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McIlroy more motivated after Masters repeat

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Rory McIlroy appeared rested and relaxed as he prepared for his first tournament since repeating as Masters champion. Just don’t let that be confused with complacency. The world’s No. 2-ranked player said he feels “more motivated” than ever heading into a major stretch that includes the PGA Championship next week outside of Philadelphia and the U.S. Open next month at Shinnecock Hills. First up though is this week’s Truist Championship at Quail Hollow, where McIlroy earned his first PGA Tour victory 16 years ago and has won four times. “I’m excited ...

Cantillo, bullpen combine for 4-hitter as Guardians down Royals to snap skid

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Joey Cantillo and four relievers combined on a four-hitter, Chase DeLauter hit a go-ahead, two-run single and the Cleveland Guardians beat Kansas City 3-1 to stop their three-game skid and the Royals’ five-game winning streak. Kansas City starter Cole Ragans left after three scoreless innings because of left triceps and elbow soreness. Cantillo (2-1) allowed one run, three hits and three walks in five innings. Matt Festa, Erik Sabrowski and Hunter Gaddis combined for three hitless innings and Cade Smith worked around Vinnie Pasquantino’s one-out single for ...

High school scoreboard – May 6, 2026

BOYS TENNIS Boardman 5, West Branch 0 SINGLES: Gabe Hammerton (B) def Austin Hawk 6-1 6-1, Charlie Beichner (B) def Damon Edwards 6-1 6-1, Brady Snyder (B) def Cameron McCartney 6-1 6-4. DOUBLES: Cooper Mraz/Sam Pickens (B) def Jeremy Augustine/Blake Robbins 6-1 6-2, Jackson Lewis/Andrew Walston (B) def Connor Loper/Mason Cosma 6-1 6-2. Howland 5, Warren Harding 0 SINGLES: Cayden Akpoghene (H) def Anthony Dicesare 6-3 6-3, Cooper Biery (H) def Justin Mctheny 4-6 6-1 6-3, Justin Keating (H) def Ari Flowers 6-4 6-4. DOUBLES: Andrew Krarup/Trevan Brindle (H) def Zavier ...

Skenes goes 8 innings to lead Pirates to 1-0 win over Diamondbacks

PHOENIX — Paul Skenes threw eight brilliant innings in one of the best outings of the young star's career, Brandon Lowe hit a solo homer and the Pittsburgh Pirates edged the Arizona Diamondbacks 1-0 on Wednesday night. Skenes — the defending National League Cy Young award winner — retired the first 14 batters he faced until Lourdes Gurriel Jr. hit a soft dribbler down the third-base line for a single. The right-handed pitcher tried to make the play, but his throw was well wide of first base. Nolan Arenado followed with a line drive single to left, but that was the final ...

McDonald has more experience and a chance at May magic

The McDonald baseball team was about a year ahead of schedule when it made its playoff push last season. The Blue Devils entered the spring with high hopes, and so far, they’ve set themselves up for another run. McDonald has been on a good run of late, winning six of its last seven and ...

Battle-tested Tigers look to get back to winning ways

HOWLAND — Entering Monday’s All-American Conference (AAC) game vs. Canfield, Howland, once a 3-3 team, had won seven in a row, all by at least four runs and a majority by 10 or more. But Canfield and its starting pitcher, Ryan Weibling, proved too tough for a Howland offense that had ...