Carlson’s 4 points, Ovechkin’s goal lead Caps past Lightning
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — John Carlson had four points and Alex Ovechkin scored to help the Washington Capitals beat the…
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Celtics rout Bulls for 50th, close in on No. 2 spot in East
CHICAGO (AP) — Jaylen Brown scored 25 points, Al Horford added 17 on 7-of-7 shooting and the Boston Celtics routed the Chicago Bulls 117-94 on…
Continue ReadingYoung’s 30 points help Hawks pull away from Wizards, 118-103
By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Trae Young scored 16 of his 30 points in the third period to help Atlanta stretch its lead, and the…
Continue ReadingDurant leads big rally at MSG as Nets storm past Knicks
By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Kevin Durant had 32 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds, leading the Brooklyn Nets back from…
Continue ReadingSan Diego State players get first look at Snapdragon Stadium
By BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — After playing home games in a Los Angeles suburb the last two seasons, San Diego State’s…
Continue ReadingSuns sit 4 starters against Clippers in back-to-back
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The NBA-leading Phoenix Suns will be without four starters against the Los Angeles Clippers. Devin Booker, Chris Paul, Deandre…
Continue ReadingLuka Doncic-led Mavericks beat Pistons 131-113 for 50th win
By LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer DETROIT (AP) — Luka Doncic had 26 points, 14 assists and eight rebounds to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a 131-113…
Continue ReadingRoyals agree with All-Star Merrifield on restructured deal
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — All-Star outfielder Whit Merrifield and the Kansas City Royals agreed to a restructured contract late Wednesday in which…
Continue ReadingMets-Nationals start pushed back 3 hours because of forecast
WASHINGTON (AP) — The scheduled starting time for the opening day matchup between the New York Mets and Washington Nationals has been pushed back…
Continue ReadingSaban: Tide receiver Hall suspended for violating team rules
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Alabama wide receiver Agiye Hall has been suspended and is no longer listed on the roster. Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban…
Continue ReadingQatar World Cup organizers admit workers were exploited
LONDON (AP) — Qatar World Cup organizers have admitted that workers were exploited while contracted for FIFA preparation tournaments. The…
Continue ReadingSilver says NBA plans to keep next All-Star Game in Utah
By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA plans to keep its next All-Star Game in Salt Lake City, despite its opposition to…
Continue ReadingBrewers not letting expectations impact their approach
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer MILWAUKEE (AP) — The defending NL Central champion Milwaukee Brewers say their unfamiliar status as preseason…
Continue ReadingKentucky governor vetoes transgender girls sports ban
By BRUCE SCHREINER Associated Press FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky’s governor has vetoed a bill that would bar transgender girls and women from…
Continue ReadingBothered by shoulder, Opelka hits 15 aces in Houston win
HOUSTON (AP) — Reilly Opelka came back from a set down while dealing with an achy shoulder and ended up with 15 aces in a 3-6, 6-2, 6-4 victory…
Continue ReadingWith no deGrom or Scherzer for Game 1, Mets tab Tylor Megill
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP National Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Second-year right-hander Tylor Megill has been given the opening day starting assignment…
Continue ReadingMatta’s comeback includes rekindling Butler’s winning ways
By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Thad Matta only stayed for one season the last time Butler hired him as head coach. Over the…
Continue ReadingRangers arrive in Canada with full roster for opening series
By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Baseball Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Texas Rangers have arrived in Toronto for their season-opening series. They had…
Continue ReadingNCAA Frozen Four in Boston a clash of the Midwest and West
By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — The NCAA Frozen Four features a foursome that doesn’t include any teams from the East.…
Continue ReadingBaseball for brunch: New Sunday morning games on Peacock
NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball and NBC agreed to a new Sunday morning package of broadcast streams that will start at 11:30 a.m. and noon…
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