Struggling Warriors, Iguodala show signs of frustration (Yahoo Sports)
The Golden State Warriors have rarely dealt with adversity over the last three regular seasons. Now that it has arrived, there are signs of tension and frustration with a team trying to find a groove without Kevin Durant while in pursuit of a third straight trip to the NBA Finals. After a loss to the […]
Frantangelo upsets Tomic 6-2, 6-2 in BNP Paribas Open (Yahoo Sports)
INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (AP) — American Bjorn Fratangelo upset Australia’s Bernard Tomic 6-2, 6-2 on Thursday in the first round of the BNP Paribas Open. Yahoo Sports – Tennis News
Cuevas wins 3rd straight Brazil Open after 2 days (Yahoo Sports)
SAO PAULO (AP) — Pablo Cuevas of Uruguay has won his third straight Brazil Open – but it took him two days to do it. Yahoo Sports – Tennis News
Sam Querrey beats Rafael Nadal in Mexican Open final (Yahoo Sports)
ACAPULCO, Mexico (AP) — American Sam Querrey used a strong serve to beat Rafael Nadal 6-3, 7-6 (3) on Saturday night in the Mexican Open final. Yahoo Sports – Tennis News
Cavs sit LeBron and Kyrie, and Heat roll to 120-92 win (Yahoo Sports)
LeBron James and Kyrie Irving rested, and the Miami Heat took advantage. Goran Dragic scored 23 points, Hassan Whiteside had 20 points and 13 rebounds, and the Heat beat the undermanned Cleveland Cavaliers 120-92 on Saturday night. Tyler Johnson added 17 points for the Heat, who won for the 18th time in their last 22 […]
Federer upset by qualifier Donskoy in Dubai, Murray wins (Yahoo Sports)
Roger Federer squandered three match points in a shock 3-6, 7-6 (7), 7-6 (5) second round loss to Russian qualifier Evgeny Donskoy at the Dubai Tennis Championships on Wednesday. Federer, who has just won his 18th Grand Slam title at the Australian Open, failed to take advantage of three match points in the second set […]
Murray recalls shingles struggle after Australian Open exit (Yahoo Sports)
Top-seeded Andy Murray said Sunday he is back to his best ahead of the Dubai Tennis Championships after recounting his struggles with shingles following his early exit from the Australian Open last month. Shingles is a common, painful skin rash. ”I was a bit sick for 10 days, a couple of weeks, after I got […]
DeRozan has career-high 43, Raptors beat Celtics 107-97 (Yahoo Sports)
New talent helped the Toronto Raptors, though a familiar face pushed them over the finish line. Fresh off starting in last weekend’s All-Star Game, and with Kyle Lowry out with a right wrist injury, DeMar DeRozan scored a career-high 43 points to lead Toronto back from a 17-point deficit to a 107-97 victory over the […]
Thiem into quarters in Rio; favorite with Nishikori out (Yahoo Sports)
Top-seeded Kei Nishikori was ousted in the first round of the clay-court tournament by local favorite Thomaz Bellucci. ”It could be the worst match in the last few years,” said Nishikori, who shattered his racket in anger during the match. Last year’s champion and third-seeded Pablo Cuevas was also beaten in the first round. Yahoo […]
Chris Paul cleared by doctors, could return against Warriors (Yahoo Sports)
Chris Paul has been cleared by doctors and could be back in the Los Angeles Clippers’ lineup on Thursday at Golden State. Coach Doc Rivers said Wednesday that Paul ”looked great” in practice a day earlier and the only remaining hurdle is how comfortable he feels after another practice. ”Overall, he was pretty aggressive,” Rivers […]