By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — Jayson Tatum scored 25 of his 36 points in the second half, including seven of his team's final eight to help the Boston Celtics hold off the New York Knicks 107-103 on Friday night. Paul George and Neemias Queta added 15 points apiece to ...
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Jalen Johnson had 19 points, eight assists and seven rebounds and Atlanta hammered the Charlotte Hornets 128-81 on Friday night in the Hawks' largest blowout in franchise history. The 47-point victory topped the previous franchise ...
By TOM WITHERS Associated Press CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland Guardians manager Stephen Vogt dispelled speculation about his future, saying he'll return to the club next season to chase an elusive World Series title. "I'm here," Vogt said at a news conference Thursday. "I'm coming ...
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer MILWAUKEE (AP) — Hall of Famer Robin Yount honored Bob Uecker by wearing one of the beloved Milwaukee Brewers broadcaster's plaid sport coats before throwing out the first pitch prior to Game 1 of the World Series against the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday ...
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lawrence McCutcheon, a five-time Pro Bowl running back for the Los Angeles Rams who went on to a long career in the team's front office, died Friday. He was 76. McCutcheon's family announced his death through the Rams. In a statement, ...
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer MILWAUKEE (AP) — Baseball's union chief said the owners' proposal of a salary cap this summer was a "nuclear bomb" and players have no interest in the type of economic system Commissioner Rob Manfred maintains is needed for the sport to thrive. Shortly ...