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Dodgers in 'unchartered territory' against Phillies
For the first time this season, the Los Angeles Dodgers will try to rebound from a defeat when they visit the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday afternoon in the middle game of a three-game set. ,The series opener on Friday was an entertaining contest in which Jesus Luzardo shut out the Dodgers over ...
Jesus Luzardo-led Phillies hand Dodgers first loss of season
Jesus Luzardo silenced the previously undefeated Los Angeles Dodgers, blanking the defending champions over seven innings as the Philadelphia Phillies posted a 3-2 win on Friday.,Acquired in an offseason trade with the Miami Marlins, Luzardo (2-0) struck out eight while allowing just two hits and a ...
NBA fines Ja Morant $75K for 'finger gun' gestures
The NBA followed through on its warning and fined Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant $75,000 on Friday for making "finger gun" gestures on two occasions.,"Morant was previously warned by the league office that this gesture could be interpreted in a negative light," read the memo from NBA head of baske...
Jesus Luzardo, hot Phillies attempt to hand Dodgers first loss
The Los Angeles Dodgers were expected to be the cream of the crop in the major leagues this season -- and they have not disappointed thus far.,The Dodgers look to improve to 9-0 on Friday when they begin a three-game road series against the Philadelphia Phillies.,Sporting a roster loaded with supers...
After reported warning, Grizzlies' Ja Morant makes gun gesture again
On the same day he reportedly received a warning from the NBA against making a "finger gun" gesture on the court, Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant broke out the same celebration Thursday night.,After sinking a 3-pointer in the first quarter of the Grizzlies' game against the Miami Heat, Morant turn...
Ja Morant beats the buzzer, hands Grizzlies win over Heat
Ja Morant hit a step-back jumper in the lane over 7-footer Kel'el Ware at the buzzer to lift the visiting Memphis Grizzlies over the Miami Heat 110-108 on Thursday night.,The Grizzlies (45-32) snapped a four-game losing streak behind Morant, who finished with 30 points, including 27 in the second ha...
Taijuan Walker dominant as Phillies down Rockies
Taijuan Walker logged six scoreless innings as the Philadelphia Phillies completed a three-game sweep of the visiting Colorado Rockies with a 3-1 victory Thursday afternoon.,Coming off a season in which he had a 7.10 ERA, Walker (1-0) allowed only three hits and a walk while striking out four in his...
Report: NBA lets Grizzlies' Ja Morant off with a warning
The NBA issued warnings but no further penalties to Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant and Golden State Warriors guard Buddy Hield for their "finger gun" gestures during Tuesday's game, ESPN reported Thursday.,The league determined their celebration moves were not intended to be violent in nature but...
Skidding Grizzlies aim to cool off sizzling Heat
Tuomas Iisalo hasn't had the easiest start to an NBA coaching career.,Iisalo took over as interim coach for the Memphis Grizzlies after Taylor Jenkins was fired last Friday. Iisalo was chosen to lead the team during the final weeks of the season, but his first three opponents -- the Los Angeles Lake...
Phillies, facing Rockies, get second shot at sweep
The Philadelphia Phillies failed to record their first sweep of the season last weekend, but they get another opportunity Thursday afternoon when they conclude a home series with the Colorado Rockies.,The Phillies defeated the Washington Nationals in their first two games, but they were unable to sw...
Zack Wheeler (10 Ks) in control as Phillies drop Rockies
Zack Wheeler struck out 10 over seven strong innings as the Philadelphia Phillies topped the visiting Colorado Rockies 5-1 on Wednesday night., ,Edmundo Sosa (two RBIs) and Trea Turner each recorded three hits in support of Wheeler (1-0), who allowed one run and three hits without a walk. Sosa has b...
Report: NBA investigating Ja Morant over finger gun gesture
The NBA is investigating a gesture made by Memphis Grizzlies star guard Ja Morant that could be construed as mimicking shooting a gun, ESPN reported on Wednesday.,Morant extended his left arm and was seen using the finger gun gesture to taunt the members of the Golden State Warriors during Tuesday's...
Stephen Curry hits for 52 as Warriors outshoot Grizzlies
Stephen Curry scored 52 points and Jimmy Butler III added 27 to lead the visiting Golden State Warriors past the Memphis Grizzlies 134-125 on Tuesday for their third straight victory and their 12th in the past 15 games.,Curry made 16 of 31 shots, including 12 of 20 from beyond the 3-point arc, and a...
Phillies seek faster start out of blocks in clash vs. Rockies
Edmundo Sosa and the Philadelphia Phillies have not been fast starters this season. They have, however, come up big against opposing bullpens.,The Phillies aim to get their offense going early and often Wednesday when they resume their three-game series against the visiting Colorado Rockies.,Startin...
Surging Warriors take on slumping Grizzlies
The Golden State Warriors are gaining momentum at the right time of the season.,The Western Conference is tightly bunched behind runaway leader Oklahoma City, and the Warriors have secured a spot in the postseason, something that didn't appear likely at the All-Star break.,Since the break, Golden St...
Al Horford scores 26 off the bench as Celtics beat Grizzlies
Al Horford came off the bench to score 26 points and grab eight rebounds as the visiting Boston Celtics extended their winning streak to nine games by beating the Memphis Grizzlies 117-103 Monday night.,Horford made six 3-pointers in the win, which gave Boston (56-19) six victories during its six-ga...
Al Horford scores 26 off the bench, Celtics beat Grizzlies
Al Horford came off the bench to score 26 points and grab nine rebounds as the visiting Boston Celtics extended their winning streak to nine games by beating the Memphis Grizzlies 117-103 Monday night.,Horford made six 3-pointers in the win, which gave Boston (56-19) six victories during its six-gam...
Phillies’ offense ignites late in win over Rockies
Edmundo Sosa hit a go-ahead, two-run double with two outs in the seventh inning and Kyle Schwarber followed with a two-run homer as the Philadelphia Phillies celebrated their home opener with a 6-1 win over the Colorado Rockies on Monday.,Max Kepler and Nick Castellanos added back-to-back homers in ...
Cristopher Sanchez leads Phillies into home opener vs. Rockies
As good as Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Cristopher Sanchez was last season, there is every reason to believe this year could be better.,Sanchez (11-9, 3.32 ERA in 2024) will take the mound for the Phillies in their home opener on Monday afternoon when they begin a three-game series against the ...
Nationals beat Phillies to avoid series sweep
Josh Bell hit a three-run homer, Nathaniel Lowe added a two-run shot, and the Washington Nationals beat the visiting Philadelphia Phillies 5-1 on Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep.,Mitchell Parker (1-0) gave up seven hits with two walks and five strikeouts over 6 1/3 scoreless innings.,The Phillies...