May 8
1906 — Philadelphia manager Connie Mack needed a substitute outfielder in the sixth inning of a game against Boston and called on pitcher Chief Bender. Bender hit two home runs, both …
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By The Associated Press
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5/7/23
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May 8
1907 — Canadian Tommy Burns retains his world heavyweight boxing title after beating ‘Philadelphia’ Jack O’Brien on points in 20 rounds.
1915 — Regret, ridden by Joe Notter, …
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By The Associated Press
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5/7/23
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The Washington Spirit extended its undefeated streak with a dominant 3-1 win at home against the San Diego Wave in the National Women's Soccer League. Trinity Rodman had a goal and assist in the …
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By SUSIE RANTZ
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5/7/23
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The Atlanta Braves and Baltimore Orioles meet on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series.
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By The Associated Press
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5/7/23
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Boston Red Sox (21-14, third in the AL East) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (15-19, fourth in the NL East)Philadelphia; Sunday, 1:35 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Red Sox: Tanner Houck (3-1, 5.34 ERA, 1.38 …
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5/7/23
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The New York Rangers and coach Gerard Gallant are parting ways after losing in the first round of the NHL playoffs.
The Rangers announced the change, which they called mutual, on Saturday — …
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By STEPHEN WHYNO
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5/6/23
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May 7
1917 — Babe Ruth of the Red Sox allowed two hits as he outdueled Walter Johnson of the Washington Senators 1-0. Ruth knocked in the winning run with a sacrifice fly.
1922 — Jesse …
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5/6/23
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Boston Red Sox (20-14, third in the AL East) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (15-18, fourth in the NL East)Philadelphia; Saturday, 7:15 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Red Sox: Corey Kluber (1-4, 6.44 ERA, …
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By The Associated Press
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5/6/23
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The Baltimore Orioles take a 1-0 advantage into the next game of the series against the Atlanta Braves.
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By The Associated Press
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5/6/23
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The highlights of Friday's AP Sports report. An up-to-the minute listing of all stories planned, including games and events, is available in Coverage Plan on AP Newsroom, …
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5/6/23
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Boston Celtics (57-25, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (54-28, third in the Eastern Conference)Philadelphia; Sunday, 3:30 p.m. EDTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: 76ers -2.5; …
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By The Associated Press
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5/6/23
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“Hockey Night in Canada” will actually be hockey night on the Las Vegas Strip.
Game 2 of the second-round series between Edmonton and Vegas is the only NHL playoff game on the schedule …
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By STEPHEN WHYNO
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5/5/23
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AP Sports Columnist Paul Newberry says the stench of death hangs over this year's Kentucky Derby and its magnificent athletes. Four horses perished in the past week at Churchill Downs. That raises …
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By PAUL NEWBERRY
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5/5/23
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Alabama fired its baseball coach this week amid an investigation into suspicious bets involving a Crimson Tide game at LSU.
The school did not give details about why Brad Bohannon was let go, …
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By RALPH D. RUSSO
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5/5/23
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May 6
1915 — As a pitcher for Boston, Babe Ruth had three hits, including his first major league home run when he connected off Jack Warhop of the New York Yankees at the Polo Grounds.
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By The Associated Press
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5/5/23
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When the Vegas Golden Knights went on the road to face the Winnipeg Jets in the first round of the NHL playoffs, they got a chilly welcome — and that was inside.
“They had no hot water at the …
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By STEPHEN WHYNO
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5/5/23
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Boston Red Sox (19-14, third in the AL East) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (15-17, fourth in the NL East)Philadelphia; Friday, 7:05 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Red Sox: Chris Sale (2-2, 6.75 ERA, 1.47 …
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By The Associated Press
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5/5/23
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The Atlanta Braves open a three-game series at home against the Baltimore Orioles on Friday.
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By The Associated Press
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5/5/23
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Philadelphia Union (3-4-2, ninth in the Eastern Conference) vs. New York Red Bulls (1-3-6, 11th in the Eastern Conference)Harrison, New Jersey; Saturday, 7:30 p.m. EDTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLS LINE: New …
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By The Associated Press
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5/5/23
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ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Ravens coach John Harbaugh was immediately impressed by Buffalo quarterback Josh Allen’s competitive fire following their first face-to-face encounter in an NFL …
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By JOHN WAWROW
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1/14/21
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