In the Majors, the Red Sox won their home opener, 9-4 over Washington with Mookie Betts hitting a three run homer, stealing two bases on the same pitch and making a leaping catch to take away a two run homer…..Stephen Drew hit a pinch hit grand slam homer as the Yankees got by Baltimore 6-5…..Kansas City is the only undefeated team left at 7 and 0 after downing Minnesota 12-3.
In the NBA, Oklahoma City’s playoff hopes remain alive after a 101-90 win over Portland.
Forward Patrick Kane has been cleared to play for Chicago after being injured and Max Pacioretty may be ready to play for the Canadiens in game one of their series against Ottawa.
Wide receiver Micheal Crabtree is leaving the San Francisco 49’ers for the Oakland Raiders.
Former NFL running back Lawrence Phillips is suspected of killing his cellmate, who was serving time for murder, at a prison in central California. Phillips was a big time college star at Nebraska and later played with the Rams, Dolphins and 49’ers.
