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Four-run ninth propels Royals to 5-4 walk-off win over Blue Jays

Whit Merrifield drove in two runs to complete the Royals’ 5-4 walk-off win over the Blue Jays.

Blues trade Reaves to Penguins, select Kostin with No. 31 overall pick

The Blues dealt Ryan Reaves to the Penguins on Friday night.

Chasing .500, Braves host Brewers (Jun 24, 2017)

ATLANTA — The Atlanta Braves got some encouraging news from All-Star first baseman Freddie Freeman, who said Friday that his recovery from a fractured left wrist is going better than expected. The slugger indicated his realistic goal is to return before the All-Star Game.

Fiji beats Scotland 27-22

SUVA, Fiji (AP) Flyhalf Ben Volavola kicked 17 points as 10th-ranked Fiji upset fifth-ranked Scotland 27-22 in a thrilling rugby test at the National Stadium on Saturday.

Rubby makes good impression in big-league return

In his return from an elbow injury that he treated with stem-cell therapy, Diamondbacks right-hander Rubby De La Rosa struck out the only hitter he faced in dominating fashion.

Torreyes' single in 10th lifts Yankees over Rangers 2-1 (Jun 23, 2017)

NEW YORK (AP) Ronald Torreyes hit a game-winning single with two outs in the 10th inning after midnight, and the New York Yankees edged the Texas Rangers 2-1 on a rainy Friday night for just their second win in 10 games.

Griner has 9th career dunk, helps Mercury top Storm 85-82 (Jun 24, 2017)

SEATTLE (AP) Brittney Griner had her ninth career dunk and matched Diana Taurasi with 25 points to help the Phoenix Mercury beat the Seattle Storm 85-82 on Friday night.

Rays rookie Faria goes for fourth straight win (Jun 24, 2017)

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Rays had spent every day of the 2017 season within three games of .500, good or bad, until Friday’s emphatic 15-5 win over the Baltimore Orioles.

Royals beat Blue Jays 5-4, at .500 for 1st time since April (Jun 23, 2017)

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Whit Merrifield hit a two-run, two-out double that capped a four-run rally in the ninth inning, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 on Friday night to reach .500 for the first time since April.

Florida loses first game in College World Series to TCU

The Florida Gators lost their first game in the College World Series to TCU on Friday night by a score of 9-2.

Preds pick sharp-shooting Finnish forward Tolvanen at No. 30 in NHL draft

Preds pick sharp-shooting, Finnish forward Tolvanen at No. 30 in NHL draft.

Watch Josh Jackson throw out laughably bad first pitch at D-backs game

Don’t quit your day job

Lynx return to win column with victory over Mystics

Maya Moore had 22 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists; Sylvia Fowles added 21 points and 15 boards

Moore scores 18 of 22 points in 1st half, Lynx beat Mystics (Jun 23, 2017)

SAINT PAUL, Minn. (AP) Maya Moore had 22 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists, Sylvia Fowles added 21 points and 15 boards, and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Washington Mystics 93-76 on Friday night.

Red Wings get center Michael Rasmussen with No. 9 pick

He calls being drafted by Red Wings ‘a dream come true’

Ramirez, Leon homer, Red Sox beat Angels 9-4 on Papi's night (Jun 23, 2017)

BOSTON (AP) Hanley Ramirez and Sandy Leon hit two-run homers and the Boston Red Sox beat the Los Angeles Angels 9-4 on Friday to cap a night in which David Ortiz’s number became the latest retired at Fenway Park.

Shifted to second base, Asdrubal Cabrera asks Mets for trade

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) Activated from the disabled list and inserted into the New York Mets’ starting lineup at second base rather than shortstop, Asdrubal Cabrera said he wants to be traded.

Sun blow 21-point lead before beating Liberty 94-89 (Jun 23, 2017)

NEW YORK (AP) Jasmine Thomas scored 23 points and Connecticut held on for a 94-89 win over the New York Liberty on Friday night after blowing a 21-point lead.

Magic sees Lonzo as 1 piece in Lakers' grand rebuilding plan

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) Magic Johnson pointed a long index finger at the wall of the Los Angeles Lakers’ training complex, where the 16-time NBA champions’ nine retired numbers hang over the practice court.

Lightning go defense by taking Cal Foote with the 14th pick

The Tampa Bay Lightning selected defenseman Cal Foote with the 14th overall pick in the 2017 NHL Draft.

Dodgers' Urias to have season-ending shoulder surgery

LOS ANGELES (AP) Left-hander Julio Urias, the Los Angeles Dodgers’ top prospect, needs shoulder surgery and will miss the rest of the season.

Earthquakes welcome back returning players vs. Real Salt Lake (Jun 24, 2017)

The San Jose Earthquakes, hoping to make a playoff push, will see their depleted roster move closer to full strength when they play host to improving Real Salt Lake on Saturday night at Avaya Stadium in San Jose, Calif.

Whitecaps make first visit to Minnesota (Jun 24, 2017)

The Vancouver Whitecaps and Minnesota United FC will battle on the pitch for the first time when the two sides meet Saturday at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.

California ban won't stop Alabama from hosting Fresno State

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) Fresno State’s football game at the University of Alabama this fall is expected to go on as scheduled, despite California’s decision to ban travel to Alabama by its state employees.

Welcome to Dallas! Stars draft Miro Heiskanen at No. 3

Dallas Stars first round pick in the NHL Draft

LA Kings select center Gabe Vilardi with No. 11 pick in 2017 NHL Draft

Vilardi is the first LA Kings’ first-round pick since 2014.

Union aim for more consistent effort vs. D.C. United (Jun 24, 2017)

The sliding Philadelphia Union hope almost a full week of preparation will make a difference Saturday in Chester, Pa., against a visiting D.C. United squad that snapped out of its own funk in its last match.

The beard is back: Patrick Eaves re-signs with Anaheim Ducks on three-year contract

Eaves joined the Ducks from Dallas in a mid-season trade.

Kings waive guard Arron Afflalo

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) The Sacramento Kings have waived guard Arron Afflalo one year after signing him as a free agent.

Suns thrilled to get Jackson with fourth pick in draft

PHOENIX (AP) Josh Jackson skipped out on a pre-draft workout with Boston at the last second, a move that didn’t sit too well with the Celtics.