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Walker makes it 4-for-4 first-time winners in this year's majors SPRINGFIELD, N.J. (AP) — There's another first-time major champion in men's golf after Jimmy Walker tamed Baltusrol Golf Club.

Co-leaders through 36 at Baltusrol SPRINGFIELD, N.J. (AP) — Jimmy Walker has company atop the leaderboard in the PGA Championship after beginning the second round with a one-stroke lead.

UNDATED (AP) — They are smiling in Houston and pouting near Dallas as the Astros continue to inch closer to first place in the American League West. Lance McCullers Jr. struck out 10 while yielding just one run and five hits in six innings of the Astros' 4-1 victory over the New York Yankees. McCullers helped Houston avoid a three-game sweep and pull within 2 ½ games of the division-leading Texas

Big day for Piazza and Griffey Jr. COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (AP) — Ken Griffey Jr. and Mike Piazza (pee-AHT'-zuh) are the newest members of Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York. In his first year of eligibility, Griffey was named on 437 of 440 possible ballots. Piazza, who was in his fourth year of eligibility, was named on 365 ballots.

CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago White Sox ace Chris Sale was scratched from his start against the Detroit Tigers on Saturday night after he was involved in what the team said was a "non-physical clubhouse incident."

Ramirez powers Red Sox into first...Altuve boosts average to .357 UNDATED (AP) — There's been at change at the top of the American League East standings. Boston is on top, Baltimore drops a half-game behind and the New York Yankees are two games over .500 for the first time since April.

Stenson gets first major TROON, Scotland (AP) — The first-timer beat the old-timer at Royal Troon. Sweden's Henrik Stenson claimed his first major championship by outlasting 46-year-old Phil Mickelson in the final round of the British Open. Stenson tied a major record with a 63 that included 10 birdies and two bogeys. The only other player to shoot a 63 in the final round of a major was Johnny Mil

Mickelson dominates Royal Troon TROON, Scotland (AP) — Phil Mickelson flirted with golf history while taking the first-round lead in the British Open at Royal Troon on Thursday.

Nats halt skid...Cubs fall again...Bucs beat Kershaw UNDATED (AP) — The Washington Nationals have ended their seven-game losing streak, but the Chicago Cubs' skid continues.

Suzuki reaches milestone...Sale first to 11 victories...Freeman goes for the cycle in Atlanta UNDATED (AP) — Ichiro Suzuki singled in the first inning and doubled in the ninth to raise his hits total in the Japanese and major leagues to 4,257, passing Pete Rose's record Major League Baseball total during the Miami Marlins' 6-3 loss to the San Diego Padres.

Pens hoist Cup for fourth title after turnaround season SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins stand at the pinnacle of the hockey world for the fourth time in team history, and for the second time since 2009.

Pens a step closer to 4th Cup SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins are one victory away from capturing the fourth Stanley Cup championship in team history.

Warriors crush Cavs to go 2-up OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The Golden State Warriors won the opener of last year's NBA Finals against Cleveland, only to lose the second and third games before capturing the title. There was no letup this time.

Rookie wins Indy INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — If you hadn't heard of Alexander Rossi, you can read his name on the Borg-Warner Trophy.