Mets tumble to 17th loss in 20 games, Nationals win 5-4 on Abrams' go-ahead

NEW YORK (AP) – CJ Abrams hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the eighth inning and the Washington Nationals beat the Mets 5-4 Thursday, dealing reeling New York its 17th loss in 20 games.

Rutschman and Jackson hit grand slams and Orioles in 10-3 win over Astros

BALTIMORE (AP) – Adley Rutschman and Jeremiah Jackson had grand slams to help the Baltimore Orioles cruise to a 10-3 win over the Houston Astros in the first game of a doubleheader on Thursday.

Horse racing in Japan is on the rise. A Kentucky Derby winner could be next

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) – As horse racing grapples with an uncertain future in the U.S. with tracks closing and legalized sports betting taking away something that made the sport unique, there is a place in the world where it’s getting increasingly popular and turning out significantly better competition.

Lindsey Vonn not yet in position emotionally to decide if she will race again

NEW YORK (AP) – Lindsey Vonn is still recovering physically and emotionally from her frightening crash at the Winter Olympics. For now, the tough decisions about the future can wait.

Reds place left-hander starter Brandon Williamson on 15-day IL

CINCINNATI (AP) – The Cincinnati Reds placed left-handed starter Brandon Williamson on the 15-day injured list with left shoulder fatigue after undergoing an MRI on Thursday morning.

Fulleffort scratched from the Kentucky Derby, putting Ocelli into the race

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) – Fulleffort was scratched from Saturday’s Kentucky Derby because of a chip in his left hind ankle, the latest departure from the field of 20 horses roughly 24 hours after Silent Tactic was ruled out.

Blockx continues 'dream' run by eliminating defending champion Ruud in Madrid

MADRID (AP) – Alexander Blockx ‘s dream run in Madrid continues.

Carlos Alcaraz watches brother Jaime win his under-16 debut at the Madrid Open

MADRID (AP) – Carlos Alcaraz was back at the Madrid Open on Thursday, this time as a spectator to watch younger brother Jaime compete in an under-16 tournament.

Tigers turn to Finnegan for the save in comeback win over Braves

ATLANTA (AP) – Detroit manager A.J. Hinch gave Kyle Finnegan the ball in a save situation in the ninth inning instead of closer Kenley Jansen on Thursday against the Atlanta Braves in a move that could signal changes at the back end of the Tigers’ bullpen.