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After bullpen day, Rays turn to Archer vs. A's (May 27, 2018)

OAKLAND, Calif. — It appears Oakland Athletics manager Bob Melvin will have to wait until at least Thursday to get his wish to witness first-hand the strategy of rival Kevin Cash when the Tampa Bay Rays visit for a four-game series that begins Monday afternoon.

Rangers drop series finale to Royals 5-3

Diamondbacks hope for turnaround vs. Reds (May 27, 2018)

PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks return home Monday in a tailspin that a more productive offense and some health probably could cure.

Acadie-Bathurst wins Memorial Cup, beating Regina 3-0

REGINA, Saskatchewan (AP) Evan Fitzpatrick made 28 saves to lead the Acadie-Bathurst Titan to their first Memorial Cup title, 3-0 over the host Regina Pats in the Canadian major junior championship.

New Zealand Olympic 5,000m silver medalist Quax dead at 70

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) New Zealand runner Dick Quax died on Monday at the age of 70 after a long battle with cancer.

Buehler goes 7 strong, Dodgers beat Padres 6-1

Buehler tied a career high with eight strikeouts, Max Muncy and Cody Bellinger homered and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Diego Padres 6-1.

Kyle Larson pulls off incredible save after spin in turn two | 2018 CHARLOTTE | FOX NASCAR

NASCAR Cup Series Highlights: Kyle Larson goes for a spin in turn two and pulls off an amazing save.

Holtby used midseason reprieve for personal growth

LAS VEGAS (AP) When Braden Holtby took some time off in February, playing in only nine of the Washington Capitals’ 14 games, he finally had a chance to reflect on aspects of his game.

Capitals stand in way of Golden Knights' fairytale ending (May 27, 2018)

LAS VEGAS — Everyone knew that this would be a year of firsts for the expansion Vegas Golden Knights when they began play early last October.

Melia's PK stop helps Sporting KC to 0-0 tie with Crew (May 27, 2018)

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) Tim Melia had his sixth shutout of the season, including a diving save on a penalty kick, in Sporting Kansas City’s 0-0 tie with the Columbus Crew on Sunday night.

Rising Braves greet Mets with doubleheader

The Atlanta Braves hope to continue their early season success against the New York Mets when the teams play a doubleheader on Monday to open a four-game series at Atlanta’s SunTrust Park.

Warriors, Rockets set for Game 7 in West finals

HOUSTON (AP) When the Golden State Warriors lost Game 5 of the Western Conference finals to the Rockets on Thursday night to send them to the brink of elimination they vowed to be back in Houston for Game 7.

After Giro win, Froome quickly changes focus to Tour

ROME (AP) Now that Chris Froome has wrapped up the Giro d’Italia title, his focus will quickly switch to matching the record with a fifth Tour de France title – unless a doping case gets in the way.

Three Cuts: Injury scare underscores integral role Acuña already fills for Atlanta

Twenty-nine games into his MLB career, the 20-year-old is a crucial piece for a potential contender.

Toliver, bench help Mystics rally to beat Lynx

WASHINGTON (AP) Kristi Toliver had 19 points, including five 3-pointers, and Washington’ backups scored 58 points to help the Mystics overcome an 18-point deficit and beat the Minnesota Lynx 90-78 on Sunday.

Gray has 23 points and 9 assists, Sparks beat Mercury 80-72 (May 27, 2018)

LOS ANGELES (AP) Chelsea Gray had 23 points and nine assists and Nneka Ogwumike scored 18 points on 6-of-9 shooting to help the Los Angeles Sparks beat the Phoenix Mercury 80-72 on Sunday.

Struggling Orioles host Nationals (May 27, 2018)

BALTIMORE — As the Baltimore Orioles’ early-season woes continue, especially at the plate, they will be running into something they probably won’t want to see: the Washington Nationals and their strong starting staff.

D-backs again fail to muster much offense in another series loss

Jake Lamb drove in Arizona’s only run with a sacrifice fly in the top of the sixth.

Kevin Harvick slams the wall after tire failure | 2018 CHARLOTTE | FOX NASCAR

Series Highlights: Kevin Harvick slams the wall after tire failure heading into turn three.

Cleveland Indians rally for wild 10-9 win over Houston Astros

A roller coaster finish to the weekend for the Tribe concluded in crazy fashion.

Gonzalez goes third deck off Harvey, Rockies beat Reds 8-2

Carlos Gonzalez had a season-high four hits, including a third-deck homer off Matt Harvey, and the Colorado Rockies beat the Cincinnati Reds 8-2 on Sunday.

Gonzalez goes third deck off Harvey, Rockies beat Reds 8-2 (May 27, 2018)

DENVER (AP) Carlos Gonzalez had a season-high four hits, including a third-deck homer off Matt Harvey, and the Colorado Rockies beat the Cincinnati Reds 8-2 on Sunday.

England’s Paul Broadhurst shoots 63 to win Senior PGA

BENTON HARBOR, Mich. (AP) Paul Broadhurst shot an 8-under 63 on Sunday to win the Senior PGA Championship by four strokes and match the best 72-hole score in tournament history.

Rose 20 under at Colonial for 3-stroke win over Koepka

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) Justin Rose closed with a 6-under 64 on Sunday to finish at 20 under at Colonial for a three-stroke victory over defending U.S. Open champion Brooks Koepka in the Fort Worth Invitational.

Brewers score 4 in 7th for comeback win vs. Mets

Domingo Santana’s two-run double highlighted a four-run seventh inning in Milwaukee’s 8-7 win over the Mets

Brad Miller stars, Rays take series finale against Orioles

Relievers Vidal Nuno and Austin Pruitt combined to throw 8 2/3 scoreless innings, Brad Miller had 3 RBIs and the Rays beat the Orioles 8-3 on Sunday.

Brewers get to Mets' bullpen again, come back for 8-7 win (May 27, 2018)

MILWAUKEE (AP) Domingo Santana’s two-run double highlighted a four-run seventh inning for the Milwaukee Brewers, who shelled the New York Mets’ battered bullpen again and then held on for an 8-7 win on Sunday.

Strong May for Carpenter ends in 2nd in Indianapolis 500

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Ed Carpenter spends the entire year thinking about the Indianapolis 500, even though he runs a full-time IndyCar effort with other drivers in the seat the rest of the year.

Cardinals make late push for 6-4 win, take series from Pirates

The St. Louis Cardinals surged past the slumping Pirates 6-4 on Sunday.

Marlins' late push not enough, Nationals sweep series

The Miami Marlins struggled throughout the series to keep pace with the Nationals’ offense, Washington sweeps at Marlins Park.