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American League Capsules
BALTIMORE – Matt Joyce hit a big two-run double in a six-run ninth-inning rally, lifting the Tampa Bay Rays to a 10-6 victory over the Orioles on Saturday, ending Baltimore’s franchise-record streak of 109 straight wins when leading after seven innings. Joyce also homered and finished 3 for 5 with five RBIs. It was the
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Gwynn ejected for arguing about ejection of player who was then allowed to remain in game
SAN DIEGO – Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn was ejected from San Diego State’s game Saturday for arguing with the umpires following the ejection of one of his players that was then overturned. It was Gwynn’s third ejection in 11 seasons as coach at his alma mater. The Aztecs lost 11-7 to New Mexico. Plate
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NHL Playoff Capsules
SAN JOSE, Calif. – Logan Couture scored a power-play goal 1:29 into overtime to help the San Jose Sharks bounce back from two losses in Los Angeles to beat the Kings 2-1 in Game 3 of their second-round series on Saturday night. Dan Boyle scored a power-play goal early in the first period and Antti
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Logan Couture scores PP goal in OT to give Sharks 2-1 victory over Kings in Game 3
SAN JOSE, Calif. – Logan Couture scored a power-play goal 1:29 into overtime to help the San Jose Sharks bounce back from two losses in Los Angeles to beat the Kings 2-1 in Game 3 of their second-round series on Saturday night. Dan Boyle scored a power-play goal early in the first period and Antti
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National League Capsules
MIAMI – Brandon McCarthy pitched a three-hitter for his first win since being struck in the head by a line drive last season, helping the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Miami Marlins 1-0 on Saturday night. Gerardo Parra led off the game with a home run for Arizona, which has won four in a row. Miami
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Pacers knock out Knicks with 106-99 win in Game 6
INDIANAPOLIS – Lance Stephenson scored nine of his playoff career-high 23 points during a late 11-2 run Saturday night, leading the Indiana Pacers past the New York Knicks, 106-99 and into the Eastern Conference finals for the first time since 2004. The New York native also had 10 rebounds and the Pacers were spurred by
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MacKinnon bests Jones, leads Mooseheads over Winterhawks 7-4 at Memorial Cup
SASKATOON – Nathan MacKinnon scored at even strength, on the power play and while shorthanded in the second period Saturday as the Halifax Mooseheads exploded for five straight goals to defeat the Portland Winterhawks 7-4 in the first game at the MasterCard Memorial Cup for both teams. The slick centre from Cole Harbour, N.S., also
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Timbers extend unbeaten streak to 10 games in 2-2 draw with Whitecaps
VANCOUVER – Second-half substitute Jose Valencia’s goal in the 83rd minute gave the Portland Timbers a 2-2 draw with the Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday in Major League Soccer action. Will Johnson also scored for Portland and assisted on the winner as the Timbers (4-1-7) extended their unbeaten strike to 10 games. The tying marker came
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Columbus Crew continue mastery over Toronto FC with 1-0 win at BMO Field
TORONTO – Dominic Oduro scored late in the first half as the Columbus Crew continued their MLS mastery over Toronto FC with a 1-0 win Saturday. Argentine playmaker Federico Higuain pulled the strings for the Crew, setting up Oduro’s 42nd-minute goal after hitting the Toronto woodwork twice in the first half. The Columbus captain/designated player
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‘Merci, David’: Beckham captains Paris Saint-Germain in last home game of long career
PARIS – Never a stranger to the big stage, David Beckham was finally overwhelmed and reduced to tears as he went out in a burst of fireworks and cheers Saturday in his final home game for Paris Saint-Germain before retirement. Fans chanted his name before the game, and they chanted some more when he was
