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Yankees get to Guardians closer Clase again, score 2 runs in 9th to win 8-6 and take 3-1 ALCS lead CLEVELAND (AP) Cleveland All-Star closer Emmanuel Clase gave up two runs in the ninth inning as the New York Yankees moved closer to another World Series, beating the Guardians 8-6 to take a 3-1 lead in the American League Championship Series.

New York got three singles in the ninth off Clase, who gave up back-to-back homers in the eighth inning of Game 3 but got bailed out when the Guardians got a pair of two-run homers in their final two at-bats.

Giancarlo Stanton hit a three-run homer and Juan Soto hit a two-run shot for the Yankees, who can advance to their 41st World Series with a win in Game 5 on Saturday.

Alonso and Mets extend season again, beating Dodgers 12-6 to send NLCS back to LA for Game 6 NEW YORK (AP) Pete Alonso golfed an early three-run homer and the New York Mets hammered an ineffective Jack Flaherty, extending the National League Championship Series with a 12-6 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 5.

Starling Marte had three doubles, four hits and three RBIs for New York.

Francisco Alvarez broke out of a slump with three hits including an RBI single in a five-run third.

Francisco Lindor and Jesse Winker each laced an RBI triple.

After getting blown out in three of the first four games, including the past two at home, the wild-card Mets saved their season for the second time in these playoffs both with the help of a three-run shot by Alonso.

Game 6 is Sunday in Los Angeles.

Lynx force Game 5 of WNBA Finals on Carleton's free throws to beat Liberty 82-80 MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Bridget Carleton made two free throws with 2 seconds left, and the Minnesota Lynx forced a decisive Game 5 of the WNBA Finals, beating the New York Liberty 82-80.

The teams will meet Sunday night in New York in the first Game 5 of the Finals since 2019, when Washington topped Connecticut.

Kayla McBride scored 19 points and Courtney Williams added 15 for Minnesota, which forced Liberty stars Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu into poor shooting nights.

Ionescus heave at the buzzer didnt hit the rim.

Friday night's game was tight throughout, with 14 ties and 13 lead changes.

No.

2 Oregon routs Purdue 35-0, remains on top of Big Ten with first road shutout in over 30 years WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind.

(AP) Jordan James ran for two scores and Dillon Gabriel threw for two more, leading No.

2 Oregon to a 35-0 rout at Purdue.

The undefeated Ducks showed no signs of a hangover after making a cross-country road trip on a short week following last week's win against Ohio State.

The Boilermakers now head into a bye week with six straight losses.

Oregon scored on its first three possessions to take a 21-0 halftime lead.

The Boilermakers only gave up two more scores to the Big Ten's No.

3 scoring offense, both in the fourth quarter.

Tony Bennett cites NIL and transfer portal era as reason he's suddenly retiring at Virginia CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va.

(AP) A tearful Tony Bennett has explained he suddenly retired from coaching at Virginia because he wasnt suited to navigate the current landscape of college basketball.

Bennett told those gathered at his exit news conference Friday that name, image and likeness money and the transfer portal have brought elements to the job that hes not great at.

He said the game and college athletics is not in a healthy spot." Bennett is the latest and youngest high-profile coach to walk away citing a measure of burnout with the modern realities of the profession.

He led Virginia to the 2019 national championship.

Guardians starting Tanner Bibee in Game 5 against Yankees after short outing earlier in ALCS CLEVELAND (AP) Tanner Bibee is getting a second crack at the Yankees in the AL Championship Series.

His first one didnt go so well.

The right-hander will start for the Cleveland Guardians in Game 5 on Saturday after he was pulled from Game 2 in the second inning by manager Stephen Vogt.

Vogt said bringing back Bibee on short rest was an easy choice in what could be an elimination game based on his solid season and because he threw just 39 pitches in Game 2.

Bibee wasn't happy about Vogt's decision to pull him so soon but understood and respected the decision.

The Temptations serenade Mets fans at NLCS as founder admits he roots for Dodgers NEW YORK (AP) Sixty years after its debut, The Temptations My Girl has become a hit at Citi Field since New York Mets star Francisco Lindor began using it as his walk-up song in late May.

Fans continue singing the lyrics even after Lindors plate appearance is underway.

The Temptations detoured to New York on an off day from their tour to perform The Star-Spangled Banner and My Girl before Game 5 of the NL Championship Series between the Mets and Los Angeles.

Otis Williams, the group's 82-year-old founder, says: Its the highest compliment you can get." Online bidding for Ohtani's historic 50-50 ball up to $1.8M as litigation for proceeds continues The online auction for Shohei Ohtanis 50th home run ball has just four days remaining, with the highest bid now at $1.8 million.

The auction has been somewhat overshadowed by the legal situation surrounding the ball.

Christian Zacek walked out of Miamis LoanDepot Park with the ball after gaining possession in the left-field stands.

Max Matus and Joseph Davidov each claim in separate lawsuits that they grabbed the ball first.

Zacek was identified as Chris Belanski in the initial lawsuits.

Matus' updated lawsuit changes the defendant's name to Zacek.

Matus' attorney says the defendant has been difficult to identify, but Zacek is the name on the contract to sell the ball.

49ers rookie Ricky Pearsall will make his debut 50 days after being shot in the chest SANTA CLARA, Calif.

(AP) San Francisco 49ers rookie receiver Ricky Pearsall will be activated and make his NFL debut against Kansas City 50 days after he was shot in the chest.

Coach Kyle Shanahan said Pearsall made it through his first week back at practice with no issues and will officially be taken off the non-football injury list.

Shanahan didnt know how long Pearsall would take to get up to speed but was pleased with what he saw during the week of practice for him to play Sunday against the defending champion Chiefs at home.

Taylor Pendrith avoids biggest wind and stays in front in Las Vegas with a long day ahead LAS VEGAS (AP) Strong wind with gusts approaching 50 mph caused a four-hour delay in the Shriners Children's Open in Las Vegas.

Taylor Pendrith of Canada remains in the lead but he only had to play six holes late in the afternoon because of the delay.

That means Pendrith and others face a long Saturday as the tournament tries to get caught up.

Rico Hoey made eagle on his seventh and last hole and was one shot behind.

A group including Kurt Kitayama faced the wind all day and posted at 8-under par.

Kitayama managed to play without a bogey..

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