BOSTON (AP) — The Celtics appeared to be skipping toward the second round of the NBA playoffs following a 32-point road win in Game 4 at Philadelphia. But back-to-back convincing wins by the 76ers in Game 5 and Game 6 have left a Boston team that once looked like a favorite to emerge ...
The Stanley Cup Playoffs are full of new blood, and so far three teams have advanced to the second round after not even making the postseason last year. Colorado, Minnesota, Philadelphia and Anaheim have advanced from the first round, with the Flyers (six years) and the Ducks (eight) ...
Crew routs Diamondbacks MILWAUKEE (AP) — William Contreras went 4 for 4 with a homer and four RBIs as the Milwaukee Brewers overcame Brandon Woodruff’s early exit and trounced the Arizona Diamondbacks 13-1 on Thursday. The Brewers took two of three from Arizona to cap a 3-3 ...
The SEC's reign as the king of the first round of the NFL draft was toppled by the Big Ten. But the conference that coined the mantra "It Just Means More" for its dominance of college football in the 2010s remained in the top spot for the entire draft after the SEC set a record for the ...
Different vibe at Derby LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — This is the first Kentucky Derby since Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas died last summer at age 89. His presence still lingers everywhere under the twin spires at Churchill Downs. The Lukas Gap is clearly marked between the fabled track and where his barn has been since the 1980s. The trainer of Derby favorite Renegade, Todd Pletcher, is one of countless horsemen who worked for Lukas, whose racing version of a coaching tree is unmatched in the sport. His presence is missed by Bob Baffert and others who sense a different vibe ...
The NBA moved closer to a slightly expanded 16-team lottery Tuesday, one that will flatten odds of winning the No. 1 pick and try to deter tanking by drastically lowering the chances of winning for the teams that finish with the three worst records. The "3-2-1 Lottery" proposal, which was reviewed by the league's general managers, will be further discussed before it goes the Board of Governors for a final vote that is expected next month. It will not change the current format, which will likely be utilized for the final time when the lottery for this year's draft is held May 10. ...
