Day: March 25, 2017

Tavares helps Islanders get past Pens in shootout (Sports Betting News)Tavares helps Islanders get past Pens in shootout (Sports Betting News)

March 25, 2017| 4:11

Embattled goaltender Jaroslav Halak is glad to be back and contributing to the New York Islanders’ run to the playoffs. Halak, after spending time in the American Hockey League, won for the first time since December when John Tavares scored in the shootout to lead the Islanders over the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 on Friday night. ”Anytime you win a game, it’s always great,” Halak said.

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Wizards jump out early, cruise to 129-108 victory over Nets (Sports Betting News)Wizards jump out early, cruise to 129-108 victory over Nets (Sports Betting News)

March 25, 2017| 4:11

WASHINGTON (AP) — After waking up with a migraine headache on Friday, John Wall could at least go to bed knowing his Washington Wizards are back in the playoffs.

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Angels use 8 pitchers to no-hit MarinersAngels use 8 pitchers to no-hit Mariners

March 25, 2017| 4:09

Eight Angels pitchers combined to no-hit a Mariners split squad on Friday night, leading the Halos to a 4-0 win in the lone night game of the spring at Tempe Diablo Stadium.

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Frank Mason III and Dillon Brooks prove there’s more than one way to leadFrank Mason III and Dillon Brooks prove there’s more than one way to lead

March 25, 2017| 4:00

Frank Mason III and Dillon Brooks prove there’s more than one way to lead

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Harden’s 38 points lead Rockets over Pelicans 117-107 (Sports Betting News)Harden’s 38 points lead Rockets over Pelicans 117-107 (Sports Betting News)

March 25, 2017| 3:54

James Harden scored 38 points, including eight down the stretch, and tied a career high with 17 assists to help the Houston Rockets pull away for a 117-107 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night. The Pelicans had scored seven points in a row, capped by a 3-pointer from DeMarcus Cousins, to cut the lead to two with about two minutes left. Harden scored Houston’s first points in almost 2 1/2 minutes after that on a driving layup to extend the lead.

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Larson edges Hamlin to claim Fontana poleLarson edges Hamlin to claim Fontana pole

March 25, 2017| 3:46

Larson edges Hamlin to claim Fontana pole

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Booker scores 70 in Boston, but Celtics outlast Suns 130-120 (Sports Betting News)Booker scores 70 in Boston, but Celtics outlast Suns 130-120 (Sports Betting News)

March 25, 2017| 3:40

BOSTON (AP) — Devin Booker scored 70 points, becoming the sixth different player in NBA history to reach that total, but the Boston Celtics got 34 points from Isaiah Thomas and outlasted the Phoenix Suns 130-120 on Friday night.

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Tribe, Ramirez agree to 5-year extensionTribe, Ramirez agree to 5-year extension

March 25, 2017| 3:32

On Friday night, MLB.com confirmed that the Indians reached an agreement with Jose Ramirez on a five-year, $26 million contract extension that includes team options for 2022 and ’23, pending a physical. The deal has a maximum value of $50 million.

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Unfit Wehrlein ruled out of Australian GPUnfit Wehrlein ruled out of Australian GP

March 25, 2017| 3:30

Unfit Wehrlein ruled out of Australian GP

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Oakland makes last-ditch effort to keep Raiders from VegasOakland makes last-ditch effort to keep Raiders from Vegas

March 25, 2017| 3:10

With the Raiders gazing at Las Vegas and sticking one foot out the door, Oakland is making a last-minute plea to hang on to them.

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