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.

Another solid start not enough for the Chicago White Sox in a 6-4 loss: ‘We played until the last out’  —  HOUSTON — It's not easy navigating through a Houston Astros lineup that includes Jeremy Peña, Alex Bregman, Yordan Alvarez and Kyle Tucker, along with new addition José Abreu.

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.

Jalen Brunson leads Knicks past Cavs in potential playoff preview  —  CLEVELAND — If this was a preview of a first-round playoff matchup, expect a mountain of points and a thrilling battle of guards.  —  Jalen Brunson won his matchup against Donovan Mitchell and the Knicks outlasted …