By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer
HOUSTON (AP) — Kevin Durant scored 29 points and the Houston Rockets extended their winning streak to eight games with a 113-102 win Thursday night over the Philadelphia 76ers, who were missing Joel Embiid after he had an appendectomy.
The 76ers, who ...
By JOHN WAWROW AP Hockey Writer
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Rookie Colten Ellis stopped 37 shots for his first NHL career shutout, and the Buffalo Sabres beat Columbus 5-0 to dent the Blue Jackets' playoff chances on Thursday night.
Josh Doan broke the game open with two third-period goals, ...
By SCOTT CHARLES Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) — Matthew Schaefer of the New York Islanders tied the NHL record for goals by a rookie defenseman, scoring his 23rd of the season Thursday night to match Hall of Famer Brian Leetch's mark.
Schaefer's record-tying goal came at 9:39 of the ...