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- Jacoby Brissett is embracing role of mentor during his 2nd stint with the Patriots
- Vikings sign Robert Tonyan to add some depth at tight end while waiting for Hockenson's return
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Siakam helps Pacers beat Knicks 116-103 in Game 6 to send Eastern Conference semifinals to the limit
- Napheesa Collier scores 29 to help the Lynx beat the Storm 102-93 in double overtime
- Josh Hart leaves Game 6 versus Pacers with what Knicks say is abdominal soreness
- The Sun score 15 straight points in the fourth quarter to pull away from the Mystics 84-77
- Budenholzer reminisces on Arizona past, but quickly turns to future leading the Phoenix Suns
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Ohtani hits 2-run homer and scores go-ahead run on his special day in LA as Dodgers beat Reds 7-3
- Thairo Estrada's go-ahead 3-run homer in the fifth inning lifts Giants past Rockies 10-5
- Nootbaar, Winn hit 2-run homers, Cardinals drop Red Sox below .500 with 10-6 win
- Twins miffed by rare infield shift violation and questionable pitch calls in 3-2 loss to Guardians
- Not so fast: Yankees lefty Nestor Cortes called for illegal quick pitch against White Sox
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Duchene scores winner in 2nd OT, Stars advance to Western Conference final with 2-1 win over Avs
- Panthers beat Bruins with late game-winner, advance to Eastern Conference final
- Boston captain Brad Marchand returns for must-win Game 6 against Panthers
- Oilers thinking 'one game at a time' ahead of must-win Game 6 against Canucks
- Toronto Maple Leafs hire Craig Berube as coach, hoping veteran can turn around longtime playoff woes
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BYU football: Who will be the starters along the offensive line in 2024?
- Florida State asks the NCAA to reduce and rescind penalties imposed on its football program
- Nebraska football stadium renovation is scaled back for now and won't begin until after 2025 season
- Michigan beginning alcohol sales at football games following successful rollouts at its other venues
- UNC interim chancellor backs AD Bubba Cunningham after trustee criticism, audit push
Soccer »
Young women in a Rio favela hope to overcome slum violence to play in the Women's World Cup in 2027
- Ana Dias, Olivia Moultrie give Thorns sixth straight NWSL win
- Elite scoring company: Ronaldo, Messi and soon to retire Indian legend Sunil Chhetri
- San Jose defender Bruno Wilson's fine and suspension rescinded
- NBC will have crews at Arsenal and Manchester City for the Premier League's Championship Sunday
Tennis »
Top tennis players say they're playing too much because the tournaments are too long
- Zverev to face Jarry in the Italian Open final after a comeback win over Tabilo
- Djokovic gets late wild card to Geneva Open in bid for more clay action before Roland Garros
- Tommy Paul feels right at home on European clay. Swiatek to play Sabalenka in Italian Open final
- Queen's Club to stage women's event next year in run-up to Wimbledon
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Team Penske in spotlight as it prepares run for Indy 500 pole with Larson a serious contender
- Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan takes on 7 other horses in the 149th Preakness
- NASCAR All-Star Race qualifying and pit crew challenge postponed due to rain
- Gun Song wins the Black-Eyed Susan at Pimlico, beating Corposo by 3 1/4 lengths
- Kyle Larson lands near the top of Indy 500 practice charts with qualifying on deck this weekend
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Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan takes on 7 other horses in the 149th Preakness
Stephen Whyno, Associated Press | Posted May 18 - 4:00 a.m. | Save Story
Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan is looking for back-to-back Triple Crown victories when he takes on seven other horses in the Preakness Stakes. He would be the first to win those races since Justify in 2018. A victory by Mystik Dan would set up a momentous moment next month with a Triple Crown on the line at the Belmont Stakes taking place for the first time at historic Saratoga Race Course in upstate New York. To do so, he will have to beat Imagination, Catching Freedom and Tuscan Gold, who are the main Preakness challengers.
