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NBA: Mitchell’s ankle X-Ray negative
Donovan Mitchell scored 22 points before leaving the game with a sprained ankle in the third quarter, and the NBA-leading Jazz beat the Pacers 119-111 on Friday in Salt Lake City. X-rays on Mitchell’s ankle were negative, according to ESPN.
In Philadelphia, Joel Embiid had 36 points and 14 rebounds and the 76ers beat the Clippers 106-103, snapping Los Angeles’ seven-game winning streak.
In San Antonio, CJ McCollum scored 29 points and the Trail Blazers, playing without Damian Lillard, escaped with a 107-106 victory over the Spurs.
In Houston, Nikola Jokic scored 29 points and the Nuggets cruised to a 128-99 victory over the Rockets.
MLB: Scherzer passes Cy Young
Kyle Schwarber hit a game-ending homer in the ninth inning, helping the Nationals beat the Diamondbacks 1-0 in Washington after Max Scherzer passed Cy Young on baseball’s career strikeouts list. Scherzer had 10 on the day, moving him into 22nd place with 2,808 for his career.
Dodgers center fielder Cody Bellinger has a hairline fracture in his left fibula, manager Dave Roberts said before the defending World Series champions opened a highly anticipated three-game series against the Padres.
In Philadelphia, Zach Eflin pitched into the eighth inning and J.T. Realmuto hit a two-run homer, leading the Phillies past the Cardinals 8-2.
ETC.: Browns release Richardson The Browns terminated veteran tackle Sheldon Richardson’s contract after two seasons. Cutting ties with the former Jets first round pick will save the Browns $11 million in salary cap space.
Two-time former champion Stewart Cink carded his second consecutive 8-under 63 at Harbour Town Golf Links to take a commanding five-shot lead into the weekend at the RBC Heritage in Hilton Head, S.C.
Jimmy Boeheim said on Instagram he is transferring to Syracuse to play for his father, head basketball coach Jim Boeheim and with younger brother, Buddy, after three seasons at Cornell.
In Montreal, Tyler Toffoli scored two goals, including the winner in the third period, to lift the Canadiens to a 2-1 victory over the Flames.