Scherzer makes first rehab start since offseason back injury
ROUND ROCK — 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.
Reid wins NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year award
NEW YORK — Naz Reid was having a productive season as a reserve when the Minnesota Timberwolves needed him in the starting lineup while playing without All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns.
Williams has setback in recovery from elbow injury
CLEVELAND — Guardians starter Gavin Williams has suffered a setback in his recovery from an elbow injury and will be shut down for at least another week.
Utah hockey fans welcome the Coyotes to their new home
SALT LAKE CITY — Utah hockey fans welcomed the former Arizona Coyotes to their new home Wednesday.
Bengals pick up fifth-year option on WR Ja’Marr Chase
CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Bengals have exercised the fifth-year option on the rookie contract for star wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase, the team said Wednesday.
Bush reinstated as 2005 Heisman Trophy winner
LOS ANGELES — Reggie Bush has his Heisman back.
Prep roundup: LCC holds off Shawnee
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Softball: Bath keeps rolling against Crestview
CONVOY — Bath entered Wednesday night’s non-league matchup against Crestview with one thing in mind, and that was to keep the positive momentum going that it has built up over the past handful of games.
Cruz pitches out of another jam as Reds beat Phillies
CINCINNATI — Santiago Espinal had three RBIs, reliever Fernando Cruz pitched out a jam in the seventh inning and the Cincinnati Reds held on for a 7-4 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday night.
Wong homers twice as Red Sox hammer Guardians
CLEVELAND — Connor Wong homered twice, Rafael Devers connected in his return to Boston’s lineup and the banged-up Red Sox got another solid pitching effort in an 8-0 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday night.
