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Mirotic, Davis lead Pelicans to blowout win over Suns

PHOENIX (AP) Nikola Mirotic scored a season-high 31 points and tied a season best with 16 rebounds, Anthony Davis had 33 points and 11 boards, and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Phoenix Suns 122-103 on Friday night.

Brewers' Arcia delivers game-ending single against Cubs

Orlando Arcia hit a game-ending single with one out in the ninth inning, and Milwaukee beat the Chicago Cubs 5-4

Arcia's game-ending single lifts Brewers over Cubs 5-4 (Apr 07, 2018)

MILWAUKEE (AP) Orlando Arcia had a game-ending single with one out in the ninth inning, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 5-4 on Friday night with the help of two-run homers by Eric Thames and Travis Shaw.

Avalanche, Blues meet to decide second wild-card spot (Apr 07, 2018)

A year ago, a game with as much meaning as the one Saturday night at Pepsi Center would have seemed improbable.

Personal goals aside, Jets focus on injury-free final game (Apr 07, 2018)

WINNIPEG, Manitoba — The Winnipeg Jets have reached the stage in their season where they only have one goal for their final game — just don’t get hurt.

Berglund's hat trick helps Blues improve playoff chances with 4-1 win over Blackhawks

St. Louis Blues moved into position for the last Western Conference wild card with a 4-1 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday night.

Pirela's 3 hits, 2 RBIs lead Padres over Astros 4-1 (Apr 06, 2018)

HOUSTON (AP) Jose Pirela had three hits, including a tiebreaking, two-run double in the fifth inning that helped the San Diego Padres beat the Houston Astros 4-1 in the opener of an interleague series on Friday night.

Islanders' swan song for Tavares? (Apr 06, 2018)

DETROIT — Saturday night’s game could be center John Tavares’ last with the New York Islanders.

Frigid conditions expected again as Royals face Indians

Kansas City Royals-Cleveland Indians preview

Shohei Ohtani homers in 3rd straight game for Angels

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Shohei Ohtani has homered in his third straight game for the Los Angeles Angels, launching a drive estimated at 449 feet.

Lakers unveil statue of Elgin Baylor outside Staples Center

LOS ANGELES (AP) The Lakers unveiled a statue of Elgin Baylor before Friday night’s home game against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Villanova’s Brunson, S Carolina’s Wilson win Wooden Awards

LOS ANGELES (AP) Jalen Brunson of national champion Villanova and A’ja Wilson of South Carolina won the John R. Wooden Award as national players of the year Friday night.

How do the Pistons return to playoff form? (VIDEO)

Detroit News Pistons beat writer Rod Beard tells us

Lightning take 2-point in Altantic after 7-5 win over Sabres

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) Nikita Kucherov became the second player in the NHL to reach 100 points this season, and the Tampa Bay Lightning took a two-point lead in the Atlantic Division by beating the Buffalo Sabres 7-5 Friday night.

Heat appeared lost against Knicks, fall 122-98

Even after tonight’s blow out loss of 122-98, the Heat remain in sixth place in the Eastern Conference, a half-game ahead of Milwaukee.

Monk scores 26, Hornets rout Magic 137-100 (Apr 06, 2018)

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) Reserve Malik Monk scored 26 points, Frank Kaminsky added 21 and the Charlotte Hornets routed the outmanned Orlando Magic 137-100 on Friday night.

Zlatan: Don’t expect wild result in 2nd game with Galaxy

CARSON, Calif. (AP) Nearly a week afterward, Zlatan Ibrahimovic realizes the soccer world is still buzzing about his spectacular debut for the LA Galaxy.

Tigers, White Sox resume teeth-chattering series (Apr 06, 2018)

The Chicago White Sox will aim for their first victory at home when they host the Detroit Tigers in the second game of a three-game series Saturday afternoon at Guaranteed Rate Field.

Maybe it's time to end private pre-draft workouts

After a second player suffered a knee injury in a private pre-draft workout, maybe it’s time to do away with the workouts.

Sebastien Bourdais takes IndyCar in Phoenix

AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) Sebastien Bourdais took the IndyCar pole Friday night at ISM Raceway, bumping fellow Frenchman Simon Pagenaud on the final run of qualifying.

Daniel Cormier would love the chance to fight Brock Lesnar | The Tap

Dana White confirmed on Friday that the winner of DC and Stipe would potentially face Brock Lesnar next. It’s safe to say Cormier is a fan of that idea.

First Draft: Josey Jewell

Riding pigs and Nordic dancing… two activities that were a part of Josey Jewell’s unique childhood. The Iowa linebacker reflects on that, and looks ahead to playing in the National Football League.

Brilliant Red Sox starters aim to extend streak vs. Rays (Apr 06, 2018)

BOSTON — Brilliant starting pitching and strong defense have carried the Boston Red Sox to an early six-game winning streak while the offense has totaled just 20 runs.

Masters Glance

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) A look at Friday’s second round of the Masters:

Buffalo Bills cornerback Tre'Davious White: Covering New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., Cleveland Browns WR Jarvis Landry in practice was my 'biggest challenge' in college at LSU

Buffalo Bills cornerback Tre’Davious White joins ‘Mock Draft Live’ to talk about his adjustment from college to the NFL, experience going against LSU’s litany of talented wide receivers, the Buffalo Bills 2017 playoff season and more.

Column: Tiger Woods no longer dominant, and that’s OK

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) When Tiger Woods knocked one into the water at Amen Corner for the second day in a row, he headed off toward the Nelson Bridge while his two playing partners took a more familiar route to the 12th green over the Hogan Bridge.

Timbers seek first win in matchup with Orlando City (Apr 06, 2018)

While Orlando City finally broke into the win column its last time out, the Portland Timbers would like to close a daunting start to the season by claiming three elusive points.

Sporting KC faces Galaxy in matchup of teams off to strong starts (Apr 06, 2018)

One of the anticipated early-season matchups in MLS occurs Sunday when Sporting Kansas City travels to Los Angeles to play the Galaxy.

Meet the new Rams – A closer look at team's biggest offseason additions for 2018

In 2016, the Rams changed cities. In 2017, a new coach. This year, they reshaped their roster. It’s been a dizzying offseason for the Rams, who stunned the NFL community with a series of trades and signings. In the end — this is the end, isn’t it? — the Rams maintained their strength on offense

Pirates 99-year-old usher retires after 81 seasons

PITTSBURGH (AP) The oldest usher in the major leagues is calling it a career after 81 years on the job.