Category Archives: Sports

By the Associated Press SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.— After falling short of reaching the World Series for the 10th straight year, the New York Yankees intend to have conversations with top free agent pitchers Gerrit Cole and Stephen Strasburg. “It’s a good time to be them,” Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said Monday as the general managersContinue reading “MLB: Yankees plan to have talks with Gerrit Cole, Stephen Strasburg”

By the Associated Press NEW YORK  — Young sluggers known for their prodigious power, Pete Alonso and Yordan Álvarez knocked the Rookie of the Year voting out of the park. In this Sept. 28, 2019, file photo, New York Mets’ Pete Alonso reacts after hitting a home run during the third inning of a baseballContinue reading “MLB: Mets’ Pete Alonso, Astros’ Yordan Álvarez named Rookies of the Year”

By the Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO — Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry says he “definitely” plans to return this season from his broken left hand and is hoping to be back on the court at “some point in early spring.” Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry, left, grimaces after Phoenix Suns’ Aron Baynes fell ontoContinue reading “NBA: Stephen Curry hopes to return from broken hand ‘in early spring’”

By the Associated Press LONDON  — After being thoroughly outplayed by defending champion Alexander Zverev at the ATP Finals, Rafael Nadal refused to make any excuses. Alexander Zverev of Germany plays a return to Rafael Nadal of Spain during their ATP World Tour Finals singles tennis match at the O2 Arena in London, Monday, Nov.Continue reading “Defending champ Alexander Zverev beats error-prone Rafael Nadal at ATP Finals”

By Agence France-Presse Milwaukee Bucks All-Star forward Khris Middleton will miss the next three to four weeks of the NBA season with a left thigh bruise, news reports said Monday. In this file photo Khris Middleton #22 of the Milwaukee Bucks dribbles the ball while being guarded by Justise Winslow #20 of the Miami HeatContinue reading “NBA: Bucks to lose hurt Khris Middleton for 3 to 4 weeks — reports”

By Agence France-Presse Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward will miss the next six weeks of the NBA season with a broken left hand following surgery on Monday, the team announced. In this file photo taken on October 25, 2019 Gordon Hayward #20 of the Boston Celtics dribbles the ball past Marc Gasol #33 and KyleContinue reading “NBA: Celtics forward Gordon Hayward to miss six weeks with broken hand”

By the Associated Press NEW ORLEANS — James Harden scored 39 points, including 13 straight during a stretch of the fourth quarter, and the Houston Rockets beat the short-handed New Orleans Pelicans 122-116 Monday night. Houston Rockets guard James Harden goes to the basket against New Orleans Pelicans center Derrick Favors (22) in the firstContinue reading “NBA: James Harden drops 39 points as Rockets beat Pelicans”

By the Associated Press BOSTON  — Kemba Walker made a trio of key three-pointers in the fourth quarter and finished with 29 points, Jaylen Brown added 25 points and 11 rebounds, and Boston beat the Dallas Mavericks 116-106 Monday night in the Celtics’ first game since Gordon Hayward had surgery on his broken left hand.Continue reading “NBA: Kemba Walker waxes hot late, fires 29 as Celtics beat Mavs”

By the Associated Press SAN ANTONIO — Jaren Jackson Jr. had 24 points and the Memphis Grizzlies put a damper on Tony Parker’s jersey retirement by beating the San Antonio Spurs 113-109 Monday night. Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) celebrates after scoring against the San Antonio Spurs during the second half of anContinue reading “NBA: Grizzlies beat Spurs, spoil Tony Parker’s night”

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Andrew Wiggins (22) makes a layup during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons, Monday, Nov. 11, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo / Carlos Osorio) By the Associated Press DETROIT — Andrew Wiggins scored 33 points, and the Minnesota Timberwolves spoiled Blake Griffin’s return Monday night, beatingContinue reading “NBA: Timberwolves beat Pistons, spoil Blake Griffin’s return”