Harden scores 45, hits late 3 as 76ers down Celtics 119-115
By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — James Harden matched his playoff career high with 45 points and hit a go-ahead, step-back…
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Kings eager to take next step after ending playoff drought
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The Sacramento Kings returned to the playoffs at last and gained valuable experience…
Continue ReadingSwanson homers, Smyly sharp as Cubs beat Nationals 5-1
By BYRON KERR Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Dansby Swanson hit a two-run homer and Drew Smyly delivered seven solid innings as the Chicago…
Continue ReadingYanks put Judge on IL, blow late lead to Guardians, lose 3-2
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Josh Naylor hit a two-run single and Mike Zunino drew a go-ahead, bases-loaded walk in a…
Continue ReadingSerena Williams, Karlie Kloss reveal pregnancies at Met Gala
NEW YORK (AP) — Move over Instagram (or Snapchat) — the Met Gala was the place to announce pregnancies Monday night, at least if you’re…
Continue ReadingJets sign OL Billy Turner, a former Aaron Rodgers protector
By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer The New York Jets have signed veteran offensive lineman Billy Turner, who’ll be reunited with…
Continue ReadingAstros starter García leaves in 1st with elbow discomfort
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Houston Astros starter Luis García left Monday night’s game against the San Francisco Giants…
Continue ReadingBrossoit rises from AHL, injuries to Vegas’ starting goalie
By MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Chants of “You’re a backup!” came at Vegas Golden Knights goalie Laurent Brossoit during…
Continue ReadingYanks’ Loáisiga to have elbow surgery, out until August
NEW YORK (AP) — Yankees right-hander Jonathan Loáisiga will have arthroscopic surgery to remove a bone spur from his pitching elbow and likely…
Continue ReadingBlue Jays RF Springer scratched vs Red Sox with illness
BOSTON (AP) — Toronto Blue Jays right fielder George Springer was a late scratch from the lineup against the Boston Red Sox because of illness. The…
Continue ReadingWisconsin receiver Allen arrested on concealed weapon charge
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin wide receiver Markus Allen is facing a charge of carrying a concealed weapon. Madison police say Allen was arrested…
Continue ReadingPavs back for Stars going into 2nd round vs. 2nd-year Kraken
By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer DALLAS (AP) — Joe Pavelski was on the ice with the second line Monday for the Dallas Stars, who are getting…
Continue Reading76ers star Joel Embiid (knee) out for Game 1 vs. Celtics
BOSTON (AP) — Joel Embiid sat out Game 1 of the Philadelphia 76ers’ Eastern Conference semifinal against the Boston Celtics with a right knee…
Continue ReadingBraves slugger Ronald Acuña Jr. exits game after HBP vs Mets
NEW YORK (AP) — Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. has been removed from the second game of Monday’s doubleheader against the New York Mets…
Continue ReadingNorthwestern rewards Collins with 3-year contract extension
By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Northwestern has rewarded coach Chris Collins for a bounce-back season and the…
Continue ReadingTransfer exodus at Colorado unprecedented in portal era
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer The spring transfer window for college football players is now closed. Colorado saw 52 scholarship…
Continue ReadingYankees put Aaron Judge on injured list with hurt hip
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Yankees captain Aaron Judge is going on the injured list because of a strained right hip, joining…
Continue ReadingMLB lefty batting average up, game time down 28 minutes
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Batting average for left-handed hitters was up 13 percentage points through the first full month…
Continue ReadingEPL relegation rivals Leicester and Everton draw 2-2
LEICESTER, England (AP) — Leicester and Everton remained in serious relegation danger in the English Premier League after their thrilling 2-2 draw.…
Continue ReadingPhillies slugger Harper expected to return to lineup Tuesday
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Philadelphia Phillies slugger Bryce Harper is expected to return to the lineup on Tuesday, 160…
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