Scheffler looks to the weekend after a long, strange day at the PGA Championship
Eddie Pells, Associated Press | Posted May 18 - 3:55 a.m. | Save Story
The only quibble about Scottie Scheffler's recent domination on the golf scene was that perhaps he was too normal and maybe not quite exciting enough to capture the attention of millions on a week-in, week-out basis. For nine gripping hours on Day 2 of a PGA Championship that began with Scheffler in a jail cell and ended with his name near the top of the leaderboard, the world's best player turned in a reality-TV performance more riveting than any Netflix miniseries or episode of "Law & Order." Scheffler heads into the weekend only four shots out of the lead. How he recovers from one of the strangest days of his life will dictate how the next two days go at Valhalla.
Consistent at making cuts, Mark Hubbard now aims to make it pay off at the PGA Championship
Gary B. Graves, Associated Press | Posted May 18 - 3:55 a.m. | Save Story
Mark Hubbard has made the cut in every event entered this season but still seeks his first PGA Tour victory. He has positioned himself for a possible breakthrough at the PGA Championship, where he is tied for fourth at 9-under 133 and three shots behind leader Xander Schauffele. That includes Friday's second round of 3-under 68 featuring three bogeys over five holes at Valhalla Golf Club. Hubbard tied for 51st at the PGA Championship in 2020 and was 75th last year. He has two top-fives this season but has been 20th or lower elsewhere, stoking his desire for a first win.
Young women in a Rio favela hope to overcome slum violence to play in the Women's World Cup in 2027
Mauricio Savarese And Diarlei Rodrigues, Associated Press | Updated May 18 - 3:26 a.m. | Save Story
Young Brazilian female footballers are hopeful that their country playing host to the 2027 Women's World Cup will boost the sport in the South American nation. On Friday, FIFA members voted to make Brazil the first Latin American country to host the tournament. A 20-minute drive separates the Maracana Stadium from the Complexo do Alemao, one of Rio de Janeiro's most impoverished and violent favelas, or slums. One of its residents, 15-year-old Kaylane Alves dos Santos, hopes her powerful shots and impressive dribbles will allow her to cover that short distance in three years to play for Brazil's national team in the final of the 2027 tournament.
Duchene scores winner in 2nd OT, Stars advance to Western Conference final with 2-1 win over Avs
Pat Graham, Associated Press | Updated May 18 - 1:51 a.m. | Save Story
Matt Duchene scored at 11:42 of the second overtime after being involved in a play that led to a goal disallowed for goaltender interference in the first OT and the Dallas Stars advanced to the Western Conference final with a 2-1 victory over the Colorado Avalanche in Game 6. Duchene, a former draft pick of the Avalanche, secured a loose puck in front of the net and sent it over a sprawled out Alexandar Georgiev. Duchene took off down the ice and slid on his knees in celebration. Dallas advances to face either Edmonton or Vancouver. It's the second straight trip to the conference final for the Stars, who lost last season to eventual Stanley Cup champion Vegas. Jake Oettinger was stellar all night in making 29 saves.
Thairo Estrada's go-ahead 3-run homer in the fifth inning lifts Giants past Rockies 10-5
Janie Mccauley, Associated Press | Updated May 17 - 11:57 p.m. | Save Story
Thairo Estrada hit a go-ahead three-run homer in the fifth inning and singled twice, Luis Matos drove in a career-high five runs, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Colorado Rockies 10-5 for their sixth straight victory at home in the series. Matos and Matt Chapman also had three hits apiece for a refreshed San Francisco squad coming off its first off day following 16 straight games. Jordan Beck homered in the second inning for Colorado and Ryan McMahon had a two-run double in the first as the Rockies began the game with four straight hits.
Ohtani hits 2-run homer and scores go-ahead run on his special day in LA as Dodgers beat Reds 7-3
Beth Harris, Associated Press | Updated May 17 - 11:26 p.m. | Save Story
Shohei Ohtani slugged a two-run homer and scored the go-ahead run in the seventh inning when the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied after blowing a 3-0 lead to beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-3. The Los Angeles city council earlier proclaimed May 17 as Shohei Ohtani Day in the city for as long as the Japanese two-way superstar plays for the Dodgers. He signed a record $700 million, 10-year contract in December. The Dodgers also got home runs from Mookie Betts and Jason Heyward, who had a two-run shot after coming off the injured list earlier in the day. Cincinnati's Stuart Fairchild and Tyler Stephenson went deep.
