Max Scherzer takes no-hitter into sixth, heats up chilly Citi Field in stellar home debut as Mets finish off doubleheader sweep of Giants  —  One strikeout, followed by another whiff, and then another.  Suddenly, nine consecutive batters retired, including 17 of the last 18.

4 takeaways from the Chicago Bulls' Game 1 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks — and what they can do to win Game 2  —  The Chicago Bulls nearly pulled an upset in Game 1 of their first-round NBA playoff series against the Milwaukee Bucks, erasing a 16-point first-half deficit before falling 93-86.

Jimmy Butler's 45 power Heat to 115-105 victory over Hawks, 2-0 series lead  —  MIAMI — It is the next gear that creates the fear.  —  Sunday, in Game 1 of this best-of-seven opening-round playoff series, it came in the second quarter, when the Miami Heat decided a rout was better than doubt …

Chicago White Sox starter Dallas Keuchel reflects on 3 memorable wins — ‘very humbling experience’ — on his way to 100 career victories  —  Dallas Keuchel's 100th career win meant more to him than he originally thought it would.  —  “Kind of think back quickly about various wins or sitting …

Group led by Dave Stewart preparing bid for potential MLB expansion team in Nashville  —  Former All-Star pitcher and three-time World Series champion Dave Stewart is leading a group seeking to obtain an MLB franchise in Nashville, Tennessee, that would be the first majority minority-owned team in major league history.

The Chicago Bears promised to get help for Justin Fields.  So what are the odds of a reunion with WR Chris Olave?  —  Good news, Chicago Bears fans.  Justin Fields is just like you.  Well, at least from the standpoint that he recently has been doing some casual browsing of the wide receiver inventory for this year's NFL draft.

Yankees overcome shortest career start by Gerrit Cole as bullpen helps them hold on for win over Tigers  —  DETROIT — Gerrit Cole and the Yankees were hoping for a quick night playing in the cold Tuesday.  They never could imagine the nightmare that played out in slow motion for their supposed ace.

Padres unveil jersey advertisement, Dodger Stadium to get longer name as part of MLB's new era  —  Major League Baseball is about to become much more overtly commercial.  Tuesday, the San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers showed what that may look like in years to come.

Pitch clock shaving 20 minutes off minor league games while scoring nearly same; stage set for MLB introduction in 2023  —  The implementation of a strict pitch clock across Minor League Baseball has shaved 20 minutes off game times, dramatically speeding up the pace while not having …

Sources: Pitcher Kyle Freeland, Colorado Rockies agree to five-year, $64.5 million contract extension  —  Left-hander Kyle Freeland and the Colorado Rockies agreed to a five-year, $64.5 million contract that includes a sixth-year player option, sources familiar with the deal told ESPN on Tuesday.