Lille's hopes of playing European soccer next season were boosted by a 3-0 win over Reims on Friday to provisionally climb to fourth place in the French league.

Rookie center fielder Juan Lagares robbed Andrew McCutchen of a go-ahead hit in the top of the ninth inning, then pinch-hitter Mike Baxter's single in the bottom half sent the New York Mets over the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 Thursday night.

Jason Kipnis, Nick Swisher and Mark Reynolds hit indisputable home runs and Scott Kazmir struck out 10 in six innings, leading the Cleveland Indians to a 9-2 win over Oakland on Thursday and a four-game sweep of the Athletics.

The slippery blue clay may be gone, but the Madrid Open continues to produce surprises.

Marian Hossa scored twice to back a strong effort by goalie Corey Crawford, and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Minnesota Wild 5-1 Thursday night to win their first-round playoff series 4-1.

Defending world champion Russia lost to France 2-1 on Thursday in one of the biggest upsets in ice hockey history.

David Moyes faces the daunting task of following in the footsteps of Alex Ferguson after being officially confirmed as the manager of Manchester United on a six-year contract on Thursday.

Ronaldinho seems to be thriving again just at the right time.

After dominating the 800 meters for the past two years, world and Olympic champion David Rudisha is ready to try something new.

Sergio Perez has made peace with teammate Jenson Button and their McLaren bosses after twice hitting Button during the Bahrain Grand Prix last month.