Thunder beat Mavericks 119-108 for 3-1 lead in testy series
DALLAS (AP) — Kevin Durant got ejected, Russell Westbrook was part of a shouting match in front of his bench and Serge Ibaka drew a technical for throwing an elbow in the final seconds with the outcome already decided. Regardless, the Oklahoma City Thunder are now in firm control of a testy first-round series that got quite a bit testier.
DALLAS (AP) — Kevin Durant got ejected, Russell Westbrook was part of a shouting match in front of his bench and Serge Ibaka drew a technical for throwing an elbow in the final seconds with the outcome already decided. Regardless, the Oklahoma City Thunder are now in firm control of a testy first-round series that got quite a bit testier.
Spurs rout Grizzlies 116-95, sweep their way to semifinals
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Kawhi Leonard scored 21 points as the San Antonio Spurs routed the Memphis Grizzlies 116-95 on Sunday, sweeping the best-of-seven series and advancing to the Western Conference semifinals. The Spurs finished off their ninth sweep of a postseason series in franchise history, their third against the Grizzlies. San Antonio also swept Memphis in the 2004 first round and...
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Kawhi Leonard scored 21 points as the San Antonio Spurs routed the Memphis Grizzlies 116-95 on Sunday, sweeping the best-of-seven series and advancing to the Western Conference semifinals. The Spurs finished off their ninth sweep of a postseason series in franchise history, their third against the Grizzlies. San Antonio also swept Memphis in the 2004 first round and...
Curry to play in Game 4 for Warriors vs Rockets
HOUSTON (AP) — Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry will play on Sunday against the Houston Rockets in Game 4 of a first-round playoff series. Curry sprained his right ankle in the series opener and missed the last two games. Golden State won the first one without him, but Houston took Game 3 on Thursday night to cut the series deficit to 2-1.
HOUSTON (AP) — Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry will play on Sunday against the Houston Rockets in Game 4 of a first-round playoff series. Curry sprained his right ankle in the series opener and missed the last two games. Golden State won the first one without him, but Houston took Game 3 on Thursday night to cut the series deficit to 2-1.
Lights go out during Game 4 between Spurs-Grizzlies
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A power surge that knocked out the main lights at the FedExForum caused a 19-minute delay during Game 4 of the playoff series between the San Antonio Spurs and Memphis Grizzlies. JaMychal Green had just turned the ball over on an offensive foul, with the Spurs heading down court when the main lights went out. Both teams went to their benches while officials checked...
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A power surge that knocked out the main lights at the FedExForum caused a 19-minute delay during Game 4 of the playoff series between the San Antonio Spurs and Memphis Grizzlies. JaMychal Green had just turned the ball over on an offensive foul, with the Spurs heading down court when the main lights went out. Both teams went to their benches while officials checked...
#1 Ranked La Grange Leapards play to honor Emily
#1 Ranked La Grange Leopards play to honor freshman athlete Emily Fritsch, who suddenly collapsed one day in class and tragically died last October.
#1 Ranked La Grange Leopards play to honor freshman athlete Emily Fritsch, who suddenly collapsed one day in class and tragically died last October.
A Prince tradition in the Minnesota Twins clubhouse
It's a Minnesota Twins clubhouse ritual that veterans make sure rookies know the words to the Prince hit Little Red Corvette. The Twins shared a video montage of Red Corvette clubhouse moments in tribute to Prince, who passed away Thursday, April 21 at his Paisley Park estate in Chanhassen, Minn.
It's a Minnesota Twins clubhouse ritual that veterans make sure rookies know the words to the Prince hit Little Red Corvette. The Twins shared a video montage of Red Corvette clubhouse moments in tribute to Prince, who passed away Thursday, April 21 at his Paisley Park estate in Chanhassen, Minn.
Meet the Kyle Busch super fan who went viral
Kyle Busch super fan who went viral.
Kyle Busch super fan who went viral.
The NBA makes new play in Africa in pursuit of fans
The NBA is making a new play for fans in Africa by splitting with the continent's biggest sports broadcaster and teaming up with a Zimbabwean telecommunications entrepreneur who started his first business with $75.
The NBA is making a new play for fans in Africa by splitting with the continent's biggest sports broadcaster and teaming up with a Zimbabwean telecommunications entrepreneur who started his first business with $75.
Former big league pitcher Milt Pappas dies at age 76
Milt Pappas, who came within a disputed pitch of throwing a perfect game for the Chicago Cubs in 1972 and was part of the lopsided trade that brought Frank Robinson to Baltimore, died Tuesday. He was 76.
Milt Pappas, who came within a disputed pitch of throwing a perfect game for the Chicago Cubs in 1972 and was part of the lopsided trade that brought Frank Robinson to Baltimore, died Tuesday. He was 76.
Dallas beats Oklahoma City 85-84, ties series 1-1
A putback at the buzzer by Oklahoma City's Steven Adams that would have won the game was disallowed upon review, and the Dallas Mavericks defeated the Thunder 85-84 on Monday night.
A putback at the buzzer by Oklahoma City's Steven Adams that would have won the game was disallowed upon review, and the Dallas Mavericks defeated the Thunder 85-84 on Monday night.
