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Warriors dial in from long distance to overpower Pistons

January 13, 2017 in Sports

OAKLAND, Calif. -- The banged-up Detroit Pistons gave it a valiant effort for 24 minutes, but they lacked the crucial long-ball component. That impediment led to their demise, equating to a 127-107 blowout victory for the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night at Oracle Arena. “We always...

Westbrook’s 18th triple-double comes at critical time for OKC

January 12, 2017 in Sports

[caption id="attachment_16103" align="alignright" width="300"] Russell Westbrook went for 24 points, 13 rebounds and 12 assists Wednesday against the Grizzlies.[/caption] OKLAHOMA CITY -- It was less than two weeks ago when Russell Westbrook left Memphis with zero assists, six turnovers, an ejection and a 34-point loss. It...

More players for Hurricanes ahead of Super50 Tournament

January 11, 2017 in Sports

[caption id="attachment_16086" align="alignright" width="300"] Despite not making the Trinidad and Tobago Red Force team, Kevon Cooper along with other Queen's Park Cricket Club teammates could still make an appearance in the Regional Super50 after being selected in the Leeward Islands Hurricanes squad for the tournament.[/caption] Chief...

Sharapova to return from doping ban in April in Stuttgart

January 11, 2017 in Sports

[caption id="attachment_10093" align="alignleft" width="300"] Tennis star Maria Sharapova speaks during a news conference in Los Angeles on Monday, March 7, 2016. Sharapova says she has failed a drug test at the Australian Open[/caption] Maria Sharapova will make her professional comeback at the Porsche Grand Prix in...