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Seattle Mariners&#039; Nelson Cruz, right, is greeted by teammates including Leonys Martin, second from left, and Guillermo Heredia (5) after Cruz hit a walk-off single in the ninth inning to score Mariners&#039; Mike Freeman and give the Mariners a 8-7 win over the Texas Rangers, Sunday, April 16, 2017, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S.

Cruz’s hit caps rally in 9th as Mariners top Rangers

Seattle Mariners&#039; Nelson Cruz, right, is greeted by teammates including Leonys Martin, second from left, and Guillermo Heredia (5) after Cruz hit a walk-off single in the ninth inning to score Mariners&#039; Mike Freeman and give the Mariners a 8-7 win over the Texas Rangers, Sunday, April 16, 2017, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S.

April 16, 2017, 5:54pm National Sports

Nelson Cruz singled in the tiebreaking run to cap a two-run, ninth-inning rally, and the Seattle Mariners overcame a five-run deficit to beat the Texas Rangers 8-7 on Sunday for a three-game sweep. Read story

As an unregistered runner Bobbi Gibb was the first woman ever to run the Boston Marathon in 1966.

Running pioneers Switzer, Gibb took own paths to change

As an unregistered runner Bobbi Gibb was the first woman ever to run the Boston Marathon in 1966.

April 16, 2017, 7:56am National Sports

One is a neuroscientist-turned-sculptor, the other an activist and organizer. Taking different paths to the same goal, Bobbi Gibb and Kathrine Switzer outran Boston Marathon tradition and trampled the notion that women were too frail for a 26.2-mile race. Read story

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher James Paxton throws against the Texas Rangers during the third inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 15, 2017, in Seattle.

Mariners’ Paxton gets scoreless streak to 21 innings

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher James Paxton throws against the Texas Rangers during the third inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 15, 2017, in Seattle.

April 15, 2017, 9:08pm National Sports

James Paxton extended his season-opening scoreless streak to 21 innings, Taylor Motter hit a three-run homer and the Seattle Mariners beat the Texas Rangers 5-0 on Saturday night. Read story

Portland Thorns forward Christine Sinclair celebrates scoring a goal during the second half of their NWSL soccer match against the Orlando Pride in Portland, Ore., Saturday, April 15, 2017. Portland won 2-0.

Portland opens NWSL season with 2-0 win over Orlando

Portland Thorns forward Christine Sinclair celebrates scoring a goal during the second half of their NWSL soccer match against the Orlando Pride in Portland, Ore., Saturday, April 15, 2017. Portland won 2-0.

April 15, 2017, 3:25pm National Sports

Portland captain Christine Sinclair scored in the 67th minute and the Thorns beat the Orlando Pride 2-0 on Saturday in their National Women’s Soccer League season opener. Read story

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Felix Hernandez throws against the Texas Rangers during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, April 14, 2017, in Seattle.

Hernandez’s strong outing lifts Seattle past Texas

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Felix Hernandez throws against the Texas Rangers during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, April 14, 2017, in Seattle.

April 15, 2017, 12:05am National Sports

Felix Hernandez pitched 7 1/3 strong innings and Mitch Haniger settled for a tiebreaking RBI single instead of an apparent home run to lead the Seattle Mariners in a 2-1 victory over the Texas Rangers on Friday night. Read story

Houston Astros' George Springer rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Tuesday, April 11, 2017, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S.

Mariners can’t hold back Astros’ rally

Houston Astros' George Springer rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Tuesday, April 11, 2017, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S.

April 11, 2017, 11:07pm National Sports

George Springer hit his fourth leadoff home run of the season, Evan Gattis had a bases-loaded pinch-hit double and the Houston Astros beat the Seattle Mariners 7-5 on Tuesday night. Read story

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher James Paxton throws against the Houston Astros in the first inning of a baseball game, Monday, April 10, 2017, in Seattle. The game is the home opener for the Mariners.

Paxton’s gem lifts Mariners to home-opening win

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher James Paxton throws against the Houston Astros in the first inning of a baseball game, Monday, April 10, 2017, in Seattle. The game is the home opener for the Mariners.

April 10, 2017, 5:45pm National Sports

James Paxton shut down Houston for the second time in a week, pitching seven innings of four-hit ball and leading the Seattle Mariners to a 6-0 win over the Astros in their home opener Monday. Read story

Sergio Garcia, of Spain, is congratulated by Justin Rose, of England, on the 18th hole after a playoff at the Masters golf tournament Sunday, April 9, 2017, in Augusta, Ga.

Garcia wins 1st major title at the Masters

Sergio Garcia, of Spain, is congratulated by Justin Rose, of England, on the 18th hole after a playoff at the Masters golf tournament Sunday, April 9, 2017, in Augusta, Ga.

April 9, 2017, 5:02pm Latest News

Sergio Garcia won the first major championship of his career with a dramatic, sudden-death victory over Justin Rose at the Masters on Sunday. Read story

Jimmie Johnson (48) passes Joey Logano (22) on the front stretch with late in the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, Sunday, April 9, 2017. Johnson won the race.

New track, same result for Jimmie Johnson

Jimmie Johnson (48) passes Joey Logano (22) on the front stretch with late in the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, Sunday, April 9, 2017. Johnson won the race.

April 9, 2017, 3:16pm National Sports

Jimmie Johnson got his first win of the season, going from the back for the field to Victory Lane on Sunday at a Texas track that has changed since his first six wins there. Read story

Sergio Garcia, of Spain, reacts after making his putt on the 18th hole during the third round of the Masters golf tournament Saturday, April 8, 2017, in Augusta, Ga.

Rose, Garcia tied for lead at Masters in prelude to finale

Sergio Garcia, of Spain, reacts after making his putt on the 18th hole during the third round of the Masters golf tournament Saturday, April 8, 2017, in Augusta, Ga.

April 8, 2017, 5:45pm National Sports

Justin Rose charged from behind on the back nine at Augusta National. Sergio Garcia received the kind of break that allowed him to wonder if maybe the golfing gods are finally on his side. Read story