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The Rockets became only the third team to win a season series against the Warriors in the Steve Kerr “era,” and hold the tie breaker if the two clubs finish in a tie at season’s end. “We’re confident because we know if we’re doing what we’re supposed to do, we’re …

Roger Federer was on fire at the Australian Open on Saturday night, winning his third-round match against Richard Gasquet in just an hour and 59 minutes, 6-2, 7-5, 6-4. Federer’s 90 career match wins at the Australian Open is an Open era record by a long way Novak Djokovic has …

“Gillette Stadium” by Yunner (Public Domain) The New England Patriots clinched home-field advantage throughout the playoffs last weekend and now they get to sit back and watch the wild card round take place. They will be playing the lowest qualifying seed next weekend, and after that, they will play a conference …

Open, especially one that takes place at Pebble Beach near his home in California. Open is going to drop into my front yard here about 18 months at Pebble Beach and Fox is going to come in here and do it. Open is taking place steps from my door and …

Paul Pogba believes an advanced function is driving him on to greater success at Manchester United. The Frenchman was Guy of the Match in the 3-0 victory over Stoke, and he chalked up another assist with a superb pass for Anthony Martial‘s goal. And Pogba himself believes his improved impact …

On a day that saw 40 college seniors learn which cities they will call home as professional athletes, the National Women’s Soccer League draft was overshadowed by a trade involving the relocation of veteran stars Samantha Kerr, Carli Lloyd and Christen Press. women’s national team co-captain Lloyd from the Houston …

With Jacoby Ellsbury’s long-term albatross handcuffing how the Yankees go about the rest of their winter business, general manager Brian Cashman could look to bring something useful back for the 34-year-old outfielder instead of trying to dump him for nothing. To that end, I have a suggestion: See if a …

Now that the NFL Draft declaration deadline has passed, we now know which Clemson players will return to Death Valley next season and which will begin their professional careers. The Tigers got a major shot in the arm Saturday night when head coach Dabo Swinney announced starters Clelin Ferrell, Austin …

NBA players and NBA referees are at loggerheads. This is why it’s great to be a sports columnist in what other walk of life can you use the word “loggerheads” from time to time and make good money?) Referees are upset that players keep grousing about the officiating. With Mark …

Novak Djokovic caused a stir ahead of the start of the Australian Open by telling fellow pros that they should be demanding more prize money at tournaments and proposing an independent players union. A report from the Daily Mail claims the 12-time Grand Slam winner, who has won six titles …