Kelly's tiebreaking single, 4 RBIs lead Cubs to 10-5 win at White Sox

CHICAGO (AP) – Carson Kelly hit a tiebreaking single in the seventh inning and drove in four runs as the Chicago Cubs stopped a five-game White Sox winning streak with a 10-5 victory over their crosstown rival on Friday night.

These women are training to represent the US in an Olympic sport they'd never heard of

LOS ANGELES (AP) – Rylee White had never even heard of the fast-paced sport of handball until her roommate mentioned a TikTok video about tryouts in Los Angeles for the U.S. Olympic women’s team – no experience necessary.

Pozo's hit in 11th lifts Cardinals over Royals, setting off celebrations

ST. LOUIS (AP) – Yohel Pozo ended the game with his first hit in seven pinch-hit at-bats this season, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat I-70 rival Kansas City 5-4 in 11 innings on Friday night to set off a celebration among about 100 shirtless fans in Busch Stadium’s right-field seats.

Jalen Duren bounces back after struggling in Game 5 to keep Pistons' season alive

CLEVELAND (AP) – Jalen Duren helped keep the Detroit Pistons’ season alive after struggling for most of their Eastern Conference second-round series against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Kyle Schwarber is on a heater. So are the Phillies. It's not a coincidence

PITTSBURGH (AP) – Kyle Schwarber can’t really explain why he’s on a tear right now.

Kurtz homers for 3rd straight game to help Athletics beat Giants 5-2

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – Nick Kurtz homered for a third straight game, hitting a go-ahead three-run shot in the fifth inning and the Athletics beat the San Francisco Giants 5-2 on Friday night.

Spurs in a 139-109 blowout to eliminate Timberwolves in Game 6

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Stephon Castle had 32 points and 11 rebounds to highlight another dominant performance from the San Antonio backcourt, and Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs raced past the Minnesota Timberwolves 139-109 on Friday night to win the series in six games.

Merrill Kelly throws 1st career complete game, Diamondbacks beat Rockies 9-1

DENVER (AP) – Merrill Kelly threw his first career complete game, Ildemaro Vargas was 4 for 5 with a double and two RBIs and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Colorado Rockies 9-1 on Friday night.

Sparks get off to fast start, hold off Tempo 99-95

LOS ANGELES (AP) – Kelsey Plum scored 18 of her 25 points in the second half and the Los Angeles Sparks had a fast start before holding off the Toronto Tempo 99-95 on Friday night for their first win of the season.