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Schroeder hits late 3 in OT as Kings stun Rockets 125-124
Dennis Schroder made a 3-pointer with 2.2 seconds remaining in overtime, lifting the Sacramento Kings to a 125-124 victory over the Houston Rockets. Schroder finished with 24 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists to help the Kings rally after trailing by five in the final two minutes of regulation. DeMar DeRozan had 27 points and nine assists, and Russell Westbrook added 21 … [Read more...] about Schroeder hits late 3 in OT as Kings stun Rockets 125-124
It’s been 50 years since a lawyer’s decision unlocked free agency in MLB and changed sports forever
Sports were turned upside down 50 years ago Tuesday by a man who never threw or kicked a ball. A lawyer with expertise in labor relations struck down Major League Baseball’s reserve clause, which had bound players to their teams since the 1870s. No one could have predicted then that the 65-page decision issued Dec. 23, 1975 by arbitrator Peter Seitz would lead to an upheaval … [Read more...] about It’s been 50 years since a lawyer’s decision unlocked free agency in MLB and changed sports forever
Durant scores 31, Sheppard has 28 as Rockets end Nuggets’ 6-game win streak
DENVER (AP) — Kevin Durant scored 31 points, Reed Sheppard scored the final 11 points of the third quarter to blow open a close game, and the Houston Rockets rolled past the Denver Nuggets 115-101 on Saturday. Sheppard was 6 for 9 from long range and scored 28 points. His last bucket came on a steal and a slam after the Nuggets reserves had trimmed a 21-point deficit to 107-97 … [Read more...] about Durant scores 31, Sheppard has 28 as Rockets end Nuggets’ 6-game win streak
White Sox add Munetaka Murakami with $34 million, 2-year contract
The Chicago White Sox have added Munetaka Murakami to their lineup, agreeing to a $34 million, two-year contract with the Japanese slugger. The 25-year-old Murakami joins a promising group of young hitters that also includes Colson Montgomery, Kyle Teel and Chase Meidroth. The White Sox finished last in the AL Central this year with a 60-102 record, a 19-game improvement from … [Read more...] about White Sox add Munetaka Murakami with $34 million, 2-year contract