MLB/Bees/NBA and NHL Playoff Scores
THURSDAY’S RESULTS
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
San Diego 4, Chicago Cubs 2
Chicago White Sox 3, Texas 1
St. Louis 6, Milwaukee 5
MINOR LEAGUE
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The Commerce Department says
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Schenectady
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Continue Reading »Washington school closes because of nice weather
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Friday will be a “sun
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