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Phillies beat Braves, 7-6, by the length of Alec Bohm’s big toe (maybe)

After six games in the first 11 days of a new season, this is what separates the Phillies and the Braves. A toenail. Alec Bohm’s toenail, to be specific. The … Click to Continue »

With talk of sale surrounding team, Wolves hold off Bulls 121-117

MINNEAPOLIS — Nothing was outwardly different Sunday night at Target Center that was indicative of the shift in the organization’s fault lines that occurred Saturday when former MLB MVP Alex … Click to Continue »

Column: A reluctant star heads home with the green jacket

His were the only pair of hands on the club. Millions of his countrymen will want a piece of Hideki Matsuyama now. Considering how much he values his privacy, it … Click to Continue »

Truex outlasts teammate Hamlin to win again at Martinsville

Martin Truex Jr. admits to being surprised by his success at Martinsville Speedway. Truex won a stirring, laps-long duel for the lead with teammate Denny Hamlin in the rain-delayed NASCAR … Click to Continue »

Weaver takes no-hitter into 7th, Diamondbacks top Reds 7-0

Luke Weaver was one of the worst pitchers in the National League one season ago. The Diamondbacks right-hander wasn’t that promising this spring training, either. But the 27-year-old never lost … Click to Continue »

Locastro’s speed, Smith’s pitching help D-backs top Reds 8-3

Arizona manager Torey Lovullo has often said that Tim Locastro is the fastest man in the majors. You don’t have to take his word for it: The video game MLB … Click to Continue »

Rain wins again; Martinsville to have doubleheader Sunday

Rain forced the postponement of the NASCAR Cup Series race at Martinsville Speedway after just 42 laps Saturday night, setting up a doubleheader Sunday. The day will start at noon … Click to Continue »

Hideki Matsuyama pours it on after rain delay, shoots 65 to lead Masters

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Pretty mundane way to spend a rain delay, sitting in your car and scrolling through your cellphone. But Hideki Matsuyama needed to clear his head Saturday after … Click to Continue »

King Fury wins Lexington Stakes, and a Triple Crown start is in his future

Instead of a hopeful cashing in on a last-ditch chance to make the Kentucky Derby field, the Lexington Stakes proved to be a showcase for the long shots. And the … Click to Continue »

Girls’ Sweet 16: Marshall County breaks record en route to first title berth since 1984

A state tournament matchup more than a year in the making went decidedly in favor of a former champion. The Marshals seldom missed on their way to a record-setting 50-33 … Click to Continue »

Girls’ Sweet 16: Sacred Heart’s ‘havoc’-maker helps lead Valkyries to state finals

Sacred Heart’s Josie Gilvin and her teammates ran off 10 unanswered points in the fourth quarter and held on for a 63-53 victory over Anderson County to move on to … Click to Continue »

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