NBA roundup: LeBron’s triple-double lifts Lakers
LeBron James had 28 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists to record his first triple-double with his new team, and the Los Angeles Lakers knocked the visiting Denver Nuggets from the ranks of the unbeaten with a 121-114 victory Thursday.
NHL roundup: Penguins blast Flames 9-1
Patric Hornqvist and Phil Kessel each scored twice Thursday for the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins in a 9-1 shellacking of the Calgary Flames.
NBA roundup: Celtics storm past winless Thunder
Marcus Morris’ tiebreaking 3-pointer with 28.7 seconds left lifted the Boston Celtics to a 101-95 win over the host Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night.
Watson,Texans, stay hot, drop defenseless Dolphins
Deshaun Watson tossed a season-best five touchdown passes and the Houston Texans extended their winning streak to five games with a 42-23 victory over the Miami Dolphins on Thursday at NRG Stadium.
Dodgers turn to Buehler down 2-0 in World Series
Down 2-0 in the World Series, the Los Angeles Dodgers once again will rest their hopes on the right arm of a 24-year-old rookie.
Heat turned up as chilled Dodgers return home
After two chilled losses at Fenway Park the Los Angeles Dodgers returned home on Thursday feeling the heat trailing the best-of-seven World Series 2-0 to the Boston Red Sox and in need of a spark.
Report: Bowlen’s brother seeks change in Broncos’ leadership
Denver Broncos owner Pat Bowlen’s brother has filed a motion in Colorado District Court to remove the three-person trust that is currently controlling the team, the Denver Post reported Thursday.
NFL notebook: NFL fires official who blew obvious call
An NFL official has lost his stripes, having been fired for poor performance.
NHL notebook: Suspension upheld for Capitals’ Wilson
The 20-game suspension of Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson will stand, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman has ruled.
NBA notebook: Harden (hamstring) out for two games
Houston Rockets guard James Harden will miss at least two games with a hamstring strain, the team announced Thursday.
