Sports

Murray, Jokic lead Nuggets past Timberwolves

Published on Mon, 01/04/2021 - 12:00am

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Jamal Murray scored a season-high 36 points, Nikola Jokic had 19 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists for his fourth triple-double of the season and the Denver Nuggets beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 124-109 on Sunday night.

Derek Carr rallies Las Vegas Raiders to win

Published on Mon, 01/04/2021 - 12:00am
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DENVER (AP) — This time, Shelby Harris wasn’t there to knock down Derek Carr’s 2-point conversion pass in the closing seconds.

Hammon first woman to coach NBA team; Lakers beat Spurs

Published on Thu, 12/31/2020 - 1:48pm
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SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Becky Hammon would have preferred a victory over history after becoming the first woman to coach an NBA team.

The assistant coach took over the San Antonio Spurs in the second quarter after coach Gregg Popovich was ejected in a 121-107 loss to LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night. 

“I try not to think of the huge picture and huge aspect of it because it can be overwhelming,” Hammon said. “I really have had no time to reflect. I have not had time to look at my phone. So, I don’t know what’s going on outside the AT&T Center.”

Ranger girls gear up for first game of the season

Published on Wed, 12/30/2020 - 12:00am

The Ranger girls basketball team will be traveling to Dillon for the first game of the season on Saturday.

NFL cites outside influences for most recent tests

Published on Wed, 12/30/2020 - 12:00am
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The NFL cites outside influences for the most recent set of positive coronavirus tests, including exposures during the holiday season.

Dodgers get pitcher in three-way trade

Published on Wed, 12/30/2020 - 12:00am
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LOS ANGELES (AP) The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired pitcher Garrett Cleavinger from the Phillies in a three-way trade Tuesday involving Tampa Bay and Philadelphia.

Athletes act: Stars rise up against racial in 2020

Published on Wed, 12/30/2020 - 12:00am

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — As the NBA neared its restart in late July, its players vowed to keep the calls for social justice reform at the forefront in the wake of the police killings of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor.

Newton’s future with Pats in spotlight after loss

Published on Tue, 12/29/2020 - 12:00am

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Cam Newton didn’t want to talk about his future with the Patriots following New England’s 38-9 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Monday night.

Practice time will be in short supply in NBA this season

Published on Tue, 12/29/2020 - 12:00am

The Miami Heat just wrapped up two consecutive days of practice, which is significant for this reason: It might not happen again for a while.

Rangers have high hopes for basketball season

Published on Tue, 12/29/2020 - 12:00am

The Ranger boys basketball team played well last year, but as they gear up for their first game on Saturday Head Coach Kyle Neibauer said the boys could be in a position to do even better.