Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. allowed only two unearned runs over four innings against the Texas Rangers. The start Friday came six nights after the right-hander failed to get out of the first and then said he received online threats.… Continue Reading »
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Can Schwarber shine all season? Is Altuve droppable? Don’t be surprised
Eric Karabell looks into the crystal ball to tell fantasy baseball managers what might come to pass in the not-too-distant future.… Continue Reading »
Scheifele uncertain for G6 after death of father
Mark Scheifele’s father unexpectedly died Friday night, leaving the availability of the Jets’ star forward in doubt for Saturday’s Game 6 against the Stars.… Continue Reading »
Scheifele will play Game 6 after death of father
With his team facing elimination, Winnipeg Jets forward Mark Scheifele will play in Game 6 on Saturday night in Dallas, coach Scott Arniel confirmed during his pregame media availability, a day after the star’s father, Brad Scheifele, unexpectedly died.… Continue Reading »
Mets’ Soto listens to boos, tips hat in Bronx return
Juan Soto’s return to Yankee Stadium in a Mets uniform went just about as he expected: with loud, relentless boos and chants from a scorned fan base still offended by his offseason choice.… Continue Reading »
Stars’ Benn fined $5K for hitting Jets’ Scheifele
Dallas Stars captain Jamie Benn was fined $5,000 by the NHL on Friday after his exchange with Winnipeg Jets forward Mark Scheifele during the third period of Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinal series.… Continue Reading »
Flores carries Giants with 3-homer, 8-RBI night
Wilmer Flores hit a grand slam and finished with a career-best three homers and eight RBIs to lead the Giants to a 9-1 rout of the Athletics.… Continue Reading »
The Boston Celtics and the price of history
In Boston, past NBA glories can lift a franchise but also weigh a team down.… Continue Reading »
Jets force Stars to G6 with Hellebuyck shutout
Connor Hellebuyck had his second shutout of the playoffs as the Jets beat the Stars on Thursday night to force a sixth game in the Western Conference semifinal series.… Continue Reading »
Canes oust Caps in G5 on Svechnikov’s late goal
Andrei Svechnikov scored the go-ahead goal with just under two minutes left as the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Washington Capitals 3-1 in Game 5 on Thursday night to advance to the Eastern Conference finals for a second time in three years.… Continue Reading »