Bryan Woo helps Mariners close road trip with 4-3 win over Red Sox

BOSTON (AP) - Bryan Woo scattered three hits over six innings, and the Seattle Mariners tagged Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet for four runs in the first two innings on Thursday to beat Boston 4-3 and win the three-game series.

Bengaluru beats Rajasthan by 11 runs for first home victory in IPL

BENGALURU, India (AP) - Royal Challengers Bengaluru finally managed to win a home game in the Indian Premier League as it beat Rajasthan Royals by 11 runs on Thursday.

Swiatek rallies to avoid upset against teenager Eala at Madrid Open

MADRID (AP) - This time, Iga Swiatek had the answers against teenage sensation Alexandra Eala.

Royals rally for 7-4 win over the Rockies

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Kyle Isbel drove in three runs, two on a go-ahead single in the fifth, and the Kansas City bullpen threw six shutout innings to help the Royals rally for a 7-4 victory over the Colorado Rockies in the opener of a doubleheader Thursday.

Royals ace Cole Ragans to undergo testing on groin

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Royals ace Cole Ragans will undergo testing on his left groin after the All-Star left-hander was forced to leave Thursday’s start against the Colorado Rockies after just three innings and 62 pitches.

Rays outlast Diamondbacks 7-6 in 11 innings

PHOENIX (AP) - Kameron Misner and Yandy Díaz had RBI doubles in the 11th inning and the Tampa Bay Rays held on for a 7-6 victory over Arizona on Wednesday night, overcoming Corbin Carroll’s two home runs.

Giants take Penn State pass rusher Abdul Carter in NFL draft

The New York Giants selected Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter with the No. 3 overall pick in the NFL draft Thursday night.

Division II expands football playoffs from 28 to 32 teams

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - The NCAA Division II football playoffs will expand from 28 to 32 teams beginning this season to accommodate the format change that will award 16 conferences automatic bids.