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Sporting KC hosts hobbled Whitecaps (Apr 18, 2018)

Sitting atop the Western Conference table, Sporting Kansas City (4-1-2) will host the Vancouver Whitecaps on Friday night with a chance to stretch the lead in Kansas City, Kan.

Dodgers place Hill on disabled list with swollen finger

SAN DIEGO (AP) The Los Angeles Dodgers have placed left-hander Rich Hill on the 10-day disabled list with an inflamed middle finger.

Mets rally for 9 runs in 8th inning to stun Nationals, 11-5 (Apr 18, 2018)

NEW YORK (AP) Yoenis Cespedes launched a grand slam during a nine-run outburst in the eighth inning that rallied the New York Mets past the Washington Nationals 11-5 on Wednesday night, preventing a three-game sweep.

Yoenis Cespedes launches grand slam as Mets top Nationals 11-5

Yoenis Cespedes hammers a pitch to left with the bases loaded to seal an 11-5 win over Washington.

Waratahs up, Blues down in Super Rugby

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) One team in the midst of a revival and another trapped in a slump will play crucial matches in this weekend’s 10th round of Super Rugby.

Holiday, Pelicans in driver's seat vs. Blazers (Apr 18, 2018)

NEW ORLEANS — This series was supposed to be about the Portland Trail Blazers’ dynamic backcourt duo of Damian Lillard and C.J. McCollum.

Confident Heat host 76ers in Game 3 (Apr 18, 2018)

The Miami Heat went to Philadelphia to open their first-round series of the NBA playoffs, and coach Erik Spoelstra’s team did what they always do.

Blue Jackets aim to take stranglehold vs. Capitals (Apr 18, 2018)

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Washington Capitals played their way right back into their first-round playoff series with the Columbus Blue Jackets, but it took a lot of extra effort to do so.

Leafs aim to even series vs. Bruins (Apr 18, 2018)

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs are a better team than shown by the results of the first two games of the first-round playoff series with the Boston Bruins.

Ohtani to make next start despite blister, could DH Thursday

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Shohei Ohtani is expected to make his next start for the Los Angeles Angels after the Japanese two-way sensation was limited to two innings in his third career start Tuesday because of a blister on the middle finger of his right hand.

Jets' Morrissey suspended 1 game for cross-checking Wild's Staal

Winnipeg defenseman Josh Morrissey was suspended for one game by the NHL for cross-checking Minnesota forward Eric Staal

Jets defenseman Morrissey suspended 1 game

NEW YORK (AP) Winnipeg Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey was suspended for one game by the NHL on Wednesday for cross-checking Minnesota Wild forward Eric Staal.

Diamondbacks' Walker out for season with UCL tear

PHOENIX (AP) Diamondbacks right-hander Taijuan Walker is headed for season-ending surgery to repair a partial elbow ligament tear.

Red Bulls put focus on accommodating fans with special needs

Red Bulls general manager Marc de Grandpre was so committed to making sure young fans with autism and their families were welcomed to the team’s matches that he gave up his office.

Royals lose 15-5, get swept by Blue Jays

Toronto Blue Jays routed Kansas City 15-5 on Wednesday to complete a three-game sweep of the Royals.

Hernandez has 4 hits, Blue Jays rout slumping Royals 15-5 (Apr 18, 2018)

TORONTO (AP) Teoscar Hernandez had four hits, including a two-run home run, Curtis Granderson hit his ninth career grand slam and the Toronto Blue Jays routed Kansas City 15-5 on Wednesday to complete a three-game sweep of the Royals, losers of eight straight.

Should MLB consider a shorter season?

Would a shorter MLB season provide any good to the sport?

Anthony Rizzo thinks we should have a shorter MLB season

Is shortening the MLB season just too crazy?

Fred Jackson cherishes chance to retire with Buffalo Bills

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) Fred Jackson was so strapped for cash while playing professional football in Germany, he and his wife had to rely on their poker winnings to afford going out for fancy dinners.

Blue Jackets, Caps say there is still plenty in the tank

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Three straight overtime finishes to start the postseason? No problem.

Michigan State VP knocks Nassar victim, then apologizes

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) A Michigan State University official is apologizing after emails show her criticizing a Larry Nassar victim who had accused the school’s president of trying to pressure the woman to settle a lawsuit.

Mariners recall OF Ben Gamel, option LHP Ariel Miranda

SEATTLE (AP) The Seattle Mariners are going with five outfielders for now after recalling Ben Gamel from Triple-A Tacoma and optioning left-handed pitcher Ariel Miranda back to the minors.

Treble-chasing PSG beats Caen 3-1 to reach French Cup final

CAEN, France (AP) Paris Saint-Germain remained on course to win another domestic treble as it won 3-1 at Caen on Wednesday to reach the final of the French Cup.

Vestas replaces mast ahead of next leg in Volvo Ocean Race

SAN DIEGO (AP) A joint American-Danish team in the Volvo Ocean Race has replaced its broken mast and is aiming to be shipshape in time for the start of Leg 8 from Itajai, Brazil, to Newport, Rhode Island, on Sunday.

Mahle battles through 5, but Reds muster only 3 hits in shutout loss to Brewers

Milwaukee takes the three-game series with back-to-back 2-0 shutouts.

Judge says no to law firm on concussion settlement

PHILADELPHIA (AP) A federal judge has denied a law firm’s request to be added as an administrator of the NFL’s estimated $1 billion concussion settlement.

Holiday, Pelicans have Portland on the brink in NBA playoffs

NEW ORLEANS (AP) Jrue Holiday’s postseason production is providing Pelicans All-Star Anthony Davis with a more comfortable margin for error – and has left Portland with precious little.

Column: Some changes to help make baseball great again

Attendance is down in baseball, though the sample size is small because the season is still young.

Jake Faria earns 1st win of the year, Rays take series from Rangers

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Jake Faria produces a confident outing from the mound in win over the Texas Rangers.

Tigers use four homers, including Machado's walk-off, to power past Orioles 6-5

Candelario, Cabrera and Hicks also hit home runs for Detroit