• The Canadian Press

    Heat set franchise playoff record with 21 3-pointers in Game 2 against Celtics

    BOSTON (AP) — The Miami Heat have broken their franchise record for 3-pointers in a playoff game. Jaime Jaquez Jr. connected on Miami’s 21st 3 of the game with 5:37 left in the fourth quarter of its Game 2 playoff matchup at Boston on Wednesday night. It breaks Miami’s previous mark of 20, set May 22, 2021, at Milwaukee. ___ AP NBA: https://apnews.com/NBA The Associated Press

  • The Canadian Press

    Royals' Alec Marsh hit on throwing arm by line drive, leaves in 5th against Blue Jays

    KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kansas City Royals right-hander Alec Marsh was hit on his throwing arm by a line drive, forcing him to leave in the fifth inning against Toronto on Wednesday night. After Marsh (3-0) pitched four scoreless innings, Addison Barger hit a 91-mph fastball back up the middle leading off the fifth. After being struck, Marsh picked up the ball and threw to first to retire Barger. The Royals said Marsh had a forearm contusion. Angel Zerpa took over for Marsh on the mound. ___ AP

  • The Canadian Press

    Max Scherzer gives up 3 runs in rehab start, his 1st game action since offseason back injury

    ROUND ROCK, Texas (AP) — Max Scherzer gave up three runs and five hits pitching into the third inning of a rehab start for the Texas Rangers' Triple-A team on Wednesday night. It was the three-time Cy Young Award winner's first game action since back surgery in mid-December. Scherzer struck out four without a walk while throwing 32 of his 52 pitches for strikes for Round Rock against Salt Lake. Jason Martin and Cole Tucker hit solo homers for the Los Angeles Angels' affiliate team. Martin went d

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    Orioles hold off Angels by throwing out base stealer. Trout becomes 1st in majors to reach 10 homers

    ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Baltimore's Gunnar Henderson continued his hot streak at the plate Wednesday against the Los Angeles Angels. The shortstop's biggest play, though, was defensively when he tagged out Jo Adell at second base after a great throw by catcher James McCann for the final out as the Orioles held on for a 6-5 victory. Adell drew a walk with two outs, but was caught stealing as he tried to get into scoring position as the potential tying run after the Angels trailed 6-0 going into th