By JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Bryan Reynolds hit a two-run homer and Carmen Mlodzinski pitched six-hit ball into the sixth inning, helping the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Chicago Cubs 2-0 on Friday. Pittsburgh was shut down by Shota Imanaga before breaking through ...

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Jeremy Fears, who led Michigan State in scoring and the nation in assists per game, will declare for the NBA draft while maintaining his college eligibility, he announced on Instagram on Friday. Fears was an Associated Press All-Big Ten first-team selection and an ...

By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer DENVER (AP) — The Colorado Avalanche realize history isn't exactly on their side and they're just fine with that. Fresh off winning the Presidents' Trophy, they now contend with this stat: Just eight teams since 1986 have earned the NHL's top overall seed ...

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer The NBA's final weekend is here, and things can be summed up fairly succinctly: — There are 15 games Friday. — There are 15 more on Sunday. — There are 14 playoff and play-in seeds left to decide. In other words, buckle up. As far as seeding, ...

By The Associated Press The NHL's Stanley Cup Playoffs are not far away, with the first series set to begin on Saturday, April 18. The league is on track for the biggest postseason turnover in history, with the potential for half the field — eight of the 16 spots — to be teams that did ...

By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer Just like Cinderella teams have become less of a factor at the NCAA men's basketball tournament, fewer longshots are reaching the NFL draft from small schools. Blame NIL riches and the crowded transfer portal, a combination that has led to a ...