Two hours before Masahiro Tanaka walked to the mound for his final start of the regular season, Yankees manager Joe Girardi said that he was not considering it a postseason audition of sorts, only hoping that the right-hander would be able to take something positive out of the effort.
Firing a lethal splitter that vanished from the strike zone all afternoon, Masahiro Tanaka recorded a career-high 15 strikeouts in a brilliant seven-inning performance that led the Yankees to their 90th win of the season, a 4-0 victory over the Blue Jays on Friday afternoon at Yankee Stadium.
The wait is over for the Oklahoma City Thunder. A few months after they put the offer on the table, Russell Westbrook has reportedly agreed to sign a 5-year, $205M extension with the team. According to Wojnarowski, this is now the largest contract in NBA history. Shortly after the reports, the Thunder
Hart (ankle) has been cleared for contact but will not take the floor during Saturday’s preseason opener against the Timberwolves, Mike Bresnahan of Spectrum SportsNet reports. Analysis: The 30th pick in the 2017 NBA Draft suffered an ankle sprain during a summer league game against the Celtics in
In a surprise move, the Twins activated third baseman Miguel Sano from the 10-day disabled list before Friday’s game against the Tigers, which could allow him to be on the roster for Tuesday’s American League Wild Card Game.
 — Dwyane Wade says every time he and LeBron James look at each other they just laugh. Once teammates in Miami, the All-Stars have been reunited in Cleveland, where they will chase another NBA championship together with the Cavaliers. Wade said the plan was never for them to be on the same team again
The Toronto Raptors-Miami Heat series has had no shortage of frayed nerves and sweaty palms for Raptors fans. Game 3 on Saturday afternoon was no different as the Raptors beat the Heat 95-91 after a gut clenching fourth quarter. The Raps now lead the series 2-1. Game 4 is scheduled for Monday. “These
The Thunder can breathe a sigh of relief, as reigning NBA MVP Russell Westbrook will receive a five-year maximum contract extension to stay in Oklahoma City.
Phillies to retain Mackanin, but not as manager
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans say they Pro Bowl tight end Delanie Walker has received death threats because of the anthem protests.
