The Houston Rockets came up with a simple solution for the frequent double-teams and traps that teams threw at James Harden early in the season. They simply spread the floor, with no center in the lineup, and released Russell Westbrook to wreak havoc.
The Eastern Conference semifinals series between the Toronto Raptors and Boston Celtics has taken an unexpected path to an expected destination. The Celtics were half a second from taking a 3-0 lead, but we now have a 2-2 series with a pivotal Game 5 ...
Jacksonville's busy offseason created a public perception not shared by those within the organization. The consensus opinion regarding the flurry of moves that sent away players once believed to be in the team's future plans suggests that the team is tanking ...
While just about every other American sports league had to radically change its season because of the coronavirus, the N.F.L. waited patiently, insisting it would stick with its normal timeline. That confidence appears to have paid off, with the league set to kick ...
NEW YORK -- Novak Djokovic arrived in New York prepared to hit the reset button on his reputation and continue his quest to surpass Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal on the Grand Slam board. He also sought to emerge as a political leader and reformer in ...
The Nationals famously started their World Series campaign last year by winning just 19 of their first 50 games, which equates to a .380 winning percentage. Well, they're off to an even worse start this year with a 14-24 record (.368 winning percentage), and ...
No NFL team has more buzz going into the 2020 season than the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and it's all because of the GOAT. Tom Brady, after 20 seasons and six Super Bowl rings with the Patriots, has changed addresses from the AFC East to the NFC South ...
The Dallas Cowboys didn't live up to Sporting News' 2019 bold prediction of winning Super Bowl 54. That makes them a strong candidate to rebound from a disappointing 8-8 and at least get back to the NFC playoffs in 2020. — given their recent track record ...
CHICAGO (AP) — Paul Goldschmidt's drive got up and just kept going, soaring out of a windy Wrigley Field on Sunday night. When it landed, St. Louis was well on its way to another big win in Chicago. Goldschmidt hit a three-run homer off a struggling Jon ...
The Green Bay Packers finished 13-3 last season in Matt LaFleur's first season, and two-time NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers reached the NFC championship for the fourth time in his career. Despite all that, the perception is the Packers should feel a sense of panic ...
A look at what's happening around the majors on Monday: BOXED OUT. Major League Baseball is looking into the circumstances that led to Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo being ejected from a luxury box in Atlanta for yelling at umpires.
INDIANAPOLIS — Tom Jernstedt, a member of the Naismith Hall of Fame for his contributions to college basketball and the NCAA Tournament, has died. He was 75. The NCAA said Sunday Jernstedt died this weekend. Nicknamed "Father of the Final Four," ...
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Gyasi Zardes scored two goals and the Eastern Conference-leading Columbus Crew beat FC Cincinnati 3-0 on Sunday night for their fifth straight shutout. Columbus (7-1-2) hasn't surrendered a goal since July 28 and has given up ...
PHILADELPHIA — The Eagles are reuniting with veteran quarterback Josh McCown, signing the 41-year-old to their practice squad on a $12,000 per week deal. McCown will be the oldest practice-squad player in NFL history and the first socially-distant ...
Before August, if you had been asked to name the British rider who would spend time in the yellow jersey at the Tour de France, you'd have said Geraint Thomas. At a push, you might have predicted that Chris Froome had returned well from his injuries, ...
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Donovan Solano hit a two-run, go-ahead homer in the sixth inning and the San Francisco Giants beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-2 on Sunday. Brandon Belt and Chadwick Tromp also went deep for the Giants, who improved to ...
FRISCO, Texas – Once again, the Sunday following the cut-down day proves to have even bigger news than the day before. As expected, the Cowboys will officially be without the services of La'el Collins and Sean Lee, who were both placed on IR to Return.
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Jets have brought back quarterbacks David Fales and Mike White, signing both to their practice squad a day after cutting them. Fales and White worked with the second-team offense throughout training camp behind starter ...
NEW YORK — The Latest on the U.S. Open tennis tournament (all times local):. 12:25 a.m.. Support our journalism. Subscribe today. Naomi Osaka returned to the U.S. Open quarterfinals by taking advantage of some early jitters for Anett Kontaveit and ...
Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer was unsure whether Giannis Antetokounmpo would be fit for Game 5 of the team's NBA playoff series against the Heat after the Milwaukee star reinjured his right ankle in Game 4 on Sunday. The reigning MVP had posted 19 ...
Cristian Pavon opened the scoring with gorgeous, 52nd-minute half volley, Sebastian Lletget bettered that with a late brace that included an acrobatic scissor volley and the LA Galaxy pulled away to a 3-0 victory over LAFC on Sunday night at Dignity Health ...
Blaise Matuidi was unable to inspire his new Inter Miami team-mates to a much needed victory on Sunday but still managed to impress during a lively Major League Soccer debut. French international Matuidi has only spent two full training sessions with David ...
BRADENTON, Fla. — Arike Ogunbowale scored a career-high 39 points, including a tying 3-pointer with 0.7 seconds left in regulation, and the Dallas Wings beat the Washington Mystics with a 101-94 overtime win on Sunday. Support our journalism.
Former Auburn kicker Cody Parkey joined the Cleveland Browns' practice squad on Sunday, even though he didn't go to training camp with any NFL team this offseason. The Browns announced they had filled 14 of their 16 practice-squad spots on Sunday.
