Griffin, Beverley lead Clippers past Jazz, 102-84 Griffin, Beverley lead Clippers past Jazz, 102-84:- The last time Utah ventured to Los Angeles, the Jazz stunned the Clippers in Game 7 of their first-round playoff series. A rematch was hardly foremost on either team’s minds when they met back at Staples […]
Blazers beat Pelicans 103-93 to extend home-opener streak Blazers beat Pelicans 103-93 to extend home-opener streak:- The Trail Blazers preserved their streak with a late push. CJ McCollum scored 16 of his 23 points in the final quarter and Portland won its NBA-record 17th straight home opener with a 103-93 […]
Dallas Keuchel on Dodgers’ leadoff homer: ‘Kind of hit us in the jaw’ Dallas Keuchel on Dodgers’ leadoff homer: ‘Kind of hit us in the jaw’:- Dallas Keuchel stepped on the rubber for the moment he had anticipated ever since he was a kid: throwing his first pitch of the […]
Astros, Dodgers developed quite a rivalry as division foes Astros, Dodgers developed quite a rivalry as division foes:-Long before they made it to this year’s World Series, the Houston Astros and Los Angeles Dodgers were plenty familiar with each other. For a quarter-century, they were in the NL West together, […]
Double-digit underdog Florida feeling confident vs Georgia Double-digit underdog Florida feeling confident vs Georgia:- Florida sure doesn’t sound like a double-digit underdog against third-ranked Georgia. The Gators made it clear Monday that they’re the ones to beat in the rivalry known as “The World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party.” They have […]
Wentz tosses 4 TDs, Eagles beat Redskins 34-24 Wentz tosses 4 TDs, Eagles beat Redskins 34-24:- The Philadelphia Eagles keep losing key players and are still winning games thanks to No. 11. Carson Wentz tossed four touchdown passes and ran for a career-best 63 yards, helping the Eagles overcome losing […]
Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen: The best late-inning playoff weapon since Mariano Rivera Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen: The best late-inning playoff weapon since Mariano Rivera:-A sense of finality used to permeate at the ballpark whenever Mariano Rivera trotted in from the bullpen, a feeling heightened at Yankee Stadium when his entrance […]
Ducks’ Patrick Eaves recovering from Guillain-Barre syndrome Ducks’ Patrick Eaves recovering from Guillain-Barre syndrome:- Anaheim Ducks forward Patrick Eaves has been diagnosed with Guillain-Barre syndrome, and his hockey career is on hold while he recovers. The Ducks announced Eaves’ diagnosis Monday, and the club disclosed that the veteran goal-scorer was […]
Everything’s cool: Warriors pull away from Mavs, 133-103 Everything’s cool: Warriors pull away from Mavs, 133-103:- Stephen Curry swished a floating one-hander and went to the floor after some contact, looking for a call that wasn’t coming. This time, the Golden State star smiled and ran the other way. Curry […]
Beal scores 20 points, Wizards beat Nuggets 109-104 Beal scores 20 points, Wizards beat Nuggets 109-104:- Scott Brooks took what basically amounted to a late-game charge. That’s right, the coach of the Washington Wizards. Brooks stepped onto the court after a timeout with 32 seconds remaining and was bumped into […]
