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Ron Francis exiting as Kraken's president of hockey operations
12+ hour, 30+ min ago (439+ words) Ron Francis, a key part of the Seattle Kraken organization since before the team's first game, is exiting as the team's hockey operations president effective the end of the season. The Kraken announced Wednesday that Francis and the team "mutually…...
Nikola Jokic, Nuggets overtake Grizzlies for 10th straight win
10+ hour, 14+ min ago (362+ words) Jamal Murray scored 26 points, Nikola Jokic finished with 14 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists for his 34th triple-double of the season, and the host Denver Nuggets won their 10th in a row, 136-119, over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night. Denver (52-28) has its first double-digit…...
Donovan Mitchell, Cavaliers keep Hawks from clinching playoff bid
13+ hour, 38+ min ago (398+ words) Donovan Mitchell scored 31 points and Evan Mobley had 22 points and a career-high-tying 19 rebounds, powering the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 122-116 win over the visiting Atlanta Hawks in a potential Eastern Conference playoff preview Wednesday night. Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 25 points and Jonathan…...
Masters ejects Mark Calcavecchia for using phone
11+ hour, 57+ min ago (169+ words) The Masters enforced its policy banning phone use at Augusta National Golf Club on Wednesday even with a big-name golfer involved. Former major champion Mark Calcavecchia was escorted off the grounds by security after using his phone, Golfweek reported. Calcavecchia,…...
Twins post 6-run 1st, then hold off late Tigers rally
12+ hour, 49+ min ago (403+ words) Royce Lewis went 2-for-3 with two RBIs and the Minnesota Twins held on for an 8-6 win over the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday night in Minneapolis. Byron Buxton went 3-for-4 with a double and scored three runs for Minnesota, which won…...
Magic continue playoff push with win over Timberwolves
13+ hour, 49+ min ago (358+ words) Paolo Banchero had 20 points, eight rebounds and six assists as the Orlando Magic beat the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves 132-120 on Wednesday for their fourth consecutive victory. Desmond Bane scored 18 points and Franz Wagner added 17 for Orlando (44-36), which moved into seventh place…...
Jalen Brunson, Knicks stand between Celtics, No. 2 seed
15+ hour, 41+ min ago (371+ words) The Boston Celtics can clinch the No. 2 seed for the Eastern Conference playoffs when they visit the New York Knicks on Thursday night. Boston (54-25) will secure the No. 2 seed with one more victory or any New York (51-28) loss. The Knicks…...
Wizards looking to snap 7-game skid, avenge recent defeat vs. Bulls
15+ hour, 50+ min ago (572+ words) The Chicago Bulls snapped a seven-game losing streak at the expense of the Washington Wizards on Tuesday. Losers of seven in a row themselves, the NBA-worst Wizards will love nothing more than to return the favor Thursday when the teams…...
Phillies acquire OF Steward Berroa from Brewers
19+ hour, 35+ min ago (83+ words) 98. 1 The Sports Animal Phillies acquire OF Steward Berroa from Brewers The Phillies acquired outfielder Steward Berroa from the Brewers on Wednesday for cash considerations. Philadelphia optioned Berroa, 26, to Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Milwaukee designated him for assignment last week. The Phillies…...
Raptors hope to tighten hold on playoff spot with sweep of Heat
16+ hour, 45+ min ago (570+ words) The Toronto Raptors aim to tighten their hold on a playoff spot Thursday night when they go for a sweep of the season series against the visiting Miami Heat. Toronto earned a 121-95 home victory Tuesday in the first of back-to-back…...