Jokic, Nuggets move within a win of West finals
Nikola Jokic had 25 points, 19 rebounds and six assists, Paul Millsap scored 24 points, and the host Denver Nuggets beat the Portland Trail Blazers 124-98 in Game 5 of their Western Conference semifinal series on Tuesday night.
MLB roundup: Royals hit 2 slams, crush Astros
Ryan O’Hearn and Whit Merrifield belted their first career grand slams Tuesday, and the Kansas City Royals bashed their way to a 12-2 win over the host Houston Astros.
Maroon’s 2nd-OT goal lifts Blues past Stars in Game 7
Pat Maroon scored the winner 5:50 into double overtime as the St. Louis Blues advanced to the Western Conference final with a 2-1 victory over the visiting Dallas Stars in a thrilling Game 7 on Tuesday night.
Raptors rout 76ers for 3-2 series lead
Kawhi Leonard scored 21 points and grabbed 13 rebounds as the Toronto Raptors defeated the visiting Philadelphia 76ers 125-89 Tuesday night to take a 3-2 lead in their Eastern Conference semifinal series.
Bears acquire K Pineiro from Raiders
The Chicago Bears acquired kicker Eddy Pineiro from the Oakland Raiders on Tuesday in exchange for a conditional seventh-round pick in 2021.
Blazers’ Kanter asks Olajuwon for Ramadan advice
However, the veteran Portland Trail Blazers big man has never done so during an NBA playoff series.
Bruins’ McAvoy suspended for Eastern finals opener
Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy maintained that his hit on Columbus Blue Jackets right winger Josh Anderson on Monday was intended as nothing more than a hard hockey check.
NFL notebook: Cowboys, Prescott making progress on deal
Negotiations between the Dallas Cowboys and Dak Prescott on a contract that would make the quarterback the highest-paid player in team history are progressing, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reported Tuesday.
MLB notebook: Kluber hopes to return in 2019
Cleveland Indians ace right-hander Corey Kluber is hopeful he’ll be able to return from a fractured right forearm at some point during the 2019 season.
Golf: Koepka uses visit to the Big D to prepare for Big Apple
Brooks Koepka does not sound too concerned about whether he wins the PGA Tour’s Byron Nelson tournament this week as long as leaves the Big D for the Big Apple with his game in good shape.
