Jon Rahm a Masters champion everyone saw coming
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Jon Rahm is the Masters champion. He predicted that would happen when he opened a fortune…
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Season of NBA moments: LeBron, Lillard, Mitchell and more
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer The NBA regular season had no shortage of moments that stood out. LeBron James passed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and…
Continue ReadingInside the NBA numbers: A look at the season’s stats
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer Scoring was up in the NBA this season, to a level not seen in more than a half-century. NBA teams averaged 114.7…
Continue ReadingMemorable Masters ends with Rahm slipping into green jacket
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Jon Rahm slipped into the green jacket on Sunday to wrap up a memorable Masters. It began with…
Continue ReadingUnbeaten Rays making some early history with dominant start
By NOAH TRISTER AP Baseball Writer The Tampa Bay Rays are on such a roll, the only question is which of their stats is most impressive. They’re the…
Continue ReadingPaolo’s Diary: Reflecting on Year 1 with the Orlando Magic
By PAOLO BANCHERO For The Associated Press Paolo Banchero’s rookie year with the Orlando Magic is over. In the sixth and final installment of…
Continue ReadingUS beats Czech Republic at women’s world hockey championship
BRAMPTON, Ontario (AP) — Hilary Knight scored to help the United States beat the Czech Republic 6-2 in the women’s world hockey championship.…
Continue ReadingAvalanche fight back for critical 5-4 OT win over Ducks
By DAN GREENSPAN Associated Press ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Nathan MacKinnon had two goals and an assist, scoring on the power play with 44.3 seconds…
Continue ReadingNelson Cruz 2nd-oldest Padre to homer in 10-2 rout of Braves
By GEORGE HENRY AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Nelson Cruz hit a three-run homer and drove in six runs, and the San Diego Padres beat the Atlanta…
Continue ReadingDirt-racing star Bell outruns Reddick to win on Bristol dirt
By PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer Dirt-racing star Christopher Bell held on through a restart eight laps from the end and outran Tyler Reddick to…
Continue ReadingMasters at a glance
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Masters at a…
Continue ReadingSpieth’s impressive 21 birdies at Masters not enough to win
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Jordan Spieth made 21 birdies at the Masters, including nine on Sunday, while trying to keep…
Continue ReadingBruins break NHL single-season wins record by beating Flyers
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — David Pastrnak posed with the puck he used to score his 60th goal of the season in front of…
Continue ReadingConforto hits clutch HR in 8th, Giants rally past Royals 3-1
By MICHAEL WAGAMAN Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Michael Conforto hit a two-run homer off Ryan Yarbrough to cap a three-run rally in the…
Continue ReadingKiermaier, Chapman both drive in 5 as Jays beat Angels in 10
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Tim Mayza retired Shohei Ohtani with the bases loaded for the final out, and the Toronto Blue…
Continue ReadingBrooks Koepka collapses as Jon Rahm rolls to Masters win
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Brooks Koepka struggled on a long day at the Masters, beginning with the conclusion of a…
Continue ReadingMavs turn focus to Irving after reserve-filled loss to Spurs
By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Sports Writer DALLAS (AP) — The Dallas Mavericks are now turning their attention to re-signing Kyrie Irving. They sat the…
Continue ReadingEdwards leads Wolves rally past Pelicans, after Gobert punch
By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Sports Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Anthony Edwards had 26 points, 13 rebounds, four steals and four blocks to lead Minnesota past…
Continue ReadingDiaz, Profar homer, Rockies beat Nationals 7-6
By DENNIS GEORGATOS Associated Press DENVER (AP) — ElÃas DÃaz had three hits, including his first home run of the season, Jurickson Profar hit…
Continue ReadingThe field is set: Warriors, Clippers are in the playoffs
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer Golden State is in the playoffs. LeBron James is heading to the play-in tournament. And the Minnesota…
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