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By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Eric Lauer allowed one earned run, Christian Yelich’s infield single was the big hit in…

DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) — John Hunter Nemechek took the lead with 24 laps left then held off Carson Hocevar in overtime to win the NASCAR Craftsman…

By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Major League Baseball veteran umpire Dan Bellino has issued an apology after ejecting Arizona…

By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — Brad Marchand had a goal and two assists to help the Boston Bruins take their first lead against the…

By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid inspired the Philadelphia 76ers with his return from a facial injury, Danny Green…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Elena Delle Donne had 21 points and nine rebounds in her first season-opening game since 2018 and the Washington Mystics beat the…

BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Bruins’ playoff game against the Carolina Hurricanes was delayed for about seven minutes when a section of the glass…

By The Associated Press All-Star aces Max Scherzer, Shane Bieber and Gerrit Cole all got early showers. So did many other players after six games…

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Saul “Canelo” Álvarez remains supremely confident as he moves back up to the heaviest weight of his career for another hefty…

NEW YORK (AP) — The Dallas Mavericks were fined $25,000 by the NBA on Friday for players and coaches straying too far onto the court from the bench…

By The Associated Press The Minnesota Twins avoided a daunting injury when it was determined star shortstop Carlos Correa’s right middle finger is…

CINCINNATI (AP) — Friday night’s game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and Cincinnati Reds has been postponed because of heavy rain. The teams will…

By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer RENTON, Wash. (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks lined up Charles Cross at left tackle and Abe Lucas at right tackle during…

BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Red Sox have put center fielder Kiké Hernández and left-handed starter Rich Hill on the COVID-19 injured list. The Red…

By GARY B. GRAVES AP Sports Writer LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Secret Oath charged from pack to grab the lead from Yuugiri and held off favorite Nest by…

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid returned for Game 3 of the playoff series against Miami after sitting out the first two…

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers signed both of their first-round draft picks Friday, with former Georgia teammates Quay Walker and…

By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer Injuries are threatening to tip the balance of a handful of first-round series around the NHL playoffs. The…