NHL playoff roundup: Jackets rally, stun Lightning
Seth Jones’ power-play goal late in the third period capped a thrilling rally as the Columbus Blue Jackets erased a three-goal deficit and stunned the host Tampa Bay Lightning 4-3 on Wednesday in the opening round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.
NBA playoff matchups: Pistons earn shot at Bucks
The Detroit Pistons wrapped up the NBA’s final playoff berth Wednesday night as the regular season concluded.
Garin saves five match points to stun Chardy in Houston
Chilean Christian Garin saved five match points to upset second seed Jeremy Chardy of France 3-6 7-6(4) 7-6(7) and advance to the quarter-finals of the U.S. Men’s Clay Court Championship in Houston on Wednesday.
Famous friends stop by to see Wade’s NBA finale
For Dwyane Wade’s final NBA game, where else would his so-called Banana Boat Crew members be but on hand to see it?
Jackets roar back to stun Lightning in Game 1
Seth Jones’ power-play goal late in the third period capped a thrilling rally, as the Columbus Blue Jackets erased a three-goal deficit and stunned the host Tampa Bay Lightning 4-3 on Wednesday in the opening round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
NBA notebook: Stunned LeBron stands behind Lakers’ plan
Count Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James among those who were stunned by team president Magic Johnson’s resignation on Tuesday night. But according to ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne on Wednesday, James still stands behind the organization and Lakers owner J…
MLB notebook: Kershaw set for return to Dodgers
Left-hander Clayton Kershaw came out of Tuesday’s rehab start healthy and his next appearance will be with the Los Angeles Dodgers, manager Dave Roberts said Wednesday.
NFL notebook: Giants wide receiver Shepard gets hefty extension
The New York Giants are finalizing a four-year, $41 million contract extension with wide receiver Sterling Shepard, NFL Network reported Wednesday.
Golf: Par-3 winner Wallace topples old guard, sinks hole-in-one
It was a clash of the ages at the Masters Par-3 contest on Wednesday as 28-year-old Matt Wallace triumphed over 61-year-old Sandy Lyle during an afternoon of thrilling play that included four holes-in-one.
Golf: No women’s Masters in Augusta National’s future, says chairman
Augusta National chairman Fred Ridley on Wednesday threw cold water on the idea of one day hosting a women’s Masters alongside the men’s major.
