Новости за 30.03.2017

PHILADELPHIA -- With an NBA playoff berth hanging in the balance, the Atlanta Hawks are trying to regain their form.

PITTSBURGH -- A matchup between the past two Stanley Cup winners held the promise of a close, intense game.

SAN ANTONIO -- Stephen Curry scored 29 points, 13 in the pivotal third quarter, as the Golden State Warriors came back from an early 22-point deficit to defeat the San Antonio Spurs 110-98 in a slugfest between the top two teams in the NBA on Wednesday at AT&T Center.

The serial killer known as the "Angel of Death" after killing dozens of elderly patients in the 1970s and 80s was found severely beaten in prison on Tuesday.

The Los Angeles Kings and Vancouver Canucks will face off in the first NHL preseason games played in China, it was announced late Wednesday.

Fifth-seeded Rafael Nadal of Spain advanced to the semifinals of the Miami Open Wednesday night with a 6-2, 6-3 victory over No. 13 Jack Sock of the United States.

Venus Williams upset top-ranked Angelique Kerber, 7-5, 6-3, to reach the semifinals of the Miami Open on Wednesday, avenging a semifinal loss to the German last summer at Wimbledon.

TORONTO -- There was bloodletting in more ways than one Tuesday night when the Charlotte Hornets were thoroughly outplayed by the Milwaukee Bucks.

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Russell Westbrook keeps making the spectacular look so easy this season.

NEW YORK -- On the surface, it appeared the Miami Heat were playing effective defense at halftime. They thought otherwise when the topic was discussed during the break.

PHOENIX - In breakneck speed during two days of league meetings Monday and Tuesday, important business was conducted. That can't be disputed.

North Carolina lawmakers reached a deal to repeal the state's controversial "bathroom bill" that restricted the bathrooms transgender individuals can use.

North Carolina lawmakers reached a deal to repeal the state's controversial "bathroom bill" that restricted the bathrooms transgender individuals can use.

A federal judge in Hawaii strengthened the court order he issued banning President Donald Trump's executive order on immigration after it was set to expire.

Tampa Bay Lightning captain Steven Stamkos said he is close to returning to the lineup on the heels of participating in every drill during Wednesday's practice.

Free agent safety T.J. McDonald has been suspended for the first eight games of the 2017 season for violating the NFL's policy for substances of abuse, the league announced on Wednesday.

The South Korea military is to deploy an improved version of the Lockheed C-130 Hercules.

Federal agents arrested the attorney general for the Mexican state of Nayarit, saying he is a drug kingpin worth $250 million.

New York Mets left-hander Steven Matz will not be ready for the start of the regular season, manager Terry Collins confirmed Wednesday.

Minnesota Wild forward Zach Parise likely will be sidelined for at least three games, coach Bruce Boudreau told reporters on Wednesday.

Cincinnati Bengals owner Mike Brown and coach Marvin Lewis came to the defense of cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones on Wednesday.

A Justice Department watchdog report was critical of asset seizures that enable law enforcement to take cash and property from those suspected of crimes.

The New Orleans Saints agreed to a deal with veteran quarterback Chase Daniel, who will return to the team as the backup to Drew Brees.

A career State Department employee was charged with accepting tens of thousands in cash and gifts from two Chinese intelligence officers.

Despite its accountant's infamous Oscar flub, PricewaterhouseCoopers will still run balloting for the Academy Awards, the group's president said Wednesday.