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Bucks reach deal with Mike Budenholzer to become new head coach

The Milwaukee Bucks hired Mike Budenholzer, who was the head coach of the Atlanta Hawks from 2013-18.

AP source: The Milwaukee Bucks have reached an agreement with Mike Budenholzer as head coach.

MILWAUKEE (AP) AP source: The Milwaukee Bucks have reached an agreement with Mike Budenholzer as head coach.

Boyd takes mound for Tigers against hometown Mariners (May 16, 2018)

Matthew Boyd grew up on Mercer Island, just across the bridge from Safeco Field. He idolized Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr.

Phillies aim to keep making progress vs. Cards (May 16, 2018)

Wednesday’s 4-1 win in Baltimore pushed the Philadelphia Phillies to a place they haven’t been since the end of the 2011 season – eight games over .500.

Lions aim to regain winning form in Super Rugby

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) The Lions will attempt to end a three-match losing streak when they host the Brumbies during a crucial round of matches this weekend in Super Rugby’s South African conference.

Lightning look to even series vs. Caps (May 16, 2018)

WASHINGTON — With reports of their demise proven premature, the Tampa Bay Lightning will look to even their Eastern Conference Final with the Washington Capitals when the teams meet in Game 4 on Thursday night.

Coach in Japan denies telling players to commit fouls

TOKYO (AP) The head coach of a Japanese college football team has denied instructing his players to commit fouls against opponents after footage of a controversial tackle went viral.

Interleague play: Chargers take to the Big A for Angels game

Members of the Chargers 2018 draft class visited the Angels for lessons and to throw out the first pitch

Reds wrap up successful West Coast trip with 6-3 win over Giants

Cincinnati went 5-2 on their week-long trip through Los Angeles and San Francisco.

Colon shakes off liner to stomach, Rangers beat Mariners 5-1

SEATTLE (AP) Bartolo Colon laughed off having Jean Segura’s line drive hit him in the stomach, allowing four hits in 7 2/3 shutout innings and giving the Texas Rangers a 5-1 win over the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday.

Tigers end home stand with 6-0 loss to Indians

JaCoby Jones leaves with hip injury

D-backs close disappointing homestand with 'clunker,' look to regroup on road

Matt Koch allowed eight runs and nine hits in 4 1/3 innings, his poorest outing since moving into the rotation

Confetti flies as Brewers power past Diamondbacks 8-2

Travis Shaw, Christian Yelich, Domingo Santana and Tyler Saladino went yard in Milwaukee’s 8-2 victory over Arizona.

Brewers and Diamondbacks combine for 4 home runs in first two innings

Milwaukee and Arizona were both swinging hot bats early on Wednesday, combining for 4 home runs in the first two innings.

Former Southeastern Conference Commissioner Slive dies at 77

Mike Slive, the former Southeastern Conference commissioner who guided the league through a period of unprecedented success and prosperity, died Wednesday. He was 77.

Brewers hit 4 HRs, win 8-2 against skidding D-backs (May 16, 2018)

PHOENIX (AP) Travis Shaw, Domingo Santana, Christian Yelich and Tyler Saladino homered in the first four innings off Matt Koch, and the Milwaukee Brewers routed the Diamondbacks 8-2 on Wednesday to take two of three in Arizona.

Gennett, Duvall homer as Reds defense helps them avoid sweep (May 16, 2018)

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) Scooter Gennett homered a half-inning after the second baseman saved two runs with a diving catch on a difficult popup, helping the Cincinnati Reds avoid a sweep by the San Francisco Giants with a 6-3 win Wednesday.

Jeter upbeat but unhappy with Marlins’ record and attendance

MIAMI (AP) Derek Jeter was chatting with a cluster of fans during Marlins batting practice Wednesday when a preschooler wearing a Dodgers cap asked him to sign a baseball.

Marco Andretti leads field on 2nd day of Indy 500 practice

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Marco Andretti led four Honda drivers atop the speed chart on the second day of practice for the Indianapolis 500.

Twins Final Pitch: Morneau looked forward to Brewers series

On today’s Twins Final Pitch, Justin Morneau previews Minnesota’s matchup with Milwaukee and says he always circled their border battle with the Brewers on the calendar.

Kevin Cash says Jake Faria had to battle against Royals

Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash breaks down the impact C.J. Cron has not only at the plate but also on the bases and how Jake Faria had to battle through his start against the Kansas City Royals.

Justify draws 7 post, is heavy 1-2 favorite for Preakness

BALTIMORE (AP) Justify is the 1-2 morning-line favorite in an eight-horse field at the Preakness coming off his impressive win in the Kentucky Derby.

Capitals have home-ice disadvantage for Game 4 vs. Lightning

WASHINGTON (AP) The good news for Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals is they still lead their Eastern Conference final against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The bad news for the Capitals, counterintuitive as it may be: They host Game 4.

Stability gives Bears' defense a sharper sense of confidence

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) Cornerback Prince Amukamara appreciated the give and take with new Chicago Bears coach Matt Nagy at Tuesday’s practice.

Clemson early enrollee DT Belk leaving school after 4 months

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) Clemson is losing one of its highly regarded defensive line prospects in freshman tackle Josh Belk, who is transferring after just four months.

Calhoun says he expects to coach DIII Saint Joseph

WEST HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) Hall of Fame coach Jim Calhoun says he expects to be coaching at the tiny Division III University of Saint Joseph in the fall, but still has some contractual issues with UConn to work out before that can be possible.

Spieth headlines as hometown Byron Nelson changes venues

DALLAS (AP) Jordan Spieth didn’t try to sell his peers on joining him at a new links-style course for the 50th anniversary of his hometown AT&T Byron Nelson tournament.

Atletico Madrid wins Europa League final, beating Marseille 3-0

LYON, France (AP) Atletico Madrid wins Europa League final, beating Marseille 3-0.

Justify, Baffert take Triple Crown quest to Pimlico

BALTIMORE (AP) Kentucky Derby winner Justify has arrived at Pimlico Race Course, full of energy in advance of Saturday’s Preakness.

Bears' offseason ranked as one of the five best in NFL

The Chicago Bears’ offseason was ranked fifth-best in the NFL by NFL.com