National Sports

The Orioles promoted Kevin Gausman, 22, after just 13 minor league starts. He had a so-so debut, but he has the talent to make a positive impact this summer, says Joe Lemire.

DETROIT (AP) Jimmy Howard kept Jonathan Toews in his misery, making three saves against the struggling star to help the Detroit Red Wings beat the Chicago Blackhawks 2-0 on Thursday night in Game 4 of the second round series to put the NHL's best team during the regular season on the brink of elimination.

DETROIT (AP) Jimmy Howard's cat-quick reflexes in net and easygoing nature out of it are big reasons the Detroit Red Wings are on a roll.

Chris Kreider scored 7:03 into overtime and the Rangers avoided a sweep with a 4-3 win over the Bruins. Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist made 37 saves, including six in OT.

The Bruins have the Rangers on the brink of elimination. To finish the sweep and reach the East finals, they will have to win a second straight game at MSG. Follow the action here.

Chris Andersen has gone from a 10-day contract to a key figure in the Heat's series against the Pacers. Ian Thomsen explores how the Birdman has adapted to his new team.

DENVER (AP) -- Patrick Roy has been hired as coach of the Colorado Avalanche.

The Phillies aren't going anywhere. With high-priced, aging players littering the roster, it would be wise to trade a few of them. And Cliff Lee would be a great start, says Jay Jaffe.

The Red Sox are in the top 10 of Joe Lemire's Power Rankings. So is their former manager. Terry Francona has the surprising Indians in playoff position as he returns to Beantown.

Luck of the schedule draw can be a huge edge in the SEC. But finding a 'fair' model in a 14-team league is not easy, writes Andy Staples. Can the SEC balance tradition and equality?

What was Indiana doing? Where was Roy Hibbert? LeBron James' far-too-easy Game 1-winning layup at the buzzer raised many questions. Rob Mahoney breaks down the final play.