MLB: Giambi powers Indians, no ‘W’ for Kazmir
In Houston, Jason Giambi, Mark Reynolds and Carlos Santana homered as the Indians routed the Astros 19-6 last night. Scott Kazmir was unable to get his first win since 2011, allowing six runs in 3 1/3 innings.
In Anaheim, Calif., Mike Trout capped a nine-run first inning against Rick Porcello with his first career grand slam, Garrett Richards pitched two-hit ball over seven innings and the Angels routed the Tigers 10-0.
In Baltimore, Chris Davis and Manny Machado homered and the Orioles beat the Dodgers 6-1 to complete a doubleheader sweep.
GOLF: Hoffman 2 up on Simpson at Hilton Head
In Hilton Head Island, S.C., Charley Hoffman’s quick start — four birdies on his first five holes of a bogey-free 5-under 66 — gave him a two-shot lead over U.S. Open champion Webb Simpson after three rounds of the RBC Heritage. The round started with 91 players making the cut, tying the tour high set in 1981 at the Travelers Championship.
In Kapolei, Hawaii, Suzann Pettersen won the LPGA Lotte Championship, beating Lizette Salas with a par on the first hole of a playoff. … In Duluth, Ga., Champions Tour rookie Esteban Toledo had a one-stroke lead over Bernhard Langer and three others heading into the final round of the Greater Gwinnett Championship.
ETC.: Puck drops day late in Boston; Pens win
Hockey returned to Boston after the manhunt following the marathon bombings, and Jarome Iginla scored the tiebreaking goal that gave the Penguins a 3-2 win over the Bruins and home-ice advantage throughout the Eastern Conference playoffs. … In Ottawa, James Reimer put in a monstrous effort with 49 saves and the Maple Leafs clinched a playoff berth for the first time since 2004 with a 4-1 win over the Senators.
Tyson Fury stopped Steve Cunningham with a right hook 5 seconds before the end of the seventh round of their heavyweight bout to win his United States debut at the Theater at Madison Square Garden. It was the 15th knockout for the Briton, who is 21-0. Cunningham, from Philadelphia, fell to 25-6. … Saul “Canelo” Alvarez (42-1) eagerly grabbed the WBA championship belt he had just won by unanimously outpointing Austin Trout (26-1) night at the Alamodome.
In Sakhir, Bahrain, Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg took pole position at the Bahrain Grand Prix, finishing ahead of Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull and Fernando Alonso of Ferrari.
In Plano, Texas, veteran sportscaster Pat Summerall was remembered during a memorial service just north of Dallas. Thousands paid tribute to “the voice of the NFL,” a venerated figure who maintained a humble approach despite the praise his broadcast work received for decades.
Veteran sportscaster Pat Summerall was remembered during a memorial service in Plano, Texas, as “the voice of the NFL.” The former NFL kicker died Tuesday at age 82 of cardiac arrest.
In Delray Beach, Fla., Serena Williams evened the United States’ Fed Cup World Group playoff match against Sweden, beating Johanna Larsson 6-2, 6-2.