Harden has 37 points, Rockets rout Thunder, Westbrook 118-87
HOUSTON (AP) - James Harden scored 37 points to outshine Russell Westbrook and the Houston Rockets pulled away in the third quarter and coasted to a 118-87 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday night in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series. The best-of-seven Western Conference series continues Wednesday night in Houston.
HOUSTON (AP) - James Harden scored 37 points to outshine Russell Westbrook and the Houston Rockets pulled away in the third quarter and coasted to a 118-87 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday night in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series. The best-of-seven Western Conference series continues Wednesday night in Houston.
Johnson beats Sock in US Men's Clay Court semifinal round
Fourth-seeded Steve Johnson beat top-seeded Jack Sock 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 on Saturday in an all-American semifinal in the U.S. Men's Clay Court Championship. Johnson won his lone ATP Tour title last year on grass at Nottingham in England. He will face eighth-seeded Thomaz Bellucci of Brazil, a 5-7, 6-4, 6-2 winner over American Ernesto Escobedo.
Fourth-seeded Steve Johnson beat top-seeded Jack Sock 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 on Saturday in an all-American semifinal in the U.S. Men's Clay Court Championship. Johnson won his lone ATP Tour title last year on grass at Nottingham in England. He will face eighth-seeded Thomaz Bellucci of Brazil, a 5-7, 6-4, 6-2 winner over American Ernesto Escobedo.
MVP favorites Harden, Westbrook get first-round showdown
While everyone must wait more than two months for the NBA's MVP to be announced, the league will showcase the two front-runners for the honor in James Harden and Russell Westbrook when the Houston Rockets and Oklahoma City Thunder open a first-round playoff series Sunday night.
While everyone must wait more than two months for the NBA's MVP to be announced, the league will showcase the two front-runners for the honor in James Harden and Russell Westbrook when the Houston Rockets and Oklahoma City Thunder open a first-round playoff series Sunday night.
Johnson matches UFC record with 10th flyweight title defense
Demetrious Johnson joked earlier this week that the UFC owes him nine more title belts, one for each time "Mighty Mouse" has successfully defended his flyweight championship.
Demetrious Johnson joked earlier this week that the UFC owes him nine more title belts, one for each time "Mighty Mouse" has successfully defended his flyweight championship.
Venegas helps expansion Minnesota United tie Dynamo 2-2
Johan Venegas and Christian Ramirez scored, and John Alvbage came off the bench and held Houston scoreless in the second half as Minnesota United rallied for a 2-2 draw with the Dynamo on Saturday night.
Johan Venegas and Christian Ramirez scored, and John Alvbage came off the bench and held Houston scoreless in the second half as Minnesota United rallied for a 2-2 draw with the Dynamo on Saturday night.
Johnson's drive at buzzer lifts Jazz over Clippers in Game 1
Joe Johnson drove the lane and lifted in a shot at the buzzer, and the Utah Jazz overcame the loss of Rudy Gobert 17 seconds into the game to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 97-95 in their playoff opener on Saturday night.
Joe Johnson drove the lane and lifted in a shot at the buzzer, and the Utah Jazz overcame the loss of Rudy Gobert 17 seconds into the game to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 97-95 in their playoff opener on Saturday night.
Leonard scores 32 points as Spurs rout Grizzlies 111-82 in Game 1
Playing the Memphis Grizzlies in the postseason keeps bringing out the best in the San Antonio Spurs.
Playing the Memphis Grizzlies in the postseason keeps bringing out the best in the San Antonio Spurs.
Antetokounmpo scores 28 points, Bucks beat Raptors 97-83
The Milwaukee Bucks left the Toronto Raptors behind - again. Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 28 points, rookie Malcolm Brogdon had 16 and the Bucks beat the Raptors 97-83 on Saturday night in Game 1 of the first-round playoff series. "Our second half was just abysmal," Raptors coach Dwane Casey said. "We didn't play with any pace, any rhythm, any movement."
The Milwaukee Bucks left the Toronto Raptors behind - again. Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 28 points, rookie Malcolm Brogdon had 16 and the Bucks beat the Raptors 97-83 on Saturday night in Game 1 of the first-round playoff series. "Our second half was just abysmal," Raptors coach Dwane Casey said. "We didn't play with any pace, any rhythm, any movement."
LeBron James leads Cavaliers past Pacers 109-108 in Game 1
CLEVELAND (AP) - Their regular-season issues followed the Cavaliers into the playoffs. They didn't win their postseason opener as much as survive it. The champions remain puzzling. LeBron James scored 32 points and Cleveland, looking to flip a switch after a shaky-and-streaky regular season, began the postseason by escaping with a 109-108 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Saturday.
CLEVELAND (AP) - Their regular-season issues followed the Cavaliers into the playoffs. They didn't win their postseason opener as much as survive it. The champions remain puzzling. LeBron James scored 32 points and Cleveland, looking to flip a switch after a shaky-and-streaky regular season, began the postseason by escaping with a 109-108 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Saturday.
Springer home run leads Astros in comeback against Athletics
After being held without a hit for six innings, Houston's offense went to work. George Springer hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning after Nori Aoki put Houston ahead with one of his two RBIs, and the Astros rallied from a five-run deficit to beat the Oakland Athletics 10-6 on Saturday.
