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New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas (17) is congratulated by fans after the Pelicans 118-103 victory against the Phoenix Suns in Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in New Orleans, Sunday, April 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

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Pelicans defying playoff odds, while Heat look to advance
By TIM REYNOLDS - AP Basketball Writer
Mon,04/25/22-3:30PM , 1,057 Reads
New Orleans is defying all the odds.

The Pelicans are the first team in 46 years to finish a season 10 or more games under .500, then go on to win at least two playoff games — and that doesn't even count the two play-in game victories just to officially reach the postseason.
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Atlanta Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter (12) and Miami Heat guard Duncan Robinson go for a loose ball during the first half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Sunday, April 17, 2022, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

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For some, Game 2s in NBA playoffs provide bounce-back chance
By TIM REYNOLDS - AP Basketball Writer
Mon,04/18/22-9:35AM , 1,358 Reads
Duncan Robinson made eight 3-pointers for Miami. Jonas Valanciunas grabbed 25 rebounds for New Orleans. Anthony Edwards scored 36 points for Minnesota in his playoff debut. Phoenix’s Chris Paul became the oldest player in postseason history with a 30-point, 10-assist game.

Game 1s brought greatness out of some.
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Ashton Kutcher, left, and Mila Kunis arrive at the Oscars on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

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A moment of silence, and a plea, for Ukraine at Oscars
By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press
Sun,03/27/22-9:02PM , 181 Reads
For 30 seconds, the Oscars went silent for Ukraine.
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Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill makes a catch over Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward (21) during the second half of an NFL divisional round football game, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in Kansas City. The Kansas City Chiefs traded wide receiver Tyreek Hill to Miami for a package of draft picks on Wednesday, March 23, 2022, and the Dolphins are giving the three-time All-Pro a $120 million, four-year contract extension, a person familiar with the moves told The Associated Press. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)

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Hill, Armstead arrive in Miami with high hopes for Dolphins
By TIM REYNOLDS - AP Sports Writer
Thu,03/24/22-3:37PM , 870 Reads
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Tyreek Hill is fast on the field, fast with his words and fast at making a first impression.
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