NBA legend and Hawks great Dikembe Mutombo dies at 58 from brain cancer, league says

Mutombo, a center renowned for his defense and shot-blocking, played with the Hawks from 1996-2001. ATLANTA — NBA legend and Hawks great Dikembe Mutombo has died at 58 from brain cancer, the NBA said Monday in a league statement. He was surrounded by family at the time of his passing, the league statement said. The … Read more

Matchup set: Astros now know who they’ll play in Wild Card round of the American League playoffs

Houston will face the Tigers and their former manager, AJ Hinch. Hinch led the Astros to their first-ever World Series title. HOUSTON — The Astros now know their opponent in the Wild Card round of the American League playoffs. It’ll be a showdown between Houston and the Detroit Tigers, who are led by Houston’s former … Read more