Celtics, Lakers, 76ers have plenty riding on the NBA lottery Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett and Steve Nash are gone, though on Tuesday they won't be forgotten. The former All-Stars have as much to do with this NBA draft lottery as the players of tomorrow. The Boston Celtics can benefit in […]
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Diamondbacks homer 3 times in 8th, beat skidding Mets 7-3 The Arizona Diamondbacks became the latest team to tee off against the New York Mets' beleaguered bullpen. Yasmany Tomas, Jeff Mathis and Daniel Descalso homered in a six-run eighth inning and the Diamondbacks handed the struggling Mets their fifth straight […]
Hunter Renfroe's two-run homer in 10th gives Padres 6-5 win Rookie Hunter Renfroe gave the San Diego Padres a huge boost a day after they took an embarrassing loss. Renfroe hit a two-run homer with no outs in the 10th inning to lift the Padres to a 6-5 win against […]
Celtics seeking validation against Cavaliers in East finals Ever since the Boston Celtics broke up their Big Three in 2013, they've sat idly this time of year while LeBron James, Stephen Curry and Kawhi Leonard have battled for NBA championships. With Isaiah Thomas leading the charge, the Celtics have rejoined […]
Kelly Olynyk the improbable hero of Game 7 for Celtics Kelly Olynyk the improbable hero of Game 7 for Celtics:- Late in the fourth quarter, after his 3-pointer put the Boston Celtics out front by double digits, the TD Garden faithful celebrated Kelly Olynyk's improbable Game 7 performance by chanting […]
Predators star Ryan Johansen blasts Ducks center Ryan Kesler after Game 2 Predators star Ryan Johansen blasts Ducks center Ryan Kesler after Game 2:- Anaheim Ducks center Ryan Kesler has earned a reputation as a defensive stalwart. The winner of the 2011 Selke Trophy, given to the NHL's best defensive […]
Philadelphia Phillies, Washington Nationals split day-night doubleheader Philadelphia Phillies, Washington Nationals split day-night doubleheader:- After two games, 6 1/2 hours of play and two blown saves, the Washington Nationals emerged from a day-night doubleheader with a hard-earned split and — more importantly — ace Max Scherzer's left knee OK to […]
LA Galaxy hand Red Bulls rare defeat at home LA Galaxy hand Red Bulls rare defeat at home:- Romain Alessandrini scored two early goals a minute apart to help the Los Angeles Galaxy defeat New York 3-1 on Sunday and end the Red Bulls' 19-game home unbeaten streak. Alessandrini struck […]
Pens, Sens, Preds, Ducks traded their way to NHL's final 4 Pens, Sens, Preds, Ducks traded their way to NHL's final 4:- Draft and develop is the most common way to win in the salary-cap NHL, and with eight of the past 11 playoff MVPs being homegrown, that hasn't changed. […]
Celtics seek top pick, Lakers aim to keep theirs in lottery The Boston Celtics are trying to go from No. 1 seed to No. 1 pick. The Los Angeles Lakers don't need to be first, but they sure better not be worse than third. A night that's normally for the […]
