NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) — Julius Randle had 33 points and 10 assists, Derrick Rose made huge plays all over the court to spark New York’s streak-saving finish and the Knicks beat the New Orleans Pelicans 122-112 in overtime on Sunday for their sixth consecutive victory. Rose scored 23 points. He had the assist on Reggie Bullock’s 3-pointer with 2.3 seconds left in regulation, blocked a last shot by the Pelicans that would’ve won it and then opened overtime with a steal and layup to give New York the lead for good. The Knicks controlled the extra period from there to extend their longest winning streak since an eight-game run in 2013-14. New York (31-27) entered play sixth in the Eastern Conference, in good shape for its first playoff berth since winning the Atlantic Division in 2013. Norvel knew. SIX STRAIGHT. pic.twitter.com/Qmqe37MoJC — NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) April 18, 2021 Zion Williamson had 34 points and nine rebounds in his first career game at … [Read more...] about Randle, Rose Power Knicks To 6th Straight Victory
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Krejci, Bergeron, Marchand Score 2 As Bruins Beat Caps 6-3
BOSTON (AP) — David Krejci, Patrice Bergeron and Brad Marchand each scored two goals and the Boston Bruins held off the Washington Capitals 6-3 in an at times heated matchup between the East rivals on Sunday. Tuukka Rask stopped 30 of 33 shots in earning his 10th win this season and just his second victory since February. READ MORE: Baby Found In Back Of Car Towed From Baltimore County, Police Say Washington has lost two of its past three. T.J. Oshie had two goals and Anthony Mantha added another for the first-place Capitals. Mantha has scored a goal in five consecutive games, including all four since being acquired in a deal with Detroit at the trade deadline earlier this month. Vitek Vanecek had 22 saves. Capitals defenseman Zdeno Chara missed his first game of the season after blocking a couple of shots off his right ankle in Saturday’s win over Philadelphia. Boston holds a 4-3 edge in the season series. The teams meet one final time in Washington on May 11 in the … [Read more...] about Krejci, Bergeron, Marchand Score 2 As Bruins Beat Caps 6-3
Javier Hernandez Scores Two Goals In LA Galaxy’s 3-2 Win Season Opener Against Inter Miami
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez scored two goals, Sacha Kljestan added another and the LA Galaxy rallied to beat Inter Miami 3-2 on Sunday in the season opener for both teams. Kljestan bent a left-footer around a defender and off the near post to break a 2-2 tie in the 81st minute. It was the 35-year-old’s first goal since 2019 for Orlando City. READ MORE: 3 Men Wounded In Overnight Shooting At Rudy's LA Bar In East LA Robbie Robinson, a 22-year-old in his second MLS season, scored his first career goal to give Miami a 1-0 lead in first-half stoppage time. Gonzalo Higuain ran onto a long, arcing ball by Rodolfo Pizarro from beyond midfield and tapped it to Robinson, who put away a first-timer. READ MORE: Locals Flock To The Beaches During LA Heat Wave SAN JOSE, CA – OCTOBER 03: Javier Hernandez (Photo by John Todd/ISI Photos/Getty Images). Chicharito, who played 12 games for the Galaxy last season, scored his first MLS goal — ripping a … [Read more...] about Javier Hernandez Scores Two Goals In LA Galaxy’s 3-2 Win Season Opener Against Inter Miami
Mercedes Homers, White Sox Complete Sweep Over Red Sox
BOSTON (AP) — Yermín Mercedes opened Chicago’s three-run fourth inning with a long homer, and the White Sox completed a sweep of their split-admission doubleheader against the Boston Red Sox on Sunday with a 5-1 victory. Nick Madrigal had two hits and drove in two runs for Chicago, which climbed back to .500 at 8-8. READ MORE: Pembroke Crash Leaves 2 Dead, Victims Identified As Joseph Birolini, William Hickey In the opener, Tim Anderson homered on the game’s first pitch and Dallas Keuchel pitched five solid innings in a 3-2 victory. The teams play the series finale Monday morning in Boston’s annual Patriots’ Day Game with a scheduled 11:05 a.m. first pitch. Lucas Giolito (1-0, 2.55 ERA) is slated to go for the White Sox against Nathan Eovaldi (2-1, 2.08). For the first time since the Red Sox started playing their annual Patriots’ Day game in 1959, Monday’s contest will not be in held in conjunction with the Boston Marathon, which was moved to Oct. 11 due to the state’s … [Read more...] about Mercedes Homers, White Sox Complete Sweep Over Red Sox
Penguins Can’t Overcome Slow Start, Lose To Sabres 4-2
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Sam Reinhart scored twice, and the Buffalo Sabres played spoiler in the East Division playoff race with a 4-2 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday. Rookie Arttu Ruotsalainen and Rasmus Asplund, with an empty-netter, also scored for Buffalo. The Sabres bounced back a day after becoming the NHL’s first team eliminated from playoff contention following a 3-2 loss to Pittsburgh. READ MORE: Restored Plane That Led D-Day Bombings Will Visit Dayton Ohio The Penguins had a 4-0-1 run snapped and squandered an opportunity to move within a point of the East-leading Washington Capitals, who lost at Boston earlier in the day. Dustin Tokarski stopped 34 shots and had his shutout bid end on Jason Zucker’s goal scored off a faceoff with 9:42 remaining, and cut Buffalo’s lead to 3-1. Teddy Blueger also scored in the final minute. Tokarski has won two of his past three starts since Linus Ullmark was sidelined with a lower-body injury. Tokarski’s 27-save outing in a … [Read more...] about Penguins Can’t Overcome Slow Start, Lose To Sabres 4-2