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Cole wins again, pitches Astros to sweep in Oakland

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Gerrit Cole struck out nine to raise his major league-leading total to 86, and the Houston Astros beat the Oakland Athletics 4-1 Wednesday to complete a three-game sweep.

Should Tyson Ross be on the trading block?

Would the Padres get fair value in trading one of their few pitching bright spots?

Mazara homers twice as Rangers edge Tigers 5-4 in 10 innings

He leads off 10th with walk-off home run

Angels snap Rockies' 6-game winning streak in 8-0 victory (May 09, 2018)

DENVER (AP) Rene Rivera homered with a sore right hand, Jaime Barria threw efficiently into the sixth and the Los Angeles Angels beat Colorado 8-0 on Wednesday to end the Rockies’ six-game winning streak.

Johnson trades Chiefs red for Raiders silver and black

ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) Derrick Johnson has been the enemy in Oakland for 13 years, tormenting the Raiders while wearing red for the Kansas City Chiefs.

Chiefs promote Borgonzi to director of football operations

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The Chiefs have promoted Mike Borgonzi to director of football operations and Ryan Poles to assistant director of player personnel as part of a series of front-office moves made following the NFL draft.

‘Flower’ blossoms: Fleury back to being great playoff goalie

Anyone who has played with Marc-Andre Fleury can tell he’s dialed in by watching his mannerisms.

Zack Cozart praises Jaime Barria after lights out performance

Zack Cozart came into the game not knowing he would be in the unusual lead off spot, but that didn’t stop him from picking up a home run and double to help support a dominate pitching performance by Jaime Barria

No charges for Raiders' Penn in domestic case

Oakland Raiders lineman Donald Penn will not be charged in a domestic violence case due to a lack of evidence.

Pirates win 6-5 with 4-run 9th, White Sox fall to 9-25 (May 09, 2018)

CHICAGO (AP) Colin Moran hit a two-run homer that capped a four-run rally against Nate Jones in the ninth inning, leading the Pittsburgh Pirates over Chicago 6-5 on Wednesday and sending the last-place White Sox to their ninth loss in 10 games.

Chris Broussard: Paul and Harden will need to be at ‘peak performance’ for Houston to have a chance

Chris Broussard and Caron Butler join Colin Cowherd and Jason Whitlock to discuss what the Houston Rockets will need to do to be able to beat Golden State.

Blue Jays get INF Urshela from Indians for player or cash

TORONTO (AP) The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired infielder Gio Urshela from the Cleveland Indians for a player to be named or cash.

Racehorse Preakness and trainer William Lakeland in HOF

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (AP) The thoroughbred Preakness and English trainer William Lakeland have been elected to the National Museum of Racing’s Hall of Fame.

Jason Whitlock explains why he expects the Sixers to beat the Celtics in Game 5

Caron Butler and Chris Broussard join Jason Whitlock and Colin Cowherd to discuss expectations for the Sixers in Game 5 against Boston.

Jerry on Zeke: Expect 'big arrow' up in 2018

Without Ezekiel Elliott’s suspension and legal issues of 2017, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said Wednesday there is “no doubt in my mind it will make a significant difference” in his focus.

Ovechkin, Trotz are in new territory with Caps in East final

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) The smiling side of a handshake line at the end of the second round was a brand-new experience for Alex Ovechkin and Barry Trotz.

Brewers can't solve Carrasco in 6-2 loss to Indians

Cleveland starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco struck out 14, as the Brewers fell 6-2 to the Indians

Mike Trout stays on fire at the plate, gives Angels early lead

Mike Trout has been absolutely dominate over the past 15 games batting over .400 and his streak continues with this RBI single to center to give the Angels an early lead

Bruins' Marchand looking for fresh start going forward

BOSTON (AP) Bruins forward Brad Marchand has used the past few days since his team was eliminated in the second round in five games by the Tampa Bay Lightning to reflect on his role in the loss.

McIlroy still searching for the secret to Sawgrass

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) Rory McIlroy didn’t break par until his fourth time at The Players Championship.

Agents: Mark Ingram didn't use PED, reviewing options

NEW ORLEANS (AP) Representatives for Mark Ingram say the Saints running back did not test positive for a performance enhancing drug and is weighing options for challenging his four-game suspension.

Pelicans, Davis, enter offseason encouraged, yet unsatisfied

NEW ORLEANS (AP) Anthony Davis wasn’t willing to call the New Orleans Pelicans’ season a success.

Brind'Amour eager to lead slumping 'Canes back to glory

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) Rod Brind’Amour helped deliver the greatest moment in Carolina Hurricanes’ history – a Stanley Cup championship.

Mets bat out of turn, Reds rally for 2-1 win in 10th (May 09, 2018)

CINCINNATI (AP) The New York Mets wasted a first-inning rally by batting out of turn, and Adam Duvall led off the 10th inning with a homer that sent the Cincinnati Reds to a 2-1 victory Wednesday and concluded a series that will be remembered for an unexpected trade between the teams.