Kelsy scores 2 goals, Timbers beat Sporting KC 6-0 for largest margin of victory in club history
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Kevin Kelsy had two goals and two assists — his first multi-goal game this season — and James Pantemis had three saves to help Portland beat Sporting Kansas City 6-0, the Timbers’ largest margin of victory in club (MLS regular season) history. Sporting (1-8-2) played Seattle to a 1-1 tie last time out to snap a five-game losing streak. Kansas City is last in MLS with five points, eight goals scored and a minus-24 goal differential this season. Kristoffer Velde, Cole Bassett and Ariel Lassiter each added a goal for the Timbers (4-6-1). Pantemis had his first shutout this season. Stefan Cleveland made his second consecutive start and had one save for Kansas City.
Bobby Cox, manager of Braves’ teams that ruled National League and won 1995 World Series, dies at 84
ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta Braves Hall of Fame manager Bobby Cox has died. Cox died Saturday in Marietta, Georgia, according to the Braves. Cox had a stroke in 2019. Cox managed the Braves to prominence during the 1990s and the team’s first championship in 1995. He took over a last-place team in June of 1990 and the next season led the Braves to a worst-to-first finish. Atlanta lost in the World Series to Minnesota in seven games. That was the start of a record 14 consecutive division titles. He managed the Braves for 25 years, retired after the 2010 season and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2014. Bobby Cox was 84 years old.
Steve Kerr agrees to a two-year deal to continue coaching the Warriors, AP source says
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A person with knowledge of the negotiations says Steve Kerr has reached an agreement in principle on a two-year contract to continue coaching the Golden State Warriors. Kerr still must sign his new deal, the person told The Associated Press on Saturday night, speaking on condition of anonymity because the contract must be finalized. Kerr’s 12-year coaching run with the franchise has featured four championships and six NBA Finals appearances, including five straight alongside Stephen Curry and Draymond Green from 2015-19. Kerr shared an embrace with those two stars near the end of the loss in Phoenix, saying afterward he knew it could be their final time together.
Avs make their first goalie change by pulling Wedgewood for Blackwood during Game 3 in loss to Wild
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Colorado Avalanche made a change in the net for the first time this postseason when they pulled Scott Wedgewood early in the second period of Game 3 of their second-round series after he allowed three goals to the Minnesota Wild. Wedgewood yielded to Mackenzie Blackwood as the Avalanche took their first loss of the playoffs in a 5-1 defeat. Blackwood played the whole first-round series for Colorado in a seven-game loss to Dallas last year. Wedgewood was 6-0 entering Game 3 to match a franchise postseason record. Coach Jared Bednar said he hasn’t decided the Game 4 starter yet.
Blake’s overtime goal lifts the Hurricanes 3-2 over the Flyers for their second playoff series sweep
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jackson Blake scored 5:28 into overtime for his second of the game, Logan Stankoven also scored in regulation and the Carolina Hurricanes finished a four-game sweep with a 3-2 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers to advance to the Eastern Conference finals for the second straight season. Frederik Andersen made 15 saves for Carolina, which has not lost in eight playoff games. Alex Bump and Tyson Foerster scored for the Flyers. Taylor Hall and Jaccob Slavin assisted the winning goal. Dan Vladar stopped 37 shots for Philadelphia.
Caitlin Clark-Paige Bueckers matchup highlights WNBA’s big opening weekend
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — When Indiana Fever fans returned to Gainbridge Fieldhouse for the season opener, it seemed everything was back in place. The street banners dotted the downtown landscape, the handmade signs were visible from any vantage point inside the sold out arena and, of course, Caitlin Clark jerseys and T-shirts remained a trendy favorite. And why not live it up as Clark’s 10-month wait to play a meaningful game on her home court finally ended with the weekend’s featured matchup against Paige Bueckers and the Dallas Wings. The Wings held on for a 107-104 victory.
Spieth and Scheffler are one leg from the career Grand Slam. It looks farther away for Spieth
The video clip making the rounds shows Jordan Spieth and Scottie Scheffler competing as Dallas teenagers. Spieth was older by three years and had the better junior record. Now both are one leg away from the career Grand Slam. But the roles are reversed. Spieth’s career has stalled. The PGA Championship this week at Aronimink is his 10th try at winning the final piece of the career slam. Scheffler has been No. 1 in the world for three straight years. He will get his first shot at the career Grand Slam in the U.S. Open next month at Shinnecock Hills.
Cameron Young shoots 63 at Quail Hollow, trails Alex Fitzpatrick by 2 as he seeks 2nd straight win
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Cameron Young is one of the hottest players on the PGA Tour, and he’s showing no signs up letting up. Seeking to win back-to-back events, Young threatened the course record at Quail Hollow on Saturday before settling for an 8-under 63, leaving him two shots behind Alex Fitzpatrick at the Truist Championship. Fitzpatrick was at 14-under 199 through 54 holes, one shot ahead of Norway’s Kristoffer Reitan after each shot 64. Young won last week’s Cadillac Championship at Doral by six strokes and has three wins in his last 14 starts.
UFC 328 goes on without Trump, Van defends 125-pound crown, Strickland wins middleweight title
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Sean Strickland regains the UFC’s 185-pound championship, defeating Khamzat Chimaev via split decision at UFC 328. The fight, held Saturday night, was marked by intense pre-fight trash talk but remained professional in the cage. Strickland, who previously lost the title in his first defense, apologized for his harsh words. In the co-main event, Joshua Van successfully defended his 125-pound title against Tatsuro Taira, marking the first UFC title fight between two Asian fighters. On the undercard, Jim Miller achieved a submission victory, his first fight since his son overcame cancer.