Luis Robert Jr.'s 9th-inning catch — 'one of the best I've ever seen' — preserves the Chicago White Sox's 4-game split in Houston  —  HOUSTON — Kyle Tucker appeared to have an extra-base hit.  —  Luis Robert Jr. had other ideas.  —  The Chicago White Sox center fielder was shaded toward right-center.

Clarke Schmidt roughed up in season-debut as Yankees fall to Giants, 7-5  —  Game 2 didn't go according to plan.  —  Clarke Schmidt struggled in his season debut in the Yankees' 7-5 loss to the Giants on Saturday at Yankee Stadium.  The right-hander tossed 3.1 innings allowing five hits, three runs, walking one and striking out five.

Jimmy Butler's 35 help Heat survive Luka Doncic's 42 in 129-122 victory over Mavericks  —  MIAMI — For extended stretches Saturday night at Miami-Dade Arena, defense was optional, which for the Dallas Mavericks has become the story of a season gone sour.  —  For extended stretches Saturday night …

Jonathan Toews is expected to return to the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday, ending a 2-month absence for the longtime captain  —  For the first time in more than two months, Jonathan Toews will be on the ice for a Chicago Blackhawks game Saturday night.  —  The longtime Hawks captain …

Willson Contreras feels ‘a big relief’ after knee injury's diagnosis: Cardinals Extra  —  An initial wave of fear and concern accompanied the leg numbness Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras experienced after a 103-mph sinking fastball hit his knee in the eighth inning of his first game …

Orioles lose to Red Sox, 9-8, after dropped final out leads to Adam Duvall's walk-off homer  —  ExpandAutoplay  —  1 of 32  —  BOSTON — Inside the compact and quiet visitors clubhouse at Fenway Park, Jorge Mateo stopped on his way to the showers to pat Ryan McKenna on the back …

Yankees' Aaron Hicks on not starting: ‘I have no idea what my role is’  —  NEW YORK — Aaron Hicks wasn't in the Yankees' starting lineup against the Giants on Sunday.  The day before, manager Aaron Boone had given him a heads up that he would be on the bench.

Vosler, Friedl homer to support Ashcraft in Reds' victory  —  CINCINNATI — Graham Ashcraft pitched seven solid innings, Jason Vosler and TJ Friedl hit solo home runs and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-1 on Saturday.  —  Ashcraft (1-) overcame Brian Reynolds' home run …

MLB investigating altercation between Anthony Rendon, A's fan  —  Major League Baseball says it is investigating a confrontation between Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon and an Athletics fan at Thursday's season opener in Oakland.  —  In a 12-second video posted on social media …

Chicago Bears Q&A: Could they have kept David Montgomery?  Plus trading up — and down — options in the NFL draft.  —  Trading the No. 1 pick?  Check.  First wave of NFL free agency?  Check.  Next up for the Chicago Bears is a whole lot of roster and draft evaluations …

Zach LaVine finds his way to the rim once again as he leads Chicago Bulls' postseason push: 'I'm able to do everything I need to'  —  CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Few forces are strong enough to withstand the momentum of Zach LaVine when he picks up steam on the way to the basket.