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Williams helps Pirates shut out White Sox, 6-0 (May 15, 2018)

PITTSBURGH (AP) Trevor Williams scattered six hits in seven strong innings, Adam Frazier homered to start a four-run first, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Chicago White Sox 7-0 Tuesday night.

Orioles-Phillies washed out by rain

BALTIMORE (AP) The interleague matchup between the Baltimore Orioles and Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday night has been postponed by rain.

Marlins extend Dodgers' losing streak by taking Game 1 of series

The Los Angeles Dodgerswere beaten by a last-place team for the fifth straight game, losing to the Miami Marlins 4-2 Tuesday night.

David Tepper to buy Panthers for $2B-plus

The Carolina Panthers will have a new owner Tuesday, according to reports.

LEADING OFF: Gordon gets 2nd chance at 2B? Cespedes to DL?

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

Rockets look to even series against Warriors (May 15, 2018)

HOUSTON — It required two minutes and 23 seconds for all the Rockets had worked for to be torn asunder, for their unrelenting charge to the best record in the Western Conference to be rendered moot, and the home-court advantage that accompanied that accomplishment to be blithely negated through the handiwork of Kevin Durant, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green.

Hawks jump to No. 3 overall pick in 2018 NBA draft lottery

Atlanta will be making its first lottery selection since 2007.

WATCH: Braves’ Mike Foltynewicz hits 10 Ks for fourth time in career

Braves’ Mike Foltynewicz hits 10 Ks for fourth time in career

Why the NFL Stopped Seeing Gambling as a Threat—and Started to See a Windfall

For decades, the NFL’s high-level conversations about legalizing sports betting centered only on how problematic it would be. The NFL was long resolute in its belief that legal sports gambling would be a threat to its integrity, even as the NBA and others warmed to the idea. Just last year, when NFL

Arizona’s AJ Pollock out 4-8 weeks with broken thumb

PHOENIX (AP) Arizona’s already sputtering offense has taken a severe hit: center fielder A.J. Pollock is expected to miss four-to-eight weeks with a broken left thumb.

Suns wins NBA draft lottery, right to pick No. 1 next month

CHICAGO (AP) Phoenix has won the No. 1 pick in next month’s NBA draft.

Hornets hold 11th overall draft pick for second straight year

Charlotte drafted Malik Monk 11th overall last season. Who is next?

Phoenix Suns win NBA draft lottery, will have No. 1 overall pick next month

CHICAGO (AP) Phoenix Suns win NBA draft lottery, will have No. 1 overall pick next month.

Skujins wins Stage 3 of Tour of California out of breakaway

SALINAS, Calif. (AP) Toms Skujins was in a breakaway at the Tour of California a year ago when he crashed heavily on the descent, then woozily tried to remount his bike despite what turned out to be a concussion.

Clippers to pick 12th and 13th in upcoming NBA Draft

After finishing the season 42-40, the Clippers had the second-worst odds at the No. 1 pick

Gallant, Maurice took long road to lead Golden Knights, Jets

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) Gerard Gallant and Paul Maurice do not know each other well despite having their NHL coaching careers overlap for several years.

Ken Rosenthal breaks down Robinson Cano’s suspension

Ken Rosenthal breaks down Robinson Cano’s 80 game suspension for testing positive for a masking agent.

Colin Cowherd puts Rams, Chargers in top-5 of NFL rosters

Cowherd made some bold statements putting both Los Angeles teams in his top five

South Dakota grad Mooney will immediately help Texas Tech

LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) South Dakota graduate Matt Mooney is transferring to Texas Tech, where the guard will be eligible to play immediately next season.

Newly signed Rams QB Luis Perez has background movies would dream of

Perez has been a long shot since the first day he stepped foot on the gridiron, but is getting his chance on an NFL roster

New PGA Tour schedule still has a few moving parts

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) Jay Monahan might have been overly ambitious when he said he hoped to have next year’s PGA Tour schedule ready to announce at The Players Championship. The commissioner is not in a big rush, and there remain a few moving parts.

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