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Marcum’s arm, Brantley’s double power Indians

White Sox loaded bases in ninth before falling, 4-3


Smith, Labonte head up NASCAR HOF class

They were part of a five-member class — the seventh in NASCAR history.


NFL’s Los Angeles timetable moving up

Los Angeles might be in the NFL’s future sooner than anyone thought.


Johnson’s hat trick helps Tampa Bay tie series vs. Rangers

Tyler Johnson is carrying the Tampa Bay Lightning in the playoff and making more than a name for himself.


Legendary climber, friend die in BASE jump attempt

Dean Potter, 43, and Graham Hunt, 29, were experienced at flying in wingsuits — the most extreme form of BASE jumping, a sport so dangerous enthusiasts keep lists of the dead.


Cavs’ Irving ready for Hawks

Kyrie Irving finished an animated post-practice shooting game of “Around The World” with LeBron James and then quickly removed any doubt about his playing status for Game 1.


Hinchcliffe has surgery after wreck at Indy

The Canadian driver hit into the wall going into turn three and his car briefly slid on its right side and almost flipped over before coming came to rest upright.


Kluber’s strong effort wasted in 10th-inning road loss

Chicago ace Sale does well


Pirates blank Cubs, stop four-game slide

Pittsburgh’s A.J. Burnett had another solid outing.


Hamlin earns biggest win of his career

He claimed the $1 million prize in Saturday’s race.


Carrasco finishes; Indians’ offense doesn’t

Cleveland couldn’t take advantage of its opportunities in a 5-1 loss to the Texas Rangers.


American Pharoah healthy but tired after Preakness

The horse will try to become the first Triple Crown winner since Affirmed in 1978.


Dixon claims Indianapolis 500 pole

Ed Carpenter crashed, delaying Sunday’s qualifying.


McIlroy shatters Wells Fargo record

He finished at 21 under, besting the previous mark by five strokes.


Djokovic, Sharapova win Rome titles

The tournament is a tuneup for the French Open.