Sports
April 27

Simbine upstages Coleman and Kerley to win 100-meter title at Diamond League meet in China

Akani Simbine surged late to win the 100 meters in 10.01 seconds at the Diamond League meet in China on Saturday, upstaging American former world champions Christian Coleman and Fred Kerley.
Sports
April 27

Top 100 prospects already scooped up but Saturday still stocked with NFL difference-makers

The top 100 prospects are off the board but plenty of playmakers remain for teams to pick through Saturday in the NFL draft 's final four rounds.
Sports
April 27
Indiana Fever players Aliyah Boston, left, and Caitlin Clark throw tee-shirts to fans during a time out during the first half between the Indiana Pace

Caitlin Clark revs up Pacers fans with pregame playoff appearance in IndyCar replica

Caitlin Clark crashed the NBA's playoff party Friday night — and drew a standing ovation from her new home fans. Twice.
Sports
April 27

Draisaitl, Hyman lead Oilers to 6-1 rout of Kings to take 2-1 series lead

Edmonton's Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl continue to cause Los Angeles nightmares. As if that isn't enough, the rest of the Oilers' lineup is beginning to add to the Kings' frustrations.
Sports
April 27

MacKinnon, Nichushkin lead 5-goal outburst in 3rd period, Avs rally for 6-2 win over Jets in Game 3

Nathan MacKinnon and Valeri Nichushkin scored on the power play during a five-goal, third-period outburst and the Colorado Avalanche rallied for a 6-2 victory over the Winnipeg Jets in Game 3 on Friday night.
Sports
April 27

Anthony Edwards scores 36 points, Timberwolves beat Suns 126-109 for 3-0 series lead

Anthony Edwards hit a jumper late in the fourth quarter and snarled as he ran down the court, pounding his chest with his fist for emphasis as Minnesota pulled away for another dominant playoff win.
Wolves
April 27
Suns guard Devin Booker (1) rubs his forehead after a three pointer by Wolves guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker on Friday night.

Read the Game 3 recap: Edwards scores 36 as Timberwolves roll again

The Wolves have beaten the Suns in the first three games. No team has won a series after trailing 3-0.
Twins
April 27
Twins starting pitcher Bailey Ober delivers to home plate during the first inning Friday in Anaheim.

Win streak reaches five as Twins beat Angels 5-3 behind Ober's stellar outing

Bailey Ober didn't allow a hit through five innings and lasted into the eighth, matching the longest start of his career. It was a much-needed effort for the Twins.
Sports
April 27

Ober stays hot, Santana homers to help Twins beat Angels 5-3 for 5th straight victory

Bailey Ober learned Friday that the best medicine is not to allow a hit for as long as possible.
Sports
April 27

Patrick Bailey hits walk-off home run, Giants beat Pirates 3-0

Patrick Bailey hit a walk-off three-run homer, Kyle Harrison pitched six shutout innings and the San Francisco Giants beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-0 on Friday.
Sports
April 27

Schwarber and Harper lead Phillies' power display in 9-3 victory over the Padres

Kyle Schwarber homered on Joe Musgrove's fourth pitch and Bryce Harper also had one of the Philadelphia Phillies' five home runs in a 9-3 victory over the San Diego Padres on Friday night.
Sports
April 26

Haniger hits grand slam in Mariners' 6-1 win. Diamondbacks ace Gallen leaves with hamstring injury

Mitch Haniger hit a grand slam in the sixth inning, two batters after Arizona ace Zac Gallen left because of tightness in his right hamstring, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Diamondbacks 6-1 on Friday night.

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