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Orioles look to avoid sweep by Blue Jays (Apr 10, 2018)

BALTIMORE — The Toronto Blue Jays have shut down the Baltimore offense in the first two games of this series and will try to complete the three-game sweep on Wednesday night at Camden Yards.

Lucchesi gets first win as Padres beat Rockies 5-2 (Apr 10, 2018)

DENVER (AP) Joey Lucchesi got his first major league win thanks to a go-ahead three-run homer from Hunter Renfroe in the seventh inning, and the San Diego Padres beat the Colorado Rockies 5-2 on Tuesday night.

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.

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.

Blake Snell strikes out 10, Rays best White Sox for 2nd straight day

Blake Snell pitched one-hit ball and struck out 10 through six innings and the Tampa Bay Rays kept the White Sox winless at home this season.

Arizona minor leaguer Jose Herrera suspended for stimulants

NEW YORK (AP) Arizona catcher Jose Herrera has been suspended for 50 games under baseball’s minor league drug program following a positive test for banned stimulants.

Snell, Rays top White Sox 6-5; Chicago drops to 0-5 at home

CHICAGO (AP) Blake Snell pitched one-hit ball and struck out 10 through six innings and the Tampa Bay Rays kept the White Sox winless at home this season, beating Chicago 6-5 on Tuesday.

Gloomy forecast forces Wisconsin to cancel spring game

MADISON, Wis. (AP) Wisconsin has canceled it spring football game because of a weather forecast calling for heavy rain and thunderstorms.

NHL trade deadline deals deliver for several playoff teams

Lightning general manager Steve Yzerman earned accolades for making the boldest moves in improving Tampa Bay’s Stanley Cup aspirations at the NHL’s trade deadline in February.

Yes, Lamar Jackson can play QB in the NFL

Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson will be polarizing in draft rooms, but his college experience makes for a potentially smooth transition.