Kawhi Leonard, retooled Raptors hope to challenge for NBA titleKawhi Leonard, retooled Raptors hope to challenge for NBA title
There’s a lot on the line for Kawhi Leonard and the Toronto Raptors this season.
Day: October 14, 2018
Fantasy Basketball 2018: 1st-Round Mock Draft and Best Team NamesFantasy Basketball 2018: 1st-Round Mock Draft and Best Team Names
The 2018-19 NBA season will tip off Tuesday evening, which means it’s crunch time for hoops fans as they gear up to make another run at fantasy basketball championships. And if you’re an owner who hasn’t entered a live draft room just yet, there’s still time to tweak your first-round
Six big things we learned from the 2018 NBA PreseasonSix big things we learned from the 2018 NBA Preseason
Preseason is an illuminating time in the NBA schedule. With the NBA becoming more and more of a 12-month sport every year, anticipation for the season has been building for months. While the NBA preseason isn’t as cutthroat as the NFL’s, nor as long as MLB Spring Training, it is a time for fans
Marc Leishman wins CIMB Classic by five shotsMarc Leishman wins CIMB Classic by five shots
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Marc Leishman shot a 7-under 65 in the final round to win the CIMB Classic Sunday by five strokes and equal the tournament course record. The Australian was in fine form as he strolled to his fourth PGA TOUR title and matched Justin Thomas’ tournament record of 26-under 262 in 2015 on the TPC Kuala Lumpur West course. Leishman started strongly with four birdies in the first five holes, before turning in another long birdie putt on the ninth for 31. Two more birdies on the 10th and 16th followed, sandwiched by his lone bogey at the 13th, before he birdied the final hole and celebrated with a fist pump. First-round leader Bronson Burgoon shot a 68 to finish tied for second, along with Emiliano Grillo and Chesson Hadley. Thomas finished tied for fifth place after ending the final day with an eight-under 64, along with Gary Woodland (71) and Louis Oosthuizen (69). Shubhankar Sharma, part of the trio of joint-leaders coming into this final round, faltered in the final round to finish tied for 10th after an even-par 72.
Verlander cools off Red Sox 7-2 in Game 1 of ALCSVerlander cools off Red Sox 7-2 in Game 1 of ALCS
BOSTON — With temperatures dipping into the 40s, numbing their fingertips as they tried to grip the baseball, Justin Verlander and Chris Sale both struggled to get the ball over the plate. Verlander recovered quickly. Sale never did. After walking in one run and giving up the tying score on a wild pitch
What problem? Houston has none in Game 1What problem? Houston has none in Game 1
And maybe the weakness-free Astros won’t all year. Not after the way they dispatched the 108-win Red Sox to open the ALCS.
Astros’ Verlander provided the thing to remember about Game 1 — victoryAstros’ Verlander provided the thing to remember about Game 1 — victory
No masterpiece, the ALCS opener featured sloppy pitching and weak defense. But Houston’s ace set himself apart to seal a win over the Red Sox.
Astros-Sox Game 2: Lineups, matchups, FAQsAstros-Sox Game 2: Lineups, matchups, FAQs
To get back on track, the Red Sox will need a strong pitching performance by lefty David Price in tonight’s Game 2. Manager Alex Cora’s team will also need to make far more noise with the bats than they did while getting just three hits in Game 1.
10 takeaways: Did anyone survive Saturday?10 takeaways: Did anyone survive Saturday?
The Top 10 endured huge upsets and white-knuckle escapes, and even the No. 1 team suddenly had a scare on its hands.
Jets’ Crowell active vs. Colts despite ailing ankleJets’ Crowell active vs. Colts despite ailing ankle
New York Jets running back Isaiah Crowell is active against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday.