Tanaka fires seven as Yankees take 3-2 series lead in ALCS
Masahiro Tanaka pitched seven strong innings to earn a 5-0 Yankees win over Dallas Keuchel and the Astros, as Gary Sanchez and Didi Gregorius drove in runs in the fifth. Aaron Judge added an RBI double and Sanchez homered, giving New York a 3-2 edge in the series and a path to the World Series. The crowd at Yankee Stadium roared as New York moved one win from clinching the pennant with Game 6 set in Houston.
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Heat coach staff silent as Hayward injures in opener
Orlando flashpoint opened with Erik Spoelstra and the Heat staff watching Gordon Hayward suffer a fractured left ankle and tibia after six minutes of the season opener against the Cavaliers. Spoelstra recalled meeting Hayward in July and expressed sympathy, noting the league’s fraternity and his hope for a quick recovery.
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Athens dominates in sectional win to advance over Waverly
Athens swept Waverly 26-24 in the first set and 25-17 in the second behind Carey with 15 kills, Rutter and Gwinn key blocks, and a 25-21 final set seal. Waverly’s Knight and Silcott led late challenge as Athens earns another sectional final berth. Athens faces Gallia Academy, 22-1, Saturday at 4 p.m.
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Cavaliers edge Celtics in late rally comeback
The Cavaliers built a 29-19 first quarter lead and stretched to 54-38 at halftime before Boston surged in the second half. Marcus Smart sparked the Celtics with a buzzer-beating 3, as Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum and Smart combined for most scoring in the comeback while LeBron James and teammates answered through the third quarter and late fourth.
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Bobcats Face Kent State as Offense Struggles Persist
Ohio seeks to capitalize on Kent State's stalled passing game and injury-depleted backfield. KSU quarterbacks Crum and Bollas have combined for inconsistent numbers, while Bol latas relies on option runs to limit mistakes. The Flashes upset Miami last week, bolstering their bid in a tight MAC East race.
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