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Wildcats Begin New Era with Championship Expectations
ELLENSBURG — As the Central Washington Wildcats enter fall camp, they also embark on the beginning of a new chapte…
Smart's big 4th leads Celtics past Raptors for 2-0 edge
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Jayson Tatum scored 34 points, Marcus Smart made five 3-pointers in the fourth quarter and the Boston Celtics beat the Toronto Raptors 102-99 in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference semi…
Tigers OF JaCoby Jones gets hit by pitch, fractures hand
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Detroit Tigers outfielder JaCoby Jones is expected to miss the rest of the season after fracturing his left hand when he was hit by a pitch Tuesday in a 12-1 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers.
Nuggets edge Jazz 80-78 to complete comeback from 3-1 down
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Jamal Murray helped a heartbroken Donovan Mitchell off the floor for a handshake and hug, a show of respect between players who had a memorable battle in the bubble.
Nola tosses 8 innings of 2-hit ball, Phillies blank Nats 6-0
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Aaron Nola pitched another gem for the Phillies. One day, he might actually get to finish one.
Ozuna hits 3 HRs in Braves' 10-3 rout of Red Sox
BOSTON (AP) — Marcell Ozuna hit three home runs in a game for the first time in his career and finished with six RBIs, leading the Atlanta Braves to a 10-3 rout of the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday night.
Miller drives in 7 as Cardinals pound Gray, Reds 16-2
CINCINNATI (AP) — Brad Miller homered twice and drove in a career-high seven runs, and the St. Louis Cardinals pounded Sonny Gray and the Cincinnati Reds 16-2 on Tuesday night.
Dream top Fever 102-90
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Courtney Williams and rookie Chennedy Carter each scored 22 points and the Atlanta Dream beat the Indiana Fever 102-90 on Tuesday night.
Flyers stave off elimination with 4-3 win over Islanders
TORONTO (AP) — The Philadelphia Flyers and their big boy pants are sticking around the Toronto bubble for at least one more game.
Chapman's 1st save seals Yankees' 5-3 win over Tampa Bay
NEW YORK (AP) — Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman threw a 101 mph fastball near the head of pinch-hitter Michael Brosseau while closing out his first save of the season, prompting the benches to empty after New York e…
Núñez hits 2 HRs to carry Orioles past skidding Mets 9-5
BALTIMORE (AP) — Renato Núñez hit two home runs, Anthony Santander also went deep and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Mets 9-5 Tuesday night to stretch New York's losing streak to five games.
Texas Tech QB Bowman relishes fresh start in Wells' 2nd year
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Alan Bowman is ready for a fresh start as Texas Tech's quarterback. This time, he'd like to be playing at the end of a full season.
Williams, Carter each score 22 in Dream's 102-90 victory
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Courtney Williams and rookie Chennedy Carter each scored 22 points and the Atlanta Dream beat the Indiana Fever 102-90 on Tuesday night.
Yanks beat Rays, benches empty after Chapman's brush back
NEW YORK (AP) — Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman threw a 101 mph fastball near the head of pinch-hitter Michael Brosseau while closing out his first save of the season, prompting the benches to empty after New York e…
Marte's homer gives Marlins 3-2 win over Blue Jays
MIAMI (AP) — Starling Marte celebrated his Miami debut with a tiebreaking homer in the eighth inning, helping the Marlins top the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2 on Tuesday night.
Washington acquires OT David Sharpe from Raiders
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — The Washington Football Team on Tuesday acquired offensive tackle David Sharpe in a deal with the Las Vegas Raiders.