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Cleveland Guardians manager Terry Francona calls for a relief pitcher during the fifth inning in the second game of the team's baseball doubleheader against the Chicago White Sox, Wednesday, April 20, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)

LEADING OFF: Pitch coach Willis to guide virus-hit Guardians

A look at what's happening around the majors today: ___ PITCHING IN Cleveland pitching coach Carl Willis will serve as the team's acting manager when the coronavirus-hampered Guardians … more

By The Associated Press | 5/13/22

Miami Heat's Max Strus (31) drives past Philadelphia 76ers' Georges Niang during the first half of Game 6 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series, Thursday, May 12, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Heat reach East finals, with Max Strus playing a key role

Max Strus probably couldn’t have envisioned this. Division II player when he started college. Ended up at DePaul and went undrafted. Bounced around a couple of summer leagues. Went to training … more

By TIM REYNOLDS | 5/13/22

St. Louis Blues' Ryan O'Reilly (90) and Brayden Schenn (10) celebrate after the Blues defeated the Minnesota Wild in Game 6 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series Thursday, May 12, 2022, in St. Louis. The Blues advance to the second round. (AP Photo/Michael Thomas)

Blues ride unconventional lineup into NHL's second round

ST. LOUIS (AP) — The St. Louis Blues eliminated the Minnesota Wild in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs with a mid-series goalie change and an unconventional lineup. Now, the team … more

By JOE HARRIS | 5/13/22

Philadelphia Phillies' Johan Camargo, right, and Kyle Schwarber celebrate Camargo's two-run home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the second inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles, Thursday, May 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)

Phillies score 2 runs in 9th inning, hold off Dodgers 9-7

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bryce Harper homered and drove in three runs, the Philadelphia Phillies pushed two runs across in the ninth inning after squandering a six-run lead and beat the Los Angeles … more

By JILL PAINTER | 5/13/22

New York Red Bulls take road win streak into matchup with the Philadelphia Union

New York Red Bulls (5-2-3, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. Philadelphia Union (5-1-4, first in the Eastern Conference)Chester, Pennsylvania; Saturday, 7:30 p.m. EDTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: … more

By The Associated Press | 5/13/22

Houston Astros left fielder Yordan Alvarez hits a two run home run against Minnesota Twins pitcher Josh Winder during the third inning of a baseball game, Thursday, May 12, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Craig Lassig)

Taijuan Walker leads Mets over sloppy Nationals 4-1

WASHINGTON (AP) — Taijuan Walker pitched seven scoreless innings and the New York Mets remained unbeaten in 10 series this season, cruising past the sloppy Washington Nationals 4-1 on Thursday. … more

By The Associated Press | 5/13/22

St. Louis Blues celebrate after a goal against Minnesota Wild goalie Cam Talbot during the second period in Game 6 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series Thursday, May 12, 2022, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Michael Thomas)

Binnington makes 25 saves, Blues win 5-1, eliminate Wild

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Jordan Binnington made 25 saves and the St. Louis Blues beat the Minnesota Wild 5-1 on Thursday night in Game 6 to advance to the second round of the Western Conference … more

By JOE HARRIS | 5/13/22

Miami Heat's Jimmy Butler, right, and Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid embrace after Game 6 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series, Thursday, May 12, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Heat beat 76ers 99-90 in Game 6 to advance to East finals

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jimmy Butler scored 32 points and waved “bye bye” to the Philly crowd as he sent the Miami Heat into the Eastern Conference finals with a 99-90 victory over the Philadelphia … more

By DAN GELSTON | 5/13/22

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) hangs on the rim over Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul, right, after scoring during the second half of Game 6 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series, Thursday, May 12, 2022, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Doncic, Mavericks cruise past Suns 113-86 to force Game 7

DALLAS (AP) — Luka Doncic scored 33 points and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Phoenix Suns 113-86 on Thursday night to force a Game 7 in the Western Conference semifinals. The home team has won … more

By SCHUYLER DIXON | 5/13/22

New York Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton hits a two-run single against the Chicago White Sox during the eighth inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Thursday, May 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Stanton homers twice as Yankees beat White Sox 15-7

CHICAGO (AP) — Giancarlo Stanton homered twice and drove in six runs, and the New York Yankees used a seven-run eighth inning to beat the Chicago White Sox 15-7 on Thursday night for their fourth … more

