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Malkin’s return from suspension helps out Pens

DENVER — Evgeni Malkin scored twice in a four-goal first period and added an assist in his return from a five-game suspension for slashing, sparking the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 7-2 victory over the league-leading Colorado Avalanche on Monday night. Malkin’s punishment from the NHL was ...

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Mitch Keller roughed up in defeat to Astros

BRADENTON, Fla. — The Pittsburgh Pirates fell to 15-9 in Grapefruit League action on Tuesday, losing 10-2 to the Houston Astros. Pirates starter Mitch Keller was roughed up for six earned runs on four hits in four innings of work. He walked four and struck out six. The Pirates bullpen gave ...

Denver Broncos pick up star receiver Jaylen Waddle from Miami Dolphins

The Denver Broncos’ offseason is no longer muted. The Broncos are acquiring standout wide receiver Jaylen Waddle in a blockbuster deal that sends three draft picks to the Miami Dolphins, including a first-rounder, two people with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on ...

Skenes big part of US victory in the WBC

MIAMI — Gunnar Henderson and Roman Anthony homered and the United States limited the Dominican Republic’s electric offense to win a thrilling semifinal 2-1 on Sunday and move one win from capturing its second World Baseball Classic championship. The loaded American roster led by NL Cy ...

US players appreciating opponents’ flair heading into World Baseball Classic final

MIAMI — Criticized for their cool, American players head into the World Baseball Classic championship also appreciating opponents’ flamboyant flair. U.S. captain Aaron Judge’s controlled composure has filtered through the clubhouse ahead of tonight’s final against Venezuela or Italy. That’s not to say the Americans don’t appreciate the theatrics of Latin stars such as Juan Soto and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. “You guys would all think it’s silly if we shuffled like Soto or did Vladdy’s little wiggle,” American outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong said after Sunday night’s 2-1 ...

Justin Fields to now serve as Patrick Mahomes’ backup quarterback

NEW YORK — The New York Jets have agreed to a trade that will send quarterback Justin Fields to the Kansas City Chiefs, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Monday. The Jets will receive a sixth-round draft pick in 2027 for Fields and pick up $7 million of his guaranteed $10 million salary for this upcoming season, the person told the AP on condition of anonymity because the teams didn’t announce the trade. The deal, first reported by ESPN, is pending a physical. The 27-year-old Fields signed a two-year, $40 million deal — with $30 million guaranteed — ...