CONCORD, N.C. — Kyle Busch, a two-time Cup Series champion who won more races than anyone across NASCAR's three national series, has died. He was 41. The Busch Family, Richard Childress Racing and NASCAR issued a joint statement Thursday saying Busch died after being hospitalized. No cause ...
DETROIT — Patrick Bailey hit a solo home run, Joey Cantillo threw 5 2/3 shutout innings and the Cleveland Guardians extended their winning streak to six games with a 3-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Thursday. Brayan Rocchio had three hits, including two doubles, and scored a run. ...
NEW YORK — Josh Hart scored a playoff career-high 26 points, Jalen Brunson had 19 points and 14 assists, and the New York Knicks moved halfway to their first NBA Finals appearance since 1999 by beating the Cleveland Cavaliers 109-93 on Thursday night. Mikal Bridges also scored 19 points and ...
LEAVITTSBURG — Thursday’s district championship match between Champion and Cardinal Mooney was a battle of freshman pitchers Carly Dyer of Champion and Alexis McKinstry of Mooney. McKinstry won the day with a 15-strikeout performance, helping guide the Cardinals to a 10-1 victory over ...
ST. LOUIS — Brandon Lowe homered, Marcell Ozuna drove in two runs and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-2 on Thursday. Rookie Konnor Griffin extended his hitting streak to eight games with a double. He also scored a run and stole a base. Griffin went 6 for 13 in the ...
BELOIT — Carter Thrasher knew what was coming. He stepped into the batter’s box with a full count, and the pitch fell outside the zone. Thrasher flipped his bat, turned toward the dugout and began to celebrate before making his way down the first-base line. The junior drew a bases-loaded ...
