Game 4 Preview: Spurs look to put Timberwolves on the brink of elimination before returning home to Texas

If the Spurs win Game 4 on Sunday night, they will head back to San Antonio with a chance to end the series in front of their home crowd. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs are one win away from putting the Minnesota Timberwolves on the brink of elimination and bringing a potential closeout opportunity … Read more

Caitlin Clark-Paige Bueckers matchup highlights WNBA’s big opening weekend

When Indiana Fever fans returned to Gainbridge Fieldhouse for the season opener, it seemed everything was back in place. The street banners dotted the downtown… INDIANAPOLIS(AP) — When Indiana Fever fans returned to Gainbridge Fieldhouse for Saturday’s season opener, it seemed everything was back in place. The street banners dotted the downtown landscape, the handmade … Read more

Chase Burns’ strong start and a big fifth inning help Reds snap 8-game skid with 3-1 win over Astros

Chase Burns threw six innings of one-run ball, Matt McClain drove in two runs and the Cincinnati Reds snapped their eight-game losing streak with a 3-1 victory… CINCINNATI(AP) — Chase Burns threw six innings of one-run ball, Matt McClain drove in two runs and the Cincinnati Reds snapped their eight-game losing streak with a 3-1 … Read more

Steve Kerr agrees to a two-year deal to continue coaching the Warriors, AP source says

A person with knowledge of the negotiations says Steve Kerr has reached an agreement in principle on a two-year contract to continue coaching the Golden State… SAN FRANCISCO(AP) — Steve Kerr is giving it another go with Golden State. Kerr has reached an agreement in principle on a two-year contract to continue coaching the Warriors, … Read more

From 3 for 13 to clutch closer: James Harden’s late takeover in Cavaliers’ Game 3 win

James Harden endured plenty of criticism after the first two games of Cleveland’s Eastern Conference semifinal series against Detroit. With the Cavaliers in… CLEVELAND(AP) — James Harden endured plenty of criticism after the first two games of Cleveland’s Eastern Conference semifinal series against Detroit. With the Cavaliers in danger of falling into a 3-0 hole … Read more