NBA Morning Run | May 31NBA Morning Run | May 31
Ro Parrish gives you the latest news from around the NBA on today’s edition of the NBA Morning Run.
Day: May 31, 2018
Scherzer’s gem, Harper’s HR drive surging NatsScherzer’s gem, Harper’s HR drive surging Nats
Bryce Harper launched a solo home run into the stands in left field in the third inning Wednesday night against the Orioles at Camden Yards, his National League-leading 18th homer of the season.
Steve Kerr told a funny story about guarding Michael JordanSteve Kerr told a funny story about guarding Michael Jordan
Steve Kerr recalled a pretty hilarious story about one of the first times he had to guard Michael Jordan back when the now-Warriors head coach was a player on the Cavaliers, before he was MJ’s teammate. USA TODAY Sports’ Jeff Zillgitt asked Kerr if it was frustrating going up against Jordan at the press conference the day before Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Kerr laughed while explaining how fast Jordan’s fakes were. He said: “He (Jordan) faked right, faked back left and went right, and I stayed right in front of him. But only because I went for the first fake. We came to the bench and (head coach) Lenny Wilkens said, ‘You guys, did you see what Steve just did? He stayed in front. That’s what you
Celtics: Hayward has surgery, will be ready for next seasonCeltics: Hayward has surgery, will be ready for next season
The Boston Celtics say forward Gordon Hayward had surgery to remove a plate and screws in his broken left leg and will be ready to start next season. Hayward missed almost the entire season after breaking his leg in the first quarter of the season opener. The Celtics went on to reach Game 7 of the
Powerhouse Warriors must get through James againPowerhouse Warriors must get through James again
In what is becoming something of an annual rite, the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors meet for the fourth consecutive season when the NBA Finals tip off on Thursday night. Game 1 of the best-of-seven series will be played in Oakland, Calif. The Warriors prevailed in two of the first three
Severino K’s 11 Astros as Yanks take seriesSeverino K’s 11 Astros as Yanks take series
Yankees starter Luis Severino retired the first 11 batters he faced before allowing a single to Jose Altuve in the series finale against the Astros on Wednesday night, and the right-hander’s dominance did not end there. Severino went seven strong innings, allowing two runs on four hits, while tying a season high with 11 strikeouts, to lead the Yankees to a 5-3 victory and a series win. The Yankees’ ace turned in his ninth straight quality start and 10th of the season.
Dodgers put RHP Maeda on 10-day DL with left hip strainDodgers put RHP Maeda on 10-day DL with left hip strain
The Los Angeles Dodgers placed right-hander Kenta Maeda on the 10-day disabled list Wednesday with a mild left hip strain, leaving the club with four of their five starters from the opening-day roster sidelined with an injury. Also on the DL are Clayton Kershaw (left biceps strain), Rich Hill (left
Game 2 under way between Vegas and CapitalsGame 2 under way between Vegas and Capitals
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Latest on Game 2 of the Stanley Cup final between the Washington Capitals and Vegas Golden Knights (all times local): 6:25 p.m. Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final is under way in Las Vegas. Imagine Dragons kicked up the pregame festivities a notch, playing its hit “Whatever It
Power Rankings: Boston ships back upPower Rankings: Boston ships back up
The Red Sox regain our top spot, while the Mariners and Indians jump up and the Pirates decline.
Harper swats 18th homer, tied for MLB leadHarper swats 18th homer, tied for MLB lead
Bryce Harper launched a solo home run into the stands in left field in the third inning Wednesday night against the Orioles at Camden Yards, his National League-leading 18th homer of the season.