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Cavs' best effort not good enough to beat the Warriors

CLEVELAND (AP) LeBron James and Kyrie Irving couldn’t be stopped. J.R. Smith finally got started.

Farmer shines again for Tigers in 4-0 win over Angels

Farmer outlasted Alex Meyer in an unexpected pitchers’ duel.

Jose Urena was determined to work down in the zone

Miami Marlins right-hander Jose Urena discusses how he tried to keep pitches down in the zone against the hard-hitting Cubs on Wednesday night.

Durant's dagger 3 lifts Warriors over Cavs in Game 3 (Jun 07, 2017)

CLEVELAND (AP) Kevin Durant drained the shot of his professional life – a 3-pointer with 45.3 seconds left – and scored 31 points as the Golden State Warriors moved within one win of postseason perfection and payback by rallying to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 118-113 on Wednesday night to take a 3-0 lead in the NBA Finals.

Clutch two-out hits rally Brewers past Giants

Jimmy Nelson pitched six solid innings to take down the San Francisco Giants

Mancini hits 2 HRs as Orioles beat Pirates 9-6 in 11 innings (Jun 07, 2017)

BALTIMORE (AP) Trey Mancini tied the game with a two-run homer in the ninth inning, then hit a three-run drive in the 11th to give the Baltimore Orioles a 9-6 comeback victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday night.

Tennessee's Coleman sets new collegiate mark in 100

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) Christian Coleman wanted to execute his plan in the 100-meter semifinal and run well enough to make the final.

Marlins take care of Cubs, avoid sweep in Chicago

J.T. Realmuto and Marcell Ozuna homer for the Miami Marlins in their win Wednesday night.

Ozuna, Realmuto homer as Marlins beat Cubs 6-5 (Jun 07, 2017)

CHICAGO (AP) Marcell Ozuna hit his 15th homer, J.T. Realmuto also went deep and the Miami Marlins hung on to beat the Chicago Cubs 6-5 on Wednesday night and avoid a three-game sweep.

Newcomer Jacob Faria leads Rays to victory over White Sox

Jacob Faria took a three-hitter into the seventh inning of his major league debut for the Tampa Bay Rays, who beat the Chicago White Sox 3-1 on Wednesday night.

Griner scores career-high 38, leads Mercury past Fever in OT

Griner scores 8 of Mercury’s first 10 points in overtime to fuel 98-90 win

Scooter ends HR spree, but Reds rally to beat Cardinals 6-4

Patrick Kivlehan had a pinch three-run shot that sparked the Cincinnati Reds to a 6-4 victory

Farmer shines again for Tigers in 4-0 win over Angels (Jun 07, 2017)

DETROIT (AP) Buck Farmer outlasted Alex Meyer in an unexpected pitchers’ duel, and Justin Upton hit a three-run homer in the eighth inning to help the Detroit Tigers beat the Los Angeles Angels 4-0 on Wednesday night.

Jacob Faria says his MLB debut tonight was the best experience of his life

Tampa Bay Rays newcomer Jacob Faria reacts to Wednesday night’s win over the Chicago White Sox.

LeBron James dunks on Kevin Durant, shows he's fine after teammate nearly knocks him out

The Cleveland Cavaliers suffered a self-inflicted wound down 0-2 in the NBA Finals.

Joe Castiglione talks Bob Stoops stepping down as head coach

Barrett brothers feature in All Blacks squad for Lions tests

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) Jordie Barrett has been included in New Zealand’s squad for the three-test series against the British and Irish Lions, joining flyhalf Beauden and lock Scott as the first trio of brothers to be selected for an All Blacks squad.

Toffoli signs contract extension with Kings

Forward Tyler Toffoli gets three-year extension

Just 18, Pulisic coming of age as US pursues World Cup spot

COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (AP) Christian Pulisic has been given plenty of responsibility as an 18-year-old on the U.S. national team.

Astros scratch Keuchel from start at Kansas City

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Houston Astros ace Dallas Keuchel has been scratched from his start at Kansas City due to an illness.

Chris Paul II might have a future in sports media

Chris Paul’s son loves him some stats

Cardinals' Palmer disputes notion he is 'over the hill'

Arians says 37-year-old quarterback’s arm is stronger than ever

Kings sign Tyler Toffoli to 3-year, $13.8 million extension

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) Forward Tyler Toffoli has agreed to a three-year, $13.8 million contract extension with the Los Angeles Kings.

Lonzo Ball works out for Lakers, would love to be No. 2 pick

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) With the ball in his hands on the Los Angeles Lakers’ home court, Lonzo Ball was exactly where he always wanted to be.

Ellsbury experiencing headaches 2 weeks after concussion

NEW YORK (AP) Two weeks after sustaining a concussion, New York Yankees center fielder Jacoby Ellsbury isn’t sure when he will return.

Twins claim RHP Chris Heston off waivers

Chris Heston, formerly of the San Francisco Giants, Seattle Mariners and Los Angeles Dodgers, has been claimed off waivers by the Minnesota Twins

Morata scores late as Spain draws with Colombia in friendly

MURCIA, Spain (AP) Alvaro Morata scored in the 87th minute as Spain salvaged a 2-2 draw in a friendly against Colombia on Wednesday, remaining unbeaten under coach Julen Lopetegui.

Pirates place C Cervelli on 7-day concussion disabled list

BALTIMORE (AP) The Pittsburgh Pirates have placed catcher Francisco Cervelli on the seven-day concussion disabled list.

Mid-term report cards for NASCAR's top 30 drivers

See the grades for all of the best drivers in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series.

Monk's confidence on display in Phoenix Suns' workout

Kentucky guard plays position where Suns are well-stocked but is not fazed by competition