NBA-SCHEDULE 76ers extend win streak UNDATED (AP) — The Philadelphia 76ers are another step closer to claiming the No. 1 seed in the NBA’s Eastern Conference playoffs. Joel Embiid (joh-EHL’ehm-BEED’) scored 29 points and the Sixers earned their eighth straight win by defeating the Pistons, 118-104. Embiid hit a 3 for a 69-52 lead in the third quarter, which gave…
NBA-SCHEDULE 76ers extend win streak UNDATED (AP) — The Philadelphia 76ers are another step closer to claiming the No. 1 seed in the NBA’s Eastern Conference playoffs. Joel Embiid (joh-EHL’ehm-BEED’) scored 29 points and the Sixers earned their eighth straight win by defeating the Pistons, 118-104. Embiid hit a 3 for a 69-52 lead in the third quarter, which gave…
NBA-SCHEDULE 76ers extend win streak UNDATED (AP) — The Philadelphia 76ers are another step closer to claiming the No. 1 seed in the NBA’s Eastern Conference playoffs. Joel Embiid (joh-EHL’ehm-BEED’) scored 29 points and the Sixers earned their eighth straight win by defeating the Pistons, 118-104. Embiid hit a 3 for a 69-52 lead in the third quarter, which gave…
NBA-SCHEDULE 76ers extend win streak UNDATED (AP) — The Philadelphia 76ers are another step closer to claiming the No. 1 seed in the NBA’s Eastern Conference playoffs. Joel Embiid (joh-EHL’ehm-BEED’) scored 29 points and the Sixers earned their eighth straight win by defeating the Pistons, 118-104. Embiid hit a 3 for a 69-52 lead in the third quarter, which gave…
NHL-SCHEDULE Carter, Lagace help Pens clinch home ice in first round UNDATED (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins can become the NHL’s East Division champs as early as tonight if the Washington Capitals lose to Philadelphia. The Penguins have capped their regular season with a 1-0 win over the Sabres as Maxime Lagace (mak-SEEM’ LA’-gah-see) stopped 28 shots in his first…
MLB-SCHEDULE Duffy’s pinch-hit lifts Cubs over Pirates 3-2 UNDATED (AP) — Pinch-hitter Matt Duffy had a go-ahead single in the seventh inning, reliever Keegan Thompson pitched three scoreless innings for his first major league victory and the Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 for their fifth straight win. Willson Contreras and Eric Sogard each drove in a run for…
MLB-RANGERS-DAVIS Rangers activate Khris Davis for 1st time since Andrus deal ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Texas Rangers have slugger Khris Davis on their active roster for the first time since acquiring him in the February trade that sent longtime shortstop Elvis Andrus to Oakland. Davis was activated from the injured list before Saturday night’s game against Seattle. The outfielder/designated…
VIRUS OUTBREAK-NHL NHL relaxes virus protocols for vaccinated playoff teams UNDATED (AP) — The NHL is relaxing virus protocols for teams that reach a threshold for vaccination, just in time for the playoffs. The changes are outlined in a memo viewed by The Associated Press that the league sent to teams and players Friday night. The new protocols take hold…
VIRUS OUTBREAK-SPORTS NHL relaxes virus protocols for vaccinated playoff teams UNDATED (AP) — The NHL is relaxing virus protocols during the playoffs for teams that reach a threshold for vaccination. The league sent a memo to teams and players Friday night outlining changes that take effect once 85% or more of the traveling party has been fully vaccinated. The changes…
VIRUS OUTBREAK-SPORTS Five of 30 MLB teams able to relax coronavirus protocols UNDATED (AP) — A fifth major league team has been able to relax coronavirus protocols after 85% of its players and other on-field personnel completed vaccination. Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association made the announcement Friday without identifying any teams. It said seven additional…
