Spurs stop OKC's streak with 39-point rout ');ad_counter++}; Spurs snap Thunder's 4-game win streak with 39-point poundingAssociated PressSpurs Crush ThunderVIDEO PLAYLIST SAN ANTONIO -- This was San Antonio at a very high level. For coach Gregg Popovich, it was more evidence the Spurs need to be more consistent. Tony Parker had 21 points and six assists, and San Antonio stopped Oklahoma … [Read more...]
Spring Training Daily: ST Daily: Rendon Down
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The Daily Dose: Dose: What's Up Bropez?
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Orioles, ace Tillman start talking extension
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Howard returns as Rockets down Pelicans
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Atlantic League will experiment with three-pitch walks, two-strike foul outs
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Spurs Crush Thunder
Spurs Crush Thunder Spurs Crush Thunder ');ad_counter++}; Publish Date: Today, 11:53 PM ETDuration: 01:32This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service - if this is your content and you're reading it on someone else's site, please read the FAQ at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php#publishers. … [Read more...]
NBA Playoff Picture Update: Bulls run roughshod over Raptors, take control of East’s 3 spot
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Jason Lane serves up monster homer to Yasiel Puig, hits homer of his own
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