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Pirates blanked

Brewers end skid


Saturday’s other NHL games

Senators 3, Flyers 1 PHILADELPHIA Ottawa found its point and the postseason. Needing just one


Hundreds mourn Lauren Hill

Lauren Hill’s teammates and coaches are remembering the 19-year-old college basketball player with her own inspiring words: “Never give up.”


Spieth halfway home to mastering Augusta

Jordan Spieth made Friday feel like Sunday at the Masters.


Short-handed Cavs fall at home to Celtics

Marcus Smart scored 19 points, and the Boston Celtics maintained their grip on a playoff spot.


Tiger’s game finally out of woods

Woods laughed a lot, worked the crowd, chipped the ball reasonably well, and even cracked the occasional joke.


Tigers spoil Indians’ home opener

The Indians were excited to show off renovated Progressive Field.


Teenager Jones wins Xfinity race

The 18-year-old Jones turned away a strong bid from Brad Keselowski on a restart with 28 laps remaining, winning by 1.6 seconds in his ninth career Xfinity start.


Alvarez, Locke help Bucs avoid 0-4 start

Jeff Locke (1-0) allowed seven hits and two runs in six solid innings.


Polamalu’s style made him a menace to opposing teams

Move over Joe Greene, Jack Lambert and Mel Blount. You’ve got company.


Penguins’ skid hits 5

Pittsburgh’s playoff hopes wounded


Spieth nearly makes Masters history

Greg Norman and Nick Price are the only players ever to shoot 63 at the Masters.


Indians nearly no-hit Astros

Jed Lowrie broke up the bid by homering with one out in the ninth inning for Houston’s only hit Thursday in a 5-1 win for the Indians.


Meyer, Buckeyes hope to avoid complacency

Urban Meyer and his Ohio State Buckeyes are busy these days.


Steelers’ Bell suspended 3 games

Steelers’ Bell suspended 3 games Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le’Veon Bell is facing a