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Braves power past Phillies 8-5 behind bats of Riley, d’Arnaud

ATLANTA (AP) — Austin Riley hit a pair of monstrous homers and pinch-hitter Travis d'Arnaud came through with a tiebreaking, two-run single in the eighth inning that carried the Atlanta Braves to an 8-5 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday night. D'Arnaud, sent up for slumping ...

Nordqvist goes distance again, Valenzuela topples Vu in LPGA Match Play

NORTH LAS VEGAS, Nev. (AP) — Anna Nordqvist was among 11 players who won matches for the second straight day, only the three-time major champion from Sweden had to work the longest at the Bank of Hope LPGA Match Play. Nordqvist had her second match go all 18 holes Thursday before she held on ...

Orioles take 2 of 3 at Yankees, Gibson 7 scoreless innings in 3-1 win

NEW YORK (AP) — Kyle Gibson allowed two hits over seven scoreless innings, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Yankees 3-1 on Thursday night to take two of three games from New York. Anthony Santander had three hits, including an RBI single in the fifth off Clarke Schmidt (2-5). and Austin ...

Ejected for 4th time this year, Yanks’ Boone doesn’t want robot umps

NEW YORK (AP) — Ejected for the fourth time this season and second time in a four-game span, Yankees manager Aaron Boone didn't think there was a need for robot umpires. "I don't want that," Boone said after Thursday night's 3-1 loss to the Baltimore Orioles. Boone was tossed in the middle ...

Celtics thrive on 3s, beat Heat 110-97 in Game 5 to extend East finals

BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Celtics have looked elimination in the face four times this postseason and still haven't blinked. Derrick White had 24 points, including six 3-pointers, and the Celtics dominated the Miami Heat 110-97 on Thursday night in Game 5 to extend the Eastern Conference ...

Heat downgrade Gabe Vincent to out for Game 5 with sprained ankle

BOSTON (AP) — The Miami Heat will be without starting point guard Gabe Vincent for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Boston Celtics on Thursday night because of a sprained ankle. Vincent got hurt late in Miami's Game 4 loss when he landed awkwardly while trying to save a ...

Pittsburgh Steelers eye playing regular-season NFL game in Ireland

DUBLIN (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers have long-term plans to play a regular-season NFL game in Ireland, the team said Thursday during a visit to trumpet its long-standing ties with the Emerald Isle. The Steelers touched down in Dublin days after the NFL gave the team marketing rights for ...

US advances to semifinals at ice hockey worlds, Germany stuns Switzerland

TAMPERE, Finland (AP) — The United States beat the Czech Republic 3-0 to advance to the semifinals of the ice hockey world championship on Thursday. The Americans have been cruising through the tournament and earned their eighth straight victory. "This was a tough game and I'm really proud ...

NCAA tax records show ex-president Emmert paid nearly $3.3 million in 2021

The NCAA paid former president Mark Emmert nearly $3.3 million in 2021, according to federal tax records released by the association Wednesday. Emmert's 13-year tenure leading the NCAA officially ended in March. In April 2022, the association announced its board of governors and Emmert had ...

Marcus Stroman pitches 8 sparkling innings, Cubs beat Mets 4-2

CHICAGO (AP) — Marcus Stroman pitched eight efficient innings to help the Chicago Cubs beat the New York Mets 4-2 on Wednesday night. Nico Hoerner homered in Chicago's second straight victory since coming home after a 2-7 trip. Seiya Suzuki also drove in a run with a double off Japanese ...

Albies drives in winning run in 9th as Braves beat Dodgers 4-3, avoid sweep

ATLANTA (AP) — Ozzie Albies' sacrifice fly drove in Austin Riley in the bottom of the ninth and the Atlanta Braves beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-3 on Wednesday night to avoid a three-game sweep. Austin Riley doubled to left field off Phil Bickford (1-2) to lead off the ninth. Riley moved to ...