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Sports Stories from April 8, 2021 (Change date)

Baby steps, but slumping Cubs hitters collect 11 hits in victory

By Mike McGraw
Apr 08, 2021 4:00 pm - The Cubs seemingly had nowhere to go but up as an offense, since they headed into Thursday's game in Pittsburgh with a team batting average of .124. But things can alway...
Kimbrel works extra for milestone save; Cubs beat Pirates

By Mike McGraw
Apr 08, 2021 3:00 pm - Craig Kimbrel had to work a little harder to earn career save No. 350 on Thursday, but he still made it look easy. Manager David Ross had to call on Kimbrel with one out...
Arrieta collects second win without best stuff

By Mike McGraw
Apr 08, 2021 2:00 pm - When Pittsburgh left 5 runners on base in the second and third innings Thursday, then scored twice in the fourth to take a 2-1 lead, it looked like this would be a short...
Cubs reliever Chafin looks the part, gets job done

By Mike McGraw
Apr 08, 2021 1:00 pm - The Cubs bullpen is not only off to a decent start this season, it also has a meme-worthy hurler in lefthander Andrew Chafin. Listed at 6-foot-2 and 235 pounds, Chafin w...
Arsenal rues late equalizer; United wins in Europa League

The Associated Press
Apr 08, 2021 7:00 am - BERLIN (AP) - Arsenal conceded in injury time to draw 1-1 with Slavia Prague in the first leg of their Europa League quarterfinal on Thursday, while Manchester United wo...
Winning ugly is the hallmark of Conte's coaching success

By ANDREW DAMPF
Apr 08, 2021 7:00 am - ROME (AP) - Antonio Conte is a master at winning ugly. He did it as a defensive, over-achieving midfielder at Juventus who was able to take advantage of opponents' weakn...
Lions sign ex-Bills S Dean Marlowe to bolster bad defense

The Associated Press
Apr 08, 2021 7:00 am - ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions have signed safety Dean Marlowe, hoping he can help a defense that was one of the worst in NFL history last season. Marlowe pl...
Homers, happy: Twins welcome fans back with 10-2 win vs. M's

By DAVE CAMPBELL
Apr 08, 2021 7:00 am - MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The Minnesota Twins welcomed their fans back to the ballpark by hitting like they wanted to give them all souvenirs. Though Target Field was at corona...
Hyder hopes to build off career season moving to Seattle

By TIM BOOTH
Apr 08, 2021 7:00 am - SEATTLE (AP) - The first time Kerry Hyder Jr. had what was considered to be a breakout season it was followed up by an injury that cost him an entire year. At this poin...
LA Galaxy sign French wing KÃ©vin Cabral as designated player

The Associated Press
Apr 08, 2021 7:00 am - CARSON, Calif. (AP) - The LA Galaxy have signed French winger KÃ©vin Cabral as their third designated player. The Galaxy announced a five-year contract for the 21-year-o...

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