Paul Scores 27 and Harden Has 24 as Houston wins 100-87 Chris Paul says that mid-range jumpers are like layups for him. The Houston Rockets have emphasized dunks and 3-pointers in becoming one of the NBA’s most efficient offenses but Paul’s in-between jumpers proved to be the difference when the […]
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Fowler’s 2-run HR in 14th rallies Cardinals past Cubs, 4-3 Dexter Fowler had a flair for the dramatics during his two seasons with the Chicago Cubs, from game-winning home runs early in his first year at Colorado to the leadoff blast in Game 7 of the World Series in 2016. […]
With decisive Kentucky Derby win, Justify emerges as Triple Crown threat Three years ago, with the 37-year-old Triple Crown curse finally cast into the dust bin of history, Bob Baffert stood in the winners’ circle at Belmont Park and figured he would probably never get a horse in his barn […]
Inside LeBron James’ epic game-winning shot in Game 3 vs. the Raptors LeBron James’ epic game-winning shot began with Cleveland coach Ty Lue’s decision to take the ball out of bounds under the basket after a timeout instead of halfcourt with eight seconds remaining in the fourth quarter. “Just wanted […]
Why the Tampa Bay Lightning can win the Stanley Cup When the Tampa Bay Lightning swung a major trade with the New York Rangers before this year’s deadline, defenseman Ryan McDonagh was considered the key acquisition. But Lightning coaches were as happy to land winger J.T. Miller in the deal. […]
Aaron Rodgers next up for new deal after Falcons’ Matt Ryan gets contract extension Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst said in February he wanted to sign quarterback Aaron Rodgers to a contract extension as soon as possible. That time might be getting closer. A big hurdle was cleared […]
Joey Logano: 22 car is fast, but needs to be championship-caliber fast Joey Logano ended a year-plus drought Sunday by winning at Talladega Superspeedway, putting his name in the playoff bucket and righting the Team Penske No. 22 ship. Now, Logano said Friday, it’s time for the next chapter. He’s […]
Is Diamondbacks-Astros a World Series preview? The D’backs aren’t afraid to dream The Arizona Diamondbacks realize there are still 21 weeks left on the baseball calendar, and early-season leads can melt quicker than a frozen margarita in the sweltering summer months in Phoenix. Yet, they can’t help themselves. They have […]
Cleveland Cavaliers’ strategy: Play All-Star Kevin Love out of position Kevin Love prefers playing power forward over center, and he’s been vocal about it. Asked if he is more comfortable playing the four (power forward) instead of the five (center), Love replied, “It’s been my whole career I’ve played at […]
Favorite Justify won’t win Kentucky Derby, but here’s the horse that will The Kentucky Derby is always the hardest race of the year to handicap because there are factors that come into play on Derby Day that simply aren’t present any other time these young horses will step onto the […]
