• The Canadian Press

    The Twins and their lucky home run sausage are home safely with the winning streak still intact

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    Caitlin Clark's WNBA preseason debut with the Indiana Fever: Live updates

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  • The Canadian Press

    Cavaliers C Jarrett Allen ruled out for Game 6 of first-round playoff series against Magic

    ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The Cleveland Cavaliers are playing Game 6 of their first-round NBA playoff series against the Orlando Magic without center Jarrett Allen, who is sitting out for the second straight game Friday night because of a bruised rib. Allen, who has arguably been the Cavs’ best player in the series, also missed Game 5, which Cleveland won 104-103 at home on Tuesday. He was injured when he took an elbow in the ribs during the second half of last weekend's 23-point road loss in Game 4.