Injuries to NBA stars Giannis, Ja dim start of postseason
By TERESA M. WALKER AP Sports Writer Anthony Davis scared Los Angeles Lakers fans by grabbing at his right shoulder and saying he couldn’t move his…
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Panthers pick Lyon to start Game 1 of playoffs vs. Boston
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. (AP) — Alex Lyon started this season in the American Hockey League. He actually wasn’t even…
Continue Reading NHL Playoffs: Eichel, Hughes among the top players to watch
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer The NHL playoffs are going on without Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin for the first time since their rookie year in…
Continue Reading Alves tells judge he had consensual sex with alleged victim
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Dani Alves has testified in court and told the judge investigating a sexual assault accusation against him that he had…
Continue Reading Debate rages on in UK after more than 100 people arrested over Grand National protests
By Aimee Lewis, CNN The Grand National is regarded as a national institution by many in the United Kingdom, a must-watch sporting event — but…
Continue Reading Murray leads Nuggets past Wolves 109-80 in NBA playoffs
By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Sports Writer Jamal Murray overcame some early jitters to have 24 points and eight assists in his first playoff game since the…
Continue Reading Leonard scores 38 to lead Clippers past Durant, Suns 115-110
By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Kawhi Leonard scored 38 points, including a pair of late 3-pointers, and the Los Angeles Clippers…
Continue Reading Semien’s grand slam caps 6-run 7th, Rangers beat Astros 9-1
HOUSTON (AP) — Marcus Semien hit a grand slam to cap a six-run seventh inning as the Texas Rangers beat the Astros 9-1 on Sunday night for their…
Continue Reading Hilary Knight’s hat trick leads to gold, USA tops Canada 6-3
By JOHN WAWROW AP Hockey Writer BRAMPTON, Ontario (AP) — Hilary Knight scored three times, including the go-ahead goal with 3:10 left in…
Continue Reading Heat’s Tyler Herro breaks right hand in playoff opener
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer MILWAUKEE (AP) — Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro broke his right hand late in the second quarter of his team’s…
Continue Reading Alonso, Mets rally to beat A’s 4-3 in 10 and complete sweep
By MICHAEL WAGAMAN Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Pete Alonso tied the score in the ninth inning with his major league-leading eighth home…
Continue Reading Vela leads LAFC to historic 3-2 road win over Galaxy
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer CARSON, Calif. (AP) — Carlos Vela had two goals and an assist, and Los Angeles FC won at the LA Galaxy’s…
Continue Reading Heat rip Bucks 130-117 in Game 1; Giannis, Herro injured
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer MILWAUKEE (AP) — Jimmy Butler scored 35 points and the Miami Heat capitalized on Giannis Antetokounmpo’s early…
Continue Reading Fitzpatrick wins RBC Heritage over Spieth on 3rd extra hole
By PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — Matt Fitzpatrick defeated defending champion Jordan Spieth on the third playoff…
Continue Reading Wisdom, Bellinger HRs lift Cubs to 3-2 win over Dodgers
By DAN GREENSPAN Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Patrick Wisdom homered for the third straight game, Cody Bellinger also went deep and the…
Continue Reading Mullins drives in 4 as Orioles rally past White Sox 8-4
By GAVIN GOOD Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Cedric Mullins had three hits and four RBIs, including a tiebreaking single in Baltimore’s…
Continue Reading Hachimura’s big 2nd half leads LA past Memphis in Game 1
By CLAY BAILEY Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Rui Hachimura had a career-best playoff scoring performance with 29 points, including 21 in…
Continue Reading Roldan, Arriola dropped for US-Mexico match, Pomykal added
CHICAGO (AP) — Midfielder Cristian Roldan and forward Paul Arriola were dropped from the U.S. roster for Wednesday night’s exhibition against…
Continue Reading Bucks’ Antetokounmpo exits game with lower back bruise
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo landed hard on his backside after a drive to the…
Continue Reading Wade Miley stars as Brewers beat Yu Darvish, Padres 1-0
By RICHARD J. MARCUS Associated Press SAN DIEGO (AP) — Wade Miley pitched seven sharp innings and Devin Williams escaped a bases-loaded jam in the…
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