Sports Night: Cain clobbered by Reds
Giants: Cain rocked for 9 runs as Peraza, Reds beat San Francisco 13-3
Matt Cain gets rocked for nine runs, matching the most he has allowed in the major leagues, and Jose Peraza drives in a career-high four runs in the first four innings to lead the Cincinnati Reds over the Giants 13-3. Christian Arroyo homers.
A’s: Fulmer stays sharp a day later, Tigers beat Oakland 7-2
Michael Fulmer pitches eight innings of two-run ball after his start gets pushed back a day due to rain, Jim Adduci hits a bases-loaded triple and the Detroit Tigers beat the A’s 7-2. Yonder Alonso drives in both Oakland runs.
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Kings: White Chocolate is back, shooting when the popcorn’s poppin’
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NBA playoffs: James, Korver key fourth-quarter run as Cavs take 3-0 series lead against Raptors
The Toronto Raptors’ two-headed monster has only one head Friday night as Kyle Lowry is sidelined with a sprained ankle. Cleveland wins 115-94 behind LeBron James’ 35 points.
NBA playoffs: Aldridge steps up to help Spurs down Rockets 103-92
Kawhi Leonard and LaMarcus Aldridge score 26 points each to help the San Antonio Spurs overcome the loss of Tony Parker and get a 103-92 win over the Houston Rockets on Friday night, taking a 2-1 lead in the Western Conference semifinals.
Injury bug keeps biting NBA stars in playoffs
San Antonio Spurs veteran Tony Parker undergoes successful quadriceps surgery and Toronto’s Kyle Lowry misses Game 3 against Cleveland with a sprained ankle Friday. Injuries have been a significant factor in this year’s NBA playoffs.
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The Bee’s Steve Pajak has an unenviable record trying to pick the winner of the Kentucky Derby for more than three decades. But he’s cursed – he can’t pick the winner. That doesn’t mean he’s given up trying.
New sheriff in town? Shaq plans to run in 2020
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This story was originally published May 5, 2017 at 10:51 PM with the headline "Sports Night: Cain clobbered by Reds."