Kluber returns from DL, shines as Indians rock Athletics 8-0
CLEVELAND — Corey Kluber's month away didn't have any affect his fastball, curveball or his well-known icy demeanor.
View ArticleUEFA will 'fight' for Europe's right to host 2030 World Cup
CARDIFF, Wales — Europe is challenging China's pursuit of the 2030 World Cup, with UEFA announcing Thursday that it deserves to host the tournament.
View ArticleHow Lakers-Celtics paved the way for the Cavs-Warriors
By the time the Los Angeles Lakers met the Boston Celtics for the third time in the NBA Finals in the 1980s, defensive stopper Michael Cooper had enough with Larry Bird, Kevin McHale and the rest of...
View ArticleJason Vargas tosses shutout as Royals beat Indians, 4-0
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Jason Vargas goes into every game he starts expecting to make it to the end.
View ArticleMesoraco homers in 10th, Reds rally for 3-2 win over Braves
CINCINNATI — Devin Mesoraco brought an 0-for-15 slump with him to the plate in the 10th inning. He busted out with his first game-ending homer.
View ArticleOhio NCAA Baseball
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Cade Harris' bases-loaded double provided the go-ahead runs, and Brylie Ware added a 2-run single during a 7-run seventh inning that rallied Oklahoma past Xavier 7-2 on Friday in the...
View ArticleCurry urged teammates to just be themselves vs Cavs
OAKLAND, Calif. — Stephen Curry spoke up, just in case his Golden State Warriors needed another reminder from their MVP and leader. His message as the NBA Finals began: be yourselves.
View ArticleAfter a dunkfest in Game 1, Cavs must slow Warriors at rim
The first-half list of baskets for Golden State's Kevin Durant in Game 1 of the NBA Finals went like this: layup, dunk, jumper, dunk, dunk, dunk, dunk, layup, dunk, layup.
View ArticleDufner has another 65 and opens big lead at Memorial
DUBLIN— Jason Dufner wanted to put together more than just a few good rounds this week at the Memorial.
View ArticleMaryland beats Ohio St. 9-6 in NCAA lacrosse championship
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — After back-to-back heartbreaks in the last two title games extended decades of frustration, Maryland was finally able to celebrate.
View ArticleLike Shaun Livingston, JaVale McGee perfect fit on Warriors
OAKLAND, Calif. — JaVale McGee practices 3-pointers from all around the arch, just in case. He sits with assistant coach Jarron Collins and a laptop to study film, long after practice and his shooting...
View ArticleKerr not well yet, but hasn't ruled himself out for Game 1
OAKLAND, Calif. — Steve Kerr expects to decide soon whether he will coach the Golden State Warriors at all in the NBA Finals, saying Monday he is not yet ready but hasn't ruled himself out for Game 1.
View ArticleWarriors and Cavs benefit from rest, NBA tries to reduce it
In bulldozing their respective conferences through the first three rounds of the postseason, the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors each earned an extended rest before their highly...
View ArticleWhy the Cleveland Cavaliers will win the NBA Finals
Why will the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Golden State Warriors in the three-match of the NBA Finals?
View ArticleManaea, Pinder lead Athletics to 3-1 win over Indians
CLEVELAND — Sean Manaea was on top of his game Wednesday night.
View ArticleCriminal expert: Tiger Woods made mistake issuing statement
DUBLIN — Another public embarrassment for Tiger Woods is shifting to the legal side following his arrest in Florida on a DUI charge, with one criminal expert suggesting Woods made a mistake by claiming...
View ArticleTravis hits tie-breaking homer, Jays sweep Reds with 5-4 win
TORONTO — After a hot month of May returned the Blue Jays to respectability, the start of June will bring a stiff test: a visit from the first-place New York Yankees.
View ArticleNewcomers to Cavs-Warriors rivalry embrace Finals
OAKLAND, Calif. — Watching Part II of the Cavaliers-Warriors NBA Finals trilogy last spring, Kyle Korver came to a realization.
View ArticleFinals pick up where they left off with Cavs-Warriors III
OAKLAND, Calif. — After a summer highlighted by Kevin Durant's decision to leave Oklahoma City for the star-laden Golden State Warriors, a 6-month regular season and three rounds of playoffs, the NBA...
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