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Top half of Athletics' order rolls versus O's
Brent Rooker hit a three-run homer and the Athletics won their third game in a row by defeating the host Baltimore Orioles 6-2 on Saturday.,Aaron Civale (4-1) had his third consecutive strong start, pitching five scoreless innings despite allowing six hits and three walks. He struck out six.,Hogan H...
Daniel Rios' late PK lifts CF Montreal over Orlando City
Daniel Rios scored on a penalty kick in the 94th minute as CF Montreal outlasted visiting Orlando City FC for a dramatic 2-0 victory on Saturday.,Montreal (4-7-0, 12 points) won for the third time in four games (2-1-0) by finally scoring in the final minutes after creating numerous chances.,Rios sco...
James Harden comes up clutch, as Cavs defeat Pistons
Donovan Mitchell had 35 points and 10 rebounds, as the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the visiting Detroit Pistons 116-109 in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals Saturday afternoon.,The fourth-seeded Cavaliers lost the first two games of the series in Detroit but ended the contest on a 12-5 run to...
Rookie Jovana Nogic helps Mercury ruin Aces' title celebration
Rookie Jovana Nogic made an immediate splash in her WNBA debut, scoring all 19 of her points in the first half of the Phoenix Mercury's 99-66 rout of the host Las Vegas Aces on Saturday.,The 28-year-old Serbia native connected on her first four 3-point attempts to lead Phoenix (1-0) to a dominant st...
Ducks look to regroup against Golden Knights in Game 4
The Anaheim Ducks were taught big lessons last outing.,Now the Ducks must show how quickly they can put them to good use when they host the Vegas Golden Knights on Sunday for Game 4 of their Western Conference semifinal series.,The Golden Knights claimed a thorough 6-2 victory on Friday to take a 2-...
Lionel Messi sets another record in Inter Miami win over Toronto FC
Rodrigo De Paul, Luis Suarez, Sergio Reguilon and Lionel Messi each scored to lead visiting Inter Miami to a 4-2 win over Toronto FC on Saturday.,Messi also had two assists as Miami (6-2-4, 22 points) made sure it wouldn't repeat last week's stunning 4-3 home loss against Orlando City when it surren...
Red Bulls snap winless streak, upset Fire
Jorge Ruvalcaba, Cade Cowell and Eric Maxim Chuopo-Moting scored as the New York Red Bulls handed the Chicago Fire their second straight home loss, 3-1, on Saturday.,Ethan Horvath had three saves for the Red Bulls (4-5-3, 15 points), who ended a two-game scoreless drought and snapped their five-game...
Knicks F OG Anunoby upgraded to questionable for Game 4
New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (hamstring) has been upgraded to questionable for Sunday's Game 4 against the Philadelphia 76ers.,The 28-year-old wing has been vital to New York's playoff success, averaging 21.4 points, 7.5 rebounds, 1.9 steals and 1.1 blocks per game, while shooting 53.8 percent...
Sorana Cirstea upsets Aryna Sabalenka in Rome for first victory over No. 1
Sorana Cirstea has announced she will retire after the season but the 36-year-old Romanian sure isn't just cruising through tournaments in the meantime.,Cirstea defeated a world No. 1 for the first time since turning professional in 2006 when she rallied for a 2-6, 6-3, 7-5 victory over top-seeded A...
Astros claim OF Rhylan Thomas off waiver from Mariners
The Houston Astros claimed outfielder Rhylan Thomas off waivers from the Seattle Mariners.,In a corresponding move, right-hander Hunter Bown was transferred from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL.,Thomas was an 11th-round pick in the 2022 MLB Draft by the New York Mets. He was traded to the M...
Shane van Gisbergen starts Watkins Glen defense with pole-winning run
WATKINS GLEN, N.Y.--The Bus Stop chicane at Watkins Glen International is designed to slow drivers down.,In Saturday's NASCAR Cup Series qualifying session, however, it was the section of the 2.45-mile road course where defending race winner Shane van Gisbergen gained light years over the competitio...
Sabres, Habs knotted at a game apiece as series heads north
The Buffalo Sabres know they have to be much better with the puck Sunday night as their second-round series shifts north to Montreal for Game 3, all square at one game apiece with the Canadiens.,The Sabres played a heavy game against Montreal in Game 2 Friday night, but it was to no avail as the Can...
Wings out-race Fever to season-opening victory
Arike Ogunbowale scored 22 points, Paige Bueckers and Odyssey Sims tallied 20 apiece and the Dallas Wings opened the new season with a 107-104 win over the Indiana Fever on Saturday in Indianapolis., ,Jessica Shepard racked up 13 points, nine rebounds and nine assists for Dallas, which burned Indian...
Four different players score to give Inter Miami win over Toronto FC
Rodrigo De Paul, Luis Suarez, Sergio Reguilon and Lionel Messi each scored to lead visiting Inter Miami to a 4-2 win over Toronto FC on Saturday.,Messi had two assists as Miami (6-2-4, 22 points) made sure it wouldn't repeat last week's stunning 4-3 home loss against Orlando City when it surrendered...
Dodgers claim LHP Charlie Barnes off waivers from Cubs
The Los Angeles Dodgers claimed left-hander Charlie Barnes off waivers from the Chicago Cubs and transferred infielder/outfielder Tommy Edman to the 60-day injured list to open a 40-man roster spot.,Barnes, 30, was designated for assignment by the Cubs on Monday. He gave up four runs (three earned) ...
Legendary Braves manager Bobby Cox dies at 84
Hall of Fame manager and legendary Atlanta Braves icon Bobby Cox died at the age of 84, the team announced Saturday.,Cox's 2,504 victories as a manager for the Atlanta Braves and Toronto Blue Jays rank fourth in major league history and include an extensive list of accomplishments for his teams, inc...
Knicks chase sweep of 76ers as conference finals beckon
Even without their lineup at full strength, the New York Knicks are showing they are on a different level than the Philadelphia 76ers., ,Jalen Brunson and the Knicks will try to sweep their best-of-seven second-round playoff series when they visit the Sixers in Game 4 on Sunday., ,New York, the No. ...
Report: Brewers place OF Brandon Lockridge (leg) on IL
The Milwaukee Brewers placed outfielder Brandon Lockridge on the 10-day injured list, while outfielder Blake Perkins was recalled from Triple-A Nashville, the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reported Saturday.,Lockridge, 29, was injured when he slid into the wall in foul territory during the fourth innin...
Dynamo carry positive momentum into showdown at LAFC
The Houston Dynamo have recovered from a slow start and look to win for the fourth time in five MLS matches when they visit Los Angeles FC on Sunday night.,Houston has recorded three 1-0 victories during the stretch and has allowed two goals during the span, which began after it was walloped 6-2 by ...
Minnesota United put strong form up against Austin FC
After losing just once in their previous seven MLS matches, Minnesota United will play host to Austin FC at Saint Paul, Minn., on Sunday.,Minnesota United (6-3-2, 20 points) are in the midst of a 5-1-1 stretch since March 22, with their only blemish a 1-0 loss to Los Angeles FC on April 25. The succ...