With hits now scarce, no-hitters on the rise
Sometimes, the simplest explanation is the valid one: The number of hits per game in the major leagues has plummeted, so no-hitters are on...
Patriots sign 6th-round pick Bledsoe, re-sign Hoyer
<p>BOSTON — The Patriots have signed safety and 2021 sixth-round draft pick Joshuah Bledsoe and re-signed free agent quarterback Brian Hoyer. </p>
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Laureano hits 2 HRs, then winning sac fly as A’s beat Astros
<p>OAKLAND, Calif. — Ramón Laureano hit two home runs, then lofted a game-ending sacrifice fly in the ninth inning to send the Oakland Athletics...
Borrego hopes tough finish drives Hornets to take next step
<p>CHARLOTTE, N.C. — While the Charlotte Hornets found a player to build around in point guard LaMelo Ball and made significant strides this season,...
Texas Tech adds transfer Sardaar Calhoun from Florida State
<p>LUBBOCK, Texas — Texas Tech is adding transfer Sardaar Calhoun from Florida State in yet another change to the roster for first-year coach Mark...
Pillar back on bench, banged-up Mets edge Braves on Nido HR
ATLANTA — Inspired by Kevin Pillar's return to the dugout, the New York Mets got homers from Jonathan Villar and Tomás Nido, an unlikely...
Former All Black Kieran Crowley hired as Italy rugby coach
ROME — Former New Zealand international Kieran Crowley was hired as Italy rugby coach on Wednesday, replacing Franco Smith.
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Braves acquire C Kevan Smith from Rays, DFA C Jeff Mathis
ATLANTA — The Atlanta Braves acquired catcher Kevan Smith from the Tampa Bay Rays for cash on Wednesday and designated catcher Jeff Mathis for...
Griner gets 43rd career double-double, Phoenix tops Mystics
<p>WASHINGTON — Diana Taurasi scored 17 points, Brittney Griner had 14 points and 10 rebounds for a franchise-record 43rd career double-double, and the Phoenix...
Former All Black Kieran Crowley hired as Italy rugby coach
<p>ROME — Former New Zealand international Kieran Crowley was hired as Italy rugby coach on Wednesday, replacing Franco Smith.</p>
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