Max Scherzer struggles against Tigers in first start since suspension: ‘It was bittersweet’  —  DETROIT — Max Scherzer used to dominate at Comerica Park.  He won the first of his three Cy Young Awards as a member of the Tigers and became one of the preeminent pitchers of his time during his five seasons in Detroit.

Brian Cashman says there's plenty of time for Yankees to turn things around: 'Don't count us out'  —  With his team sitting in last place, Yankees general manager Brian Cashman spoke to reporters for nearly 30 minutes before Wednesday's game against the Guardians.

Assembly leader: A's stadium deal running out of time in Nevada Legislature  —  The leader of the Nevada Assembly says the Legislature could “run out of time” on a potential deal to send hundreds of millions of dollars in public money to help construct a baseball stadium in Las Vegas …

Chicago White Sox miss some prime opportunities — going 1-for-16 with RISP — in a 7-3, 12-inning loss to the Minnesota Twins  —  Chicago White Sox third baseman Hanser Alberto got hit by a pitch on the right arm on a 1-2 count with the bases loaded in the 10th inning against the Minnesota Twins.

Phillies' list of concerns starts with the rotation, and changes could be coming  —  LOS ANGELES — When Craig Kimbrel's fastball landed in the seats Wednesday afternoon at Dodger Stadium and the Phillies trudged toward a long cross-country flight, they carried the second-worst ERA in the National League with them.

Texas basketball legend Lance Blanks dead at 56  —  Cedric Golden Kirk BohlsAustin American-Statesman … Lance Blanks, one of the best shooting guards in Texas basketball history, died in Dallas on Wednesday.  He was 56.  —  The NBA confirmed Blanks' death late Thursday afternoon.

Warriors' fourth quarter rally falls short as Lakers take Game 1  —  The Western Conference semifinals matchup between the Warriors and Lakers will resume Thursday for Game 2.  —  SAN FRANCISCO — LeBron James had to do the heavy lifting in his first 22 playoff games against Stephen Curry and the Warriors.

Practical Move out of Kentucky Derby with high temperature  —  Practical Move, trained by Tim Yakteen won the Santa Anita Derby, the Los Alamitos Futurity and the San Felipe Stakes  —  Practical Move won't run in the Kentucky Derby on Saturday because of an elevated temperature.

Ravens' Lamar Jackson 'didn't really care for other teams,' mum about trade request  —  “I was getting messages from [fans] them, like people crying and sad in the DMs.  And I'm like, ‘Man, they got me sad,’” said Lamar Jackson.  (Baltimore Sun)  —  Lamar Jackson, despite a public trade request …

Orioles extend April fortunes into May with 11-7 win over Royals behind Ryan Mountcastle's two homers  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Orioles' first game after their historic April went much like their first 19 wins of the season.  —  Baltimore trailed 3- early, and it appeared as if the momentum …

Jalen Brunson's clutch buckets narrowly lead Knicks past Heat to even series  —  It was a necessary win for the Knicks.  And while it wasn't pretty, they scraped by.  —  Facing the Heat without Jimmy Butler, Tom Thibodeau's squad played at a deficit for most of Game 2 but came alive in crunch …