By JAY COHEN | 5/13/22

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) scores against the Phoenix Suns during the second half of Game 6 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series, Thursday, May 12, 2022, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Mavericks force Game 7 with Suns; Heat beat 76ers to advance

DALLAS (AP) — Luka Doncic scored 33 points and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Phoenix Suns 113-86 on Thursday night to force a Game 7 in the Western Conference semifinals. The home team has won … more

By The Associated Press | 5/13/22

2022 NFL Team Schedules

All Times Eastern AMERICAN CONFERENCE Baltimore Ravens Sept. 11 at N.Y. Jets, 1 p.m. (CBS) Sept. 18 Miami, 1 p.m. (CBS) Sept. 25 … more

By The Associated Press | 5/12/22

Boston Bruins' Brad Marchand (63) celebrates after scoring on Carolina Hurricanes goalie Antti Raanta (32) during the second period in Game 6 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series Thursday, May 12, 2022, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Bruins back home, beat Hurricanes 5-2 to force 7th game

BOSTON (AP) — Brad Marchand scored one goal and assisted on another, and Jeremy Swayman stopped 23 shots to lead the Boston Bruins past the Carolina Hurricanes 5-2 on Thursday night and send their … more

By JIMMY GOLEN | 5/12/22

2022 NFL Team Schedules

All Times Eastern AMERICAN CONFERENCE Baltimore Ravens Sept. 11 at N.Y. Jets, 1 p.m. (CBS) Sept. 18 Miami, 1 p.m. (CBS) Sept. 25 … more

By The Associated Press | 5/12/22

Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper stands in the on-deck circle during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the New York Mets on Friday, April 29, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Phils' Harper small elbow tear; can hit, no throw for month

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Phillies slugger Bryce Harper has a small tear in his right elbow and won't throw for four weeks, but the reigning NL MVP will stay in the lineup as Philadelphia's designated … more

5/12/22

Sebastián Muñoz, of Colombia, walks to the green on the 18th hole during the first round of the AT&T Byron Nelson golf tournament in McKinney, Texas, on Thursday, May 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Emil Lippe)

Munoz shoots 60 at Byron Nelson, record 2nd this season

McKINNEY, Texas (AP) — Sebastian Munoz shot a 12-under 60 in the opening round of the Byron Nelson on Thursday, following his only bogey with an impressive mid-round surge to become the first … more

By STEPHEN HAWKINS | 5/12/22

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson takes part in drills at the NFL football team's voluntary minicamp Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at the team's headquarters in Englewood, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Rams to host Bills to open NFL season; Broncos at Seattle

To the Super Bowl winner goes the spoils of opening the entire schedule at home. So the Los Angeles Rams will host the Buffalo Bills on Thursday night, Sept. 8, to begin the 2022 season. … more

By BARRY WILNER | 5/12/22

Travon Walker, the Jacksonville Jaguars first round pick and No. 1 overall in the NFL football draft, smiles during a press conference, Friday, April 29, 2022. at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Fla. (Corey Perrine/The Florida Times-Union via AP)

Top pick Travon Walker signs $37.4M rookie deal with Jaguars

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — No. 1 overall draft pick Travon Walker signed a four-year, $37.4 million rookie contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday, a deal that includes a $24.4 million … more

By MARK LONG | 5/12/22

Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday (21) is embraced by Pat Connaughton while celebrating after blocking a shot by Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (36) in the final seconds of play during the second half of Game 5 of an Eastern Conference semifinal in the NBA basketball playoffs, Wednesday, May 11, 2022, in Boston. The Bucks won 110-107. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Bucks, Warriors try to close out second-round series at home

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks want to build off the momentum from a thrilling comeback and the Golden State Warriors seek to put an embarrassing loss behind them as both teams attempt to … more

By STEVE MEGARGEE | 5/12/22

Madelene Sagstrom hits off the 11th tee during the first round of the LPGA Cognizant Founders Cup golf tournament, Thursday, May 12, 2022, in Clifton, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Sagstrom shoots 63 to take lead in LPGA Founders Cup

CLIFTON, N.J. (AP) — Madelene Sagstrom shot a flawless 9-under 63 during a round she felt holes kept getting larger to take one-stroke lead over Megan Khang after the first round of the Cognizant … more

By TOM CANAVAN | 5/12/22