The Canadian PressNick Patch TORONTO–A solid start from Texas right-hander Andrew Cashner brought an end to the suddenly surging Toronto Blue Jays’ season-high five-game winning streak. Cashner (2-4) allowed one run and just five hits over seven innings to help the Rangers (25-26) avoid a sweep with a 3-1 win […]
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The Associated PressJenna Fryer INDIANAPOLIS–At the end of 500 miles around Indianapolis Motor Speedway, it was a former Formula One driver who took the checkered flag. He even drove for Andretti Autosport. It just wasn’t Fernando Alonso. Takuma Sato became the first Japanese winner of the Indianapolis 500 yesterday when […]
The Associated Press CONCORD, N.C.–Hall-of-Fame car owner Richard Childress finally let the emotions flow when he looked up at the Charlotte Motor Speedway’s scoring board after the Coca-Cola 600 and saw the iconic No. 3–driven by his grandson, Austin Dillon–on top. “Can you believe it?” Childress asked. “The Coke 600, […]
The Associated PressKyle Hightower BOSTON–The NBA Finals has its first “three-match,” courtesy of a “King” who passed “His Airness.” LeBron James scored 35 points, and passed Michael Jordan to become the NBA’s all-time playoff scoring leader, as the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Boston Celtics 135-102 last night to claim their […]
The Canadian PressJonas Siegel PITTSBURGH–The Ottawa Senators remarkable ride finally has come to an end. Sidney Crosby set up Chris Kunitz for the double-overtime winner and his second goal of the night as the Pittsburgh Penguins ended the Sens’ season 3-2 in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference final last […]
The Associated PressStephen Hawkins FORT WORTH, Tex.–Jon Rahm was at Colonial during tournament week each of the past two years to accept the Ben Hogan Award that goes to the nation’s top college golfer. This time, he’s playing in the PGA Tour event at Hogan’s Alley and among the leaders. […]
The Associated PressIan Quillen WASHINGTON–Mariners’ manager Scott Servais got ejected for the second time this season. But Nelson Cruz came through with a big hit–just like he did when Servais was tossed from a game back on April 16. “Our guys joke about it,” Servais said yesterday after Seattle rallied […]
The Associated PressGenaro C. Armas MILWAUKEE–Ryan Goins left a strong impression in what might be his last game as the Toronto Blue Jays’ regular shortstop. A grand slam could help Goins continue to get playing time once the injured Troy Tulowitzki returns to the lineup. Goins’ sixth-inning grand slam was […]
The Associated Press BALTIMORE–After becoming the first team this season to win a series at Camden Yards, the Minnesota Twins wanted more. Beating the Baltimore Orioles twice in a row simply wasn’t good enough for these upstart Twins, who entered yesterday’s series finale determined to complete a sweep. That’s precisely […]
The Associated PressStephen Hawkins FORT WORTH, Tex.–Jordan Spieth always gets good vibes at Colonial, so his return to Hogan’s Alley as defending champion might be coming at an opportune time. “This is a great spot to kind of start a new momentum train and get off the bogey train I’ve […]
The Canadian PressLisa Wallace OTTAWA–The Ottawa Senators have had a knack for doing the unexpected this post-season. They’ll need to do it one more time to advance to their first Stanley Cup final in a decade. The Senators take on the defending champion Penguins in Pittsburgh tonight in Game 7 […]
The Associated Press BOSTON–It took 10 games and halfway through the third round of the NBA playoffs before the Cleveland Cavaliers finally encountered their first true dose of resistance this post-season. After cruising to a 2-0 Eastern Conference final lead over Boston, the Cavs were humbled at home in a […]
