Woj: Marcus Smart underwent MRI on sprained foot; came back clean, may play Game 1 vs. Miami Heat Boston may have dodged a bullet on the injury front. USA Today Sports Media Group · May 16, 2022
Western Conference finals preview: A quick look at the Warriors-Mavericks matchup SAN FRANCISCO — The Dallas Mavericks’s dominant performance in Game 7 of the Western Conference semifinals series Sunday against the Phoenix Suns was a look at what’s to come for the Warriors. Tribune News Service · May 16, 2022
Rangers eliminate Penguins on Artemi Panarin's overtime goal NEW YORK – A series that began in Game 1 with a triple overtime marathon that tested both teams’ stamina and Louis Domingue’s stomach was bookended in the same way. Tribune News Service · May 16, 2022
Yankees return from long layoff with walk-off Game 1 win, Game 2 loss NEW YORK — On the surface, it merely was a split doubleheader on a long, cold, windy Sunday in early May. Newsday · May 9, 2022
Yankees return from long layoff with Game 1 walk-off win over Rangers NEW YORK — When a long Sunday began, Yankees manager Aaron Boone greeted reporters with the following: “You guys have a good All-Star break?” Newsday · May 8, 2022
Phillies bounce back from awful loss, beat Mets in Game 1 PHILADELPHIA — With back-to-back rainouts, the Phillies had plenty of time to mull over a historic defeat at the hands of the Mets on Thursday, but they were quick to turn things around on Sunday in Game 1 of their doubleheader against New York. The Phillies offense did a good… The Philadelphia Inquirer · May 8, 2022
Cubs swept by Dodgers in day/night doubleheader, extending losing streak to four The Dodgers blanked the Cubs 7-0 in Game 1, then got five RBI from Mookie Betts in a 6-2 victory in Game 2. Chicago Sun-Times · May 8, 2022
Celtics highlights: Boston falls 103-101 in Game 1 after rough third quarter, tough game for Jayson Tatum Bad habits from Game 1 cost the Celtics their third game in the East semis vs. Milwaukee as well. USA Today Sports Media Group · May 7, 2022
Celtics Coach Issues Optimistic Injury Update for Marcus Smart The Boston guard missed Game 2 vs. the Bucks due to a right thigh contusion he suffered in Game 1. Sports Illustrated · May 6, 2022
Sydney Kings win NBL grand final opener Sydney have beaten Tasmania 95-78 in Game 1 of the NBL grand final series but star guard and league MVP Jaylen Adams left the court early. AAP · May 6, 2022
Little less conversation: Cooler heads prevailed as Stars doused Flames in Game 2 CALGARY, Alberta — After soaking in 48 hours of spurs exchanged in front of microphones and behind podiums, it took seconds for the Stars and Flames’ disgust for each other to come to the surface in an eventual 2-0 Stars win in Game 2 on Thursday night. Tribune News Service · May 6, 2022
Cale Makar’s overtime goal sends Avalanche to 2-0 series lead over Nashville Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar scored at 8:31 into overtime to give the Avalanche a 2-1 victory over Nashville late Thursday in Game 2 of their opening-round playoff series at Ball Arena. Tribune News Service · May 6, 2022
Rangers bounce back with Game 2 victory over Penguins to even series NEW YORK — Rangers fans waited five years to see playoff hockey again at Madison Square Garden and they’ll get to see at least another home game. Newsday · May 6, 2022
Ben Frederickson: Blues battling some no-good, old-fashioned bad luck as series against Wild shifts to home ice A bright orange ladder could be found leaning against the wall outside of the Enterprise Center media room Thursday, but it’s not like Blues coach Craig Berube opened it up and walked beneath it. St. Louis Post-Dispatch · May 6, 2022
Tribune News Service · May 5, 2022 Lightning rebound, hold on for Game 2 win vs. Maple Leafs TORONTO — The Lightning knew this wasn’t going to be easy. After dropping Game 1 to the Maple Leafs, and even after taking a four-goal lead in Wednesday’s Game 2, the Lightning knew they’d have to battle to come out of Toronto with a tied series.
USA Today Sports Media Group · May 5, 2022 In Boston’s Game 2 win over Milwaukee, ‘the game-changer was Jaylen Brown,’ says ESPN’s Jalen Rose It was a world of difference from his Game 1 performance.
Tribune News Service · May 5, 2022 Dieter Kurtenbach: The Warriors need more from Klay Thompson to beat the Grizzlies Andre Iguodala grabbed Klay Thompson at the end of the Warriors’ Game 1 win over the Memphis Grizzlies.
Tribune News Service · May 4, 2022 Ron Cook: Penguins' thrilling Game 1 win vs. Rangers had everything PITTSBURGH — The Penguins dressed 12 forwards, six defensemen and two goaltenders Tuesday night for Game 1 of their first-round playoff series against the New York Rangers.
Tribune News Service · May 4, 2022 Dave Hyde: Florida Panthers learn tough lesson in Game 1 — and no franchise has more riding on playoffs Nervous now?
Tribune News Service · May 4, 2022 Tigers get timely hits, help in fifth to top Pirates in Game 1 DETROIT — It's no secret the Tigers have been struggling — at the plate, in the field and even to simply stay healthy — over the first month of the season.
Tribune News Service · May 4, 2022 Stars (literally) put up a fight, but failed to capitalize on chances as Flames win fiery Game 1 CALGARY, Alberta — By 8:15 p.m., when the Stars’ 1-0 loss to the Flames in Game 1 began on Tuesday night, the city of Calgary had whipped itself into a feverish fury.
Sports Illustrated · May 4, 2022 Celtics Swing Back to Even Series With Bucks Boston was battered in Game 1 vs. Milwaukee. With their season on the line, the Celtics returned the physicality to tie the second-round series at one apiece.
USA Today Sports Media Group · May 4, 2022 The Predators went down 5-0 in the first period of Game 1 and it looked so much worse than it sounds Not like this, Predators!
USA Today Sports Media Group · May 4, 2022 Bucks at Celtics: Boston beats Milwaukee 109-86, gets revenge for Game 1 loss despite Marcus Smart absence Some of the best plays of the game captured in images.
Tribune News Service · May 4, 2022 Lightning have shown ability to rebound from playoff losses. Can they again? TORONTO — One of the most remarkable themes of the Lightning’s back-to-back title runs was the resolve they showed rebounding from a loss. Over the past two postseasons, Tampa Bay has followed each of its 14 defeats with a win in the next game.