading Jayson Tatum’s 36 points lead Celtics past Kings 132-109
By JOSH DUBOW AP Sports Writer SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Jayson Tatum scored 36 points and the Boston Celtics ended a long road trip on a high note…
Continue Reading Flames bounce back with 5-1 victory over Ducks
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Tyler Toffoli had three assists, Calgary scored twice on the power play and the Flames bounced…
Continue Reading Charlotte earns 63-56 victory against Radford in CBI
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Led by Brice Williams’ 14 points, the Charlotte 49ers defeated the Radford Highlanders 63-56 on Tuesday in the CBI…
Continue Reading World Baseball Classic final: Japan wins third title with 3-2 victory over Team USA
By Steve Almasy and Thomas Schlachter, CNN Japan won the World Baseball Classic on Tuesday night, downing Team USA 3-2 in the championship game at…
Continue Reading Ohtani fans Trout, Japan tops US 3-2 for WBC championship
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer MIAMI (AP) — Shohei Ohtani emerged from the bullpen and fanned Los Angeles Angels teammate Mike Trout for the…
Continue Reading Dach, Drouin get Canadiens started in 3-2 win over Lightning
MONTREAL (AP) — Kirby Dach and Jonathan Drouin scored in the first period and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2. Mike…
Continue Reading Adam Larsson’s overtime goal helps Kraken beat Stars 5-4
DALLAS (AP) — Adam Larsson scored on a breakaway backhander 1:52 into overtime and emergency callup goaltender Joey Daccord made 25 saves in his…
Continue Reading Klesmit, Hepburn lead Wisconsin past Oregon in NIT 61-58
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Max Klesmit scored 18 points, Chucky Hepburn made a 3-pointer with 55.4 seconds remaining and Wisconsin defeated Oregon 61-58…
Continue Reading Boldy’s goal with 1.3 left in OT lifts Wild over Devils
By MATT SUGAM Associated Press NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Matt Boldy scored on a breakaway with 1.3 seconds left in overtime and Filip Gustavsson made a…
Continue Reading Clutterbuck scores 2 as Islanders beat Maple Leafs 7-2
By: SCOTT CHARLES Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Cal Clutterbuck had two goals and an assist as the New York Islanders got all their scoring in…
Continue Reading Ingram scores 32 in 3 quarters, Pelicans top Spurs 119-84
By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Brandon Ingram scored 32 points, and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the San Antonio Spurs…
Continue Reading Raymond’s shootout goal lifts Red Wings over Blues, 3-2
By JOE HARRIS Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Lucas Raymond’s goal in the fourth round of a shootout lifted the Detroit Red Wings to a 3-2 win…
Continue Reading Hellebuyck stops 29 shots, Jets beat Coyotes 2-1
WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Connor Hellebuyck stopped 29 shots to lead the Winnipeg Jets to a needed 2-1 victory over the Arizona Coyotes. Nikolaj…
Continue Reading Arizona State extends Hurley through 2025-26 season
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona State has agreed to a contract extension with men’s basketball coach Bobby Hurley that runs through the 2025-26…
Continue Reading Mitchell has big slam, 31 points as Cavs beat Nets 115-109
By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Donovan Mitchell had five 3-pointers and one sensational slam dunk among his 31 points, and…
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