Day: May 3, 2019

NFL notebook: Chiefs’ Hill denies accusations in attorney’s letterNFL notebook: Chiefs’ Hill denies accusations in attorney’s letter

The attorney for Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill sent the NFL a four-page letter Thursday, a detailed denial of child abuse allegations made against his client. In the letter obtained by ESPN, attorney N. Trey Pettlon accused Hill’s fiancee, Crystal Espinal, of abusing the couple’

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Klay Thompson’s defense on Chris Paul answering Rockets’ ‘what-ifs’Klay Thompson’s defense on Chris Paul answering Rockets’ ‘what-ifs’

OAKLAND – Chris Paul’s job in the 2019 Western Conference semifinals is to validate the words of his Houston Rockets teammates, who have spent nearly a year insisting that losing him in Game 5 of the 2018 Western Conference Finals kept them from taking down the Warriors. Paul is failing in his quest

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Rory McIlroy scores well and shares lead at Wells Fargo ChampionshipRory McIlroy scores well and shares lead at Wells Fargo Championship

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Rory McIlroy made the most of his game and turned it into a 5-under 66 that gave him a share of the lead with Joel Dahmen after the opening round Thursday at the Wells Fargo Championship. McIlroy, a two-time winner at Quail Hollow, twice made birdie when he was out of position off the tee and ran off three straight birdies on the back nine for his lowest start in his 10 appearances at Quail Hollow. Dahmen holed a 15-foot birdie putt on the 18th hole to finish a bogey-free round — no small task on a firm, fast course — to match McIlroy. Patrick Reed was among those at 67, while defending champion Jason Day had a 68.

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Portland Trail Blazers vs. Denver Nuggets in Game 3 of Western Conference semifinals: Preview, how to watch NBA playoff seriesPortland Trail Blazers vs. Denver Nuggets in Game 3 of Western Conference semifinals: Preview, how to watch NBA playoff series

The Portland Trail Blazers host the Denver Nuggets Friday night at the Moda Center in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals. The best-of-seven series is tied 1-1. Here are the details: What: Blazers vs. Nuggets, 7:30 p.m. TV channel: ESPN Listen: Radio on KPOJ 620 AM in the Portland area. THE SKINNY

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