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By BRIAN DULIK Associated Press CLEVELAND (AP) — Steven Kwan hit the first homer of his breakout rookie season, Franmil Reyes had three hits and an RBI, and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-5. Kwan’s two-run shot off José Berríos tied it at 2 in the third, beginning a string of six

By The Associated Press Milwaukee’s Willy Adames is powering a Brewers surge with seven homers in his past 10 games, including two during a 10-5 trouncing of Cincinnati on Thursday. Adames had just one homer in 16 games prior to this run, mirroring a trend for the whole team — after connecting 14 time in

By BEN NUCKOLS AP Sports Writer POTOMAC, Md. (AP) — Jason Day describes himself as “obsessed” with the new swing he’s working on with instructor Chris Como. The former No. 1 player put it together on Thursday at the Wells Fargo Championship, shooting a 7-under 63 for a one-shot lead over Joel Dahmen. Day’s last

By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Memphis Grizzlies star Dillon Brooks was suspended for one game without pay by the NBA on Thursday for making “unnecessary and excessive contact” that resulted in a fractured elbow for Golden State’s Gary Payton II in Game 2 of the the Western Conference semifinals. Brooks

By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Charlotte Hornets have begun their search for a head coach, asking permission to speak with several candidates, said a person familiar with the situation. The person says the list includes two-time NBA coach of the year and New Orleans Pelicans consultant Mike D’Antoni. They’ve

CHICAGO (AP) — American winger Chris Mueller is returning to Major League Soccer after just one-half of a season in Scotland, joining the Chicago Fire in a free transfer from Hibernian. Mueller agreed to a four-year contract that included a team option for 2026. Chicago acquired MLS rights to the 25-year-old from Schaumburg, Illinois, from

By DENNIS GEORGATOS Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Garrett Hampson and Brendan Rodgers each hit three-run home runs for the Colorado Rockies in a 9-7 win over the Washington Nationals. Randal Grichuk also homered for the Rockies, who took two of three in the series. Jhoulys Chacin got the win for the Rockies and Daniel

By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — Shohei Ohtani left his mark on Fenway Park with the finest two-way performance since Babe Ruth himself. Pitching at the historic ballpark for the first time, Ohtani struck out 11 in seven shutout innings and added two hits — one of them a 109 mph line

By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — Rafael Nadal is downplaying his chances in his much anticipated Madrid Open quarterfinal against Carlos Alcaraz, the youngster touted in Spain as his successor. The 35-year-old Nadal and the 19-year-old Alcaraz will meet Friday in a clash of generations Spanish that fans had been craving to

By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer The physicality of the NHL playoffs is creeping into the crease. There has already been a huge goal disallowed due to goaltender interference, a starting goalie was knocked out of a game after taking a shot to the head and one rookie netminder confronted an opposing star forward over

By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Most Americans know Haas as the worst team in Formula One. But that was before the debut of this year’s new car. Or the team makeover forced by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Or a super fast engine from Ferrari. Now Haas is turning

By The Associated Press Alabama freshman offensive lineman Dayne Shor has entered the transfer portal, citing mental health issues. Shor issued a statement on Twitter explaining that he has battled depression and anxiety and experienced suicidal thoughts. He said he is seeking a fresh start. Shor said he received help from a Herren Project’s substance

By ANDREW DAMPF AP Sports Writer ROME (AP) — José Mourinho has reached his fifth European final. The outspoken Portuguese coach guided Roma to a 2-1 aggregate victory over Leicester in the semifinals of the Europa Conference League. Mourinho’s teams have won the four previous European finals he has coached in. Tammy Abraham scored in

By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — College sports leaders visited Capitol Hill, asking lawmakers to consider rules to govern name, image and likeness money for college athletes. Greg Sankey of the SEC and George Kliavkoff of the Pac-12 were scheduled to meet with lawmakers on both sides of aisle.

By KAREL JANICEK Associated Press Eintracht Frankfurt reached its first European final in 42 years by knocking West Ham out of the Europa League on Thursday, setting up a title game against Scottish club Rangers. Frankfurt beat 10-man West Ham 1-0 at home to complete a 3-1 aggregate victory in the semifinals, while Rangers overturned

BALTIMORE (AP) — Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli and second baseman Luis Arraez are out for the team’s game at Baltimore after testing positive for COVID-19. A team spokesman said Baldelli, Arraez and right-hander Dylan Bundy tested positive Thursday. Bundy pitched Wednesday. Bench coach Jayce Tingler will manage the Twins, who have won 11 of