Daily Oklahoman: Sports
- Monitors compile report into racist abuse of England players
Tuesday - 03/26/2019 - 06:16 AMLONDON (AP) — UEFA's anti-discrimation partners are compiling a report into the racism suffered by England players in a European Championship qualifier at Montenegro.
The Fare network says its observer attended the game because there was a "high risk" of racist incidents on Monday, and heard the abuse.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Conor McGregor announces retirement on social media
Tuesday - 03/26/2019 - 03:35 AMLOS ANGELES (AP) — UFC superstar Conor McGregor announced his retirement on social media Monday night, abruptly ending his remarkable fighting career.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Missouri State crashes the Sweet 16 as 11 seed
Tuesday - 03/26/2019 - 03:48 AMNEW YORK (AP) — The Sweet 16 is set and Missouri State is crashing the party for the first time in 18 years.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Milwaukee plays Houston, seeks 4th straight home win
Tuesday - 03/26/2019 - 03:12 AMHouston Rockets (47-27, third in the Western Conference) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (55-19, first in the Eastern Conference)
Milwaukee; Tuesday, 8 p.m.Read more on NewsOK.com
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Boston takes on Cleveland, seeks to break 4-game skid
Tuesday - 03/26/2019 - 03:12 AMBoston Celtics (43-31, fifth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (19-55, 14th in the Eastern Conference)
Cleveland; Tuesday, 7 p.m.Read more on NewsOK.com
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Florida heads to Montreal for division battle
Tuesday - 03/26/2019 - 03:20 AMFlorida Panthers (33-31-12, fifth in the Atlantic Division) vs. Montreal Canadiens (40-28-8, fourth in the Atlantic Division)
Montreal; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.Read more on NewsOK.com
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Buffalo faces Ottawa on 3-game slide
Tuesday - 03/26/2019 - 03:20 AMBuffalo Sabres (31-35-9, sixth in the Atlantic Division) vs. Ottawa Senators (26-43-6, eighth in the Atlantic Division)
Ottawa, Ontario; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.Read more on NewsOK.com
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - AP study: MLB average salary on track for 2nd straight drop
Tuesday - 03/26/2019 - 03:27 AMNEW YORK (AP) — According to projections by The Associated Press, even with huge new contracts for Bryce Harper, Manny Machado and Nolan Arenado, Major League Baseball's average salary is on track to drop on opening day for an unprecedented second straight season.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Thunder-Grizzlies Boxscore
Tuesday - 03/26/2019 - 02:23 AMGRIZZLIES 115, THUNDER 103
FG FT Reb
OKC Min M-A M-A O-T A Pf Pts
George 38:34 10-29 5-6 2-12 3 3 30
Grant 24:12 3-8 0-0 0-2More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Frankie Montas parlays new pitch into spot in A's rotation
Tuesday - 03/26/2019 - 01:46 AMSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Oakland Athletics manager Bob Melvin took another step toward finalizing his pitching rotation Monday, announcing right-hander Frankie Montas will be the team's fourth starter.
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- Young right-hander Chris Paddack makes Padres rotation
Tuesday - 03/26/2019 - 05:59 AMSEATTLE (AP) — When manager Andy Green walked to the mound on Monday night, the plan was set in motion.
