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By the Associated Press WASHINGTON — For a guy who started the season in Double-A and has pitched just 11 times in the majors, José Urquidy is getting a nice reward. Houston Astros starting pitcher Jose Urquidy throws on the field during a brief workout, Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, at Yankee Stadium in New York,Continue reading “Astros rookie righty Urquidy gets start in Game 4 of Series”

By the Associated Press WASHINGTON — Michael Brantley pulled up a chair and waited. Houston Astros’ Michael Brantley hits an RBI single during the third inning of Game 3 of the baseball World Series against the Washington Nationals Friday, Oct. 25, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) Hours after his two big hits propelled theContinue reading “Brantley’s big hits help Astros win Game 3 of World Series”

By the Associated Press LOS ANGELES — Anthony Davis had 21 points and seven rebounds during his home debut for the Lakers, and LeBron James had 32 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds in Los Angeles’ 95-86 victory over the Utah Jazz on Friday night. Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard, left, rebounds the ballContinue reading “LeBron scores, AD adds in Lakers’ 95-86 win over Jazz”

By the Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY — The crowd was fired up after Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s jumper capped a rally and tied it in the closing minutes against the Washington Wizards. Washington Wizards center Thomas Bryant (13) goes up for a dunk as teammate Ish Smith (14) and Oklahoma City Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, right, watch duringContinue reading “Bryant scores points, Wizards top Thunder”

By the Associated Press DENVER — Jamal Murray scored seven of his 27 points in overtime and the Denver Nuggets beat Phoenix 108-107 on Friday night after the Suns’ Ricky Rubio tied it in regulation after he was fouled on a half-court shot. Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) looks to shoot against Phoenix SunsContinue reading “Murray, Nuggets escape with OT win over Suns”

By the Associated Press WASHINGTON — The World Series finally showed up back in Washington, 86 years later — and, sparked by José Altuve, the Houston Astros finally showed up in this World Series. Houston Astros’ Jose Altuve is congratulated by Carlos Correa after scoring during the fifth inning of Game 3 of the baseballContinue reading “Altuve, Astros show up in World Series, win Game 3 in DC”

By the Associated Press BOSTON — Kemba Walker said he wants to earn the role of being a leader with the Celtics this season. Raptors Celtics Basketball (AP Photo / MANILA BULLETIN) He didn’t mind following his teammates in Boston’s win over the Toronto Raptors on Friday night. Walker recovered from a second straight poorContinue reading “Brown scores, Celtics rally late to beat Raptors”

By the Associated Press NEW ORLEANS — Luka Doncic highlighted his triple-double by scoring eight of his 25 points in the final five minutes, and the Dallas Mavericks topped New Orleans 123-116 in the Pelicans’ home opener Friday night. Dallas Mavericks forward Luka Doncic (77) drives to the basket against New Orleans Pelicans forward DerrickContinue reading “Doncic’s triple-double lifts Mavericks over Pelicans”

By the Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Karl-Anthony Towns took advantage of an obvious mismatch Friday night when Charlotte center Cody Zeller wasn’t there to defend him. Charlotte Hornets guard Dwayne Bacon (7) shoots against Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, Oct.Continue reading “Towns scores points, Timberwolves rout Hornets”

By the Associated Press KELOWNA, British Columbia — Two-time Olympic champion Yuzuru Hanyu ran away with the men’s short program at Skate Canada on Friday night and Japanese compatriot Rika Kihira topped the women’s field. Rika Kihira of Japan performs her short program at the Skate Canada International figure skating event in Kelowna, British Columbia,Continue reading “Japan’s Yuzuru Hanyu, Rika Kihira lead at Skate Canada”