Astros edge Pirates in split squad game
Houston prospect Matt Duffy homered twice and Carlos Correa had two hits to help the Astros beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 11 8. Jake Marisnick added a two run homer as several top minor league hitters impressed. A J Reed Duffy and White had three hits each as they compete for first base while Jon Singleton eyes the job after a 10 million five year deal. John Jaso drove in an RBI and Josh Harrison had a sac fly for Pittsburgh.
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Peyton Manning announces retirement after 18 seasons
Peyton Manning, after 18 NFL seasons and a record five MVP awards, will retire following Denver Broncos’ Super Bowl 50 triumph. He leaves as the league’s all time leading passer and starting quarterback with two franchises. A news conference is set for 10 a.m. Monday.
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New Castle stunned by Highlands in semifinal run
New Castle High falls 75-53 and 60-49 to Highlands in WPIAL Class AAA playoff semis, ending a strong season at 24-2. Beaver Falls claimed the title at Petersen Events Center, while New Castle set up a rematch with Beaver Falls at North Allegheny High School for a state playoff chance. Coach Ralph Blundo praised the Tigers’ rival and highlighted Beaver Falls’ interior strength and mature guards.
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Keselowski Captures Sprint Cup Triumph in Vegas
Brad Keselowski end a winless stretch by passing Kyle Busch with five laps left at Las Vegas Motor Speedway amid windy conditions. He earned his second win in three years, driving a Ford for Team Penske on the 50th anniversary of the team, after a key late fuel gamble and a prior speeding penalty. Logano finished second and Jimmie Johnson third in the NASCAR Sprint Cup season opener.
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Malkin leads Penguins past Devils in 6-1 rout
Evgeni Malkin scored twice as Pittsburgh defeated New Jersey 6-1 in Newark. Matt Cullen, Nick Bonino, Bryan Rust and Scott Wilson added goals while backup goalie Matt Murray stopped 17 shots as Cory Schneider was sidelined with a knee injury. The win lifts Pittsburgh to seventh in the Eastern Conference and drops New Jersey further from playoff contention.
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