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RCR appeals Newman penalties to highest level

RCR made the move a day after losing its bid to overturn penalties levied against Newman’s team for allegedly manipulating tires at a race last month at California.


Ticket impasse puzzles brokers

Don’t expect to snag a $1,500 nosebleed ticket — or any other ticket — at the box office for the fight between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao.


Winston lawyer: Civil suit is a ‘stunt’

David Cornwell said in written a statement Friday the lawsuit by former Florida State student Erica Kinsman was expected.


Extra BP pays off for Pirates against Nelson

Clint Hurdle ordered his players to spend a little more time in the batting cage while the pitching machine tried to replicate Nelson’s sweeping breaking ball.


Voytik learning Pitt’s new offense

Chad Voytik is prepping for his second season as the starting quarterback at Pittsburgh, but in so many ways it seems like his first.


Plouffe! And just like that, Tribe loses in 11th inning

Trevor Plouffe led off the 11th inning with a soaring home run to lift the Twins.


Sizzling Springfield shuts out Girard

The Tigers have shut out their last three opponents.


Pacquiao fights back against ‘reckless’ claims

Manny Pacquiao intends to put on a show when he faces Floyd Mayweather Jr. in 21/2 weeks.


No clear favorite as NBA playoffs begin

LeBron James has been on top before, though never in Cleveland.


Thursday’s pro golf results

Thursday’s pro golf results RBC HERITAGE HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. Jordan Spieth had a post-


Rangers make early goals stand in Game 1

The New York Rangers wanted to jump right on the Pittsburgh Penguins in their playoff series opener.


Bauer’s pitching gives Tribe a lift

The Indians salvaged the finale of a miserable opening homestand.


Simon outduels Bucs’ Liriano

Francisco Liriano made 89 pitches in his return to work following the birth of his fourth child. Only one turned out to be a mistake.


Lacatena leads Penguins past RMU

Lacatena leads Penguins past RMU Maria Lacatena’s solo home run in the top of the fourth inning


Carrasco, Indians take it on the chin vs. White Sox

Indians pitcher Carlos Carrasco was struck in the face by a line drive in the first inning.