BOSTON RED SOX (0-1) 2 HOUSTON ASTROS (1-0) 8 HOUSTON, TX-- Jose Altuve hit three home runs for the Astros, tying a postseason record for home runs in a single game. Altuve is the first player in Astros' history and the first since Pablo Sandoval in 2012 to accomplish the feat. Justin Verlander pitched six innings for the Astros, allowing two runs on six hits and two walks, … [Read more...] about MLB Playoff Roundup: Bauer, Altuve take center stage as Astros and Indians strike first
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Offense sputters; Wings fall to Columbus
Courtesy of RedWingsBaseball.com The Rochester Red Wings managed just one run on six hits and fell to the Columbus Clippers 4-1 Thursday afternoon at Huntington Park. Kennys Vargas and Engelb Vielma each had two hits for the Red Wings (71-53), who had their Wild Card lead drop to 1.0 game as Lehigh Valley beat Norfolk. Drew Rucinski (2-6) had to make a spot … [Read more...] about Offense sputters; Wings fall to Columbus
NBA Finals: Kyrie drops 40; Cavs stay alive
CLEVELAND CAVALIERS 137 GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS 116 (GSW LEADS 3-1) CLEVELAND - Kyrie Irving exploded for 40 points as the Cavaliers ended the Warriors perfect post-season run in a physical game. LeBron James added 31 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds for his ninth career triple-double, breaking the record of eight held by Magic Johnson. Kevin Love and J.R. Smith scored 23 … [Read more...] about NBA Finals: Kyrie drops 40; Cavs stay alive
Stone paces offense; Lancers run unbeaten streak to four
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA When a college placement agency found Will Stone a soccer home in New York, the native of Littlehampton, England, was excited about what the future might bring. And not just on the pitch. While he believed relocating to America to play at the collegiate level would pave the way to bigger and better things in soccer, he also liked the idea of exploring … [Read more...] about Stone paces offense; Lancers run unbeaten streak to four
NBA Finals: Durant hits dagger; Warriors one win away
GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS 118 CLEVELAND CAVALIERS 113 (GSW LEADS 3-0) CLEVELAND, OH - Kevin Durant sank a 3-point dagger and broke the hearts of the Cleveland faithful with 45 seconds left to give the Warriors a 114-113 lead en route to a 3-0 series lead. Durant finished with 31 points, eight rebounds and four assists. Klay Thompson added 30 points. Stephen Curry chipped in 26 … [Read more...] about NBA Finals: Durant hits dagger; Warriors one win away