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Lowly Knicks surprise Spurs with overtime victory

March 18, 2015 in Sports

NEW YORK — The poor passing and sloppy shooting in overtime hurt, though the effort was more disappointing than the execution to Spurs coach Gregg Popovich. "We didn't respect the game," he said. "We didn't respect our opponent. It was a pathetic performance, and I hope...

Warriors guard Klay Thompson out 7-10 days with sprained ankle

March 18, 2015 in Sports

[caption id="attachment_4255" align="alignleft" width="300"] Klay Thompson (11) is averaging a career-best 21.9 points per game while shooting 44 percent from 3-point range.[/caption] OAKLAND, Calif. — Another All-Star shooter will be sidelined when the NBA's top teams meet Wednesday night. Golden State guard Klay Thompson will sit out...

Thomas misses century but Leewards win to break drought

March 17, 2015 in Sports

[caption id="attachment_4231" align="alignright" width="300"] Captain Devon Thomas agonizingly missed out on three figures as Leewards copped first win of the season.[/caption] BASSETERRE, St Kitts (CMC) – Captain Devon Thomas agonizingly missed out on three figures as bottom-of-the-table Leeward Islands Hurricanes broke their eight-game losing slump to...

Warriors clinch playoff berth, then beat Lakers for good measure

March 17, 2015 in Sports

[caption id="attachment_4228" align="alignright" width="300"] Warriors guard Stephen Curry celebrates after a play against the Lakers during the fourth quarter.[/caption] OAKLAND, Calif. — When the Golden State Warriors made the playoffs two years ago, then-coach Mark Jackson got teary eyed just talking about the accomplishment and owner Joe...