MIAMI (AP) — The NBA playoffs that start this weekend already have an extremely tough act to follow. The regular season ended with a flourish. Wednesday’s final night of the regular season was well beyond dramatic — an overtime game between Minnesota and Denver to decide the last berth, another overtime game between Miami and…… More
WASHINGTON (AP) — Stephen Strasburg didn’t duplicate fellow Washington Nationals starter Max Scherzer’s stolen base from Monday night. He did nearly match Scherzer zero for zero against the Atlanta Braves. Strasburg threw eight scoreless innings a day after Scherzer produced a two-hit shutout as the Nationals handled the Braves 4-1 on Tuesday night. “I don’t…… More
WASHINGTON (AP) — Max Scherzer’s fifth big leeague shutout was all well and good, of course. His 10 strikeouts and zero walks Monday were terrific, too. The most memorable part of the night for the two-time reigning NL Cy Young Award winner as he led the Nationals past the Atlanta Braves 2-0 to end Washington’s…… More
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Patrick Reed got some laughs a few years back when he declared himself a top five player, with little on his resume to back it up. No one is laughing now. Reed’s breakthrough win in the Masters didn’t officially move him into the top five — he’s now No. 11 in…… More
Our Braves have opened what should be a very intriguing season, as Alex Anthopoulos begins to mold a team that can start winning and contending again. Star outfield prospect, Ronald Acuna will be turned loose in Atlanta soon. Seeing him develop should be fun. Stay tuned, because this is about to get interesting. Alex has…… More
A look at where things stand in the NBA playoff picture, with seven days remaining in the regular season: EAST UPDATE The field of eight is set. And now, it’s all about the seeding. Toronto is on the brink of being No. 1, and Milwaukee cannot fall past No. 8. The Raptors — who were…… More
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — A wild, entertaining season and one of the maddest Marches in college basketball history has reached its pinnacle. Villanova and Michigan, prolific offense vs. stifling defense, a national title on the line, Monday night in San Antonio. The Wildcats and their horde of long-range shooters are playing for their second title…… More
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — The maddest of Marches is winding down, the college basketball season now headed into April. All those upsets, crazy finishes and stellar performances have brought us to San Antonio, where a Cinderella and its telegenic nun join three power programs in the Final Four.Based on the way the bracket has gone…… More
The road to get here has been interesting. There have been upsets and chalk, giving this tournament a personality of its own. But now, it is time for the Final Four, for the games. Who will win? Who will advance to Monday’s national title game? READ MORE>… More
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Karl-Anthony Towns stood up and stared at a printout of the box score of Minnesota’s game against the Atlanta Hawks. There was a lot for Towns to admire. Towns scored a franchise-record 56 points and added 15 rebounds for his league-leading 63rd double-double, and the Timberwolves beat the Hawks 126-114 on Wednesday…… More
