The last time we saw the Los Angeles Lakers, nearly a week ago when they were finishing off the small-ball Houston Rockets in the second round of the playoffs, centers Dwight Howard and JaVale McGee had been relegated to socially distant cheerleaders on the bench. An important role in aRead More →
For the past two days, the basketball world waited to see how the Boston Celtics would respond to both collapsing down the stretch for a second straight game to open the Eastern Conference finals and the emotional outbursts in the locker room that followed. But after the Celtics got themselvesRead More →
After Houston Texans rookie defensive tackle Ross Blacklock was ejected Sunday against the Ravens for throwing a punch, teammate J.J. Watt called it a “stupid” and “selfish” play. “It’s stupid. It’s selfish,” Watt said after the game. “It was a stupid play. It was selfish. It’s something — I mean,Read More →
Colts safety Malik Hooker suffered a season-ending torn Achilles in Sunday’s victory over the Minnesota Vikings, coach Frank Reich announced Monday. The Colts got slightly better news on receiver Parris Campbell. Campbell suffered a MCL/PCL injury that will cause him to “miss some time,” per Reich, who added that it’sRead More →
Brighton & Hove Albion got their Premier League season up and running with a clinical 3-0 victory over Newcastle United at St James’ Park on Sunday after an early brace by Neal Maupay. The Frenchman put Brighton ahead from the penalty spot in the fourth minute when Allan Saint-Maximin broughtRead More →
Sadio Mane scored a second half double to help Liverpool cruise past Chelsea with a 2-0 win at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. Chelsea were reduced to 10 men after Andreas Christensen was sent off for a professional foul on Mane after 45 minutes and Just before halftime, Mane was throughRead More →
It’s the time of year when teams in contention start scoreboard watching, a trait that rings true even during a shortened 60-game season played in empty ballparks. The AL East-leading Tampa Bay are doing it. And for the moment, they’re looking down at the competition in the standings. Charlie MortonRead More →
Clayton Kershaw held Colorado to four hits and a run over seven strong innings to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers over the Rockies 6-1 on Saturday night. Chris Taylor homered, tripled and drove in three runs and AJ Pollock also hit a home run for the NL West leaders. KershawRead More →
Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta has declared his intention to rely on Daryl Morey to lead the franchise’s coaching search, squashing speculation that Fertitta would also seek to make a change at general manager. “Daryl Morey’s job is safe, and I’m sure he’s going to pick the right head coach,”Read More →
Former Golden State Warriors guard Shaun Livingston has rejoined the organization in a front-office role as director of player affairs and engagement, it was announced Tuesday. Livingston will report directly to Warriors president and general manager Bob Myers. “I think it’s always been something that’s on the radar towards theRead More →