KCP’s championship pedigree was missing link in Nuggets’ drive to Finals
By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Sports Writer DENVER (AP) — The Denver Nuggets had all the ingredients for an NBA Finals run this season — Nikola…
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Byron starts on pole for Coca-Cola 600 after qualifying canceled; Xfinity Series race postponed
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Cup Series points leader William Byron will start on the pole for Sunday’s Coca-Cola 600 after qualifying was rained out at…
Continue Reading Zach McKinstry’s 3 hits lead Detroit Tigers past Chicago White Sox, 7-3
By DAVE HOGG Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Zach McKinstry homered in a three-run seventh as the Detroit Tigers rallied to beat the Chicago White…
Continue Reading Kiner-Falefa’s 10th-inning single helps Yankees overcome Tatis HR in 3-2 win over Padres
By LARRY FLEISHER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Isiah Kiner-Falefa hit a game-ending single with one out in the 10th inning as the New York…
Continue Reading Bucks finalizing deal to make Raptors’ Adrian Griffin their head coach, AP source says
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer MILWAUKEE (AP) — A person familiar with the situation says the Milwaukee Bucks are finalizing a deal to make…
Continue Reading Brewers place shortstop Willy Adames on concussion list after hit in head by teammate’s foul ball
By JIM HOEHN Associated Press MILWAUKEE (AP) — Brewers shortstop Willy Adames was placed on the seven-day concussion list Saturday after getting…
Continue Reading Bayern Munich fires top executives Kahn, Salihamidžić shortly after clinching Bundesliga win
By CIARÁN FAHEY AP Sports Writer BERLIN (AP) — Bayern Munich’s Bundesliga title celebrations were quickly overshadowed by the fallout from the…
Continue Reading Benfica wins record 38th Portuguese league title on final day of season
LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Benfica has won its first Portuguese league title in four years after beating Santa Clara 3-0 on the final day of the…
Continue Reading Play-off final: Luton Town completes remarkable rise to the Premier League with victory over Coventry City
By Matias Grez (CNN) — Luton Town completed one of the most remarkable rises in English football history on Saturday, beating Coventry City on…
Continue Reading With Vinicius Junior out, Rodrygo scores 2 to lead Real Madrid to win at Sevilla
By JOSEPH WILSON Associated Press BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Rodrygo has scored twice to give Real Madrid a 2-1 win at Sevilla in the Spanish league.…
Continue Reading Stewart helps Liberty hand Sun first loss of season
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Breanna Stewart scored 11 of her 21 points in the decisive third quarter to lift the New York…
Continue Reading Luton gains promotion to Premier League after beating Coventry in penalty shootout
LONDON (AP) — Luton will play in the Premier League for the first time next season after beating Coventry following a penalty shootout in the…
Continue Reading Jimmie Johnson says he’s never felt more ill-prepared for a race entering Coca-Cola 600
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Jimmie Johnson says he’s never felt more ill-prepared for a race heading into Sunday…
Continue Reading Stanford beats weather and Duke, advances to WCWS with 7-2 win
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — aylor Gindlesperge had three hits, Dani Hayes drove in two runs and Alana Vawter picked up her 20th win as ninth-seeded…
Continue Reading Langenberg, three relievers lead Iowa past Michigan in Big Ten semifinal
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Ty Langenberg allowed two hits in seven innings, three relievers finished the three-hit shutout, and Iowa advanced to the Big…
Continue Reading Bayern’s last-gasp Bundesliga title win follows a season of controversy and turmoil
By JAMES ELLINGWORTH AP Sports Writer DORTMUND, Germany (AP) — Bayern Munich won the German league title for the 11th year in a row. The winner was…
Continue Reading Byrne homers, TCU advances to Big 12 championship with 6-3 win over K-State
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Kurtis Byrne homered and TCU took advantage of every opportunity to defeat Kansas State 6-3 to advance to the championship…
Continue Reading Elina Svitolina wins Strasbourg tournament for 1st title since becoming a mom
STRASBOURG, France (AP) — Two-time Grand Slam semifinalist Elina Svitolina has won her first WTA title in nearly two years and her first since…
Continue Reading Djokovic enters French Open with chance to top absent Nadal with record 23rd Slam title
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer PARIS (AP) — Novak Djokovic has made his long-term goal clear. He wants to focus on accumulating Grand Slam…
Continue Reading Forte works out, waits for Belmont Stakes clearance
NEW YORK (AP) — Forte, the early Kentucky Derby favorite who was scratched on the day of the race, has worked out in preparation for a possible…
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