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In return of Anthony Edwards, Timberwolves stun Spurs in Game 1
Julius Randle scored 21 points and Anthony Edwards came off the bench to hit for 18 points as the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves outlasted the San Antonio Spurs 104-102 on Monday in Game 1 of the teams' Western Conference semifinal series.,The Timberwolves will take a 1-0 lead into Game 2, which wi...
Mariners hit 2 home runs, overcome Braves' 4 homers
Luke Raley and J.P. Crawford homered in a five-run sixth inning as the Seattle Mariners rallied to defeat the visiting Atlanta Braves 5-4 on Monday in the opener of a three-game interleague series.,The Mariners snapped a three-game skid and halted Atlanta's three-game winning streak on a night all n...
Athletics acquire catcher Jonah Heim from Braves
To shore up their catching situation, the Athletics acquired Jonah Heim from the Atlanta Braves on Monday, in exchange for cash considerations.,The A's placed starting catcher Shea Langeliers on the paternity list and the switch-hitting Heim will replace him on the 26-man roster.,Earlier Monday, Hei...
Bruins’ Charlie McAvoy to have in-person hearing May 11 over slash
Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy will have an in-person hearing on May 11 at NHL headquarters in New York related to his slashing penalty on the Buffalo Sabres' Zach Benson.,The date was set Monday, and the fact that it is an in-person hearing means the league's Department of Player Safety is...
Sagging Diamondbacks sense opportunity in return to Arizona against Pirates
The Arizona Diamondbacks were beaten and battered on a 2-6 excursion and have fallen a game below .500.,The Diamondbacks will look to regain their form with a six-game homestand that begins Tuesday night in Phoenix with the opener of a three-game series with the Pittsburgh Pirates.,Arizona's woes be...
Thunder not taking Lakers for granted ahead of Game 1
The Oklahoma City Thunder blew out the Los Angeles Lakers twice in the final two weeks of the regular season.,The Thunder won those two games by an average of 39.5 points per game.,But heading into Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinal series Tuesday in Oklahoma City, the Thunder aren't looki...
Coaching ties, tired legs in focus as Pistons open semis vs. Cavs
J.B. Bickerstaff spent four-plus years building Cleveland into a contender. Now he gets to try to dismantle it.,Just two days after surviving a Game 7, the top-seeded Detroit Pistons open the Eastern Conference semifinals Tuesday night at home against the fourth-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers, the franc...
Nationals try to bring good vibes home vs. road-challenged Twins
Something's bound to give when the Minnesota Twins visit the Washington Nationals for a three-game series beginning Tuesday night.,The Twins are tied with the Miami Marlins for the fewest road wins (five) in the majors, while the Nationals -- who have been strong on the road -- have posted the fewes...
Avs look to keep scoring outburst going in Game 2 vs. Wild
The Minnesota Wild prevailed in a gritty, low-scoring series against Dallas in the first round, but the Western Conference semifinals started with an offensive explosion.,The Colorado Avalanche put eight goals by Minnesota goaltender Jesper Wallstedt in Sunday's 9-6 Game 1 victory. Colorado hopes to...
Ravens sign veteran QB Skylar Thompson
The Ravens added a fifth quarterback to the depth chart by signing veteran Skylar Thompson to the 90-man roster on Monday.,Details of the deal were not disclosed.,He joins two-time MVP Lamar Jackson, backup Tyler Huntley and undrafted rookie free agents Diego Pavia and Joe Fagnano in the QB room.,Th...
Brewers get pair of bats back in time for opener vs. Cardinals
Milwaukee first baseman Andrew Vaughn and outfielder Jackson Chourio are expected to rejoin the lineup when the Brewers begin a three-game series against the host St. Louis Cardinals on Monday.,Vaughn, out since March 27 after fracturing the hamate bone in his left hand on Opening Day, is set to ret...
Packers sign Tyrod Taylor as backup QB, release Desmond Ridder
The Green Bay Packers signed veteran Tyrod Taylor to back up starting quarterback Jordan Love on Monday.,The Packers confirmed reports of the signing Monday but did not reveal terms. The team released quarterback Desmond Ridder in a corresponding move.,Taylor will take on a role the Packers have bee...
Spurs aim to keep rolling in West semis as Wolves' chances improve
The San Antonio Spurs look to parlay their power, overall depth and momentum into a victory when they host the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinal series.,Game 2 in the best-of-seven series is on Wednesday in the Alamo City before the series shifts to Minne...
Report: Wolves star Anthony Edwards expected to play Game 1 vs. Spurs
Anthony Edwards has received medical clearance and is expected to play for the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday night, pending final sign-off after his pregame routine, ESPN reported.,The Timberwolves visit the San Antonio Spurs for Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals.,Per ESPN, Edwards was ...
Report: Packers signing QB Tyrod Taylor as backup
The Green Bay Packers are signing veteran Tyrod Taylor to back up starting quarterback Jordan Love, NFL Network reported Monday.,No further details of the agreement between Taylor and the Packers were immediately available.,Taylor will take on a role the Packers have been looking to fill since forme...
Report: Ravens signing veteran QB Skylar Thompson
The Ravens reportedly are adding a fifth quarterback to the depth chart with veteran Skylar Thompson.,NFL Network reported Monday that Baltimore is expected to sign Thompson to the 90-man roster. ,He would join two-time MVP Lamar Jackson, backup Tyler Huntley and undrafted rookie free agents Diego P...
Report: Playing status of Wolves' Anthony Edwards still unclear
Anthony Edwards is eager to play for the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday night, but he still hasn't been given the green light from medical staff, ESPN reported.,The Timberwolves visit the San Antonio Spurs for Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals. Per ESPN, Edwards was a "significant partic...
Mavericks introduce Masai Ujiri as team president
The Dallas Mavericks hired former Toronto Raptors executive Masai Ujiri as their new team president and alternate governor on Monday.,Ujiri, 55, spent 12 seasons in the Raptors' front office (2013-25) and was the architect of the franchise's first NBA championship in 2018-19.,"The Dallas Mavericks a...
Reports: Mavs hiring former Raptors exec Masai Ujiri
The Dallas Mavericks are hiring former Toronto Raptors executive Masai Ujiri as their new team president and alternate governor, multiple outlets reported Monday.,Ujiri, 55, spent 12 seasons in the Raptors' front office (2013-25) and was the architect of the franchise's first NBA championship in 201...
Jarrett Allen Saves Cavs in Game 7 To Secure Date With Pistons
Jarrett Allen delivered a dominant Game 7 performance to lift the Cavs past the Raptors....