He congratulated Chris Paddack on finishing off his brilliant spring training with the San Diego Padres by throwing 2 2/3 shutout innings against the Seattle Mariners.Read more on NewsOK.com
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Stamets' grand slam sends Indians past Rangers 10-1
Tuesday - 03/26/2019 - 03:38 AMARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Cleveland Indians rookie shortstop Eric Stamets has tried to approach this spring training like any other even though he'll start the season opener Thursday with three-time All-Star Francisco Lindor on the injured list because of a calf strain.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Hornets host the Spurs in cross-conference matchup
Tuesday - 03/26/2019 - 03:12 AMSan Antonio Spurs (43-31, eighth in the Western Conference) vs. Charlotte Hornets (34-39, 10th in the Eastern Conference)
Charlotte; Tuesday, 7 p.m.Read more on NewsOK.com
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Leonard and the Raptors host the Bulls
Tuesday - 03/26/2019 - 03:12 AMChicago Bulls (21-53, 13th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Toronto Raptors (51-23, second in the Eastern Conference)
Toronto; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.Read more on NewsOK.com
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - McDavid, Oilers to host the Kings
Tuesday - 03/26/2019 - 03:20 AMLos Angeles Kings (28-39-8, eighth in the Pacific Division) vs. Edmonton Oilers (33-34-8, fifth in the Pacific Division)
Edmonton, Alberta; Tuesday, 9 p.m.Read more on NewsOK.com
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Anaheim plays Vancouver for division battle
Tuesday - 03/26/2019 - 03:20 AMAnaheim Ducks (31-36-10, seventh in the Pacific Division) vs. Vancouver Canucks (32-34-10, sixth in the Pacific Division)
Vancouver, British Columbia; Tuesday, 10 p.m.Read more on NewsOK.com
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Metropolitan Division-leading Washington takes on Carolina
Tuesday - 03/26/2019 - 03:20 AMCarolina Hurricanes (42-26-7, fourth in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Washington Capitals (44-24-8, first in the Metropolitan Division)
Washington; Tuesday, 7 p.m.Read more on NewsOK.com
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Observational nuggets from the Thunder's 115-103 loss to the Grizzlies
Tuesday - 03/26/2019 - 03:31 AMBy Erik HorneThis blog on the Thunder’s 115-103 loss to the Grizzlies is an homage to those who came before me.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Irish knock off MSU
Tuesday - 03/26/2019 - 02:24 AMBy John FineranThe Associated PressSOUTH BEND, Ind. — Arike Ogunbowale scored 23 points and two teammates had double-doubles as top-seed Notre Dame ran away from No. Read more on NewsOK.com
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - OU earns No. 1 overall seed in NCAA women's gymnastics championships
Tuesday - 03/26/2019 - 01:49 AMBy Jeff PattersonFor the fifth straight year, OU has earned the No. 1 overall seed for the NCAA women's gymnastics championships.
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- Tuning in for Tuesday, March 26
Tuesday - 03/26/2019 - 02:23 AMMarch 26 tuning in
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TUESDAY
SPRING TRAINING
Noon;;Cincinnati vs.Read more on NewsOK.com - What's an NCAA Tournament unit worth? Millions. Here's how
Tuesday - 03/26/2019 - 03:46 AMThe upstart run for Loyola Chicago making the Final Four last year delivered more than just excitement for fans of Sister Jean and the Ramblers.
Loyola's run will be worth at least $8.45 million to the Missouri Valley Conference over the next six years.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Money Madness: AP analysis shows growing gap in NCAA payouts
Tuesday - 03/26/2019 - 03:52 AMHARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Powered by Ja Morant's no-look passes and Dylan Windler's step-back 3s, March Madness has been a bonanza for the Ohio Valley Conference.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Denver plays Detroit, looks for 4th straight home win
Tuesday - 03/26/2019 - 03:12 AMDetroit Pistons (37-36, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. Denver Nuggets (49-23, second in the Western Conference)
Denver; Tuesday, 9 p.m.Read more on NewsOK.com
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Los Angeles plays Minnesota on 5-game win streak
Tuesday - 03/26/2019 - 03:12 AMLos Angeles Clippers (44-30, fifth in the Western Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (33-40, 10th in the Western Conference)
Minneapolis; Tuesday, 8 p.m.Read more on NewsOK.com
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Coyotes face the Blackhawks on 5-game losing streak
Tuesday - 03/26/2019 - 03:20 AMChicago Blackhawks (33-32-10, seventh in the Central Division) vs. Arizona Coyotes (36-33-7, fourth in the Pacific Division)
Glendale, Arizona; Tuesday, 10 p.m.Read more on NewsOK.com
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Columbus takes home win streak into matchup with New York
Tuesday - 03/26/2019 - 03:20 AMNew York Islanders (44-25-7, second in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Columbus Blue Jackets (41-30-4, fifth in the Metropolitan Division)
Columbus, Ohio; Tuesday, 7 p.m.Read more on NewsOK.com
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Diamondbacks RF Steven Souza Jr. injures left knee
Tuesday - 03/26/2019 - 02:05 AMPHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Diamondbacks right fielder Steven Souza Jr. injured his left knee when he slipped on home plate while scoring a run during an exhibition game against the Chicago White Sox.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Roger Federer advances at the Miami Open
Tuesday - 03/26/2019 - 02:23 AMThe Associated PressMIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Roger Federer knew he had things going his way at the Miami Open when he hit three shots off his frame during a wild 17-stroke exchange and still won the point because Filip Krajinovic dumped a half volley into the net.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
- Avenatti tripped up by Nike extortion claims, other charges
Tuesday - 03/26/2019 - 01:53 AMLOS ANGELES (AP) — A year ago, Michael Avenatti's star was rising as the combative, media-savvy lawyer representing porn actress Stormy Daniels in her legal battles against President Donald Trump.
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