On history’s doorstep: Pujols 1 hit from 3KOn history’s doorstep: Pujols 1 hit from 3K
Albert Pujols is on the brink of history.
Day: May 4, 2018
For their next trick, Celtics make Simmons vanishFor their next trick, Celtics make Simmons vanish
Boston put the clamps on Ben Simmons in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, and that’s why the Celtics are up 2-0 in the series.
Cavs’ Love proves Lue right with strong showingCavs’ Love proves Lue right with strong showing
Kevin Love said he pushed back against Tyronn Lue’s decision to start him in the center position in Game 2 against the Raptors, but both were happy with the outcome, as Love scored 31 points in the Cavaliers’ win.
Surprising PGA leader hates being a pro golferSurprising PGA leader hates being a pro golfer
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — You’ll have to search far and wide to find a more conflicted player on the PGA Tour than John Peterson. Peterson, who stormed to the lead at the Wells Fargo Championship with an opening-round 6-under-65 Thursday at Quail Hollow, doesn’t really care if he keeps this up and wins the tournament, which would happen to be his first victory as a professional. Because Peterson is fully prepared — yearning, in fact — to retire at age 29. “I know a little bit has been said about me retiring if I don’t make the necessary money for my medical starts [extension], and all that’s true,’’ said Peterson, who turned pro in 2011. “If I don’t make it, I’m not playing golf anymore. I don’t really
Davison searching for 500 Supercars racesDavison searching for 500 Supercars races
Ford veteran Will Davison might be bringing up 400 Supercars starts this weekend, but he is looking to add another 100 to that tally.
LeBron puts on clinic as Cavaliers school RaptorsLeBron puts on clinic as Cavaliers school Raptors
LeBron James focused on rest and recovery leading up to Game 2 of the Cavaliers’ series against Toronto, and it paid off as he poured in 43 points and tied his career high with 14 assists. Cleveland took a 2-0 lead with its 128-110 win.
Pujols doubles for hit No. 2,999Pujols doubles for hit No. 2,999
Albert Pujols is one hit away from 3,000 after a two-run double in the second inning to put the Angels up 8-0 Thursday night against the Orioles.
Predators get the equalizer they need on roadPredators get the equalizer they need on road
Nashville avoided falling way behind in the series to the Jets, winning an important road game to tie the series.
Royals using Soler power versus TigersRoyals using Soler power versus Tigers
The Detroit Tigers will have to deal with Soler power in this four-game series at Kansas City. Jorge Soler walked and homered in the Royals’ 10-6 victory over the Tigers on Thursday in the opening game of the series. Soler extended his hitting streak to nine games and has reached base in a career-high
Pens hold Caps in check with Wilson suspendedPens hold Caps in check with Wilson suspended
With Tom Wilson serving the first game of a three-game suspension, the Penguins clamped down on Alex Ovechkin and the Capitals’ top line to tie up their series.