Venezuela baseball says pros to return for playoffs, exempt from U.S. sanctions
Players affiliated with Major League Baseball (MLB) will participate in Venezuela’s upcoming playoffs, the country’s baseball league said, after receiving an exemption from U.S. sanctions meant to force out socialist President Nicolas Maduro.
NBA roundup: Paul lifts Thunder past Mavs down stretch
Chris Paul scored 17 points — including 13 in the final 4:31 — to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a come-from-behind, 106-101 home win over the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night.
NHL notebook: Pens’ Guentzel out 4-6 months
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Jake Guentzel will be sidelined four to six months following surgery on his right shoulder, the team announced Tuesday.
Tiger ends 2019 ranked No. 6
Tiger Woods finished 2019 at No. 6 in the official world golf rankings, his highest year-end ranking since completing 2013 at No. 1.
Venus pulls out of Brisbane International, cites ‘setback’ in training
Venus Williams has pulled out of the upcoming Brisbane International after suffering a ‘setback’ in training, the former world number one said on Wednesday.
NFL notebook: Browns fire GM Dorsey
The Cleveland Browns parted ways with general manager John Dorsey on Tuesday after failing to come to an agreement on a restructuring of the front office.
Clippers win tenth straight against Kings, 105-87
Kawhi Leonard scored 24 points and the Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Kings for the 10th straight time, 105-87 on Tuesday afternoon in Sacramento, Calif.
Wild-card Saints ready to defy odds in playoffs
New Orleans cornerback Justin Hardee has a message for those who might think the Saints are doomed after failing to win a first round bye in the NFL playoffs.
Pacers hand Embiid-less 76ers third straight loss
Domantas Sabonis had 23 points, 10 rebounds and five assists to carry the host Indiana Pacers past the Philadelphia 76ers 115-97 on Tuesday in Indianapolis.
Celtics bounce back, hand Hornets sixth straight loss
Jayson Tatum scored 24 points, Kemba Walker added 22 points and seven assists, and the visiting Boston Celtics handed the Charlotte Hornets their sixth consecutive loss, 109-92 on Tuesday at Spectrum Center.
