NL Capsules

CINCINNATI - Zack Cozart and Todd Frazier hit upper-deck homers off left-hander Francisco Liriano, and the Cincinnati Reds moved a season-high 15 games over .500 by beating the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-1 on Monday night.

AL Capsules

DETROIT - Max Scherzer improved to 10-0 and struck out 10, Miguel Cabrera hit a two-run homer and the Detroit Tigers beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-1 on Monday night.


Monday's Scoreboard

Monday's Scoreboard

Monday's Games


Hard-charging Bruins grab 2-1 lead in Stanley Cup with victory over Blackhawks

Hard-charging Bruins grab 2-1 lead in Stanley Cup with victory over Blackhawks

BOSTON - They are still two wins away from their destination, but the Boston Bruins are gathering steam.


Izturis and Johnson help Blue Jays win sixth straight, 2-0 over Rockies

Izturis and Johnson help Blue Jays win sixth straight, 2-0 over Rockies

TORONTO - Maicer Izturis made sure a strong outing from Blue Jays starter Josh Johnson didn't go to waste.


Blackhawks scratch Marian Hossa from Game 3 of Stanley Cup finals against Bruins

Blackhawks scratch Marian Hossa from Game 3 of Stanley Cup finals against Bruins

BOSTON - The Chicago Blackhawks have scratched forward Marian Hossa from Monday night's Stanley Cup final game against the Boston Bruins.


Lang says her comeback is as much about the journey as it is the end result

Lang says her comeback is as much about the journey as it is the end result

TORONTO - Her athletic trainers call it a "rebuild."


World Sports

PEI golfer Lorie Kane hones mental side of game preparing for Canadian Open

PEI golfer Lorie Kane hones mental side of game preparing for Canadian Open

EDMONTON - It's become a game of numbers for Canadian golfer Lorie Kane.


Impact captain Davy Arnaud optimistic concussion symptoms are over

Impact captain Davy Arnaud optimistic concussion symptoms are over

MONTREAL - The concussion is clearing up and Davy Arnaud is back where he wants to be — on the field with his Montreal Impact teammates.


Toronto Argonauts give cornerback Pacino Horne his walking papers

Toronto Argonauts give cornerback Pacino Horne his walking papers

Pacino Horne has gone from Grey Cup hero to being unemployed.


Third Hart Trophy is Ovechkin's reward for switching to right wing

Third Hart Trophy is Ovechkin's reward for switching to right wing

WASHINGTON - George McPhee had to take a call. Alex Ovechkin was on the other line, reaching out to the Washington Capitals general manager shortly after winning his third Hart Trophy as NHL MVP.


Canada sticks to regulars as it names World Cup sevens rugby team

Canada sticks to regulars as it names World Cup sevens rugby team

TORONTO - Flanker Nanyak Dala will captain Canada at the IRB Rugby World Cup Sevens tournament later this month in Moscow.


Whitecaps striker Kenny Miller named MLS player of the week

Whitecaps striker Kenny Miller named MLS player of the week

VANCOUVER - Vancouver Whitecaps striker Kenny Miller has been named Major League Soccer's player of the week.


Back home in a familiar situation, Heat try to stop Spurs from winning 5th NBA title

Back home in a familiar situation, Heat try to stop Spurs from winning 5th NBA title

MIAMI - The Miami Heat weren't supposed to be in this situation. Not now, anyway.


Tuukka time: Rask rises to the occasion as Bruins mount their Cup charge

Tuukka time: Rask rises to the occasion as Bruins mount their Cup charge

BOSTON - Two years ago, Tuukka Rask was all but ignored as the Bruins mounted their Stanley Cup charge.