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Logan Thompson, Capitals blank Leafs, maintain playoff hopesLogan Thompson made 21 saves and the visiting Washington Capitals kept their slim Stanley Cup playoff hopes alive with a 4-0 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday.,It was Thompson's third shutout of the season, two of them coming against Toronto.,Dylan Strome and Martin Fehervary each had a ...

Dick Vitale announces 'abnormalities' discovered during latest scansLegendary broadcaster Dick Vitale announced Wednesday that "some abnormalities" were discovered after the 86-year-old underwent a series of scans last week. He is scheduled for a biopsy on Friday.,"Like countless others, each time I go for any kind of test I am a nervous wreck," Vitale, who has been...

Taylor Ward's 3 doubles enough for Orioles to complete sweep of White SoxTaylor Ward went 4-for-5 with three doubles and two RBIs as the visiting Baltimore Orioles defeated the Chicago White Sox 5-3 on Wednesday to earn a three-game series sweep.,Gunnar Henderson and Pete Alonso also doubled for the Orioles, who had seven hits.,Ward delivered the last of the club's six t...

All-Star 2B, base stealer Davey Lopes dies at 80

Davey Lopes, a four-time All-Star second baseman and a prolific base stealer, died on Wednesday at the age of 80.,Lopes played for the Los Angeles Dodgers from 1972-81, winning a World Series in his final season with the club.,He led the majors with 77 stolen bases in 1975 and topped the National Le...

Guardians pour it on late in rubber match vs. Royals

Angel Martinez had four hits, including a grand slam, and the Cleveland Guardians rolled to a 10-2 win against the visiting Kansas City Royals in the rubber game of their three-game series on Wednesday afternoon.,Rhys Hoskins had three doubles, an RBI and run scored, and Jose Ramirez and Juan Brito ...

NASCAR won't let YouTuber 'Cleetus McFarland' race at Talladega

NASCAR put the brakes on YouTube star "Cleetus McFarland" and his quest to drive in this month's O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Talladega Superspeedway.,McFarland, whose real name is Garrett Mitchell, announced Tuesday to his 4.7 million YouTube subscribers that he won't be competing on April 25...

Alex Ovechkin: Decision on future will come in offseason

Washington Capitals superstar captain Alex Ovechkin, the NHL's all-time leader in goals, said he will wait until the offseason to decide if he'll continue his playing career.,Ovechkin, 40, is playing in his 21st NHL season. The 2018 Stanley Cup champion and three-time Hart Trophy recipient is playin...

White Sox send Opening Day starter Shane Smith to minors

The Chicago White Sox optioned Opening Day starter Shane Smith to Triple-A Charlotte on Wednesday.,In a corresponding move, they selected the contract of left-handed pitcher Tyler Schweitzer from Charlotte.,Smith, a 26-year-old right-hander, lasted just 1 2/3 innings in the March 26 opener, a 14-2 l...