NBA Playoffs: Boston Celtics blow out Miami Heat, 110-97, in ‘win or die’ Game 5
By Thomas Schlachter, CNN (CNN) — The Boston Celtics have kept their dreams of back-to-back NBA Finals appearances – and a historic series…
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Spain takes action against racism after VinÃcius case but punishing fans remains a challenge
By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — The attention brought by the latest case of abuse against Real Madrid forward VinÃcius Júnior has…
Continue Reading Erik ten Hag says Manchester United ‘belongs in the Champions League’ after earning place with 4-1 win over Chelsea
By Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Manchester United secured a return to the Champions League next season with an emphatic 4-1 win over Chelsea at Old…
Continue Reading Australians felt special connection to Tina Turner through their Nutbush dance and rugby league
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Tina Turner’s death is being mourned around the world. But in Australia, many people felt a special connection to the…
Continue Reading Ducks rally to top Stanford 8-6 in 10, reach Pac-12 semifinals
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Sabin Ceballos homered to center field leading off the top of the 10th inning to spark Oregon’s 8-6 comeback win…
Continue Reading Climbers celebrate Mount Everest 70th anniversary amid melting glaciers, rising temperatures
By BINAJ GURUBACHARYA Associated Press KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Nepal is celebrating 70 years since Mount Everest was successfully scaled for the…
Continue Reading Bazzell delivers walk-off single, capping Texas Tech’s rally past Oklahoma
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Kevin Bazzell delivered a two-out walk-off single in the ninth inning, lifting Texas Tech to a 10-9 victory over Oklahoma…
Continue Reading Brittney Griner, Phoenix earn 1st win of WNBA season 90-81; make 13 3-pointers vs Lynx
PHOENIX (AP) — Brittney Griner and the Phoenix Mercury earned their first win of the WNBA season with a 90-81 victory against the Minnesota Lynx on…
Continue Reading Lorusso’s walk-off home run lifts Maryland over Nebraska in Big Ten
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Nick Lorusso’s walk-off home run in the 10th inning gave Maryland a rain-delayed 2-1 victory over Nebraska in the Big Ten…
Continue Reading Wynne, Kilfoyl lead Oklahoma State over Oregon in Super Regional
STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Morgyn Wynne hit a three-run home run, Lexi Kilfoyl retired the last 20 batters she faced, and sixth-seeded Oklahoma State…
Continue Reading Jackie Young scores 30, Las Vegas tops LA Sparks 94-85 to go 2-0 without coach Becky Hammon
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jackie Young scored 30 points on 12-of-18 shooting and defending WNBA champion Las Vegas took control in the third quarter en…
Continue Reading France hits 2 homers, Gilbert goes 8 innings as Mariners edge reeling A’s 3-2
By SHANE LANTZ Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — Ty France homered twice in his return to the lineup, Logan Gilbert pitched eight outstanding innings…
Continue Reading Joe Pavelski scores on OT power play, Stars beat Golden Knights 3-2 to avoid West sweep
By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer DALLAS (AP) — Joe Pavelski admits that he probably appreciates the big playoff goals more the later he gets in…
Continue Reading Heat head home to Miami, confident as ever with another chance to clinch
By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — After blowing a second straight chance to eliminate the Celtics, the Miami Heat are headed home with…
Continue Reading Riopelle slams 2 homers, Gators top Vandy 6-3 in SEC
HOOVER, Ala. (AP) — BT Riopelle hit two home runs, including a grand slam, to lead top-seeded Florida to a 6-3 win over fourth-seeded Vanderbilt in…
Continue Reading Alonso hits MLB-best 19th HR, Carrasco gets 1st win as Mets rout Cubs 10-1 to avoid sweep
CHICAGO (AP) — Pete Alonso launched his major league-leading 19th home run and Carlos Carrasco earned his first win this season as the New York…
Continue Reading Villegas homer, solid pitching lead Miami past NC State at ACC Tournament
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Edgardo Villegas homered, four Miami pitchers kept NC State scoreless over the final eight innings, and the Hurricanes defeated…
Continue Reading Celtics thrive on 3s, beat Heat 110-97 in Game 5 to extend East finals
By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — Derrick White had 24 points, including six 3-pointers, and the Boston Celtics dominated the Miami…
Continue Reading Conforto goes 4 for 4 with a homer, Giants use six pitchers to blank Brewers 5-0
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer MILWAUKEE (AP) — Michael Conforto went 4 for 4 with a homer, and six San Francisco pitchers combined on a…
Continue Reading Orioles take 2 of 3 at Yankees, Gibson 7 scoreless innings in 3-1 win
By JERRY BEACH Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Kyle Gibson allowed two hits over seven scoreless innings, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the…
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