The Knicks led the Pacers by 14 points with under three minutes to play Wednesday night, but through an array of defensive mistakes and costly turnovers, they lost in overtime to open the Eastern Conference finals.… Continue Reading »
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Inside the world of NBA ‘ball boys,’ the league’s unsung heroes
Ball boys are everywhere on the court but are rarely seen or acknowledged. And yet, the NBA couldn’t function without them.… Continue Reading »
Gretzky celebrates Stars, coy on series vs. Oilers
Wayne Gretzky visited the Stars locker room after Dallas’ series-clinching win but avoided picking against his former team, the Oilers, whom the Stars will face next in the Western Conference final.… Continue Reading »
Stars rally in Game 1: Grades for both teams, players to watch for Game 2
What stood out the most in a wild first game? What matters most for the rest of the series?… Continue Reading »
Hurricanes-Panthers Game 2 preview: Key players, matchup notes, stats to know
Florida dominated Carolina in Game 1 to the tune of a 5-2 win. Will the outcome be different Thursday?… Continue Reading »
Can the Hurricanes score enough goals to win the Stanley Cup?
For years, the team has had trouble getting goals in tight playoff games. Has that changed?… Continue Reading »
Hicks ‘not giving up’ after demotion to S.F. bullpen
Jordan Hicks, who was moved from the Giants’ starting rotation to the bullpen, said “things just weren’t going the way that we wanted,” but “I’m not giving up on myself.”… Continue Reading »
Giants to place Verlander (pec) on 15-day IL
Giants right-hander Justin Verlander will be placed on the 15-day injured list due to a right pectoral injury, manager Bob Melvin said after Wednesday’s 8-4 loss to the Royals.… Continue Reading »
16 AFC teams, 16 offseason awards: Sizing up each front office’s past few months with one superlative
The Bengals have an unhappy star. The Patriots have turned over their roster. And the Raiders are in line to take a huge step forward.… Continue Reading »
Rangers’ Heim injures hand, could return Thursday
Rangers catcher Jonah Heim could return to action as soon as Thursday, one day after leaving Texas’ game against the New York Yankees in the second inning due to a right hand injury.… Continue Reading »