Tatum, Celtics rout 76ers 123-91 in Game 1

Boston Celtics Tatum scored 21 points in the first half and played in only his 17th game this season after surgery last May to repair the Achilles tendon. Celtics forward Jayson Tatum goes into a dunk against the Philadelphia 76ers during the first half. AP Photo/Robert F. Bucati By Kyle Hightower, The Associated Press April … Read more

Juan Soto’s early exit hangs over Mets’ all-around rout of Giants

SAN FRANCISCO — The bats broke out and Nolan McClain took control, but the Mets’ Friday night was decided by who wasn’t on the field after his first at-bat. Juan Soto, who was bothered by right calf tightness, left after just half an inning, leaving the Mets wondering when their best player would return. Soto … Read more

Nikola Jokic has 4th straight triple-double to start season as Nuggets rout Pelicans 122-88

DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic scored 21 points, grabbed 12 rebounds and had 10 assists, tying an NBA record with his fourth straight triple-double to start the season, and the Denver Nuggets beat the winless New Orleans Pelicans 122-88 on Wednesday night. Jokic joins Oscar Robertson (1961-62) and Russell Westbrook (2020-21) as the only players … Read more

Barger, Varsho and Kirk lead homer barrage as Blue Jays rout Dodgers 11-4 in World Series opener

TORONTO (AP) — Addison Barger launched the first grand slam in World Series history, Alejandro Kirk added a two-run homer in a nine-run sixth inning, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers 11-4 in Friday night’s opener. “That’s the epitome of our offense,” said Blue Jays third baseman Ernie Clement, … Read more

Nuggets eliminated from West semifinals with Thunder's 125-93 Game 7 rout

Oklahoma City (AP)-Gilgos Alexander’s tea scored 35 points, Galen Williams 24 years old, and Darb, Oaklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Finals, overcoming Denver Nagsz 125-93 in the game 7 on Sunday. The first ranked thunder will host Minnesota Timberolves, the sixth seed, which starts on Tuesday. It is the first trip in Oklahoma … Read more