Ana Dias, Olivia Moultrie give Thorns sixth straight NWSL win
Susie Rantz, Associated Press | Posted May 17 - 11:03 p.m. | Save Story
Ana Dias and Olivia Moultrie scored in the second half as the Portland Thorns defeated the Houston Dash 2-0 on Friday night in the National Women's Soccer League. The Thorns have now won six straight games. Scarlett Camberos and Racheal Kundananji powered Bay FC's 2-1 comeback win against the San Diego Wave. The North Carolina Courage dominated in every offensive category but had to rely on a late Kaleigh Kurtz goal to defeat the Utah Royals 1-0. The Courage have now won five straight home games to start the season.
Napheesa Collier scores 29 to help the Lynx beat the Storm 102-93 in double overtime
The Associated Press | Posted May 17 - 10:49 p.m. | Save Story
Napheesa Collier had 29 points, nine rebounds, five assists and six steals, Kayla McBride added 19 points and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Seattle Storm 102-93 in double overtime on Friday night. Minnesota led 78-67 with 3:22 left in regulation before Seattle scored the next 11 points. McBride missed two free throws with 24.1 seconds left in regulation and she fouled Jewell Loyd on a 3-point attempt at the other end. Loyd made all three free throws to tie it at 78-all. Collier made the first of two free throws to tie it at 88-all with 2.7 seconds left in the first overtime. But she missed the second free throw. Collier and McBride each made a 3-pointer on back-to-back possessions to start the second overtime.
Panthers beat Bruins with late game-winner, advance to Eastern Conference final
Jimmy Golen, Associated Press | Updated May 17 - 10:32 p.m. | Save Story
Gustav Forsling scored the tiebreaking goal on a rebound with 1:33 left to lead the Florida Panthers to a 2-1 victory and eliminate the Boston Bruins from their second-round playoff series in six games. Bobrovsky stopped 22 shots for the Panthers. They advance to the Eastern Conference finals, where they will face the New York Rangers. Game 1 is on Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden. Anton Lundell scored for the Panthers and also set up the game-winner. The Panthers also knocked the Bruins out of the playoffs after their record-setting regular-season last year. Jeremy Swayman stopped 26 shots for the Bruins. Pavel Zacha scored Boston's only goal.
Nootbaar, Winn hit 2-run homers, Cardinals drop Red Sox below .500 with 10-6 win
Joe Harris, Associated Press | Updated May 17 - 10:28 p.m. | Save Story
Lars Nootbaar and Masyn Winn hit two-run homers, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat Boston 10-6 to drop the Red Sox below .500 for the first time since the season's opening week. Nolan Arenado had three hits that included an RBI single in the eighth after entering in a 3-for-27 slide. Nolan Gorman and Alec Burleson also went deep for the Cardinals, who matched season highs for runs, hits (14) and homers. Winn's two-run homer off Cam Booser was the first home run of Winn's big league career.
Siakam helps Pacers beat Knicks 116-103 in Game 6 to send Eastern Conference semifinals to the limit
Michael Marot, Associated Press | Updated May 17 - 10:27 p.m. | Save Story
Pascal Siakam scored 25 points and Myles Turner added 17 points to help the Indiana Pacers turned the tables on New York with a 116-103 victory to even the Eastern Conference semifinal at 3-3. The decisive Game 7 will be played Sunday at Madison Square Garden. Indiana outhustled the Knicks after getting dominated on the glass in Game 5 and the difference was obvious as Indiana never trailed in the second half. Jalen Brunson again led the severely short-handed Knicks with 31 points on 11 of 26 shooting. Josh Hart did not finish the game because of abdominal soreness after playing nearly 31 minutes.
Twins miffed by rare infield shift violation and questionable pitch calls in 3-2 loss to Guardians
Tom Withers, Associated Press | Posted May 17 - 10:13 p.m. | Save Story
Some losses are tougher than others and the Minnesota Twins were feeling the sting of a particularly rough one. Several questionable pitch calls and a confusing rule violation Friday night tripped up the Twins, who dropped their fourth straight, 3-2 as the Cleveland Guardians got a home run in the eighth inning from José Ramírez after Minnesota reliever Jhoan Duran got squeezed by plate umpire Roberto Ortiz. The Twins were also called for an infield shift violation, the first one in the majors this season. Shortstop Carlos Correa was called for being on the wrong side of second base in the sixth inning.
