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Contreras, Donovan spark Cardinals to 6-5 victory over Mets in first game of doubleheader
By Canadian Press on May 4th, 2025
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Willson Contreras drove in three runs on three hits, including a homer, and Brendan Donovan had two hits and two RBIs to spark the St. Louis Cardinals to a 6-5 victory over the New York Mets in the first game of a doubleheader on Sunday. Erick Fedde (2-3) pitched into the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stephen Kolek pitches into the 6th in first MLB start as Padres blank Pirates for 5th straight win
By Canadian Press on May 4th, 2025
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Stephen Kolek pitched 5 2/3 scoreless innings in his first major league start and combined with four relievers for the San Diego Padres’ eighth shutout of the season, a 4-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday for their fifth straight win. Kolek was recalled from Triple-A El Paso before the game. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cubs’ Shota Imanaga leaves after straining his hamstring while attempting to complete a double play
By Canadian Press on May 4th, 2025
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Chicago Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga left Sunday’s game at Milwaukee after straining his left hamstring while running toward first base on a potential double play in the sixth inning. The Brewers had runners on first and second with one out in a scoreless game when Christian Yelich hit a grounder toward first ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Twins rally for 2nd straight road win behind Harrison Bader’s tiebreaking double; beat Red Sox 5-4
By Canadian Press on May 4th, 2025
BOSTON (AP) — Harrison Bader hit a go-ahead double off the Green Monster in the eighth inning, and the Minnesota Twins took the weekend series against the Boston Red Sox with a 5-4 victory on Sunday. Byron Buxton hit a game-opening homer on Garrett Crochet’s first pitch for the Twins, who won consecutive road games ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mikko Rantanen carries Stars into second round, when they could get back Heiskanen and Robertson
By Canadian Press on May 4th, 2025
DALLAS (AP) — Mikko Rantanen carried the Dallas Stars past his former team in the first round of the NHL playoffs, punctuated with a hat trick that was part of his historic four-point third period in Game 7. Now the Stars could soon be getting back two players who were part of their deep runs ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cubs’ Shota Imanaga leaves after hurting his leg while attempting to complete a double play
By Canadian Press on May 4th, 2025
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Chicago Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga left Sunday’s game at Milwaukee after hurting his left leg while running toward first base on a potential double play in the sixth inning. The Brewers had runners on first and second with one out in a scoreless game when Christian Yelich hit a grounder toward first ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Guardians RHP Tanner Bibee exits against Toronto after 5 innings because of leg cramps
By Canadian Press on May 4th, 2025
TORONTO (AP) — Cleveland Guardians right-hander Tanner Bibee left Sunday’s start at Toronto after five innings because of cramping in both legs. Bibee came to the mound to warm up for the bottom of the sixth inning, but appeared to be in discomfort, lifting his legs several times and calling the trainer out of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gauff taking a lot of positives from her performance in Madrid despite loss to Sabalenka in final
By Canadian Press on May 4th, 2025
MADRID (AP) — Coco Gauff got past the disappointment of losing the Madrid Open final to Aryna Sabalenka and was celebrating a solid week that will make her the top-ranked American woman on Monday. The 21-year-old Gauff is set to reach No. 3 in the world, moving past countrywoman Jessica Pegula. “Overall there’s a lot ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Plans are unclear for Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty and others with the Preakness 2 weeks away
By Canadian Press on May 4th, 2025
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Sovereignty’s Kentucky Derby victory in the muck at Churchill Downs sparked curiosity over whether the colt can build on his signature win over a possibly drier, faster surface on the Triple Crown trail. The question now is whether that test will come sooner or later. Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Guardians RHP Tanner Bibee exits against Toronto after 5 innings with apparent injury
By Canadian Press on May 4th, 2025
TORONTO (AP) — Cleveland Guardians right-hander Tanner Bibee left Sunday’s start at Toronto after five innings because of an apparent injury. Bibee came to the mound to warm up for the bottom of the sixth inning, but appeared to be in discomfort, lifting his legs several times and calling the trainer out of the dugout. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lyon’s Champions League hopes take a blow after 2-1 loss against Lens in French league
By Canadian Press on May 4th, 2025
PARIS (AP) — Lyon’s hopes of qualifying for next season’s Champions League took a blow as the seven-time French champions lost 2-1 against Lens on Sunday. Anass Zaroury scored the winner with a superb 30-meter strike into the top corner five minutes from time, soon after Georges Mikautadze leveled for the hosts with a header. ... Read More »
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