Capitals avoid elimination with shutout winCapitals avoid elimination with shutout win
Washington got the victory it desperately needed to force a deciding Game 7 in the Eastern Conference finals.
Day: May 22, 2018
Capitals avoid elimination with shutout winCapitals avoid elimination with shutout win
Washington got the victory it desperately needed to force a deciding Game 7 in the Eastern Conference finals.
LeBron passes Kareem to set playoff FG recordLeBron passes Kareem to set playoff FG record
With his sixth field goal Monday night, LeBron James passed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (2,356) to become the NBA’s all-time postseason leader in field goals made.
Rams’ Donald absent; ‘Pay the man,’ says PetersRams’ Donald absent; ‘Pay the man,’ says Peters
Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald was not at OTAs on Monday due to an ongoing contract dispute. Cornerback Marcus Peters, acquired over the offseason, said the team should “pay the man.”
Machado smashes moonshot for 15th home runMachado smashes moonshot for 15th home run
Machado blasted a 411-foot solo home run off of White Sox starter Hector Santiago in the fourth inning that provided the Orioles with a 1-0 lead.
Pivetta, Phils blank Braves in NL East showdownPivetta, Phils blank Braves in NL East showdown
In the series opener between two upstart NL East teams, Nick Pivetta was brilliant, blanking the Braves in 7 innings, with 7 strikeouts against 1 walk. He was backed by some great defense — particularly from Jorge Alfaro — and homers from Nick Williams and Aaron Altherr. Mike Foltynewicz (6 IP, 1 ER) limited the Phillies, but Atlanta couldn’t get anything going at the plate.
Soto, 19, starts for Nats, homers in 1st at-batSoto, 19, starts for Nats, homers in 1st at-bat
Nationals phenom Juan Soto got his first start Monday and homered in his first at-bat. At 19 years, 208 days old, he’s the youngest major leaguer to hit a home run in more than 15 years.
Gleyber shows elder Colon no respect with HRGleyber shows elder Colon no respect with HR
Gleyber Torres was three months old when Bartolo Colon threw the first pitch of his seemingly endless big league career. In his first at-bat on Monday, the Yankees rookie took the 44-year-old veteran deep.
McNair: Don’t expect surprises in Panthers saleMcNair: Don’t expect surprises in Panthers sale
Texans owner Bob McNair doesn’t expect “any surprises” Tuesday in Steelers minority owner David Tepper getting the required 24 votes from the 32 NFL owners for approval to purchase the Panthers.
How teams not named Duke and Kentucky fare in recruiting one-and-donesHow teams not named Duke and Kentucky fare in recruiting one-and-dones
The Blue Devils and Wildcats have dominated recent classes, leaving little room for the other programs to stay at the top.