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Reds pull off comeback, beat Rockies 7-6

Reds pull off comeback, beat Rockies 7-6

DENVER (AP) — Dom Nunez's passed ball allowed home the tying run in the ninth inning and Jordan Sheffield's wild pitch scored the go-ahead run, gifting the Cincinnati Reds a 7-6 win over the Colorado Rockies on Sunday. Colorado hit a batter in the ninth and botched a double play.

Nunez passed ball, Sheffield wild pitch gift Reds 7-6 win

Nunez passed ball, Sheffield wild pitch gift Reds 7-6 win

DENVER (AP) — Dom Nunez's passed ball allowed home the tying run in the ninth inning and Jordan Sheffield's wild pitch scored the go-ahead run, gifting the Cincinnati Reds a 7-6 win over the Colorado Rockies on Sunday. Colorado hit a batter in the ninth and botched a double play.

Bieber's strikeout streak ends, Mariners chase Indians ace

Bieber's strikeout streak ends, Mariners chase Indians ace

SEATTLE (AP) — Shane Bieber's record strikeout streak ended Sunday when the Seattle Mariners sent the Cleveland ace to an early exit. Bieber had fanned at least eight in 20 straight games. But the reigning AL Cy Young Award winner fell just short against the Mariners, striking out seven in

Wood improves to 5-0, Yastrzemski HR as Giants beat Pirates

Wood improves to 5-0, Yastrzemski HR as Giants beat Pirates

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Alex Wood pitched six innings while keeping his perfect record intact and Mike Yastrzemski hit a game-sealing home run as the San Francisco Giants beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-1 on Sunday. Wood (5-0) gave up one run while scattering eight hits. He struck out six and walked

Aaron Judge homers again, Yankees beat Orioles 8-2

Aaron Judge homers again, Yankees beat Orioles 8-2

BALTIMORE (AP) — Aaron Judge homered for the third time in two games, Domingo Germán had another stellar outing at Camden Yards and the New York Yankees beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-2 on Saturday night. After hitting two home runs Friday, Judge provided New York a 5-0 lead with a

Reds win again in extras, beat Rockies 6-5 in 12 innings

Reds win again in extras, beat Rockies 6-5 in 12 innings

DENVER (AP) — Nick Castellanos hit a tiebreaking double in the 12th and the Cincinnati Reds kept up their success in extra innings, beating the Colorado Rockies 6-5 on Saturday night. Castellanos also homered and singled to help Cincinnati improve to 7-2 in extra-inning games this season. Lucas Sims (3-1)

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

Kelenic announces arrival as Mariners top Indians 7-3

Kelenic announces arrival as Mariners top Indians 7-3

SEATTLE (AP) — At two minor league levels, the first hit for prized Seattle prospect Jarred Kelenic was a home run. Same start in the majors. Kelenic made his first career hit extra memorable with a two-run homer and later added a pair of doubles, leading the Mariners to a

Reds offense not enough, fall 9-6 to Rockies

Reds offense not enough, fall 9-6 to Rockies

DENVER (AP) — Garrett Hampson led off the first inning with a triple, one of 15 hits for Colorado, and the Rockies spoiled Wade Miley's encore to his first career no-hitter with a 9-6 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Friday night. Miley (4-3) was roughed up one start after

Hampson homers, triples as Rockies beat Reds 9-6

Hampson homers, triples as Rockies beat Reds 9-6

DENVER (AP) — Garrett Hampson led off the first inning with a triple, one of 15 hits for Colorado, and the Rockies spoiled Wade Miley's encore to his first career no-hitter with a 9-6 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Friday night. Miley (4-3) was roughed up one start after

Cavaliers' third-quarter struggles reappear in 120-105 loss to Wizards

Cavaliers' third-quarter struggles reappear in 120-105 loss to Wizards

WASHINGTON (AP) — Russell Westbrook got his first triple-double since passing Oscar Robertson and becoming the NBA's career leader earlier in the week, lifting Washington past the Cleveland Cavaliers 120-105 on Friday night and helping the Wizards clinch a spot in the play-in tournament. Westbrook had 21 points, 17 assists

Fresh look: Browns coach Stefanski sheds mask at practice

Fresh look: Browns coach Stefanski sheds mask at practice

BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Around the time rookie linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah was being shown how to drop into pass coverage, Browns coach Kevin Stefanski got to drop something as well. His COVID-19 mask. Finally. "It felt pretty good," the NFL's reigning Coach of the Year said Friday after the team's

The Latest: Rockies get approval to increase crowd capacity

The Latest: Rockies get approval to increase crowd capacity

The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: The Colorado Rockies have been approved by the Denver Department of Public Health and Environment to raise capacity at Coors Field to 35,000 beginning June 1. The size of the crowd is currently 21,363 -- or

Fifth-year options are a good measure of NFL draft classes

Fifth-year options are a good measure of NFL draft classes

DENVER (AP) — Most NFL teams are getting their first glimpse of their 2021 draft class at rookie minicamps over the weekend. This year's draft class is more intriguing than usual because of COVID-19, which resulted in numerous 2020 opt outs, the combine cancellation and a prohibition of teams interacting

Browns’ five most intriguing games for 2021 season

Browns’ five most intriguing games for 2021 season

The 2021 NFL schedule is here. And while the first game is still months away, the buildup of excitement starts to begin now that not only the opponents are set but so are game dates and times. The Cleveland Browns go into this season with high expectations following an 11-5