Stars take 2-0 lead to Minnesota; Wild look to make own luck
The Dallas Stars have had a clear edge over the depleted Minnesota Wild during most of the first two games of their Western Conference quarterfinal series. The Stars even got the big break. Now the Wild want one, too. "We've got to find a way to get our fluke goal," coach John Torchetti said.
The Dallas Stars have had a clear edge over the depleted Minnesota Wild during most of the first two games of their Western Conference quarterfinal series. The Stars even got the big break. Now the Wild want one, too. "We've got to find a way to get our fluke goal," coach John Torchetti said.
South Africa: Pistorius to be sentenced in June for murder
PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) — South Africa's former Olympic track star Oscar Pistorius appeared briefly in a Pretoria court where a judge scheduled five days in June to determine his sentence for the conviction of murdering his girlfriend. The sentencing hearing for Pistorius will be held from June 13 to 17 at Pretoria High Court.
PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) — South Africa's former Olympic track star Oscar Pistorius appeared briefly in a Pretoria court where a judge scheduled five days in June to determine his sentence for the conviction of murdering his girlfriend. The sentencing hearing for Pistorius will be held from June 13 to 17 at Pretoria High Court.
Mets say deGrom's newborn son could leave hospital Monday
New York Mets manager Terry Collins says the newborn son of pitcher Jacob deGrom could be released from a hospital on Monday.
New York Mets manager Terry Collins says the newborn son of pitcher Jacob deGrom could be released from a hospital on Monday.
'Shipping error' sends Blackhawks cups to St. Louis Dunkin' Donuts
A (very) "untimely shipping error" had some St. Louis Blues fans scratching their heads over a cup of Dunkin' Donuts.
A (very) "untimely shipping error" had some St. Louis Blues fans scratching their heads over a cup of Dunkin' Donuts.
CLT Chamber: 2017 All-Star Games to remain in Charlotte for now
The NBA has decided to keep the 2017 All Start Games in Charlotte, according to the Charlotte Chamber. Charlotte Chamber released the following statement: "We appreciate and are grateful for the NBA's decision to keep the All Star game in Charlotte. We recognize that they, and others, have an expectation that more work needs to be done. Therefore we continue to encourage our representative...
The NBA has decided to keep the 2017 All Start Games in Charlotte, according to the Charlotte Chamber. Charlotte Chamber released the following statement: "We appreciate and are grateful for the NBA's decision to keep the All Star game in Charlotte. We recognize that they, and others, have an expectation that more work needs to be done. Therefore we continue to encourage our representative...
NBA to begin selling jersey sponsorships in 2017-18
The NBA will begin selling jersey sponsorships in 2017-18, becoming the first major North American sports league to put partners' logos on players' uniforms.
The NBA will begin selling jersey sponsorships in 2017-18, becoming the first major North American sports league to put partners' logos on players' uniforms.
Connally High School boys soccer team in state tournament
Four area high school soccer teams are in Georgetown for the state tournament that includes a Connally High School team hoping to shine in its first ever trip to state.
Four area high school soccer teams are in Georgetown for the state tournament that includes a Connally High School team hoping to shine in its first ever trip to state.
Curry shoots Warriors to 73rd win, breaking Bulls' mark
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors took their last shot at Michael Jordan and history and they swished it — for 73. Down to their final chance at the record, the Warriors became the first 73-win team Wednesday night by beating the Memphis Grizzlies 125-104, breaking what many considered an unmatchable mark set 20 years ago by Jordan's Chicago...
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors took their last shot at Michael Jordan and history and they swished it — for 73. Down to their final chance at the record, the Warriors became the first 73-win team Wednesday night by beating the Memphis Grizzlies 125-104, breaking what many considered an unmatchable mark set 20 years ago by Jordan's Chicago...
Kobe scores 60 points in unbelievable farewell victory
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kobe Bryant scored 60 incredible points. He carried a miserable Los Angeles Lakers team to an improbable comeback victory. And with sweat and confetti all over his gold uniform for the final time, he expressed humble thanks to his fans and family for their loving support over two decades. "What else can I say?" Bryant asked. "Mamba out." Now...
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kobe Bryant scored 60 incredible points. He carried a miserable Los Angeles Lakers team to an improbable comeback victory. And with sweat and confetti all over his gold uniform for the final time, he expressed humble thanks to his fans and family for their loving support over two decades. "What else can I say?" Bryant asked. "Mamba out." Now...
8-year-old with no legs amazes in obstacle course races
Eight-year-old Gabe Sanders is a force on the playground. Rachel and Clint Sanders adopted Gabe in 2014 from an orphanage in China where he didn’t play outside much. That changed quickly when they got back home to Toccoa where the Sanders family spends a lot of time together outdoors. "It just sort of became a part of something we did as a family, and it didn't take long,” said Rachel...
Eight-year-old Gabe Sanders is a force on the playground. Rachel and Clint Sanders adopted Gabe in 2014 from an orphanage in China where he didn’t play outside much. That changed quickly when they got back home to Toccoa where the Sanders family spends a lot of time together outdoors. "It just sort of became a part of something we did as a family, and it didn't take long,” said Rachel...