Indians eye May 8 for Swisher return to lineup
Nick Swisher targets May 8 for a big league return after knee surgeries. He will rehab with Triple-A Columbus before possibly joining the Indians for the series opener against Minnesota, serving as designated hitter then right field, with evaluations and back-to-back games planned.
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Bucks stay alive with 94 88 win over Chicago in Game 5
Milwaukee survives Chicago 94 88 to cut series deficit to 3 2 as Michael Carter Williams scores 22 with eight assists and Khris Middleton adds 21. Bulls face elimination as the Bucks rally late and force a decisive Game 6 in Milwaukee.
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Cavs star Love out injured after collision in Game 4
Cavaliers forward Kevin Love left the game in the first quarter after Boston’s Kelly Olynyk grabbed his left arm. Olynyk was suspended for the first game of the 2015-16 season. Love will miss the conference semifinals. Cavs coach David Blatt must adjust the lineup with J.R. Smith sidelined.
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Smith Crowder hurt knee after collision in game
Crowder left the game with a sprained left ACL after being struck by Smith. Smith defended the act as selfish but not malicious. The report lists Smith's suspensions and fines, including six NBA suspensions in 11 years and 29 games, with a bill of past disciplinary actions.
Caps Win Game 7 On Kuznetsov Earned Goal
The Russian rookie Evgeny Kuznetsov scored the go ahead goal with 7:18 left as the Washington Capitals defeated the New York Islanders 2-1 in Game 7 of the first round. Braden Holtby stopped 10 shots to seal the series and Washington advances to face the New York Rangers. Joel Ward opened scoring in the second period and Frans Nielsen tied it for the Islanders early in the third.
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