Jake Irvin silences Pirates for Nats’ first shutout of season

Apr 15, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Washington Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz (right) congratulates left fielder James Wood (left) crossing home plate on a solo home run against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the first inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images Jake Irvin scattered three hits over seven shutout innings to help the Washington…

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Skidding Stars look to tune out Predators in season finale

Apr 3, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Stars left wing Mason Marchment (27) checks Nashville Predators right wing Michael McCarron (47) during the second period at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images The reeling Dallas Stars could use something positive heading into the playoffs. Meanwhile, the Nashville Predators also want to end…

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Injuries sideline Penguins F Rutger McGroarty, 4 others for rest of season

Apr 8, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Rutger McGroarty (2) shoots the puck as Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Connor Murphy (5) defends during the first period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images The Pittsburgh Penguins have ruled out promising rookie winger Rutger McGroarty and four other players due to injuries…

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Cubs win home opener, hand Padres first loss of season

Apr 4, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs third baseman Matt Shaw (6) tags out San Diego Padres first baseman Jake Cronenworth (9) at third base during the fifth inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images Shota Imanaga threw 7 1/3 quality innings and Justin Turner delivered the go-ahead RBI single on Friday…

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Zion Williamson’s Season Is Over—Again. Now What?

Shutting down Zion Williamson for the rest of the regular season was elementary for the New Orleans Pelicans, as natural as their “NOP” team abbreviation during broadcasts. Deciding how to proceed with the injury-plagued former No. 1 overall NBA Draft pick, however, seems anything but easy. Various injuries—the latest a back contusion—will limit Williamson to…

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