Big hits are already piling up in opening round of Stanley Cup playoffs

DENVER (AP) – The big hits always roll out this time of year. It’s just part of playoff hockey, especially in the tone-setting first round.

Dodgers Edwin Díaz will have elbow surgery and expected to miss 3 months

DENVER (AP) – Los Angeles Dodgers closer Edwin Díaz will undergo surgery to remove loose bodies from his elbow and is expected to miss about three months, the team announced Monday.

Draymond Green predicts Steve Kerr won't be back

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – Draymond Green made one thing clear on podcast Monday morning: He doesn’t expect coach Steve Kerr to stick around with the Golden State Warriors.

Muncy, Rushing both homer twice as Dodgers rout Rockies 12-3

DENVER (AP) – Max Muncy went 4 for 4 with two homers and scored four times as the Los Angeles Dodgers hit five longballs to back Justin Wrobleski in a 12-3 victory Monday night over the Colorado Rockies.

Orioles hold on for wild 7-5 win over Royals in 12

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – Leody Taveras hit a grand slam during a five-run 12th inning, and the Baltimore Orioles held on for a wild 7-5 victory over the Royals on Monday night, handing Kansas City its eighth straight loss.

Cavaliers' Mitchell, Harden and Mobley come up big in Game 2 win over Raptors

CLEVELAND (AP) – After not playing together much in the regular season, the Cleveland Cavaliers’ new big three came up big in their first major playoff test.

CJ McCollum takes Young's place in leading Hawks past the Knicks

NEW YORK (AP) – CJ McCollum was headed for an early summer until the Washington Wizards sent him to the Hawks in January in the trade for Trae Young.

49ers LB Fred Warner has no restrictions to start the offseason

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) – San Francisco 49ers star linebacker Fred Warner starts the offseason program with no limitations from the ankle injury that sidelined him for most of last season.

Cease strikes out 12 in 5 innings as Blue Jays beat Angels 5-2

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) – Dylan Cease struck out 12 in five innings and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had three hits, including a two-run homer, as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-2 on Monday night.