Новости за 07.03.2017

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- After the Brooklyn Nets had gotten just about whatever they wanted on the offensive end and defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 122-109 on Monday night at FedExForum, guard Sean Kilpatrick (23 points) called Memphis a "great defensive team."

SAN ANTONIO -- Kawhi Leonard poured in an off-balance 3-pointer and then ran the floor to block a layup attempt by James Harden on the opposite end to propel the San Antonio Spurs past the Houston Rockets 112-110 on Monday.

Steady crude oil prices kept U.S. retail gasoline prices in check, though some regions posted major swings on the back of refinery issues, AAA reported.

WASHINGTON -- Kari Lehtonen made a season-high 42 saves, Patrick Sharp had a goal and an assist, and the Dallas Stars held on to defeat the Capitals 4-2 on Monday night, snapping Washington's 15-game home winning streak.

WASHINGTON -- Dallas Stars goalie Kari Lehtonen didn't know the specifics of the Washington Capitals' 15-game home winning streak prior to Monday night's game.

TAMPA, Fla. -- While the New York Rangers wanted to see their battle level pick up, the Tampa Bay Lightning continue to fight for a playoff spot and rise up the Eastern Conference standings.

SAN ANTONIO - There is just no stopping San Antonio's Kawhi Leonard, who continues to make highlight-reel plays on a game-in and game-out basis while responding to his MVP candidacy with his "aw-shucks" attitude.

DENVER -- After the Kings lost a heartbreaker Sunday, the Nuggets made sure their game against Sacramento on Monday was decisive -- even with Denver missing its best player.

LOS ANGELES -- Jamal Crawford started hitting shots. The result was a solid second-half performance by Crawford that sparked the Los Angeles Clippers' offense and allowed them to blow past the Boston Celtics on Monday night.

Jock Landale scored a game-high 22 points, and Saint Mary's made 13 shots from 3-point range as the 19th-ranked Gaels beat BYU 81-50 in a semifinal game of the West Coast Conference tournament Monday night in Las Vegas.

Nigel Williams-Goss scored 25 points and grabbed eight rebounds, and Przemek Karnowski added 19 points and seven rebounds in No. 4 Gonzaga's 77-68 win over Santa Clara in a West Coast Conference tournament semifinal game Monday night in Las Vegas.

On March 7, 1965, civil rights marchers trying to cross the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Ala., were turned back by state troopers and sheriff's deputies.

Let's take a peek into the future with these questions about the top prospects on both sides of the ball. We start with the offense.

CLEVELAND -- A night of sweet revenge for Dion Waiters, and one of terrible luck for his former team and its newest player.

The San Francisco 49ers told wide receiver Torrey Smith that he will be released, multiple media outlets reported Monday.

The Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Bengals own the most picks.

The Oakland Raiders informed the NFL's stadium and finance committees on Monday that they have secured financing.

CLEVELAND - Andrew Bogut's season with the Cleveland Cavaliers may have lasted less than a minute.

ORLANDO -- Carmelo Anthony will not play Monday night against the Orlando Magic after sustaining a sore left knee.

CLEVELAND -- Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue will not coach against the Miami Heat on Monday night because of an illness he's been battling for at least a week.

Colorado Rockies outfielder David Dahl will be sidelined for at least two weeks due to a stress reaction in his rib cage.

Los Angeles Rams cornerback Trumaine Johnson signed his franchise tender, according to multiple reports Monday.

The New England Patriots agreed to a two-year deal with fullback James Develin ahead of free agency, according to reports Monday.

Winnipeg Jets goaltender Ondrej Pavelec underwent arthroscopic knee surgery that could spell the end of his season.

The Jacksonville Jaguars released cornerback Davon House ahead of free agency starting Thursday.