NEW YORK METS (58-78) 6 HOUSTON ASTROS (83-53) 8 HOUSTON, TX- Outfielders George Springer and Cameron Maybin both homered for Houston, which won its fourth straight game. In only his second game with the team, Nori Aoki led the Mets offensively going 3-for-4 with a double, two RBI and two runs scored. ATLANTA BRAVES (60-75) 5 CHICAGO CUBS (75-61) 1 CHICAGO, IL- The … [Read more...] about Tribe and D-Backs streak, Rockies tumble, the Wildcards are wide open
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Taylor hired as Amerks coach
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA When Chris Taylor and Jason Botterill skated on the same line with the Rochester Americans 15 years ago, they played with care, accountability and professionalism every time they were on the ice. As the team's new head coach, Taylor hopes to rebuild that same pride-in-the-crest attitude during the upcoming American Hockey League season. Taylor was … [Read more...] about Taylor hired as Amerks coach
NBA Roundup: Kyrie explodes for 46, Pelicans sweep Wolves, Lillard makes franchise history
CLEVELAND CAVALIERS 125 LOS ANGELES LAKERS 120 LOS ANGELES - Kyrie Irving exploded for 46 points to help lead the Cavs (46-23) to the victory. LeBron James added 34 points, seven assists and six rebounds. Kevin Love chipped in with 21 points and 15 rebounds. Los Angeles was up by as many as 11 in the fourth quarter, but Richard Jefferson had a personal 6-0 run to bring … [Read more...] about NBA Roundup: Kyrie explodes for 46, Pelicans sweep Wolves, Lillard makes franchise history
Williams leads Mavs in rout of Lakers
Sunday's NBA action. DALLAS MAVERICKS 122 LOS ANGELES LAKERS 73 DALLAS - Deron Williams led the Mavs (15-29) to their third-largest winning margin in franchise history with 13 points, eight assists and five rebounds. Williams, who has had at least seven dimes in seven straight games coming into play, moved into 20th place in NBA history with 6,715 assists, passing Kevin … [Read more...] about Williams leads Mavs in rout of Lakers
Butler beats buzzer; Bulls top Nets
Wednesday's NBA action. CHICAGO BULLS 101 BROOKLYN NETS 99 CHICAGO - Jimmy Butler took a step-back jumper 18-feet away from the basket and sank the game-winning shot at the buzzer to lift the Bulls (16-16). The Nets (8-23) lost at the buzzer one game after they won at the buzzer, when Randy Foye hit a buzzer-beating trey to give Brooklyn the victory over the Charlotte … [Read more...] about Butler beats buzzer; Bulls top Nets