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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.

The Latest: Heavy rains lead to rare AT&T Park cancellation

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) The Latest on a Northern California storm (all times local):

Column: Rory McIlroy chasing career Grand Slam at Masters

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) The early returns are in for Rory McIlroy at the Masters, and so far all is good.

Knebel expected to miss 4-6 weeks with strained hamstring

MILWAUKEE (AP) Milwaukee Brewers All-Star closer Corey Knebel was placed on the 10-day disabled list and is expected to miss four-to-six weeks because of a strained left hamstring.

Danny Duffy: ‘That first inning really hurt us’ against Indians

Danny Duffy says he was “maybe hitting the gas a little too much” in the first inning against the Indians on Friday.

Panthers' Davis breaks PED policy, out 4 games

David Newton ESPN Staff Writer Close Covered Panthers, NFL for 11 years More than 25 years experience covering NFL, college football and NASCAR Joined ESPN in 2006 Follow on Twitter CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Pro Bowl linebacker Thomas Davis will be suspended for the first four games of his final NFL season

Top Red Sox prospect suspended 80 games

Top Boston Red Sox third base prospect Michael Chavis was suspended for 80 games

Thomas Davis suspended 4 games for testing positive for banned substance

Panthers veteran linebacker Thomas Davis says he has been suspended four games by the NFL

Top Red Sox third base prospect Chavis suspended 80 games

NEW YORK (AP) Top Boston Red Sox third base prospect Michael Chavis was suspended for 80 games under baseball’s minor league drug program after testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance.

Siena coach Jimmy Patsos denies allegations of verbal abuse

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) Flanked by two former managers and a senior manager, Siena men’s basketball coach Jimmy Patsos on Friday denied allegations he verbally abused a team student manager afflicted by an anxiety disorder and withheld per diem allowances from players and team aides.

Panthers LB Davis says he's been suspended 4 games

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Panthers veteran linebacker Thomas Davis says he has been suspended four games by the NFL for testing positive for a banned substance.

No. 5 seed Goerges, No. 7 Keys reach semis in Charleston

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) Germany’s Julia Goerges continued her strong season by defeating defending champion Daria Kasatkina to reach the semifinals of the Volvo Car Open on Friday.

10-man PSG salvages 1-1 draw at Saint-Etienne

PARIS (AP) Ten-man Paris Saint-Germain played poorly and needed an own-goal in stoppage time from Saint-Etienne defender Mathieu Debuchy to salvage a point from its trip to France’s most decorated club on Friday in the French league.

Hannover beats Bremen to all but seal Bundesliga survival

HANNOVER, Germany (AP) Hannover defeated Werder Bremen 2-1 to end its five-game losing streak and all but secure Bundesliga survival on Friday.

Stanford's Reid Travis to test his NBA draft prospects

STANFORD, Calif. (AP) Stanford forward Reid Travis will declare for the NBA draft without signing with an agent.

Coyotes sign goaltender Antti Raanta to 3-year deal

The Arizona Coyotes have re-signed goaltender Antti Raanta to a three-year deal.

Patriots sign free agent WR Jordan Matthews

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) The New England Patriots signed wide receiver Jordan Matthews as they continue jumbling their corps of targets for Tom Brady.

Rays-White Sox game on April 9 moved to 2 p.m. first pitch

Monday’s game between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Chicago White Sox has been moved from 8 p.m. to 2 p.m.

James Blackman's learning curve continues at Florida State

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) Florida State quarterback James Blackman has done plenty of on-the-job learning during his first year on campus.

Regardless of standings, the East road goes through LeBron

MIAMI (AP) It only looks like parity.

Jets re-sign OLs Dozier, Qvale

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) The New York Jets have re-signed offensive lineman Dakota Dozier.

Twins battling freezing temperatures in 10-game homestand

The Minnesota Twins are gaining experience playing in the cold, an advantage that could help them during the 10-game homestand at Target Field.

Georgia Tech gives Johnson 2-year extension through 2022

ATLANTA (AP) Georgia Tech has given coach Paul Johnson a two-year contract extension through the 2022 season.

Devils rebound from worst season in nearly 30 years

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) The worst season in nearly three decades is just a recent memory, and so is the five-year drought.

Dodgers-Giants opener in San Francisco rained out

The opener of the Dodgers-Giants weekend series has been rained out.

Dodgers-Giants series opener in San Francisco rained out

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) The opener of the Dodgers-Giants weekend series scheduled for Friday night was rained out.

Wild reassign Soucy to Iowa as Olofsson rejoins team

The Minnesota Wild reassigned defenseman Carson Soucy to Iowa, four days after he made his NHL debut.