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What injured ankle? Ja Morant flies around court helping Grizzlies rake West’s 8th seed
By Canadian Press on April 19th, 2025
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Two-time All-Star Ja Morant promised a sprained right ankle wouldn’t keep him out of Memphis’ play-in game against Dallas with the Western Conference’s last postseason berth up for grabs Friday night. Morant did more than just play. He delivered a thrilling start and yet another addition to his highlight of dazzling ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wagner and the Magic visit Boston to begin playoffs
By Canadian Press on April 19th, 2025
Orlando Magic (41-41, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (61-21, second in the Eastern Conference) Boston; Sunday, 3:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Celtics -13.5; over/under is 206 EASTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: Celtics host first series matchup BOTTOM LINE: The Boston Celtics host the Orlando Magic in game one of the Eastern Conference ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sengun and the Rockets host Golden State to start playoffs
By Canadian Press on April 19th, 2025
Golden State Warriors (48-34, seventh in the Western Conference) vs. Houston Rockets (52-30, second in the Western Conference) Houston; Sunday, 9:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Rockets -1.5; over/under is 213.5 WESTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: Rockets host first series matchup BOTTOM LINE: The Houston Rockets host the Golden State Warriors to start the Western Conference ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Esther González scores twice as Gotham thrashes Angel City 4-0
By Canadian Press on April 19th, 2025
Esther González scored a goal in each half and Gotham FC breezed past Angel City 4-0 in the National Women’s Soccer League on Friday night. Elsewhere in the NWSL, the Seattle Reign beat the Portland Thorns 1-0 and the Utah Royals defeated the Chicago Stars 1-0. González opened the scoring at BMO Stadium in Los ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sports scoreboard for Friday, April 18, 2025
By Canadian Press on April 18th, 2025
Friday’s Scoreboard MLB American League Toronto 3 Seattle 1 Detroit 7 Kansas City 3 N.Y. Yankees 1 Tampa Bay 0 Boston 10 Chicago White Sox 3 National League Chicago Cubs 13 Arizona 11 Philadelphia 7 Miami 2 N.Y. Mets 5 St. Louis 4 Washington at Colorado, ppd. Interleague Cleveland 10 Pittsburgh 7 Cincinnati 8 Baltimore ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WHL playoffs: Kindel scores in OT as Hitmen knock off Hurricanes 6-5
By Canadian Press on April 18th, 2025
CALGARY — Ben Kindel scored at 6:09 of overtime and the Calgary Hitmen rallied from a 5-2 deficit to knock off the visiting Lethbridge Hurricanes 6-5 in Western Hockey League playoff action on Friday at the Scotiabank Saddledome. Carter Yakemchuk, Brandon Gorzynski, Connor Hvidston, Carson Wetsch and Oliver Tulk scored in regulation for the Hitmen, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue Jays’ Addison Barger uncorks MLB’s hardest outfield assist throw of 2025
By Canadian Press on April 18th, 2025
TORONTO (AP) — Toronto Blue Jays right fielder Addison Barger matched a team record with three outfield assists on Friday, and uncorked the hardest throw on an outfield assist in the majors this season. Barger made throws of 98.8, 96.0 and 93.6 mph in Toronto’s 3-1 win over Seattle. He’s the third Toronto player with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!What injured ankle? Ja Morant flies around court helping Grizzlies clinch West’s 8 seed
By Canadian Press on April 18th, 2025
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Two-time All-Star Ja Morant promised a sprained right ankle wouldn’t keep him out of Memphis’ play-in game against Dallas with the Western Conference’s last postseason berth up for grabs Friday night. Morant did more than just play. He delivered a thrilling start that included a high-flying, one-handed slam of a dunk ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Heat become first No. 10 seed to make playoffs; Grizzlies advance to face Thunder
By Canadian Press on April 18th, 2025
ATLANTA (AP) — Tyler Herro scored 30 points while sinking two 3-pointers in overtime and the Miami Heat regrouped after losing an early lead to beat the Atlanta Hawks 123-114 on Friday night and make NBA Play-In Tournament history. Miami will play at Cleveland on Sunday night in the opening game of the first round ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tyler Anderson shuts down Giants, Zach Neto has RBI double in Angels’ 2-0 win
By Canadian Press on April 18th, 2025
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Tyler Anderson gave up three hits and struck out six over six innings, Zach Neto hit an RBI double in his first at-bat of the season, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the San Francisco Giants 2-0 on Friday night. Brock Burke, Ryan Zeferjahn and Kenley Jansen each threw scoreless innings ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Grizzlies beat the Mavericks 120-106 to set up a 1st-round playoff series with the Thunder
By Canadian Press on April 18th, 2025
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Ja Morant overcame a sprained right ankle to score 22 points and add nine assists and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Dallas Mavericks 120-106 on Friday night to advance to the NBA playoffs. Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 24 points and Desmond Bane added 22 as the Grizzlies turned away several Dallas ... Read More »
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