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Nuggets-Timberwolves winner heads to postseason (Apr 10, 2018)

MINNEAPOLIS — Eighty-one games boil down to the finale for the Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves.

GAME 1 PREVIEW: LA Kings face Golden Knights in Las Vegas (6:30p, FSW)

Game available on FOX Sports GO.

Cavaliers face Knicks with No. 3 seed within reach (Apr 10, 2018)

CLEVELAND — LeBron James said he is going to play in the season finale Wednesday against the New York Knicks, which means for the first time in his career he will appear in all 82 regular-season games.

John Wall reaches 5K assists, Wizards beat Celtics 113-101 (Apr 10, 2018)

WASHINGTON (AP) John Wall surpassed 5,000 career assists and the Washington Wizards beat the Boston Celtics 113-101 Tuesday night despite Jaylen Brown’s 21 first-quarter points to remain in play for the No. 6, No. 7 or No. 8 seed in the Eastern Conference.

Justin Bour smashes 2 HRs, Marlins drop Game 2 to Mets

Yoenis Cespedes snapped a slump with a two-run double in the ninth inning Tuesday night, giving the Mets an 8-6 win over the Marlins.

Excitement at fever pitch as Jets set to host Wild (Apr 10, 2018)

When you come to the provincial capital of Manitoba for the playoffs to face the Winnipeg Jets, you know two things for sure: it’s going to be white, and it’s going to be loud. The fans inside MTS Centre wear white to playoff games — a tradition started three decades ago during the team’s first incarnation in Winnipeg. And they’re noisy. Really, really noisy

LEADING OFF: Ohtani likely to bat, Chisox try again at home

A look at what’s happening all around the majors Wednesday:

Perez’s homer in 8th leads Indians past Tigers 2-1

That’s three straight wins for the Tribe.

Win and in: Timberwolves fighting for playoff spot 'the Minnesota way'

The Minnesota Timberwolves’ season is on the line Wednesday night when they host the red-hot Denver Nuggets at the Target Center.

Cubs try to quiet Pirates' bats (Apr 10, 2018)

CHICAGO — If their bats can remain as hot as they have been over the past four games, the Pittsburgh Pirates’ torrid start to the season might just turn into much more.

Tigers starter Matthew Boyd stellar in 2-1 loss to Indians

He allows one run in seven innings

Soaring Jets get set to start at home vs. experienced Wild

The NHL’s return to Winnipeg has been an instant success in the seats, with regular sellouts since the Jets arrived in 2011 for a second landing in the smallest market in the league.

Knights open inaugural playoffs at home vs. Kings (Apr 10, 2018)

LAS VEGAS — With a surprising run to the Pacific Division title, the expansion Vegas Golden Knights were the feel-good story of the regular season in the National Hockey League.

Freddy Galvis providing a big boost to the Padres

Padres players react to Richard’s home run

11-year-old table tennis player loses at Commonwealth Games

GOLD COAST, Australia (AP) See you in Birmingham.

Cardinals' new coach Wilks recasting team in his image

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) A little over three months into the job, new Arizona coach Steve Wilks is busy recasting the Cardinals in his own image.

Fill-in guard Quinn Cook rewarded with new 2-year contract

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Quinn Cook has been a remarkably steady fill-in for the injured Stephen Curry, and the Golden State Warriors rewarded the former two-way guard with a new contract Tuesday.

Column: Reed’s defense of Masters title starts early

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) Patrick Reed won’t have to wait until next April to defend his title in the Masters.

Becky Sauerbrunn reflective as US sets sights on World Cup

To hear Becky Sauerbrunn reference the ”twilight” of her career is a bit unsettling. It’s abundantly clear from watching the 32-year-old defender on the field that she’s still at her peak.

Kansas, North Carolina State newly mentioned in NCAA case

NEW YORK (AP) Kansas and North Carolina State are the latest schools to be swept up in a bribery scandal involving college basketball.

Josh Rosen takes on the NFL … and his critics

In an exclusive interview, the would-be franchise QB goes deep on the NCAA, contemplates the fate of the planet and answers the critics who think he’s radioactive.

Incognito retiring, says 'stress is killing me'

Bills left guard Richie Incognito told The Buffalo News that he’s retiring after 12 seasons in the NFL because of medical issues.

Texas Tech promotes Burg to assistant coach on Beard's staff

LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) Texas Tech has promoted Brian Burg to assistant on head coach Chris Beard’s staff.

Irvin's tweets stoke feud with ex-Raider King

Raiders linebacker Bruce Irvin tweeted that he has asked to play on the punt return team when Oakland faces the Denver Broncos — and former Raiders punter Marquette King — this season. Irvin also tweeted that he’s prepared to pay any fines he may incur.