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Wendle hits 3 of Tampa Bay's 8 doubles, Rays beat Mets 12-5

Wendle hits 3 of Tampa Bay's 8 doubles, Rays beat Mets 12-5

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Joey Wendle hit three doubles and a single, keying two big innings that sent the Tampa Bay Rays past the New York Mets 12-5 Saturday. Yandy Diaz, who had two of Tampa Bay's eight doubles, and Randy Arozarena each had three hits. Francisco Lindor, Pete

Sunshine State showdown: Lightning-Panthers in NHL's Round 1

Sunshine State showdown: Lightning-Panthers in NHL's Round 1

There used to be a thing called the Governor's Cup, a trophy presented to whichever team won the annual regular season series between the Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning. It was supposed to be a way of drumming up hockey interest around the Sunshine State. It never really caught

Kelenic homers for 1st hit, Mariners beat Indians 7-3

Kelenic homers for 1st hit, Mariners beat Indians 7-3

SEATTLE (AP) — Jarred Kelenic hit a two-run homer for his first major league hit and tacked on two doubles, leading the Seattle Mariners to a 7-3 win over the Cleveland Indians on Friday night. After going hitless in his big league debut Thursday, Kelenic brought the crowd to its

Kershaw fans 11, Dodgers top Miami 9-6 for 3rd straight win

Kershaw fans 11, Dodgers top Miami 9-6 for 3rd straight win

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Clayton Kershaw went six innings and struck out 11 in a reasonably comfortable win for the Los Angeles Dodgers, and he was thoroughly disappointed in himself. "Wasn't great today," the Dodgers' longtime ace said. "Not a lot of positives. When your team gives you that much

Phillips, Rays rally late, end Mets' 7-game winning streak

Phillips, Rays rally late, end Mets' 7-game winning streak

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Brett Phillips hit an RBI single with two outs in the ninth inning and the Tampa Bay Rays stopped the Mets' seven-game winning streak, rallying past New York 3-2 Friday night. After starters Tyler Glasnow and David Peterson both pitched well into the late innings,

Curry, Embiid help 76ers top Magic, clinch top seed in East

Curry, Embiid help 76ers top Magic, clinch top seed in East

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid and the 76ers are happy to have earned home-court advantage for the playoffs — but they are a long way from their goal. Seth Curry scored 20 points, Embiid had 13 points and 11 rebounds and Philadelphia clinched the top seed in the Eastern Conference

76ers' Howard suspended a game for too many technicals

76ers' Howard suspended a game for too many technicals

NEW YORK (AP) — Philadelphia 76ers center Dwight Howard was suspended one game without pay by the NBA on Friday for picking up his 16th technical foul of the season. The league said he will serve the suspension Friday night when the 76ers play the first of two homes against

Rogers keeps rolling, Marlins beat Diamondbacks 5-1

Rogers keeps rolling, Marlins beat Diamondbacks 5-1

PHOENIX (AP) — Trevor Rogers pitched six strong innings and Jesús Aguilar had three more hits to lead the Miami Marlins over the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-1 on Thursday night. Rogers (5-2) has been one of the top rookies in the National League. He allowed one run and four hits with

NHL postseason: Who's hot as the playoffs arrive?

NHL postseason: Who's hot as the playoffs arrive?

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Goalie Juuse Saros is the biggest reason the Nashville Predators went from a potential NHL draft lottery team to their seventh straight playoff appearance. How long they stick around will depend on how well Saros keeps playing in net. "You want to just play better for

Hill strikes out 9, Rays beat COVID-19 impacted Yankees 9-1

Hill strikes out 9, Rays beat COVID-19 impacted Yankees 9-1

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Rich Hill joined Cy Young and Nolan Ryan as the only pitchers to strike out nine against the Yankees at age 41 or older, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat coronavirus-impacted New York 9-0 Thursday night to avoid getting swept in a three-game series. Yandy

Heat stay No. 5 in the East, roll past 76ers 106-94

Heat stay No. 5 in the East, roll past 76ers 106-94

MIAMI (AP) — Jimmy Butler likes Miami's chances against anybody in a seven-game playoff series. The Heat showed why Thursday night. And they showed a little fight, too. Butler scored 21 points, Bam Adebayo had 18 points and 12 rebounds and the Heat held onto the No. 5 spot in

Bogdanovich scores 27 points, Hawks breeze past Magic

Bogdanovich scores 27 points, Hawks breeze past Magic

ATLANTA (AP) — Bogdan Bogdanovich scored 27 points, Trae Young added 18 and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Orlando Magic 116-93 on Thursday night for their third straight victory. Clint Capela added 14 points and 14 rebounds for the Hawks a day after they clinched their first playoff berth since

Heat beat 76ers 106-94 to hold onto No. 5 spot in East

Heat beat 76ers 106-94 to hold onto No. 5 spot in East

MIAMI (AP) — Jimmy Butler scored 21 points, Bam Adebayo had 18 points and 12 rebounds and the Miami Heat held onto the No. 5 spot in the Eastern Conference, beating the Philadelphia 76ers 106-94 on Thursday night. Tyler Herro scored 18 points, Goran Dragic had 15 and Kendrick Nunn

Bally Sports Sun announces Tampa Bay Lightning Stanley Cup Playoffs first-round schedule

Bally Sports Sun announces Tampa Bay Lightning Stanley Cup Playoffs first-round schedule

• “Lightning Live” pregame shows before every game

Bally Sports Florida announces Florida Panthers Stanley Cup Playoffs first-round schedule

Bally Sports Florida announces Florida Panthers Stanley Cup Playoffs first-round schedule

• “Panthers Live” pregame shows before every game