Mantha scores twice in 34 seconds, Capitals rout Canadiens
MONTREAL (AP) — Anthony Mantha scored twice in a 34-second span midway through the second period and had two assists in the Washington Capitals’…
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Chavis’ three hits power Pirates to 6-4 win over Nationals
By WES CROSBY Associated Press PITTSBURGH (AP) — Michael Chavis capped a three-hit night with a leadoff triple in the eighth inning, and the…
Continue ReadingMatz bounces back to help Cardinals edge Brewers 2-1
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer MILWAUKEE (AP) — Steven Matz pitched 5 2/3 shutout innings and combined with three relievers on a five-hitter as…
Continue ReadingRhodes slides past Hocevar on Bristol dirt to win truck race
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer BRISTOL, Tenn. (AP) — Ben Rhodes used a crossover move to slide past Carson Hocevar and drift his way to…
Continue ReadingPozuelo breaks te in 51st, Toronto FC beats Philadelphia 2-1
TORONTO (AP) — Alejandro Pozuelo broke a tie early in the 51st minute and Toronto FC beat Philadelphia 2-1 in cold conditions Saturday night,…
Continue ReadingBelt scores go-ahead run in 8th, Giants beat Guardians 4-2
By BRIAN DULIK Associated Press CLEVELAND (AP) — Brandon Belt scored the go-ahead run on a bases-loaded grounder by Wilmer Flores in the eighth…
Continue ReadingNikita Kucherov, Victor Hedman help Lightning beat Jets 7-4
By ERIK ERLENDSSON Associated Press TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Nikita Kucherov scored twice and added two assists, Victor Hedman had four assists and the…
Continue ReadingHarper doubles in two, steals home and Phillies snap skid
MIAMI (AP) — Bryce Harper doubled in two runs, walked twice and stole home, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Miami Marlins 10-3. Alec Bohm…
Continue ReadingSabres’ 4-goal 2nd-period surge fuels 4-3 win over Flyers
By JOHN WAWROW AP Hockey Writer BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Tage Thompson’s go-ahead goal capped a four-goal second-period outburst and the Buffalo…
Continue ReadingRed Bulls and Dallas play to 0-0
HARRISON, N.J. (AP) — Carlos Miguel made three saves for the New York Red Bulls and Maarten Paes had five saves for Dallas in a 0-0 tie. The Red…
Continue ReadingMaxey breaks out for 38 points, 76ers beat Raptors in Game 1
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Tyrese Maxey had the breakout game of his young career, scoring 21 of his playoff career-high…
Continue ReadingDynamo and Timbers finish in 0-0 tie
HOUSTON (AP) — Steve Clark made three saves for the Houston Dynamo and Aljaz Ivacic had four saves for the Portland Timbers in a 0-0 tie. The…
Continue ReadingGuzan hurts Achilles in Atlanta’s 0-0 draw vs Cincinnati
ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta goalkeeper Brad Guzan left the field on a stretcher after hurting an Achilles tendon and collapsing during a 0-0 draw…
Continue ReadingCurry returns, to come off bench in Warriors’ playoff opener
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Stephen Curry will play but not start for Golden State in Game 1 of the playoffs against…
Continue ReadingLEADING OFF: Struggling Padres face Braves, Buxton OK
By The Associated Press The Padres’ hopes of shaking off a disappointing 2021 aren’t off to a great start — San Diego has lost four of five…
Continue ReadingAlexander first on Korn Ferry to successfully defend title
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Tyson Alexander became the first player in Korn Ferry Tour history to successfully defend a title, rallying to win the…
Continue ReadingAstros place All-Star closer Ryan Pressly on 10-day IL
SEATTLE (AP) — The Houston Astros placed All-Star closer Ryan Pressly on the 10-day injured list due to inflammation in his right knee. The…
Continue ReadingDozier’s two-run homer lifts the Royals to win over Detroit
By MARC BOWMAN Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Hunter Dozier homered to break a tie in the sixth, and lead the Kansas City Royals to a 3-1…
Continue ReadingCuster wins pole at dirt-covered Bristol through heat races
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer BRISTOL, Tenn. (AP) — Cole Custer won the first pole of his career Saturday through a formula designed for…
Continue ReadingAnderson sharp, Olson homers as Braves beat Padres 5-2
By RICHARD J. MARCUS Associated Press SAN DIEGO (AP) — Ian Anderson pitched one-run ball into the sixth inning, Matt Olson hit one of Atlanta’s…
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