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PHOENIX (AP) — Thanks to the pitch clock, the action is moving much faster at Major League Baseball games.

CLEVELAND (AP) — After a bizarre start and white-knuckle finish, Yankees manager Aaron Boone finally allowed himself to smile.

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — After pitching out of trouble in the fourth inning, Griffin Canning worked a 1-2-3 fifth. He left the mound to an ovation and a congratulatory handshake from Angels manager Phil Nevin.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Houston Astros have been swinging a little too freely for manager Dusty Baker’s liking during their somewhat sluggish start.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Hanser Alberto hit a three-run homer, Dylan Cease had another strong outing against the Twins and the Chicago White Sox held on to beat Minnesota 4-3 on Monday.

NEW YORK (AP) — The Indiana Fever made the most of the first No. 1 draft pick in franchise history, selecting Aliyah Boston.

(AP) —Scoring was up in the NBA this season, to a level not seen in more than a half-century.

NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball’s new rules designed to speed pace of play and encourage more action seem to be working through the first 1 1/2 weeks of the season.