Top programs leaning on boosts from popular transfer portal
By JOHN ZENOR AP Sports Writer College basketball coaches around the country are plugging holes and adding veterans to their rosters through the…
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Svitolina wants better mental health protection for juniors
By JEROME PUGMIRE AP Sports Writer PARIS (AP) — Elina Svitolina is calling for better mental health protection for juniors starting out in their…
Continue ReadingFlames use 3-goal third period to top Stars 3-1 in Game 5
CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Mikael Backlund, Andrew Mangiapane and Trevor Lewis all scored in the third period, leading the Calgary Flames to a 3-1…
Continue ReadingGrizzlies rout Warriors to avoid elimination, force Game 6
By TERESA M. WALKER AP Sports Writer MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Jaren Jackson Jr., Desmond Bane and Tyus Jones each scored 21 points and the Memphis…
Continue ReadingMercury beat Storm in first of home-and-home set this week
PHOENIX (AP) — Tina Charles had 22 points and 11 rebounds, Skylar Diggins-Smith added 19 points and six assists, and the Phoenix Mercury beat the…
Continue ReadingWitt-Whit show leads Royals past Rangers 8-2 to end skid
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Local high school hero Bobby Witt Jr. hit a two-run double and had his first major-league three-RBI game and Whit…
Continue ReadingGoorjian to be Dragons’ foundation coach in new Asian league
By JOHN PYE AP Sports Writer BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Australian Boomers head coach Brian Goorjian has signed on as the foundation coach of Bay…
Continue ReadingYepez, Mikolas carry Cardinals to 10-1 win over Orioles
By STEVE OVERBEY Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Juan Yepez homered and Miles Mikolas pitched seven strong innings, leading the St. Louis…
Continue ReadingCrosby leaves in 2nd period of Penguins’ 5-3 loss in Game 5
By VIN A. CHERWOO AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins were leading 2-0 in Game 5 of their first-round series against the New…
Continue ReadingGiannis jokes (?) about taking time off for Greek freakout
BOSTON (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks are still alive in the NBA playoffs, but star Giannis Antetokounmpo is already joking about his plans for next…
Continue ReadingArcia’s 2-run homer in 9th lifts Braves over Red Sox 5-3
By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Orlando Arcia hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Atlanta Braves a…
Continue ReadingBears add depth at wide receiver by signing Dante Pettis
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears added depth at wide receiver, agreeing to a deal with free agent Dante Pettis. The 26-year-old Pettis…
Continue ReadingAstros lead Twins 5-1 with game suspended after 3 innings
By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Sports Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Houston Astros and Minnesota Twins had their game suspended when a severe thunderstorm…
Continue ReadingACC mulling division-free football scheduling model by 2023
By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer The Atlantic Coast Conference is mulling a change to its football scheduling model that could include the elimination…
Continue ReadingRays snap 3-game skid, hold off Angels 4-2 in 10 innings
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Vidal Bruján got an RBI double leading off the 10th inning for his first hit of the…
Continue ReadingPadres manager Bob Melvin has prostate surgery
SAN DIEGO (AP) — The San Diego Padres say manager Bob Melvin had prostate surgery. The team had no further details and likely won’t have any…
Continue ReadingLogue pitches gem in 2nd start, A’s pound Tigers 9-0
By DANA GAURUDER Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Zach Logue pitched seven scoreless innings in his second major league start and the Oakland…
Continue ReadingComeback Cats do it again, rally to top Caps 5-3 in Game 5
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Carter Verhaeghe set a Florida postseason record with a five-point night and the Florida…
Continue ReadingSoto, Cruz pound Mets’ Megill early, Nationals win 8-3
By BEN NUCKOLS AP Sports Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Juan Soto and Nelson Cruz homered as the Nationals sent Mets right-hander Tylor Megill to the…
Continue ReadingHoliday stops Celtics’ last 2 plays, Bucks take 3-2 lead
By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo was having his best shooting night of the playoffs. Milwaukee dominated on the…
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