After an incredible comeback helped them take Game 1, the LA Clippers were no match for the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 2, when the Grizz grabbed a commanding lead and, this time, held on to it intently. Naturally, LA big man Reggie Evans was none too pleased with his team’s performance, and he even went as far as saying that Memphis straight-up “punked” his squad, and that the Clips would have to...

ATLANTA — Daniel Palka hit the first pitch of the bottom of the 13th inning over the fence in right field for a walkoff homer to lift Georgia Tech to a 6-5 win over Clemson in front of 1,627 fans at Russ Chandler Stadium on Friday night. the Yellow Jackets, who took a 1-0 series lead, improved to 26-17 overall and 10-12 in the ACC. the Tigers, who saw their winning streak...

WASHINGTON — other than an audacious steal of home, Cole Hamels had no problem shutting down the Washington Nationals. Turns out, only his Philadelphia teammates’ batting performance could keep Hamels from his 11th complete game. The left-hander gave up five hits over eight innings in the Phillies’ 9-3 victory...

By CHARLES ODUMAP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) – Pedro Alvarez and Yamaico Navarro each hit two-run homers, and the Pittsburgh Pirates enjoyed a long-awaited offensive breakthrough as they beat the Atlanta Braves 9-3 on Monday night. The Pirates, last in the major leagues with 58 runs in 22 games, almost doubled their previous season high of five runs. Neil Walker had three hits and drove in a...

Last week, the Detroit Tigers placed Brandon Inge, by far their longest-tenured player, on waivers. Sunday afternoon, Inge cleared waivers and the Oakland Athletics pounced. once the formalities are concluded, Inge will join the A’s after nearly 15 years in the Tigers’ organization. Jane Lee (via MLB.com): The deal … is pending a physical, so it’s...