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Built on huge homers, Cubs' big innings a formula for success
Powered by blasts such as Albert Almora Jr.'s first slam, the Cubs' offense is exorcising the ghosts of last year's second-half slump.
Mets' Davis arrives in 3rd inning, homers in 1st AB
Rajai Davis arrived at Wednesday's game via Uber in the third inning, after finding out he had been called up from Triple-A Syracuse at about 5 p.m.
Yanks' Torres ups season HR total vs. O's to 10
Yankees shortstop Gleyber Torres hit two home runs against the Orioles on Wednesday, bringing his season total to 10 against Baltimore.
How the Bruins and Blues were built, and who has the edge
Roster construction is a never-ending debate. We examine how the GMs assembled the Stanley Cup Final teams -- and identify where one team is better.
Whom should you root for in the Stanley Cup Final?
Haven't been paying too much attention? Was your team already knocked out? We help you decide whether to get behind the Blues or the Bruins.
Cano hurts quad running two days after sitting
Mets second baseman Robinson Cano was sent for an MRI after straining his left quadriceps running to first base Wednesday against the Nationals.
Cano hurts quad running two days after benching
Mets second baseman Robinson Cano pulled up while running out a grounder in the third inning Wednesday night and later exited with what the team said was tightness in his left quadriceps.
Lowry playing through pain; Kawhi 'feeling good'
While Kawhi Leonard and Kyle Lowry are expected to be fine for Game 5, Raptors forward OG Anunoby remains "a ways away" after undergoing an emergency appendectomy last month.
The NBA's supermax contract is working ... just not like fans expected
When this season's All-NBA teams are announced, more players could become eligible to sign supermax contract extensions. But as we've learned over the past two years, it's not an automatic, for players or teams.
Howard returns to Michigan as new hoops coach
Michigan has found its replacement for John Beilein, agreeing to a five-year deal with former Wolverines star Juwan Howard.
Source: Howard reaches deal to coach Michigan
Juwan Howard has agreed to a five-year deal to become Michigan's new men's basketball coach, a source told ESPN.
Yanks shut down rehabbing Stanton for 7-10 days
Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton has a mild strain of his left calf and has been shut down for up to 10 days.
Yankees' Stanton out 7-10 days with calf strain
Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton has a mild strain of his left calf and will be shut down up to 10 days.
Stanton suffers setback in return to Yankees
Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton has a mild strain of his left calf and will be shut down up to 10 days.
NFL draft headed to Cleveland in 2021, KC in '23
The NFL draft is heading to Cleveland in 2021 and Kansas City in 2023. A site for 2022 has been delayed because about 20 cities are interested in hosting that year.
Girls 5A soccer: Grandview beats Arapahoe, claims back-to-back state championships
By: Kyle Fredrickson
COMMERCE CITY — Colorado high school sports fans should not toss around the term “dynasty” lightly. But take one quick look at the girls soccer resume at Grandview and there is little debate. The Wolves are bona fide modern juggernauts. A Class 5A championship victory cemented their legacy Wednesday night...
St. Thomas wins too much, kicked out of MIAC
St. Thomas was involuntarily removed from the MIAC because its winning had upset the competitive balance in the league.
Rockies put on overall good show in 9-3 victory against Pirates
By: Patrick Saunders
PITTSBURGH — The Rockies’ 9-3 victory against the Pirates on Wednesday night at PNC Park was the kind of tantalizing performance that showed what the Rockies are capable of when they string all of the elements together. Solid starting pitching? Check. Jon Gray allowed three runs on seven hits over seven...
