Heat, Lakers get another chance to move to conference finals; Knicks, Warriors on brink
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer MIAMI (AP) — Whatever it takes. That’s the credo at this time of year in the NBA playoffs. It’s…
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Andrade, O’Neal, Broadhurst share lead at Regions Tradition; Stricker 1 back
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Billy Andrade, Timothy O’Neal and Paul Broadhurst each shot a 5-under 67 to take the first-round lead Thursday at the…
Continue Reading Fermin’s bunt in ninth gives Royals 4-3 win over White Sox
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Freddy Fermin followed a leadoff walk by Nick Pratto and a single by Matt Duffy with a…
Continue Reading Trainer Todd Pletcher suspended 10 days after positive 2022 drug test involving Forte
NEW YORK (AP) — Hall of Fame trainer Todd Pletcher has been suspended 10 days and fined. It is the result of a positive drug test last year…
Continue Reading Jets sign veteran Al Woods to 1-year contract to bolster defensive line
By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer The New York Jets signed veteran nose tackle Al Woods to a one-year contract Thursday, adding a big,…
Continue Reading Carlos Correa hits 2-run double as Minnesota Twins top San Diego Padres 5-3
By BRIAN HALL Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Carlos Correa hit a two-run double in the seventh inning, and the Minnesota Twins beat the San…
Continue Reading European tour issues more fines, possible suspensions, for 26 players who competed for LIV
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer The European tour is not done punishing players who went to LIV Golf without permission. The tour says it has told 26…
Continue Reading NHL suspends Pietrangelo, Nurse on eve of critical Game 5 between Golden Knights, Oilers
By MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Vegas Golden Knights will be without their best defenseman in Game 5 with their second-round…
Continue Reading Mets lose 5 series in a row for 1st time in a decade, shut out by Reds
CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Reds erupted for four first inning runs against Kodai Senga, Spencer Steer added an insurance solo shot and four…
Continue Reading Kentucky Derby winner Mage is on track to run in the Preakness, pursue Triple Crown
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer Kentucky Derby winner Mage remains on track to run in the Preakness next week to continue a pursuit of horse…
Continue Reading Djokovic expects to rev up his clay-court game at Italian Open
By ANDREW DAMPF AP Sports Writer ROME (AP) — Novak Djokovic is right where he wants to be after a slow start to his clay-court season. He’s…
Continue Reading Favre ends lawsuit after sportscaster McAfee apologizes over ‘stealing from poor’ remark
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre is ending his lawsuit against sportscaster Pat…
Continue Reading S.Y. Noh leads Byron Nelson by 3 after course record-tying 60
By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Sports Writer McKINNEY, Texas (AP) — S.Y. Noh has a three-shot lead at the AT&T Byron Nelson after he tied the course…
Continue Reading Bucks’ Jrue Holiday selected as NBA teammate of year for 2nd consecutive season
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday is the NBA’s teammate of the year for the second straight year and third time in the last…
Continue Reading Sweden’s Simon Forsstrom leads Soudal Open after first-round 64
ANTWERP, Belgium (AP) — Unheralded Swedish golfer Simon Forsstrom shot 7-under 64 to take a one-stroke lead in the Soudal Open on the European…
Continue Reading Cardinals QB Kyler Murray makes donations to Texas mall shooting victims
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray has made two donations to victims of a Texas mall shooting, including $15,000 to a…
Continue Reading Firm that helped expose Alabama baseball gambling scandal launches integrity hotline
By WAYNE PARRY Associated Press SECAUCUS, N.J. (AP) — A sports integrity monitor has launched a tool to help athletes, coaches and staff…
Continue Reading Brazil launches a federal investigation into soccer match-fixing
By Julia Vargas Jones and Sammy Mncwabe, CNN Brazilian authorities have launched a federal investigation into soccer match-fixing, the…
Continue Reading Twins pitcher Tyler Mahle to undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery
By BRIAN HALL Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Twins pitcher Tyler Mahle will undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery. He’ll…
Continue Reading Division III football likely to delay new clock rules for 1st downs
By ERIC OLSON AP College Football Writer The NCAA Football Rules Committee is considering a proposal to delay the Division III implementation of the…
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