Monthly Archives: April 2021
Heat turns up defensive pressure in 92-87 win at Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS — Duncan Robinson and Jimmy Butler helped Miami rally from a 13-point first-half deficit by spurring a decisive eight-point fourth-quarter run to give...
Trail Blazers beat Pistons 124-101 for 4th straight win
DETROIT — Damian Lillard had 33 points and nine assists and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Detroit Pistons 124-101 on Wednesday night.
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Canucks sign G Thatcher Demko to 5-year extension
VANCOUVER, British Columbia — The Vancouver Canucks have signed goaltender Thatcher Demko to a five-year contract extension.
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Sun’s out, surf’s up and California’s reopening more widely
SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Cheering fans instead of cardboard cutouts at Dodger Stadium. Screaming thrill-seekers riding the Giant Dipper roller coaster at the Santa...
Man accused of killing 3-year-old in Idaho pleads guilty
NAMPA, Idaho — A man who was accused of breaking into an Idaho apartment, stabbing a 3-year-old girl and injuring eight others has pleaded...
Yelich, Brewers optimistic after spring bounce backs
MILWAUKEE — Christian Yelich and the Milwaukee Brewers showed signs this spring that they’ll bounce back from the slump that engulfed virtually their entire...
Kate Smith in front before rain stops Augusta Women’s Am
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Kate Smith made four birdies in 11 holes until rain interrupted the opening round of the Augusta National Women's Amateur on...
San Francisco school board member sues over tweet response
SAN FRANCISCO — The former vice president of San Francisco’s school board is suing the district and her colleagues after they voted to strip...
Cole looks forward to family and fans at Yankee Stadium
NEW YORK — Gerrit Cole’s dad will watch him pitch at Yankee Stadium in pinstripes for the first time, one of about 10,850 fans...
Palin confirms COVID-19 diagnosis, urges steps like masks
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin says she tested positive for COVID-19 and is urging people to take steps to guard against...