Here is the latest sports news: Rockets, Jazz win NBA Game Fours. Caps advance, Bruins-Leafs headed to Game Seven. Pelicans picking up Gentry’s option. “Gronk” won’t run in Kentucky Derby after all. Seahawks’ Carroll says door not closed on signing Kaepernick.
>>Rockets, Jazz Win NBA Game Fours
(Undated) — The Rockets and Jazz were winners in the NBA Playoffs. Houston scored 50 points in the third quarter and won 119-100 at Minnesota to take a 3-1 lead in their first-round series. Utah knocked off Oklahoma City 113-96 in Salt Lake City to take a 3-1 lead in that series. Three Game Fives are on the schedule tonight.
>>Caps Advance, Bruins-Leafs Headed To Game Seven
(Undated) — The Capitals are into the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, while the Bruins and Maple Leafs are headed to a Game Seven. Washington won 6-3 at Columbus to win that first-round series, 4-2. Toronto topped Boston 3-1 to even that series at three games apiece. Boston will host the series decider on Wednesday.
>>Pelicans Picking Up Option On Gentry
(New Orleans, LA) — Alvin Gentry will be returning as head coach of the New Orleans Pelicans next season. ESPN reports the team has informed Gentry it is picking up the 2018-19 option on his contract. According to the report, GM Dell Demps told Gentry of the move before the Pelicans’ first-round playoff sweep of the Trail Blazers.
>>”Gronk” Won’t Run In Kentucky Derby After All
(Undated) — Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski’s namesake won’t be running in the Kentucky Derby after all. The Phoenix Thoroughbred ownership group says “Gronk” was recently treated for a fever and will not travel to Churchill Downs for the first leg of the Triple Crown on May 5th. Gronkowski recently bought a minority stake in the colt.
>>Seahawks’ Carroll Says Door Not Closed On Signing Kaepernick
(Renton, WA) — Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll says they haven’t closed the door on possibly signing quarterback Colin Kaepernick [[ CAP-er-nick ]]. Carroll did say any further pursuit may depend on the upcoming NFL Draft. Kaepernick has been without an NFL job since 2016 after becoming the face of NFL anthem protests.
>>MONDAY’S SCOREBOARD
MLB National League
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Cincinnati Reds 10, Atlanta Braves 4
San Diego Padres 13, Colorado Rockies 5
Los Angeles Dodgers 2, Miami Marlins 1
San Francisco Giants 4, Washington Nationals 2
MLB American League
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New York Yankees 14, Minnesota Twins 1
Cleveland Indians 2, Baltimore Orioles 1
Oakland Athletics 9, Texas Rangers 4
Los Angeles Angels 2, Houston Astros 0
Chicago White Sox 10, Seattle Mariners 4
MLB Interleague
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No Games Scheduled
NBA Playoffs
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Houston Rockets 119, Minnesota Timberwolves 100
(Rockets lead best-of-seven West quarterfinal, 3-1)
Utah Jazz 113, Oklahoma City Thunder 96
(Jazz lead best-of-seven West quarterfinal, 3-1)
NHL Playoffs
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Toronto Maple Leafs 3, Boston Bruins 1
(Best-of-seven East quarterfinal tied, 3-3)
Washington Capitals 6, Columbus Blue Jackets 3
(Capitals win best-of-seven East quarterfinal, 4-2)
>>TUESDAY’S SCHEDULE (All times are Eastern)
MLB National League
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6:40 p.m. – Atlanta Braves at Cincinnati Reds
7:05 p.m. – Arizona Diamondbacks at Philadelphia Phillies
8:15 p.m. – New York Mets at St. Louis Cardinals
8:40 p.m. – San Diego Padres at Colorado Rockies
10:10 p.m. – Miami Marlins at Los Angeles Dodgers
10:15 p.m. – Washington Nationals at San Francisco Giants
MLB American League
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5:10 p.m. – Seattle Mariners at Chicago White Sox
6:35 p.m. – Minnesota Twins at New York Yankees
7:05 p.m. – Tampa Bay Rays at Baltimore Orioles
7:07 p.m. – Boston Red Sox at Toronto Blue Jays
8:05 p.m. – Oakland Athletics at Texas Rangers
8:10 p.m. – Los Angeles Angels at Houston Astros
MLB Interleague
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6:10 p.m. – Chicago Cubs at Cleveland Indians
7:05 p.m. – Detroit Tigers at Pittsburgh Pirates
8:15 p.m. – Milwaukee Brewers at Kansas City Royals
NBA Playoffs
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7:00 p.m. – Milwaukee Bucks at Boston Celtics
(Best-of-seven East quarterfinal tied, 2-2)
8:00 p.m. – Miami Heat at Philadelphia 76ers
(76ers lead best-of-seven East quarterfinal, 3-1)
10:30 p.m. – San Antonio Spurs at Golden State Warriors
(Warriors lead best-of-seven West quarterfinal, 3-1)
NHL Playoffs
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No Games Scheduled
