Cavaliers Sweep Past Raptors Into Conference Finals
The NBA champion Cleveland Cavaliers powered into the Eastern Conference finals on Sunday, downing the Toronto Raptors 109-102 to complete ...
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Ovechkin and Co. Beat Penguins To Stay Alive In NHL Playoffs
Alex Ovechkin answered his critics as the Washington Capitals scored two third period goals just 27 seconds apart to beat ...
Washington’s Oubre Suspended For Key Playoff Game
Washington Wizards forward Kelly Oubre Jnr was suspended by the NBA on Saturday for Sunday's crucial playoff game against Boston ...
Physical Wizards Claw Back Against Celtics
John Wall scored 24 points as the Washington Wizards trimmed the deficit in their NBA Eastern Conference playoff series against ...
Thomas Scores 53 To Power Celtics Over Wizards
Isaiah Thomas scored a career playoff high 53 points, nine of them in a game-closing 15-2 over-time run that powered ...
Crosby Out of NHL Playoff After Latest Concussion
Sidney Crosby faces an indefinite layoff after suffering the latest in a series of concussions during Pittsburgh's playoff defeat to ...
Penguins Lose Crosby To Head Injury, Game To Capitals
Defending Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh's hopes for a repeat crown suffered a major setback on Monday with a head injury ...
Cavaliers Down Raptors In Second-Round Playoff Opener
LeBron James scored 35 points and grabbed 10 rebounds on Monday, leading the reigning NBA champion Cleveland Cavaliers over Toronto ...
Bird Steps Down From Pacers
The Indiana Pacers formally confirmed Larry Bird's departure as president of basketball operations on Monday, with the NBA great saying ...
Thomas Ignores Heartache, Lost Tooth To Lead Boston Celtics Win
Isaiah Thomas shook off having a tooth knocked out and the heartache of his sister's funeral to score 33 points ...
Cavaliers, Warriors Well Rested As NBA Playoffs Round Two Opens
Defending champion Cleveland and season win leader Golden State, each seeking a third consecutive NBA Finals appearance, are well rested ...
Kaka Scores In Injury Return As Orlando Win
Former Brazilian star Kaka didn't disappoint in his return from injury, scoring in injury time to punctuate Orlando City's 2-0 ...
Celtics, Wizards Advance To Second Round
Avery Bradley led a balanced offensive attack as the Boston Celtics advanced to the second round of the NBA playoffs ...
Boston’s Thomas To Attend Sister’s Funeral After Game
Boston Celtics point guard Isaiah Thomas plans to travel to the American West Coast to attend his sister's funeral after ...
Raptors Beat Bucks In Six Games To Advance
DeMar DeRozan delivered 32 points as the Toronto Raptors rebounded after blowing a 25-point second half lead to defeat the ...
Wizards Seize 3-2 NBA Playoff Series Lead Over Hawks
The Washington Wizards regained control of their first round NBA playoff series as they defeated the Atlanta Hawks 103-99 on ...
Raptors Seize Control With Win Over Bucks
The Toronto Raptors moved within one win of advancing in the NBA playoffs on Monday with a 118-93 home victory ...
NHL Rivals Crosby, Ovechkin Duel In Capitals-Penguins Showdown
The rivalry between two of the National Hockey League's best players, Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby and Washington Capitals counterpart ...
NHL Senators Oust Bruins With Overtime Triumph
Clarke MacArthur scored a power-play goal 6:30 into overtime to give Ottawa a 3-2 victory Sunday at Boston that advanced ...
LeBron Sparks Cavaliers To NBA Playoff Sweep of Pacers
LeBron James scored 33 points and made key plays late to give the defending NBA champion Cleveland Cavaliers a 106-102 ...