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Capitals' Wilson thinks hit from TB's Stralman had 'don'ts'

WASHINGTON (AP) For better or for worse, Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson is an expert when it comes to knowing what the NHL looks for when punishing someone for a dangerous hit, and he thinks Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Anton Stralman could be in trouble.

Chacin battles Greinke, but Brewers fall 2-1 in Arizona

Daniel Descalso’s single in the eighth inning was the difference in the Milwaukee Brewers’ 2-1 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Descalso knocks in run in 8th, D-backs end skid with 2-1 win

PHOENIX (AP) Daniel Descalso singled home Jarrod Dyson with two outs in the eighth inning, and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Milwaukee Brewers 2-1 on Tuesday night to snap a six-game losing streak.

WATCH: Doubles by Yelich, Shaw put Brewers on the board

Travis Shaw brought home Christian Yelich in with a double to give Milwaukee a 1-0 lead, but the Brewers lost 2-1 in Arizona.

Emotional homer for Piscotty helps A's beat Red Sox 5-3 (May 16, 2018)

BOSTON (AP) Stephen Piscotty homered in his first at-bat after being reinstated from the bereavement list and saluted his late mother as he crossed home plate, helping lead the Oakland Athletics to a 5-3 win over the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday night in a game delayed almost two hours because of weather.

South Korea’s Son set for a quick turnaround for World Cup

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) Son Heung-min had a long, tough season with Tottenham in the Premier League, needing painkillers to get through the last few games.

Berrios shines, Wilson homers in Twins' 4-1 victory

Jose Berrios surrendered one run and two hits over 7 1/3 innings in the Minnesota Twins’ 4-1 victory over St. Louis.

Royals drop another close one as Rays slip past in the ninth inning

Tampa Bay Rays got past the Kansas City Royals 6-5 on Tuesday night.

Bullpen snaps, offense naps: Cards fall to Twins 4-1

The Minnesota Twins beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-1 on Tuesday night.

Celtics survive 42-point night by LeBron, down Cavs 107-94

BOSTON (AP) Jaylen Brown scored 23 points and the Boston Celtics withstood a 42-point night by LeBron James to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 107-94 on Tuesday and take a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference finals.

Yankees-Nationals suspended with score 3-3 after 5½ innings

WASHINGTON (AP) Tyler Austin hit a two-run homer and a sacrifice fly as the Yankees rallied from a three-run deficit, and Tuesday night’s game between New York and the Washington Nationals was suspended with the score 3-3 after 5 1/2 innings because of rain.

WATCH: Justin Upton rips cover off the ball for 5th homer in 8 games

The Angels wasted no time bringing runs across the plate as Justin Upton scorches the ball into left center for his fifth home run in the last eight games

Williams helps Pirates shut out White Sox, 6-0 (May 15, 2018)

PITTSBURGH (AP) Trevor Williams scattered six hits in seven strong innings, Adam Frazier homered to start a four-run first, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Chicago White Sox 7-0 Tuesday night.

Orioles-Phillies washed out by rain

BALTIMORE (AP) The interleague matchup between the Baltimore Orioles and Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday night has been postponed by rain.

Marlins extend Dodgers' losing streak by taking Game 1 of series

The Los Angeles Dodgerswere beaten by a last-place team for the fifth straight game, losing to the Miami Marlins 4-2 Tuesday night.

David Tepper to buy Panthers for $2B-plus

The Carolina Panthers will have a new owner Tuesday, according to reports.

LEADING OFF: Gordon gets 2nd chance at 2B? Cespedes to DL?

A look at what’s happening around the majors Wednesday:

Rockets look to even series against Warriors (May 15, 2018)

HOUSTON — It required two minutes and 23 seconds for all the Rockets had worked for to be torn asunder, for their unrelenting charge to the best record in the Western Conference to be rendered moot, and the home-court advantage that accompanied that accomplishment to be blithely negated through the handiwork of Kevin Durant, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green.

Hawks jump to No. 3 overall pick in 2018 NBA draft lottery

Atlanta will be making its first lottery selection since 2007.

WATCH: Braves’ Mike Foltynewicz hits 10 Ks for fourth time in career

Braves’ Mike Foltynewicz hits 10 Ks for fourth time in career

Why the NFL Stopped Seeing Gambling as a Threat—and Started to See a Windfall

For decades, the NFL’s high-level conversations about legalizing sports betting centered only on how problematic it would be. The NFL was long resolute in its belief that legal sports gambling would be a threat to its integrity, even as the NBA and others warmed to the idea. Just last year, when NFL