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Vinci preparing to retire before home fans at Italian Open

ROME (AP) Former U.S. Open finalist Roberta Vinci will have no regrets when she plays her final match at next week’s Italian Open.

Preview: Promising young pitchers Jarlin Garcia, Mike Soroka square off Saturday night

The Miami Marlins continue their series against the Atlanta Braves on Saturday night.

Preview: Rays, Orioles play doubleheader to make up for postponed game

The Tampa Bay Rays and the Baltimore Orioles will play twice Saturday.

From 0-16 to playoffs? Why Browns are wild-card sleepers

A turnaround from 0-16 to the playoffs would be dramatic, but not impossible. Mike Clay breaks down how Cleveland could punch its wild-card ticket.

New Bills QB Josh Allen thrown for loss (of words) at meeting Jim Kelly

Josh Allen thrown for loss (of words) at meeting Jim Kelly

Sweden gets OT win over Slovakia, Latvia beats Germany

HERNING, Denmark (AP) Defending champion Sweden prevailed over Slovakia 4-3 in overtime for its fifth straight win at the ice hockey world championship on Saturday.

Rookie of the year odds in Barkley's favor

Bovada believes Giants RB Saquon Barkley will emerge from the 2018 season with a key honor — offensive rookie of the year.

Germany urges FIFA to ensure doping expert gets Russia visa

BERLIN (AP) German officials are calling on the global soccer federation FIFA to intervene after a journalist who exposed systematic doping in Russian athletics was denied entry to Russia to report on the upcoming World Cup.

Saquon Barkley tries to temper Giant expectations as minicamp opens

Barkley tries to temper Giant expectations as minicamp opens

WORLD CUP: Moscow a vast and varied destination

MOSCOW (AP) Moscow is one of the world’s largest cities with a population of at least 12 million people – more than many of the countries playing at the World Cup.

Mercedes in front again in final practice for Spanish GP

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) Mercedes continued to show good pace at the Spanish Grand Prix, with Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas setting the fastest times in the final practice before qualifying on Saturday.

Spanish ref for Greek Cup final as fans clash with police

ATHENS, Greece (AP) The Greek Football Federation has appointed a Spanish referee for Saturday’s Greek Cup final between champions AEK Athens and PAOK, following a season repeatedly marred by violence.

Nationals look to clinch series against Diamondbacks (May 12, 2018)

PHOENIX — Washington pitcher Max Scherzer became the major league leader in wins after getting his seventh victory Friday, when the Nationals inched closer to becoming the first team to take a series from Arizona this season.

Sunwolves beat Reds, Crusaders edge Waratahs in Super Rugby

The fortunes of Australia’s Super Rugby teams slumped to a new low Saturday when the Queensland Reds sustained a humiliating 63-28 loss to the last-place Sunwolves in Tokyo and the New South Wales Waratahs gave up a 29-0 lead to lose 31-29 to the Christchurch-based Crusaders.

Reds' four-game winning streak on line vs. Dodgers (May 12, 2018)

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Homer Bailey is one of two active pitchers in the major leagues with multiple no-hitters, but he would be satisfied with just a victory on Saturday night against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Cardinals' offense explodes for five homers in 9-5 victory over Padres

Paul DeJong, Jedd Gyorko, Marcell Ozuna, Harrison Bader and Tommy Pham all went deep in the St. Louis Cardinals’ 9-5 victory against the San Diego Padres.

Matt Harvey shines in Reds debut

Matt Harvey wasted no time in impressing Reds fans and team with a flawless four innings of work against the Dodgers.

HIGHLIGHT: Scooter Gennett launches 2 run HR

Scooter Gennett extends Reds lead with a two run HR

DeJong leads five homer attack as Cards top Padres 9-5

– Paul DeJong homered and drove in a career-high four runs

Harvey debuts for Reds in 6-2 win over Dodgers

Matt Harvey tossed four innings of one-hit ball in his Reds debut, Scooter Gennett homered and drove in three runs

Ichiro expected to serve as bench coach for M's doubleheader on Saturday

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

DeJong hits 1 of 5 Cardinals home runs in 9-5 win vs Padres (May 12, 2018)

SAN DIEGO (AP) Paul DeJong homered and drove in a career-high four runs, and Jedd Gyorko, Marcell Ozuna, Harrison Bader and Tommy Pham also went deep to lead the St. Louis Cardinals to a 9-5 victory against the San Diego Padres on Friday night.

Brewers erase 6-run deficit, top Rockies in extra innings

The Brewers overcame a six-run deficit after falling behind early, beating the Rockies 11-10 in 10 innings

Today in baseball: Maile homers twice for Jays, Rangers shut out 'Stros

– Luke Maile hit two home runs, including a two-run shot in the 12th inning that gave the Toronto Blue Jays a 5-3 victory

Scherzer shuts down D-backs, who suffer third straight loss

Matt Koch went eight innings and allowed three runs and seven hits.

The crazy underworld of NFL undrafted free agency

Even before the last draft pick is made, everybody’s phone is ringing as undrafted free agency is well underway for teams, agents and NFL hopefuls.

Text support: Big Ben tells Rudolph 'good luck'

Before taking the field for rookie minicamp, Steelers rookie quarterback Mason Rudolph got a text from Ben Roethlisberger wishing him good luck.

Running back? Giants' Barkley says not enough

Giants rookie Saquon Barkley says he is more than just a running back and is willing to return kicks, play special teams … “whatever it takes.”

Blue Jays seek series edge vs. Red Sox after walkoff win (May 12, 2018)

TORONTO –The Toronto Blue Jays have defeated the Boston Red Sox twice this season — both on walkoff homers.

Astros search for more runs at home against Rangers (May 12, 2018)

HOUSTON — The Houston Astros hit the quarter pole of the season on Friday, a point too soon to draw conclusions but not so early that manager A.J. Hinch didn’t field queries regarding sample sizes.