ATLANTA-- The Atlanta Hawks overcame a sluggish start with a sizzling run that put away the Boston Celtics 110-83 in Game 5 of an Eastern Conference first-round playoff series at Philips Arena on Tuesday.
CHARLOTTE - Kemba Walker erupted for 34 points, including 11 straight in a decisive fourth-quarter spurt, and the Charlotte Hornets beat the Miami Heat 89-85 on Monday night to even their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series at 2-2.
MEMPHIS - Kawhi Leonard scored 21 points and LaMarcus Aldridge posted a double-double as the San Antonio Spurs cruised to a 116-95 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday to sweep their best-of-seven first-round playoff series.
ROME-- Juventus won Serie A for the fifth season in a row without kicking a ball on Monday after Napoli, the only team that could have caught them, were sunk 1-0 by a late Radja Nainggolan goal at AS Roma.
LONDON-- Eliud Kipchoge produced the second fastest run in marathon history to successfully defend his London Marathon title while his Kenyan compatriot Jemima Sumgong showed remarkable courage after a fall to win the women's race on Sunday.
