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Durant, Thompson lead Warriors to game 1 win over Rockets

Kevin Durant scored 37 points and Klay Thompson added 28 to lead Golden State to a 119-106 win

High court gambling ruling could aid sanctuary cities’ fight

WASHINGTON (AP) In President Donald Trump’s former life as a casino owner, he might have cheered Monday’s ruling from the Supreme Court that struck down a federal law that barred every state but Nevada from allowing betting on most sporting events.

A's hit 3 solo homers as Manaea beats Red Sox again, 6-5

BOSTON (AP) Sean Manaea beat the Boston Red Sox again in his first outing against them since pitching a no-hitter, and Khris Davis hit one of three solo homers by the Oakland Athletics in a 6-5 victory Monday night.

Durant's 37 lead Warriors over Rockets 119-106 (May 14, 2018)

HOUSTON (AP) Kevin Durant scored 37 points and Klay Thompson added 28 to lead Golden State to a 119-106 win in the long-awaited showdown with the Houston Rockets in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals on Monday night.

Eric Karros thinks pitching will be key if the Angels want to catch up with the Astros

Eric Karros joins Chris Myers to discuss whether the Los Angeles Angels might be able to catch up to the Houston Astros.

Tigers play through injuries in series vs. Indians (May 14, 2018)

The Detroit Tigers keep losing players, but they’re hanging tough in the weak American League Central.

Mets, Jays both aiming to rebound from losses (May 14, 2018)

NEW YORK — A pair of teams looking to regain the form they displayed in the opening weeks of the season will meet Tuesday night, when the New York Mets host the Toronto Blue Jays in the opener of a brief two-game interleague series at Citi Field.

Rockies put 2B LeMahieu on DL, recall Valaika from Triple-A

SAN DIEGO (AP) The Colorado Rockies have placed All-Star second baseman DJ LeMahieu on the 10-day disabled list with a sprained left thumb and recalled infielder Pat Valaika from Triple-A Albuquerque.

Niko Goodrum's two homers, five RBIs lift Tigers over Indians 6-3

Detroit had lost 11 straight to Cleveland

Goodrum’s 2 homers lift Tigers over Indians 6-3

DETROIT (AP) Niko Goodrum homered twice and drove in five runs, and the injury-plagued Detroit Tigers beat Carlos Carrasco and the Cleveland Indians 6-3 on Monday night.

Surprisingly bad Dodgers take on predictably bad Marlins (May 14, 2018)

MIAMI — Predictably awful and surprisingly bad.

Van Marwijk cuts another 6 from Australia’s World Cup squad

SYDNEY (AP) Bert van Marwijk cut six players from his extended World Cup squad in a contentious call on the same day as Football Federation Australia and a major sponsor unveiled a marketing campaign with veteran Tim Cahill as the main feature.

It's a lock: NFL will cash in on sports betting

For all of the hand-wringing in its statement about the Supreme Court’s decision to lift the ban on sports gambling, the NFL is positioned to walk away as a big winner.

Yanks, Nats meet in short series in Washington (May 14, 2018)

WASHINGTON — The two hottest teams in baseball meet briefly when the New York Yankees visit Washington for games Tuesday and Wednesday night at Nationals Park.

Lightning hope to get back in series vs. Caps (May 14, 2018)

WASHINGTON — For a group making their first trip to the Eastern Conference Final, the Washington Capitals look right at home.

Schwarber, Cishek wear black spikes with Zobrist despite MLB warning

Ben Zobrist was joined by Chicago Cubs teammates Kyle Schwarber and Steve Cishek in wearing black spikes

Cavs aiming to be better in Game 2 vs. Celtics (May 14, 2018)

BOSTON — LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers know they have to be better in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals on Tuesday night at TD Garden.

Jets waive K Nick Rose, claim Garcia from Pats

The New York Jets have claimed offensive tackle Antonio Garcia off waivers

Integrity fears hit US leagues after sport betting ruling

A US Supreme Court decision Monday allowing states to legalize sports betting brought integrity worries for sports leagues, the NBA and NFL among those seeking a federal regulatory framework. Nevada had been the only state where US sports wagering was legal, but several states are ready to pass laws

Around the NFL: What is the best QB-tight end duo in history?

Is Tom Brady to Rob Gronkowski the best quarterback-to-tight end connection ever? The guys from the Around the NFL Podcast debate which QB-TE combo is the greatest in league history.

Jets claim OT Garcia off waivers from Pats; K Rose waived

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) The New York Jets have claimed offensive tackle Antonio Garcia off waivers from the New England Patriots and waived kicker Nick Rose.

Team Sky’s Bernal wins first GC test in Tour of California

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (AP) Egan Bernal tasted glory at the Tour of California when he rode solo to the top of Gibraltar Road.

NFL wants Congress to enact betting framework

For months, while the NBA and Major League Baseball began making their voices heard in the dozens or so states looking to legalize sports betting, the NFL sat on the sidelines, awaiting a ruling from the Supreme Court. That ruling came down Monday, and suddenly the NFL appears ready to get into the game