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) -- Candace Parker scored 24 points with 15 rebounds and Chelsea Gray added 20 with seven assists to help Los Angeles beat Chicago 86-80 on Sunday night. The Sparks (14-5) are a half-game behind Las Vegas for the second spot ...
The Ravens have three quarterbacks on their active roster: Lamar Jackson, Robert Griffin III, and Trace McSorley. They'll carry a third quarterback on their practice squad. Tyler Huntley, cut by the Ravens on Saturday, has joined the team's practice squad.
Glasnow allowed three runs on four hits and three walks across 5.1 innings in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Marlins. He struck out nine and did not factor in the decision. Despite throwing 105 pitches, Glasnow fell two outs short of tallying his third consecutive ...
Jokic had 26 points and 18 rebounds in the Nuggets' Game 2 win that evened the series at 1-1. It's unclear when he injured his wrist and the Nuggets made no mention of the sprain after the game.
SALT LAKE CITY — Real Salt Lake's depth was tested in Minnesota on Sunday night, and though it was good for a half, everything unraveled in the second 45 minutes. RSL's makeshift lineup wasn't sharp enough defensively in the second half and ...
EditorsNote: tweaks head; makes fix in 4th graf; restores word in 5th graf; minor edits throughout. Sep 6, 2020; Oakland, California, USA; San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers (4) catches a ball for an out during the first inning in a game between the Oakland ...
Valdez (3-3) gave up a career-high eight runs and 11 hits Sunday to take the loss against the Angels. Valdez battled for seven-plus innings and 108 pitches on a 106-degree day in Oakland. The Astros needed him to save the bullpen, but it was a large ask of ...
Long after being the hottest team in the NHL and resembling a Stanley Cup contender in February and March, Philadelphia won its first four games when hockey resumed as if it hadn't missed a beat. The Flyers earned the top seed in the Eastern Conference ...
Authentic wins Kentucky Derby to give trainer record-tying 6th victory originally appeared on NBC Sports Washington. LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Authentic led all the way to win a Kentucky Derby unlike any other, kicking away from heavy favorite Tiz the Law in the ...
Cole Tucker took a step off third base and watched intently as the fly ball sailed into right field off Erik Gonzalez's bat. Not especially deep, but just deep enough. The sacrifice fly scored Tucker with the winning run in the bottom of the ninth inning Sunday, ...
CHICAGO (AP) — Teal Bunbury scored twice in the New England Revolution's 2-1 victory over the Chicago Fire on Sunday night. The Revolution (3-2-5) rebounded from a 2-0 loss to New York City FC on Wednesday night. The Revs have given up just 10 ...
LeBron James agrees that the NBA's policy not permitting the families of coaches in its Orlando bubble is "ridiculous." Denver Nuggets coach Mike Malone called out the league for allowing only player families into the bubble, saying "shame on you, NBA," ...
DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Another race, another win for Kevin Harvick. Again at Darlington Raceway and this time to open the playoffs and his march toward the NASCAR championship. Only difference? Harvick didn't dominate the Southern 500 in his ...
DENVER (KDVR) – The Denver Broncos will allow fans in a limited capacity at Empower Field at Mile High Stadium starting with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers game on Sept. 27, according to multiple sources. The independent sources told FOX31 that Gov.
Willi Castro, Grayson Greiner and Sergio Alcantara each hit home runs as the Detroit Tigers snapped a four-game losing streak with a 10-8 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Sunday afternoon in Minneapolis. Sep 6, 2020; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; ...
The LA Rams do not have much luck when it comes to retaining late-round drafted linebackers recently. The Las Vegas Raiders signed linebacker Dakota Allen off the Rams practice squad in September 2019. At that time, we knew it was a risk, one we ...
One of Authentic's shareholders is not only sharing in that victory celebration at the derby. She's also celebrating her victory over another battle finding out just this week she is cancer free. Rickelle Nelson has held a deep love for horses all her life, as a ...
Zedan Racing Stables' Princess Noor may have only completed the second start of her career, but the filly's $1.35 million price tag is starting to look like a bargain. "We knew going in she was a special filly," trainer Bob Baffert said. "She showed so much ...
Here are seven Walk-Off Thoughts after the Indians' 4-1 win over the Brewers on Sunday, which brought their record to 25-15 with 20 games remaining in the regular season. 1. Any pitcher with the type of stuff that Shane Bieber owns in his arsenal will enter ...
Navy was supposed to open its football season in August against Notre Dame in Ireland before the coronavirus pandemic put an end to that endeavor. The game was then set to be played at Navy, but COVID-19 blocked that plan, too. So the Midshipmen went ...
After agreeing to re-sign with the Chiefs late in the offseason, Matt Moore learned he did not make their active roster. But he is not leaving Kansas City. The defending Super Bowl champions are carrying Moore on their expanded practice squad. Moore joins ...
Jos Buttler guided England to a six-wicket victory over Australia in the second Twenty20 international to clinch the three-match series. Buttler batted throughout for his 77 from 54 balls as the hosts reached their target of 158 with seven balls left. After the loss of ...
The San Francisco 49ers activated wide receiver Deebo Samuel off the NFI list before final roster cuts, making him eligible to play in Week 1 if he is ready to go. On Sunday, 49ers GM John Lynch said Samuel "has a shot" at playing in Week 1, per Jennifer Lee ...
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