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Power turns fastest lap, becomes IndyCar GP pole favorite

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Two-time race winner Will Power heads into qualifying as the favorite to win the pole after turning the fastest lap of the day on Indy’s 2.439-mile, 14-turn road course.

Buttler's 95no keeps Rajasthan alive in IPL

JAIPUR, India (AP) Jos Buttler hit a sensational 95 not out off 60 balls to help Rajasthan Royals beat Chennai Super Kings by four wickets and stay alive in the Indian Premier League on Friday.

Miller activated from DL as Indians struggle without lefty

CLEVELAND (AP) Andrew Miller was activated from the 10-day disabled list by the Cleveland Indians, who struggled mightily without their star reliever because of a strained left hamstring.

#EatWhatYouWantDay: Kent French battles 'The Boomstick' during Texas road trip in 2016

A road trip to Texas during the 2016 Angels season proved to be a good one for analyst Kent French. His stomach … that’s another story!

Examining the known candidates for Bucks head coach job

Capsules of the eight coaching candidates for the Milwaukee Bucks head coach opening.

Offseason questions for the Minnesota Timberwolves

From a potential drastic trade to decisions in free agency, it’s a big offseason for the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Mets place Bruce on paternity list; Robles to DL

PHILADELPHIA (AP) The New York Mets will be without outfielder Jay Bruce for their weekend series in Philadelphia.

Guerrier, Bjerregaard share one-shot lead of Sicilian Open

AGRIGENTO, Sicily (AP) Julien Guerrier of France and Lucas Bjerregaard of Denmark shared a one-stroke lead at the halfway stage of the Sicilian Open on Friday.

CONCACAF reschedules women’s under-17 championship

MIAMI (AP) The confederation for the North and Central American and Caribbean regions has rescheduled the women’s under-17 championship, which was suspended last month because of violence in Nicaragua.

Hawks offer glimpse of renovated arena with virtual tour

ATLANTA (AP) The Atlanta Hawks are using a high-tech virtual tour to give current and potential season ticket holders a glimpse of their renovated arena.

TUNE-IN: Friday night fun features Angels vs. Twins (6:30p, FOX Sports West)

Also watch the game on FOX Sports GO.

Iceland picks 2 injured players in World Cup squad

REYKJAVIK, Iceland (AP) Iceland has selected playmaker Gylfi Sigurdsson and captain Aron Gunnarsson in its 23-man squad for the World Cup in Russia even though both midfielders are out injured.

Nadal loses to Thiem in Madrid, first loss on clay in 1 year

MADRID (AP) Top-ranked Rafael Nadal lost to Dominic Thiem 7-5, 6-3 in the Madrid Open quarterfinals on Friday, breaking the defending champion’s run of 21 straight wins on clay courts.

Kubica confident he can make full F1 return if given chance

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) Robert Kubica was second-to-last, 19th out of 20. And smiling.

Brewers option Phillips to minors to make room for Woodruff

MILWAUKEE (AP) The Milwaukee Brewers have optioned outfielder Brett Phillips to Triple-A Colorado Springs to make room on the roster for right-handed pitcher Brandon Woodruff.

Albany coach Scott Marr: NCAA lacrosse tourney a crapshoot

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) After his top-ranked Great Danes lost their first game of the season a month ago, Albany lacrosse coach Scott Marr said he thought the postseason would be a crapshoot.

Kenseth ready for season debut at Kansas Speedway

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) Matt Kenseth says he will be in the No. 6 car for Roush Fenway Racing for the next five weeks, beginning with his season debut on Saturday night at Kansas Speedway.

Brazil right back Alves out of World Cup after knee injury

SAO PAULO (AP) Brazil right back Dani Alves will miss the World Cup.

Stewart-Haas adds ITsavvy as sponsor for Bowyer this season

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) Stewart-Haas Racing has added information technology provider ITsavvy as the primary sponsor for the No. 14 car driven by Clint Bowyer for races at Richmond and Phoenix later this season.

Panthers sign running back Kenjon Barner from Eagles

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The Carolina Panthers have signed free agent running back Kenjon Barner from the Philadelphia Eagles to a one-year contract.

Bennett wins 7th stage as Yates maintains Giro lead

PRAIA A MARE, Italy (AP) Sam Bennett timed his sprint to perfection to win the seventh stage of the Giro d’Italia, while British rider Simon Yates remained in the overall lead as the race went over to the Italian mainland on Friday.

DeFoor immediately eligible at Georgia Tech after transfer

ATLANTA (AP) Offensive lineman Jack DeFoor has been granted a waiver from the NCAA that makes him immediately eligible to play for Georgia Tech in 2018.

Bertens beats Garcia to reach Madrid Open final

MADRID (AP) Kiki Bertens beat seventh-seeded Caroline Garcia 6-2, 6-2 to advance to the Madrid Open final on Friday.

Maple Leafs appoint Kyle Dubas as new general manager

Toronto (AP) The Toronto Maple Leafs stayed in-house for their new general manager, choosing Kyle Dubas on Friday.

German doping expert denied entry to Russia for World Cup

BERLIN (AP) German broadcasting network ARD says a journalist who made a documentary about extensive doping in Russian athletics has been denied entry to Russia to report on the World Cup.

Moving up: Lomachenko fights Linares in search of 3rd title

NEW YORK (AP) Vasyl Lomachenko is looking for something that Jorge Linares believes he can deliver.

Game 1 preview: Lightning welcome Alex Ovechkin, Capitals to town to kick off Eastern Conference final

The Tampa Bay Lightning and the Washington Capitals get the Eastern Conference final underway Friday night at Amalie Arena.

Preview: Rays embark on long road trip, beginning with showdown against Orioles

The Tampa Bay Rays venture onto the road to take on the struggling Baltimore Orioles on Friday night to begin a three-game series.

Preview: Don Mattingly expected back as Marlins continue hosting Braves

The Miami Marlins continue their series against the Ronald Acuna Jr. and the Atlanta Braves on Friday night.

Robben, Rafinha commit to Bayern Munich for another season

MUNICH (AP) Bayern Munich winger Arjen Robben is staying with the club for another season.