Yankees turn to young pitching coach for high-tech approach
The New York Yankees hired 34-year-old Matt Blake as their pitching coach, just four years after he was coaching high school ball, because they wanted a high-tech approach
NASCAR’s final four in fun mode ahead of championship race
The 4 title contenders for NASCAR’s championship race have had breezy week hanging out together with very little tension headed into Sunday’s season finale
Federer beats Djokovic to reach semis at ATP Finals
Roger Federer finally found a way to put Novak Djokovic away, beating his rival 6-4, 6-3 Thursday to reach the semifinals of the ATP Finals
Patriots, Eagles reunite after taking divergent paths following Super Bowl LII
Patriots, Eagles reunite after taking divergent paths following Super Bowl LII
High stakes: Steelers, Browns renew rivalry, plenty on line
Steelers, Browns renew heated rivalry with both teams fighting through unexpected seasons
COLUMNS
A cruel ending to a great season for the Fitch boys' soccer team
Soccer deities not kind to the Falcons
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Yankees turn to young pitching coach for high-tech approach
The New York Yankees hired 34-year-old Matt Blake as their pitching coach, just four years after he was coaching high school ball, because they wanted a high-tech approach
Verlander, deGrom win 2nd Cy Young Awards
Jacob deGrom of the New York Mets has been named the NL Cy Young Award winner for the second straight year.
Shildt wins Manager of the Year days after mom's death
Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli won the AL prize in a tight ballot over Aaron Boone of the New York Yankees. Both received 13 first-place votes, but Baldelli got more second-place nods. The 38-year-old is the youngest to win the award.
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Jets place TE Herndon, G Winters on season-ending IR
The New York Jets have placed tight end Chris Herndon and right guard Brian Winters on the injured reserve list, ending the season for both players.
Cowboys build model by paying line, Pats win another way
Dallas Cowboys build model by investing heavily in offensive line through draft, second contracts while Patriots keep winning with more frugal approach up front
Seahawks knock 49ers from unbeaten ranks with 27-24 OT win
Jason Myers kicks Seattle Seahawks past San Francisco 49ers 27-24 in overtime
Jets, Gase take positive step with win, but lots more to do
Jets, Gase take a positive step with win over Giants, but have lots more work to do to turn things around
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Celtics F Hayward: Latest injury ‘frustrating’
Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward says he’s frustrated over his broken hand
Porzingis returns as Knicks show signs of chaos he escaped
Kristaps Porzingis is returning to Madison Square Garden for his first game as a visitor
NBA roundup
James Harden scored 47 points and the Houston Rockets outlasted the Clippers 102-93 in a wild game that saw Los Angeles coach Doc Rivers ejected in the fourth quarter
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NHL roundup
T.J. Oshie and Evgeny Kuznetsov scored in a shootout to lift the Washington Capitals over the Philadelphia Flyers 2-1
Since losing ’18 final, Golden Knights look more like Caps
Since 2018 Stanley Cup Final, Vegas Golden Knights looking more like Capitals who beat them for title
Panthers rally to beat Bruins 5-4
Mike Hoffman scored one of four Florida goals in the third period and added the winner in a shootout as the Panthers rallied from a four-goal deficit and beat the Boston Bruins 5-4 on Tuesday night.
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Kaepernick’s tryout sounds more like a setup
Column: The NFL says it’s giving Colin Kaepernick a chance to get back in the league, but their rushed offer sounds more like a setup
Celtics F Hayward: Latest injury ‘frustrating’
Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward says he’s frustrated over his broken hand
Porzingis returns as Knicks show signs of chaos he escaped
Kristaps Porzingis is returning to Madison Square Garden for his first game as a visitor
NBA roundup
James Harden scored 47 points and the Houston Rockets outlasted the Clippers 102-93 in a wild game that saw Los Angeles coach Doc Rivers ejected in the fourth quarter
ON THE AIR
Basketball
6:30 p.m., FS1 — NCAA men: Penn State at Georgetown.
8 p.m., TNT — NBA: Dallas Mavericks at New York Knicks.
8:30 p.m., FS1 — NCAA men: Michigan State at Seton Hall.
10:30 p.m., TNT, WCBS (880-AM) — NBA: Brooklyn Nets at Denver Nuggets.
Football
7 p.m., CBSSN — NCAA: Buffalo at Kent State.
7 p.m., ESPN2 — NCAA: Towson at Florida.
8 p.m., ESPN — NCAA: North Carolina at Pittsburgh.
8:20 p.m., Ch. 61, NFL Network, WFAN (660-AM) — NFL: Pittsburgh Steelers at Cleveland Browns.
Golf
1 p.m., Golf Channel — PGA: Mayakoba Classic from Playa del Carmen, Mexico.
3 a.m. (Friday), Golf Channel — European PGA: Nedbank Golf Challenge from Sun City, South Africa.
Hockey
7 p.m., MSG — NHL: New York Rangers at Tampa Bay Lightning.
Soccer
11:50 a.m., ESPN2 — Euro 2020 qualifier: Iceland at Turkey from Istanbul.
2:30 p.m., ESPN2 — Euro 2020 qualifier: Kosovo at Czech Republic from Pilsen.
Tennis
7 a.m., Tennis Channel — ATP Finals from London.
1 p.m., Tennis Channel — ATP Finals from London.
3 p.m., ESPN2 — ATP Finals from London.
3 p.m., Tennis Channel — USTA Men's Pro Circuit from Champaign, Ill.