Raiders pin their hopes on Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 pick

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) – Whether it’s cycling through coaches or quarterbacks – or both – the Raiders have been searching for stability in their efforts to return to their championship days.

Swanson's hit in 10th gives Cubs 8-7 victory and Phillies' skid to 9

CHICAGO (AP) – Dansby Swanson had his first game-ending hit in five years, and the Chicago Cubs rebounded from a pair of blown leads to beat Philadelphia 8-7 in 10 innings Thursday for their ninth straight win and the Phillies’ ninth loss in a row.

Glasnow, Scott combine for 1-hitter as Dodgers beat the Giants 3-0

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – Tyer Glasnow and Tanner Scott combined on a one-hitter and the Los Angeles Dodgers avoided a three-game series sweep with a 3-0 win over the San Francisco Giants on Thursday.

Mets' Francisco Lindor goes on injured list

NEW YORK (AP) – All-Star shortstop Francisco Lindor was put on a the 10-day injured list by the New York Mets on Thursday, a day after straining his left calf, and manager Carlos Mendoza said “he’s going to be down for quite a bit here.”

Avalanche hold off Kings 4-2, taking a 3-0 series lead

LOS ANGELES (AP) – Cale Makar scored the tiebreaking goal, Scott Wedgewood made 24 saves and the top-seeded Colorado Avalanche moved to the brink of the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs with a 4-2 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday night.

Plenty of high-end talent available for NFL teams on Day 2 of draft

A year after Shedeur Sanders’ stunning fall from first-round hopeful to late-round draft pick, another perplexing passer was all the buzz at the NFL draft Thursday night.

Devin Williams gets the win after the Mets' bullpen mixup

NEW YORK (AP) – Already struggling to win games, the New York Mets also had difficulty figuring out which pitcher was supposed to be on the mound Thursday night.

Chiefs assistant coach charged with misdemeanor domestic battery

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (AP) – Kansas City Chiefs assistant coach Dave Merritt was charged Thursday with misdemeanor domestic battery after a complaint filed by the district attorney in Johnson County, Kansas, accused him of causing bodily harm to a daughter.

Jets take David Bailey at No. 2 and Oregon tight end Kenyon Sadiq at No. 16

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) – The New York Jets selected Texas Tech edge rusher David Bailey with the No. 2 overall pick and Oregon tight end Kenyon Sadiq at No. 16 in the NFL draft Thursday night.