Tony Kemps sacrifice fly gives Oakland a 7-6 win over Boston.
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The worst-to-first turnaround in Phoenix is nearly complete
The Suns knocked out the Clippers to reach the NBA Finals, a long way from the team with the league’s worst record – by far – from 2015 to last year’s bubble.
NHL notebook: Montreal coach set to rejoin team for Game 3 on Friday
Dominique Ducharme’s two weeks of mandatory quarantine after testing positive for COVID-19 ends Friday when the Canadiens – down 2-0 – host the Lightning.
Sports Digest: Sea Dogs rally for 4-2 win over New Hampshire
Jeisson Rosario’s three-run homer in the top of the seventh inning helps Portland come back from a 2-0 deficit to beat the Fisher Cats.
NFL notebook: Washington fined $10 million for workplace misconduct; Snyder stepping away
An investigation found Washington ownership and senior officials paid little attention to sexual harassment and other workplace issues.
Wimbledon: Gauff continues to impress, advance in depleted-yet-challenging women’s field
Coco Gauff, the 17-year-old American, keeps marching along with eight of the top 11 women players already eliminated.
MLB notebook: New Mets owner plans to celebrate infamous Bobby Bonilla Day
The Mets are paying Bobby Bonilla almost $1.2 million a year until 2035, and the new owner is having a little fun with the contract fiasco of his predecessors.
Red Sox hit four home runs to ravage Royals, 15-1, for their seventh straight win
Boston hits four home runs for the third time in five games, Nathan Eovaldi has another strong start and the Red Sox complete a four-game sweep of the struggling Royals.
Red Sox top Royals as weather causes delays, pushes game past midnight
Boston increases its lead to three games in the AL East with a 6-2 win over Kansas City as the teams endure 2 hours, 37 minutes in rain delays.
Martinez leads Red Sox past slumping Royals, 7-6
J.D. Martinez drives in four runs, including two with a double in the sixth inning to give Boston the lead for good.