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By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer The Eastern Conference play-in tournament matchups are set. The NBA’s scoring race seems over as well.…

By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — Sam Hauser scored a career-high 26 points and the Boston Celtics cruised past the Toronto Raptors…

By IAN NICHOLAS QUILLEN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Daniel Gafford had 22 points and eight rebounds, and the Washington Wizards beat the…

By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Mikal Bridges scored 22 points and the Brooklyn Nets, shortly after clinching the No. 6 seed…

By MARK DIDTLER Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Isaac Paredes hit a grand slam during Tampa Bay’s six-run second inning, and Rays…

By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Jaden Ivey had 29 points and nine assists, Killian Hayes scored a career-high 28 points and…

By JOSH DUBOW AP Sports Writer SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The Sacramento Kings are resting their top three scorers for their game against the Golden…

By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Julio Rodríguez lifted weights following Friday’s game. He flexed during it. The 2022 AL…

By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — Bryan Reynolds homered and drove in six runs and the Pittsburgh Pirates celebrated Andrew…

By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — The notion that players who joined LIV Golf would risk being sharp and properly prepared for…

KENNESAW, Ga. (AP) — Former Alabama assistant Antoine Pettway was hired as Kennesaw State’s basketball coach Friday. Pettway takes over for Amir…

By JANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Vinnie Pasquantino hit his first home run of the season leading off the fourth, Salvador…

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — No. 1 seed Jessica Pegula led the top four seeds into the semifinals at the Charleston Open on Friday. No. 2 seed Ons…

By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — World Wrestling Entertainment has apologized for using an image from the Auschwitz concentration…

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — U.S. Amateur champion Sam Bennett is in contention at the Masters. The two-time All-American…

By NOAH TRISTER AP Baseball Writer BALTIMORE (AP) — Ramón Urías hit a tiebreaking double in the seventh inning, then made a sparkling play at…

By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The coach of Ireland’s women’s national soccer team called allegations of weight…

By The Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Braves center fielder Michael Harris II has been placed on the injured list with a lower back strain.…