Harden helps Rockets beat Nets 117-103 After rolling through the first quarter and building a sizeable lead over the Brooklyn Nets, James Harden said the Houston Rockets’ momentum was interrupted by something they hadn’t seen in a long time — a zone defense. In Houston’s 117-103 win over Brooklyn, Harden […]
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DeBrincat helps Blackhawks pound Ducks 7-3 Alex DeBrincat has terrific hands, good speed and the instincts of an elite scorer. Even at 5-foot-7, he looks right at home in the NHL. DeBrincat had three goals and an assist, Patrick Sharp stopped a 16-game scoring drought and the surging Chicago Blackhawks […]
Price makes 37 saves, Canadiens end Jackets’ streak at 6 Price makes 37 saves, Canadiens end Jackets’ streak at 6:- With Carey Price in net, Brendan Gallagher figures other teams must find a two-goal cushion insurmountable. Price made 37 saves, Gallagher got his 10th goal and the Montreal Canadiens ended […]
No. 15 Virginia clamps down on defense, tops Wisconsin, 49-37 No. 15 Virginia clamps down on defense, tops Wisconsin, 49-37:- Always a perfectionist, especially when it comes to how No. 18 Virginia plays defense, even Tony Bennett found no room to complain. “Collectively, we did as well as we could […]
Aldridge fuels Spurs past Mavericks in Parker’s return Aldridge fuels Spurs past Mavericks in Parker’s return:- Tony Parker was an emotional wreck before his first game of the season. It was the point guard’s 1,144th career game, and it wasn’t clear he’d get to play it after a crushing injury […]
LeBron James, Cavaliers show upstart 76ers how much they still have to learn The Philadelphia 76ers faced a test Monday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The upstart Sixers had another game in which to measure progress. How do they stack up against LeBron James and the Cavaliers, who have represented […]
Jets score 7 straight in 7-2 win over Wild Jets score 7 straight in 7-2 win over Wild:- The Winnipeg Jets are off to their best start ever thanks to a wild finish Monday night. Linemates Blake Wheeler, Mark Scheifele and Kyle Connor each had a goal and two assists, […]
Duke youngsters show poise in another comeback win over Florida Duke youngsters show poise in another comeback win over Florida:- Mike Krzyzewski talks regularly to his doctor. That’s how it works when you’re 70 and still working — especially if that work is sometimes stressful. Stressful. That’s the word senior […]
Ex-No. 1 Alabama plays waiting game after losing to Auburn Alabama’s body of work is complete. All that’s left is the waiting game. The powerhouse program, which had been ranked No. 1 all season by The Associated Press, ceded control of its playoff destiny with its first loss of the […]
As Eagles soar with Wentz, Browns sink without him In their own ways, the Eagles and Browns are setting new standards for their franchises. In Philadelphia, they’re embracing it: “Fly Eagles Fly.” In Cleveland, they’re repulsing it: “Why Browns Why?” Maybe those nicknames of “City of Brotherly Love” for Philly, […]
