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Royals hope to get Gordon back vs. Rangers (May 24, 2018)

Kansas City Royals outfielder Alex Gordon was scratched from the lineup an hour before the first pitch Thursday against the Texas Rangers with a sore right hip and a stiff neck.

White Sox seek first win of season over Tigers (May 24, 2018)

DETROIT — It wasn’t supposed to be this way — and maybe it won’t be.

Duffy finally brings the good stuff, leads Royals to 8-2 win over Rangers

The Kansas City Royals beat the Texas Rangers 8-2 on Thursday night for their season-best third straight victory.

Nimmo reaches 5 times, Matz sharp as Mets beat Brewers 5-0 (May 24, 2018)

MILWAUKEE (AP) Brandon Nimmo reached base five times, Steven Matz pitched six solid innings and the New York Mets beat the Milwaukee Brewers 5-0 on Thursday night.

Snell goes 6 scoreless innings, Rays beat Red Sox 6-3

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) Blake Snell threw six scoreless innings, Wilson Ramos drove in two runs, and the Tampa Bay Rays avoided a three-game sweep by beating the Boston Red Sox 6-3 on Thursday night.

WATCH: Wilson Ramos brings in 3 runs to help Tampa defeat Boston

With bases loaded in the bottom of the 2nd inning, Tampa Bay Rays catcher Wilson Ramos singles to help the Rays score three runs and get the win.

Marlins' Urena draws tough assignment against Nationals' Scherzer (May 24, 2018)

MIAMI — Jose Urena’s luck is not getting any better.

Mariners look for another quality start by Paxton vs. Twins (May 24, 2018)

When James Paxton gets in a groove, he really gets in a groove.

Sydney Sevens set to move west to former OIympic precinct

SYDNEY (AP) Next year’s Sydney tournament on the Seven World Series will move to a 24,000-seat stadium at the former 2000 Olympic precinct in western Sydney.

Tampa Bay Bucs response to new NFL anthem policy: Wait and see

TAMPA, Fla. — Right after the Bucs finished a blazing practice Thursday, head coach Dirk Koetter didn’t hold back on questions about the new NFL national anthem policy. REPORTER: The NFL came down yesterday with a new policy regarding the national anthem. KOETTER: They did? The response was made

Musgrove takes mound for first time with Pirates vs. Cardinals (May 24, 2018)

Moving from Houston to Pittsburgh, from the American League to the National League, was plenty for right-hander Joe Musgrove. Then came a right shoulder strain that lingered from spring training into the season.

LB Kirkland tweets that he's transferring from Tennessee

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Linebacker Darrin Kirkland Jr. is leaving Tennessee as a graduate transfer.

Delle Donne scores 26 points, Mystics beat Fever 93-84 (May 24, 2018)

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Elena Delle Donne had 26 points and 10 rebounds and Washington beat Indiana 93-84 on Thursday night for the Mystics’ second victory over the Fever in five days.

Astros' Morton stays unbeaten with 8-2 win over Indians (May 24, 2018)

CLEVELAND (AP) Charlie Morton remained unbeaten this season with six solid innings, Alex Bregman and Jake Marisnick hit three-run homers and the Houston Astros defeated the Cleveland Indians 8-2 on Thursday night.

Boland leaves position at USTA to take Baylor coaching job

NEW YORK (AP) Brian Boland is leaving his position as head of men’s tennis for the U.S. Tennis Association’s player development to return to college as the coach at Baylor.

Former Indiana coach Mallory in hospice after fall, son says

The son of former Indiana and Colorado coach Bill Mallory says his father is in hospice after undergoing brain surgery following a fall.

Saints' first offseason work sharpens focus on new faces

METAIRIE, La. (AP) Patrick Robinson spied Drew Brees stepping up to throw deep down the middle, sprinted back toward his own end zone and made an outstretched interception of a ball that initially looked to be thrown beyond anyone’s reach.

Kyle Busch captures pole at Charlotte; Harvick starts last

CONCORD, N.C. (AP) Kyle Busch will start at the front of the field Sunday in the Coca-Cola 600, and NASCAR Cup Series points leader Kevin Harvick will begin in the rear.

NFL badly losing to NBA on player protests

The NBA’s willingness to publicly support its players’ right to protest is good PR, even if its not entirely what the NBA truly practices.

Oldest in majors, Rangers pitcher Bartolo Colon turns 45

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) From across the diamond, Kansas City closer Kelvin Herrera marveled at the oldest player in the major leagues – Texas pitcher Bartolo Colon, who turned 45 Thursday.

Pressure's on James, Cavaliers in Game 6 vs. Celtics (May 24, 2018)

CLEVELAND — This stage was made for LeBron James.

Golden State's Iguodala to miss Game 5 against Rockets

HOUSTON (AP) Golden State’s Andre Iguodala will miss Game 5 of the Western Conference finals against the Houston Rockets on Thursday night.

Weber State sets 2023 game at Utah

(STATS) – Weber State and Utah will open their 2023 schedules with a matchup at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City.

Seahawks' Baldwin says NFL "really missed it" with policy

RENTON, Wash. (AP) Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin had harsh words for the comments made by President Donald Trump regarding the NFL’s new national anthem policy on Thursday, as players began to process the new mandate from the league’s owners.

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