NBA roundup: Celts dump Pelicans for sixth win in row
Marcus Morris and Jayson Tatum combined to score 52 points as the short-handed Boston Celtics won their sixth game in a row by defeating the visiting New Orleans Pelicans 113-100 on Monday night.
NHL roundup: Stamkos’ hat trick leads Lightning
Steven Stamkos recorded his ninth career hat trick and first in more than four years, and the Tampa Bay Lightning ran their season-high winning streak to seven games with a 6-3 victory over the visiting New York Rangers on Monday.
NHL roundup: Stamkos’ hat trick, Lightning strike down Rangers
Steven Stamkos recorded his ninth career hat trick and first in more than four years, and the Tampa Bay Lightning ran their season-high winning streak to seven games with a 6-3 victory over the visiting New York Rangers on Monday.
MLB notebook: Yankees’ GM nixes bid for Harper
Don’t expect to see Bryce Harper donning pinstripes in the Bronx next year.
NFL notebook: Raiders fire GM McKenzie
Reggie McKenzie is done as Raiders general manager, reportedly eschewing the opportunity to maintain his role through the end of the regular season in Oakland.
NBA notebook: Warriors named SI Sportsperson of the Year
Sports Illustrated named the Golden State Warriors as Sportsperson of the Year.
Quinn: Falcons failed to meet expectations
Atlanta Falcons: Coach Dan Quinn isn’t hiding from the fact that the Falcons (4-9) are one of the biggest disappointments in the NFL. “As we’re sitting here at Week 15, we have four wins,” Quinn told reporters. “So you’d better believe we’re evaluating…
Reports: Tigers sign RH Ross
The Detroit Tigers have signed right-hander Tyson Ross to a one-year contract worth $5.75 million, according to multiple reports.
Rondo has fluid drained from hand, return delayed
Rajon Rondo’s return to the Los Angeles Lakers has been delayed after he had his right hand drained Sunday, coach Luke Walton told reporters.
Cardinals giving no thought to sitting Rosen
Arizona Cardinals: Despite a completely devastated offensive line and others going down with injuries right and left, the Cardinals do not intend to sit quarterback Josh Rosen. To the contrary, they want him to get as many reps as possible. “To sit him…
