SEATTLE (AP) — Hisashi Iwakuma (hih-SAH’-shee ee-wah-KOO’-muh) has tossed the fifth no-hitter in Seattle Mariners history to lead a 3-0 shutout of the Baltimore Orioles. Iwakuma joins Hideo Nomo (hih-DAY’-oh NOH’-moh) as the only Japanese-born pitchers to throw a major league no-hitter. It’s the fourth no-hitter in the majors this season, and the first by an American Leaguer since Mariners ace Felix Hernandez fired a perfect game against the Rays in August 2012.
TORONTO (AP) — The Toronto Blue Jays have taken over first place in the American League East following their 10th consecutive victory. Chris Colabello and Justin Smoak each belted three-run homers and Josh Donaldson collected two RBIs as the Jays crushed Oakland 10-3. R.A. Dickey won his fourth straight decision and helped Toronto move a half-game ahead of the New York Yankees, two weeks after they were eight games back.
NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge put the NFL on the defensive over its four-game suspension of New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady during an open court session. Judge Richard Berman demanded to know from the league’s attorney what evidence directly links Brady to deflating footballs and belittled the drama of the controversy. Berman is meeting with the parties privately in hopes of reaching a settlement.
PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills claimed linebacker I.K. Enemkpali (ihn-ehm-PAH’-lee) off waivers just a day after he was dropped by the Jets for sucker-punching quarterback Geno Smith in the jaw. Bills coach Rex Ryan said he believes that the second-year pro is going to learn from this and will get a chance to compete for a job. Ryan is the former head coach for Enemkpali and Smith, who is expected to be out 6-10 weeks following the locker-room fight.
WEST ALLIS, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker has signed a bill that commits $250 million in taxpayer money to a new arena for the NBA’s Milwaukee Bucks. Taxpayers ultimately will pay about $400 million, including interest, over the next two decades. Current and former team owners will spend another $250 million on the arena and keep the Bucks from leaving the state.