After being held without a hit for six innings, Houston's offense went to work. George Springer hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning after Nori Aoki put Houston ahead with one of his two RBIs, and the Astros rallied from a five-run deficit to beat the Oakland Athletics 10-6 on Saturday.
Former Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez acquitted
BOSTON (AP) - The Latest on the Aaron Hernandez double murder trial (all times local): 3:10 p.m. Ex-NFL star Aaron Hernandez has been acquitted in a Boston double slaying that prosecutors said was fueled by his anger over a spilled drink at a nightclub. The former tight end for the New England Patriots was acquitted of all but one charge Friday over the 2012 killings of Daniel de Abreu and...
BOSTON (AP) - The Latest on the Aaron Hernandez double murder trial (all times local): 3:10 p.m. Ex-NFL star Aaron Hernandez has been acquitted in a Boston double slaying that prosecutors said was fueled by his anger over a spilled drink at a nightclub. The former tight end for the New England Patriots was acquitted of all but one charge Friday over the 2012 killings of Daniel de Abreu and...
Teen shows amazing sportsmanship toward grieving opponent
A Georgia high school baseball player is being praised for an amazing display of sportsmanship during a game last month.
A Georgia high school baseball player is being praised for an amazing display of sportsmanship during a game last month.
22nd Harden triple-double helps Rockets over Tiimberwolves 123-118
Instead of resting players with their playoff spot already set, the Houston Rockets approached their regular-season finale as a final tuneup for the postseason. The result was the 22nd triple-double for James Harden and a 123-118 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night. Harden had 27 points, 10 rebounds and 12 assists to help Houston to its 55th victory.
Instead of resting players with their playoff spot already set, the Houston Rockets approached their regular-season finale as a final tuneup for the postseason. The result was the 22nd triple-double for James Harden and a 123-118 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night. Harden had 27 points, 10 rebounds and 12 assists to help Houston to its 55th victory.
Altuve, bullpen rally Astros past Mariners 10-5
SEATTLE (AP) - Jose Altuve picked a good time to start looking like Jose Altuve. Altuve, who began the season 3 for 21, hit three singles and drew two walks, helping the Houston Astros overcome an early five-run deficit and rally past the Seattle Mariners 10-5 on Wednesday night.
SEATTLE (AP) - Jose Altuve picked a good time to start looking like Jose Altuve. Altuve, who began the season 3 for 21, hit three singles and drew two walks, helping the Houston Astros overcome an early five-run deficit and rally past the Seattle Mariners 10-5 on Wednesday night.
Texans preseason schedule includes Patriots at NRG Stadium
The Houston Texans preseason schedule includes a game against the defending Super Bowl champion New England Patriots at NRG Stadium:
The Houston Texans preseason schedule includes a game against the defending Super Bowl champion New England Patriots at NRG Stadium:
UH gets verbal commitment from power forward in Northeast Conference
The University of Houston lands 6-7 power forward Nura Zanna from Long Island University in Brooklyn.
The University of Houston lands 6-7 power forward Nura Zanna from Long Island University in Brooklyn.
Guard Corey Davis chooses UH over LSU
Guard Corey Davis from San Jacinto College has verbally committed to the University of Houston.
Guard Corey Davis from San Jacinto College has verbally committed to the University of Houston.
With 6-run inning, Royals beat Astros 7-3
HOUSTON (AP) - Cheslor Cuthbert hit a solo homer early and Eric Hosmer and Salvador Perez both went deep during a six-run eighth inning, helping the Kansas City Royals rally for a 7-3 win over the Houston Astros on Saturday night.
HOUSTON (AP) - Cheslor Cuthbert hit a solo homer early and Eric Hosmer and Salvador Perez both went deep during a six-run eighth inning, helping the Kansas City Royals rally for a 7-3 win over the Houston Astros on Saturday night.
Kamara, Agudelo lead Revolution over Dynamo
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) - Kei Kamara and Juan Agudelo scored second-half goals and the New England Revolution beat the Houston Dynamo 2-0 on Saturday. Neither team had a shot on goal in the first half, but in the 52nd minute, Lee Nguyen nudged the ball past a couple of defenders through to Kamara for a breakaway score. Goalkeeper Tyler Deric blocked the initial shot but the rebound came back to...
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) - Kei Kamara and Juan Agudelo scored second-half goals and the New England Revolution beat the Houston Dynamo 2-0 on Saturday. Neither team had a shot on goal in the first half, but in the 52nd minute, Lee Nguyen nudged the ball past a couple of defenders through to Kamara for a breakaway score. Goalkeeper Tyler Deric blocked the initial shot but the rebound came back to...
Royals beat Astros in first game of series
HOUSTON (AP) - Jason Vargas got his first win in nearly two years and the Kansas City Royals beat the Houston Astros 5-1 on Friday night. Kansas City got its first victory of the season after being swept at Minnesota in its first three games. Vargas (1-0) returned from Tommy John surgery last September and got his first victory Friday since June 8, 2015. He held Houston to a run and six hits...
HOUSTON (AP) - Jason Vargas got his first win in nearly two years and the Kansas City Royals beat the Houston Astros 5-1 on Friday night. Kansas City got its first victory of the season after being swept at Minnesota in its first three games. Vargas (1-0) returned from Tommy John surgery last September and got his first victory Friday since June 8, 2015. He held Houston to a run and six hits...