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Ex-top pick Bennett expected to join Raptors, report

Former first overall draft pick Anthony Bennett is expected to sign a deal with his hometown Toronto Raptors after clearing NBA waivers on Friday, American sports network ESPN reported. Bennett, who became the first Canadian to be taken number one overall when he was picked by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2013 draft, could join the Raptors next week after being waived by the Minnesota Timberwolves. The 22-year-old was scheduled

Cubs reach postseason despite losing to Pirates

The Pirates (94-60) moved 4 1/2 games ahead of the Cubs (89-64) with eight regular-season games to play, but Chicago clinched a postseason berth when the Oakland A’s defeated the San Francisco Giants 5-4 later that night. Pirates right-hander Gerrit Cole (18-8) worked seven full innings for the win in a tight duel with Cubs left-hander Jon Lester, who also worked seven innings and fell to 10-12 with the loss.

Cubs reach postseason despite losing to Pirates

The Pirates (94-60) moved 4 1/2 games ahead of the Cubs (89-64) with eight regular-season games to play, but Chicago clinched a postseason berth when the Oakland A’s defeated the San Francisco Giants 5-4 later that night. Pirates right-hander Gerrit Cole (18-8) worked seven full innings for the win in a tight duel with Cubs left-hander Jon Lester, who also worked seven innings and fell to 10-12 with the loss.

Dickey's 100th career win pads Jays' division lead

(The Sports Xchange) – Friday was a special night for R.A. Dickey. Not only did he earn career win No. 100 on the fourth attempt in the Toronto Blue Jays’ 5-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays, it came at an important time. The win gave the Blue Jays a four-game lead in the American League East over the New York Yankees, who lost 5-2 to the Chicago White Sox.

Dickey's 100th career win pads Jays' division lead

(The Sports Xchange) – Friday was a special night for R.A. Dickey. Not only did he earn career win No. 100 on the fourth attempt in the Toronto Blue Jays’ 5-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays, it came at an important time. The win gave the Blue Jays a four-game lead in the American League East over the New York Yankees, who lost 5-2 to the Chicago White Sox.

Mets close in on divisional title

(The Sports Xchange) – The National League East division title is so close, the New York Mets can just about taste the champagne. Lucas Duda hit a pair of three-run homers, and rookie Noah Syndergaard tossed seven shutout innings helping New York reduce its magic number to one with a 12-5 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Friday night at Great American Ball Park. “When I first picked up a

Mets close in on divisional title

(The Sports Xchange) – The National League East division title is so close, the New York Mets can just about taste the champagne. Lucas Duda hit a pair of three-run homers, and rookie Noah Syndergaard tossed seven shutout innings helping New York reduce its magic number to one with a 12-5 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Friday night at Great American Ball Park. “When I first picked up a