Lightning strike quick in Game 5, take 3-2 lead over Caps
A sterling start to each of the first two periods gave the Tampa Bay Lightning all the push they needed to win Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals, defeating the Washington Capitals 3-2 on Saturday night at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla.
MLB notebook: Oakland A’s put Brett Anderson on 10-day disabled list
The Oakland Athletics placed left-hander Brett Anderson on the 10-day disabled list Saturday after he left his start against the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday with a left shoulder strain.
Horse racing: Justify claims Preakness, eyes Triple Crown
(Reuters) – Unbeaten Justify charged clear through the fog to win the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, as the Kentucky Derby winner set the stage for a Triple Crown bid next month.
Motor racing: Castroneves fastest at Indy as Patrick makes field
(Reuters) – Three-times winner Helio Castroneves topped qualifying speeds for the May 27 Indianapolis 500 as Danica Patrick assured herself of a spot in the final race of her career on a rainy Saturday at the famed Brickyard.
Mikko Rantanen looks to build upon breakout season with Avalanche
Mikko Rantanen enjoyed a breakout campaign as the Colorado Avalanche surprised many observers by reaching the playoffs for the first time in four years.
Royals’ Butera keeps promise, dyes hair pink
Kansas City Royals catcher Drew Butera debuted a bright pink hair color before Friday’s game against the New York Yankees.
Celtics’ Tatum thrilled to be critiqued by Kobe
His Boston Celtics are two wins from the NBA Finals and he’s leading the way at 18.1 points per game in the playoffs.
Pittsburgh Pirates prospect Bae facing assault allegations in South Korea
Prospect Ji-hwan Bae, a shortstop in the Pittsburgh Pirates system, has left the organization for his home, Daegu, South Korea, to face assault allegations brought by his former girlfriend earlier this week.
Blackhawks’ Hossa says he’s done playing
Marian Hossa is ready to say goodbye to hockey, telling Slovakian media outlet Novy Cas, “I will not play hockey anymore,” in an interview published Saturday.
NBA legend Bill Russell released after overnight hospital stay
Former Boston Celtics star and Pro Basketball Hall of Famer Bill Russell returned home Saturday after a brief stay in a Seattle area hospital.
