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Westbrook scores 36; Thunder beat Trail Blazers 101-90 (Yahoo Sports)

Russell Westbrook made the most of his second chance. The NBA’s scoring leader tallied 36 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists, and the Thunder beat the Portland Trail Blazers 101-90 on Monday night to keep their playoff hopes alive. Westbrook almost didn’t get to play. ”I was worried once I got it during the game, but at the same time, the NBA does a great job of figuring out which

Ex-NFL running back suspected of killing prison cellmate (Yahoo Sports)

Former NFL running back Lawrence Phillips is suspected of killing his cellmate in a Central California prison, officials said Monday. Phillips’ cellmate at Kern Valley State Prison was found lifeless early Saturday and later pronounced dead, prison spokesman Lt. Marshall Denning said in a statement. He played for the St. Louis Rams, until being released in 1997 for insubordination. He also played for the Miami Dolphins and San Francisco 49ers.

Patrick Kane close to return for Blackhawks (Yahoo Sports)

It was the most important ”pushing and shoving” of the season for the Chicago Blackhawks. Patrick Kane was cleared for contact and practiced with the team on Monday. The dynamic winger, who broke his collarbone in February, then received medical clearance to play in Game 1 of the playoffs on Wednesday night in Nashville. ”Patrick has been working extremely diligently with his rehabilitation and has recently returned to full-contact practice

Urban Meyer's contract extended through 2020 season (Yahoo Sports)

Meyer can pair Ohio State’s national championship with a hefty contract extension that will make him the second-highest paid coach in college football. Meyer was rewarded Monday with an extension through the 2020 season. He said in a statement Monday he is ”honored” to ”represent this great university.” Meyer has led Ohio State to a 38-3 record and is 24-0 in Big Ten regular-season play. ”Our young men continue to