NBA PLAYOFFS-76ers/HAWKS Sixers collapse, fall to Hawks PHILADELPHIA (AP) — On Tuesday, it was the Milwaukee Bucks blowing a 16-point, halftime lead to fall behind three-games-to-two against Brooklyn in the NBA’s Eastern Conference semifinals. One day later, it was the Philadelphia 76ers coughing up a 22-point, halftime advantage in a 109-106 loss to the Hawks. Atlanta outscored the Sixers 40-19…
NBA-NEWS Leonard out tonight UNDATED (AP) — The Los Angeles Clippers will be without Kawhi (kah-WY’) Leonard for Game 5 of their Western Conference semifinal series tonight at Utah. A person with knowledge of the matter said Leonard will need more testing and evaluation on his sprained right knee, raising questions about his availability going forward. Leonard’s injury appeared to…
NBA-NEWS Kawhi Leonard out for Game 5 with knee sprain UNDATED (AP) — All-NBA forward Kawhi (kuh-WY’) Leonard has a right knee sprain that will keep him out of the Los Angeles Clippers’ lineup for Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals Wednesday night. Leonard’s status going forward is unclear. The team says he is out indefinitely. The series is…
The Latest on soccer’s European Championship: Manuel Locatelli scored two goals and Italy beat Switzerland 3-0 to advance to the last 16 of the European Championship with a game to spare. Locatelli’s first goal came following a textbook exchange with Sassuolo teammate Domenico Berardi midway through the first half in Rome. His second came with a long and low shot…
NBA-NEWS Kawhi Leonard out for Game 5 with knee sprain UNDATED (AP) — All-NBA forward Kawhi (kuh-WY’) Leonard has a right knee sprain that will keep him out of the Los Angeles Clippers’ lineup for Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals Wednesday night. Leonard’s status going forward is unclear. The team says he is out indefinitely. The series is…
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: The Breeders’ Cup will have full capacity for the world championships at Del Mar on Nov. 5-6. Officials said tickets go on sale Friday, although general admission won’t be available at this time. They hope to be able to offer it closer to the event. All…
NBA-NEWS AP source: Kawhi Leonard has knee issue, status unclear UNDATED (AP) — All-NBA forward Kawhi Leonard has a right knee injury that may keep him out of the Los Angeles Clippers’ lineup for Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals on Wednesday night, according to a person with knowledge of the matter. Leonard’s status hinges on what he and…
NBA PLAYOFFS-NETS/BUCKS Durant carries Nets in Harden’s return NEW YORK (AP) — James Harden was back in the Brooklyn Nets’ lineup, but it was Kevin Durant’s triple-double that led them to a 114-108 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. Durant carried the Nets on his back, delivering 49 points, 17 rebounds and 10 assists. Jeff Green also had a big night…
NBA PLAYOFFS-NETS/BUCKS Durant carries Nets in Harden’s return NEW YORK (AP) — James Harden was back in the Brooklyn Nets’ lineup, but it was Kevin Durant’s triple-double that led them to a 114-108 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. Durant carried the Nets on his back, delivering 49 points, 17 rebounds and 10 assists. Jeff Green also had a big night…
NBA PLAYOFFS-NETS/BUCKS Durant carries Nets in Harden’s return NEW YORK (AP) — James Harden was back in the Brooklyn Nets’ lineup, but it was Kevin Durant’s triple-double that led them to a 114-108 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. Durant carried the Nets on his back, delivering 49 points, 17 rebounds and 10 assists. Jeff Green also had a big night…