Not so fast: Yankees lefty Nestor Cortes called for illegal quick pitch against White Sox
Mike Fitzpatrick, Associated Press | Posted May 17 - 10:07 p.m. | Save Story
or even a quick pitch. Cortes' creativity often delights the Yankee Stadium crowd, especially if it throws off a batter's timing and earns an easy out. But on Friday night, Cortes tried an unusual quick pitch against the Chicago White Sox and was called for a violation that added an automatic ball to the count.
A meeting of baseball's oldest managers with Washington back in Texas to face Bochy-led Rangers
Stephen Hawkins, Associated Press | Updated May 17 - 10:06 p.m. | Save Story
The last time Ron Washington and Bruce Bochy had managed against each other in Texas was during the 2010 World Series. Baseball's oldest two managers are facing each other in a three-game series there this weekend. The 72-year-old Washington is back as a visiting manager for the first time with the Los Angeles Angels. Washington and the 69-year-old Bochy are the only managers to take Texas to the World Series. The Rangers won their first championship last year in Bochy's first season with them. Washington took them to the World Series in 2010 and 2011. They lost the first one in five games to Bochy's San Francisco Giants.
Angels beat Rangers 9-3 to give Ron Washington win in his 1st game as visiting manager in Texas
Stephen Hawkins, Associated Press | Updated May 17 - 10:02 p.m. | Save Story
Zach Neto and Taylor Ward homered, Tyler Anderson pitched two-hit ball over seven innings and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Rangers 9-3. That gave Ron Washington a victory in his first game as a visiting manager in Texas. Neto snapped a 1-1 tie and put the Angels ahead to stay with his two-run homer in the fourth. Washington is the winningest manager in Rangers' history with his 664 wins from 2007-14, and took them to their first two World Series in 2010 and 2011. This is his first managerial job since. Jonah Heim and Marcus Semien went deep for Texas.
Meyers, Peña homer as Astros beat Brewers 5-4 for season-high sixth straight win
Kristie Rieken, Associated Press | Updated May 17 - 9:53 p.m. | Save Story
Jake Meyers hit a two-run homer and Jeremy Peña's three-run shot in the fifth inning gave the Houston Astros a 5-4 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers Friday night to extend their season-long winning streak to six games. The Astros trailed by 2 when Victor Caratini singled to start Houston's fifth before Jose Altuve singled in an infield grounder. Peña then sent a slider from Freddy Peralta into the seats in left field to give the Astros a 5-4 lead. Hunter Brown (1-4) yielded four hits and four runs while walking three in five innings for his first win of the season.
Matt Waldron strikes out 10 as Padres silence Braves' bats in 3-1 win
Bill Trocchi, Associated Press | Updated May 17 - 9:31 p.m. | Save Story
Matt Waldron struck out a career-high 10 and the San Diego Padres bounced back after being swept in their last series with a 3-1 win over the Atlanta Braves. Waldron gave up one run, five hits and walked two in 5 2/3 innings on Friday night. Jurickson Profar was 2 for 5 with an RBI and a run scored and Jake Cronenworth was 3 for 5 with an RBI for the Padres, who totaled 13 hits. Max Fried, who was coming off a six-inning, no-hit performance against the Mets, was touched for nine hits and three runs in 4 1/3 innings.
Tyler Alexander takes perfect game into eighth inning as Rays beat Blue Jays 4-3
Ian Harrison, Associated Press | Updated May 17 - 9:23 p.m. | Save Story
Tyler Alexander took a perfect game bid into the eighth inning before Danny Jansen blooped an opposite-field, one-out single, and the Tampa Bay Rays hung on to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-3. Richie Palacios hit a two-run home run as the Rays built a 4-0 lead and hung on for their 10th win in 14 games. Alexander retired his first 22 batters before Jansen hit a 1-0 changeup near the low, outside corner off the end of his bat. The ball landed cleanly 206 feet from the plate, between right fielder Josh Lowe and Palacios at second.
