Associated Press

In baseball news, the Yankees topped the Athletics, 9-5, and the Blue Jays bested the Red Sox, 7-2.

The Colorado Avalanche have won the Stanley Cup after dethroning the two-time defending champion Tampa Bay Lightning. The Avalanche beat the Lightning 2-1 in Game 6 Sunday. It's the franchise's third championship and first since 2001.

In baseball news, the Yankees topped the Astros, 7-6, and the Phillies bested the Padres, 6-2.

The New York Racing Association suspended trainer Bob Baffert for one year Thursday for repeated medication violations. A panel credited Baffert for time served from an initial suspension that makes the two-time Triple Crown-winning trainer eligible to saddle horses in New York again by late January.

The Colorado Avalanche beat Tampa Bay 3-2 Wednesday night in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final to move within a victory of dethroning the two-time defending champion Lightning. Game 5 is Friday night in Denver.

In baseball news, the Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Yankees, 5-4, the Red Sox bested the Tigers, 5-4, the Astros beat the Mets, 8-2, and the Rangers blanked the Phillies, 7-0.

The Tampa Bay Lightning scored four times in the second period and beat the Colorado Avalanche 6-2 in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final. The Avalanche lead the series 2-1. Game 4 is Wednesday night.

Looking like the better team by far against the defending champions, the Colorado Avalanche overwhelmed the Tampa Bay Lightning 7-0 in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final to take a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series.

The Golden State Warriors are NBA champions once again, topping the Boston Celtics 103-90 for their fourth title in the last eight seasons.

The Colorado Avalanche opened the Stanley Cup Final with a 4-3 victory over the two-time defending champion Tampa Bay Lightning Wednesday night. Game 2 is Saturday in Colorado.