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Trout might not get to hit vs Ohtani in WBC championship

MIAMI (AP) — That matchup between Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani in the World Baseball Classic may not happen. Japan rallied in the ninth inning to beat Mexico and advance to Tuesday night's championship game against the United States, but Shota Imanaga will start on the mound for the Samurai

Mar 21

Ohtani, Japan rally in 9th, edge Mexico 6-5, reach WBC final

MIAMI (AP) — When Shohei Ohtani reached second base after hitting a leadoff double in the bottom of the ninth inning, he immediately looked up at the crowd and waved his arms, in a rare sign of emotion, as if he knew what was coming next. Ohtani's clutch hit sparked

Mar 21

Confident Mayfield excited about fresh start with Buccaneers

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Baker Mayfield is excited to have an opportunity to try to win Tom Brady's old job with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The No. 1 overall pick from the 2018 draft signed a one-year deal worth up to $8.5 million in free agency and will compete with

Mar 20

US routs Cuba 14-2 to reach World Baseball Classic final

MIAMI (AP) — Trea Turner, Paul Goldschmidt and an unrelenting U.S. lineup kept putting crooked numbers on the scoreboard, a dynamic display of the huge gap between an American team of major leaguers and Cubans struggling on the world stage as top players have left the island nation. Turner homered

Mar 20

George has 29 and Clippers down Blazers 111-102

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Paul George had 29 points and the Los Angeles Clippers handed the Portland Trail Blazers their sixth straight loss with a 117-102 victory on Sunday night., Kawhi Leonard added 24 for the Clippers as they fight for home-court advantage in the playoffs. Los Angeles was sitting

Mar 20

Jokic triple-double leads Nuggets to 108-102 win over Nets

NEW YORK (AP) — Nikola Jokic had 22 points, 17 rebounds and 10 assists in his 28th triple-double of the season, Michael Porter Jr. had 28 points and nine rebounds, and the Denver Nuggets beat the Brooklyn Nets 108-102 on Sunday. Jamal Murray scored 20 of his 25 points in

Mar 20

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 40 as Thunder top Suns 124-120

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The M-V-P chants rained down on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as he hit two critical free throws with 10 seconds remaining to help the Oklahoma City Thunder hold off the Phoenix Suns on Sunday. The All-Star scored 40 points in Oklahoma City's 124-120 victory. The Thunder have won

Mar 19

Japan's Sasaki likely to be coveted when available for MLB

MIAMI (AP) — If Rōki Sasaki knows the perfect time for him to switch to the major leagues, he's good at keeping a secret. The 21-year-old right-hander pitches in a U.S. ballpark for the first time Monday night, when he'll start for Japan in a World Baseball Classic semifinal against

Mar 19

Turner's grand slam lifts US over Venezuela, into WBC semis

MIAMI (AP) — Trea Turner hit a go-ahead grand slam in the eighth inning that lifted the United States over Venezuela 9-7 Saturday night and into the World Baseball Classic semifinals. The defending champion U.S. will face Cuba on Sunday night for a spot in the WBC final against Japan

Mar 19

Fultz, Magic rally in 4th quarter, outlast Clippers 113-108

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Markelle Fultz scored 12 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter, Wendell Carter Jr. had 27 points and 12 rebounds, and the Orlando Magic snapped their two-game skid with a 113-108 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday. Franz Wagner scored 20 points and

Mar 18

Young, Hawks hand Warriors 10th straight road loss, 127-119

ATLANTA (AP) — Steve Kerr still believes in his defending NBA champion Golden State Warriors' postseason chances. The trick may be getting there. Trae Young's steal and layup with 45 seconds remaining protected Atlanta's slim lead and the Hawks took advantage of Golden State's continued poor perimeter defense on the

Mar 18

Garoppolo ready to get started for Raiders after brief delay

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Jimmy Garoppolo's introductory news conference was delayed a day, but after some details of his contract with the Las Vegas Raiders were finalized, he finally took the podium Friday. Whether he's the Raiders' long-term answer at quarterback remains to be seen, and given Garoppolo's injury history,

Mar 17

Mets' Edwin Díaz injured celebrating Puerto Rico's WBC win

MIAMI (AP) — New York Mets fans began the year dreaming about a World Series closed out by Edwin Díaz. For now, they're facing a potential nightmare. In a startling scene, Díaz was taken off the field in a wheelchair after injuring his right knee celebrating Puerto Rico’s victory over

Mar 16

Clippers beat Warriors 134-126 despite 50 points from Curry

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Even in the midst of Stephen Curry putting on a shooting clinic during the third quarter, Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers didn't get rattled. They were able to weather Curry's best punches, kept their lead and then pulled away from the Golden State Warriors

Mar 16

Joel Embiid helps 76ers beat Cavs for 6th straight victory

CLEVELAND (AP) — Joel Embiid had 36 points and 18 rebounds and played the final 4:12 after initially being called for his sixth foul, leading the Philadelphia 76ers to their sixth straight victory, 118-109 over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night. James Harden added 28 points and Tyrese Maxey had

Mar 16