Heat, with another closing kick, reach Round 2 of playoffs
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer A chance to eliminate the Milwaukee Bucks was in his hands, and Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra could have used…
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Knicks show toughness, togetherness in overpowering Cavs
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Tougher from start to finish, the New York Knicks bullied the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first…
Continue Reading New Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka reflects on ‘poor decision’ that led to Boston Celtics departure
By Wayne Sterling, CNN Ime Udoka addressed the “poor decision” that led to his departure from the Boston Celtics as he was announced as…
Continue Reading Rozner shoots 63, early leader at Korea Championship
INCHEON, South Korea (AP) — Antoine Rozner shot 9-under 63 and led the Korea Championship by four strokes after the first round of the European…
Continue Reading Second straight collapse caps Bucks’ stunningly early exit
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks entered the playoffs boasting the NBA’s best record and believing they…
Continue Reading Curry leads Warriors past Kings 123-116 for 3-2 series lead
By JOSH DUBOW AP Sports Writer SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Stephen Curry scored 31 points, Draymond Green had his highest-scoring game in more than…
Continue Reading Heat rally again to win in OT, eliminate top-seeded Bucks
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer MILWAUKEE (AP) — Jimmy Butler was an extraordinary playmaker while leading the Miami Heat to one of the most…
Continue Reading Goldschmidt hits 2 HRs, Cardinals lose to Giants
By MICHAEL WAGAMAN Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Mitch Haniger scored the go-ahead run on a wild pitch in the fifth inning following a…
Continue Reading Kartye scores in NHL debut, Kraken lead series 3-2 over Avs
By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer DENVER (AP) — The new father got things rolling. The new forward chipped in, too. And just like that, playoff…
Continue Reading Drury, Ohtani lead Angels to 11-3 victory over skidding A’s
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Brandon Drury homered, doubled and drove in three runs, and Shohei Ohtani hit a late…
Continue Reading 2023 NFL Draft | Levis finally picked in second round
By The Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — It’s Day 2 of the NFL draft! Will Levis has finally come off the board after being picked in…
Continue Reading After 13 years in the minors, Pirates’ Maggi makes MLB debut
By JOHN PERROTTO Associated Press PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Pirates utility player Drew Maggi made his majo -league debut Wednesday night after…
Continue Reading Tatis, Cronenworth lead Padres past Cubs 5-3
By MATT CARLSON Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Fernando Tatis Jr. drove in three runs with a pair of singles, lifting the San Diego Padres to a…
Continue Reading Panthers beat Bruins 4-3 in Game 5 OT to avoid elimination
By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — Matthew Tkachuk scored six minutes into overtime to help the Panthers beat the Boston Bruins 4-3 and…
Continue Reading Mets lose 4 in row for 1st time in 2 years, Gore leads Nats
By JERRY BEACH Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Mets extended a losing streak to four for the first time since 2021 when MacKenzie…
Continue Reading Morant, Grizzlies stave off elimination, beat Lakers 116-99
By TERESA M. WALKER AP Sports Writer MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Desmond Bane had 33 points and 10 rebounds, Ja Morant added 31 points and 10 boards, and…
Continue Reading Phils overcome deficit, injury to Walker, beat Mariners 6-5
By AARON BRACY Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Nick Castellanos had three hits and three RBIs, Alec Bohm hit a go-ahead single in the eighth…
Continue Reading Grissom drives in go-ahead run as Braves rally past Marlins
By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Vaughn Grissom had two hits, including a single to drive in the go-ahead run in Atlanta’s…
Continue Reading Knicks advance to second round, down Cavs 106-95 in Game 5
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Jalen Brunson scored 23 points, RJ Barrett added 21 and the New York Knicks beat the Cleveland…
Continue Reading Contreras, Bae, Delay lead Pirates to 8-1 win over Dodgers
By JOHN PERROTTO Associated Press PITTSBURGH (AP) — Roansy Contreras gave up two hits in six scoreless innings while Ji Hwan Bae and Jason Delay…
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