Ryan Jeffers and Kody Clemens help Twins avoid sweep, beat Brewers 5-4

May 19, 2026

MINNEAPOLIS — Ryan Jeffers hit a tiebreaking homer and Kody Clemens had two doubles and two RBIs on Sunday as the Minnesota Twins defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 5-4 to avoid a three-game sweep. Bailey Ober (5-2) allowed three runs on six hits over five innings. Five relievers worked the final four innings, with Luis García getting the last three outs for his second save. Garrett Mitchell and Christian Yelich homered for the Brewers, who won each of the first two games of the series by one run. Milwaukee's Robert Gasser, recalled from Triple-A Nashville to make the start, gave up ...

Chelsea Gray makes the go-ahead jumper with 3.6 seconds left as the Aces beat the Dream

May 19, 2026

ATLANTA (AP) — Chelsea Gray made a fadeaway jumper in the lane with 3.6 seconds to play, and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Atlanta Dream 85-84 on Sunday. Gray led the Aces with 21 points, while A'ja Wilson and Chennedy Carter added 20 apiece. Wilson moved past Aces coach Becky Hammon (5,841) into 19th on the WNBA's career scoring list with 5,844 points. Gray was 5 for 8 from 3-point range and had six assists. Atlanta's Angel Reese had nine points on 1-of-8 shooting, with eight rebounds and eight turnovers. NaLyssa Smith scored 11 of her 13 points in the second half. Jackie Young ...

Aaron Rai leans on humble roots and hard work to become a major champion

May 19, 2026

NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa. — Aaron Rai stood straight with his arms behind his back, perfect posture, as he waited to be introduced as the latest — and among the most remarkable — winner of the PGA Championship. Next to him on a small table was the Wanamaker Trophy, big and silver and ...

Adam Scott officially set for 100th consecutive major at US Open as field starts to fill

May 19, 2026

Adam Scott officially is set for his 100th consecutive major next month in the U.S. Open, which added 24 players to the field from the world ranking, with more spots available through qualifiers in England and Dallas on Monday. Scott effectively secured his spot among the top 60 in the world ...

Denny Hamlin beats teammate Chase Briscoe at Dover for 2nd NASCAR All-Star Race win

May 19, 2026

DOVER, Del. (AP) — In the debut of the All-Star Race at Dover Motor Speedway, the Monster Mile lived up to its billing as one of NASCAR's most treacherous tracks. Even for winner Denny Hamlin, surviving Dover was a high-wire test for the $1 million prize. Rebounding from a qualifying ...

Sabres rally to beat the Canadiens 8-3 to force Game 7

May 18, 2026

MONTREAL (AP) — Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 18 saves after starter Alex Lyon stopped only one of the four shots he faced, and the Buffalo Sabres roared back to beat the Montreal Canadiens 8-3 on Saturday night and force a Game 7 in the Eastern Conference semifinal series. The winner Monday ...