Harden, Rockets silence Lakers in Game 1Harden, Rockets silence Lakers in Game 1
The Lakers had no answer for James Harden, who scored 36 to lead Houston to an impressive victory in the series opener.
Day: September 5, 2020
In 0-3 hole, Giannis (ankle) ‘could play more’In 0-3 hole, Giannis (ankle) ‘could play more’
Giannis Antetokounmpo said his right ankle, which he tweaked in the first quarter, felt “great” and he could’ve played more following Friday’s loss to the Heat.
Kentucky Oaks Undercard ResultsKentucky Oaks Undercard Results
There were 5 other stakes on the card today with the Oaks, including the La Troienne (G1) won by Monomoy Girl, the Alysheba (G2) won by By My Standards, the Eight Belles (G2) won by Sconsin, the Twin Spires Turf Sprint (G2) won by Diamond Oops, and the Edgewood Stakes (G3) won by Sharing. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Broncos cut ties with their leading tackler Todd DavisBroncos cut ties with their leading tackler Todd Davis
The Denver Broncos have released inside linebacker Todd Davis, their leading tackler in three of the last four seasons. ”I’m going to miss Todd,” coach Vic Fangio said following a Friday night practice at Empower Field, where the Broncos will open the season against Tennessee. Fangio said Davis became expendable when the Broncos acquired a pair of veterans in Mark Barron and Austin Calitro, and he indicated Josey Jewell with start alongside Alexander Johnson in the team’s revamped inside linebacker corps.
Shedaresthedevil upsets in the Kentucky Oaks (G1)Shedaresthedevil upsets in the Kentucky Oaks (G1)
Shedaresthedevil stalked the early pace then took over on the turn to win the Kentucky Oaks (G1) by 1 1/2 a length at Churchill Downs on Friday in stakes record time. Swiss Skydiver was second and favorite Gamine was 3rd. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
GAME RECAP: Heat 115, Bucks 100GAME RECAP: Heat 115, Bucks 100
Jimmy Butler scores 30 points, Bam Adebayo adds 20 points and 16 rebounds to lead Miami in a Game 3 win against Milwaukee.
Jimmy Butler outscores Milwaukee in dominant fourth quarter, Miami leads series 3-0Jimmy Butler outscores Milwaukee in dominant fourth quarter, Miami leads series 3-0
Fourth-quarter scoring: Jimmy Butler 17, Milwaukee Bucks 13. Or, Giannis Antetokounmpo 4, Miami Heat 40.
Heat use big 4th quarter to take 3-0 series lead over BucksHeat use big 4th quarter to take 3-0 series lead over Bucks
Jimmy Butler sent the ball out to Jae Crowder, then started celebrating before his teammate even took the shot. The Miami Heat did it again – and have the Milwaukee Bucks, the No. 1 overall seed in the NBA playoffs, on the brink of leaving the bubble weeks earlier than they anticipated.
Long shot Shedaresthedevil wins Kentucky OaksLong shot Shedaresthedevil wins Kentucky Oaks
Long shot Shedaresthedevil won the Kentucky Oaks in record time, overtaking favorite Gamine at the top of the stretch and holding off Swiss Skydiver for a 1 1/2-length victory.
Harrell wins Sixth Man award to keep it with ClipsHarrell wins Sixth Man award to keep it with Clips
LA Clippers power forward Montrezl Harrell has won the 2019-20 Sixth Man of the Year award.