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Teenage captain Celebrini scores 2 as Canada shuts out Italy at ice hockey worlds

Teenage captain Celebrini scores 2 as Canada shuts out Italy at ice hockey worlds

The Associated Press  |  Updated May 16 - 3:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

Teenage captain Macklin Celebrini scored twice and Canada shut out Italy 6-0 at the ice hockey world championship on Saturday.
Rory McIlroy surges into PGA Championship contention with a 66 at Aronimink

Rory McIlroy surges into PGA Championship contention with a 66 at Aronimink

Dan Gelston, Associated Press  |  Updated May 16 - 2:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

Rory McIlroy wailed his drive on the 397-yard sixth hole and landed a beauty on the green to the delight of a roaring Aronimink crowd.
Cardinals manager Marmol buys tickets for fans to recreate shirtless revelry

Cardinals manager Marmol buys tickets for fans to recreate shirtless revelry

Warren Mayes, Associated Press  |  Updated May 16 - 2:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol believes in the "no shirt, no problem," mantra.
Svitolina beats Gauff to win Italian Open and Sinner reaches men's final

Svitolina beats Gauff to win Italian Open and Sinner reaches men's final

The Associated Press  |  Updated May 16 - 1:52 p.m.  |  Save Story

Elina Svitolina claimed a third Italian Open title on Saturday by beating Coco Gauff, who lost in the final in Rome for the second straight year.
Heartbreak for Hearts as Celtic crowned Scottish Premiership champion

Heartbreak for Hearts as Celtic crowned Scottish Premiership champion

Graham Dunbar, Associated Press  |  Updated May 16 - 1:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

It's now a hat trick of last-day heartbreaks across six decades for arguably the unluckiest club in European soccer.
Man City beats Chelsea in FA Cup final after '1 in 100' Antoine Semenyo goal

Man City beats Chelsea in FA Cup final after '1 in 100' Antoine Semenyo goal

James Robson, Associated Press  |  Updated May 16 - 11:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

In its 155-year history the FA Cup final can rarely have been won by a more audacious goal.
Preakness Day is underway in a quiet scene at Laurel Park, which replaces Pimlico as host this year

Preakness Day is underway in a quiet scene at Laurel Park, which replaces Pimlico as host this year

Noah Trister, Associated Press  |  Posted May 16 - 10:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

A quieter Preakness Day is underway at Laurel Park.
NBA tipoff: Only a Game 7 left in Round 2, with Cavaliers-Pistons on Sunday

NBA tipoff: Only a Game 7 left in Round 2, with Cavaliers-Pistons on Sunday

Tim Reynolds, Associated Press  |  Posted May 16 - 7:23 a.m.  |  Save Story

and it'll be the teams that finished with the two best records in the NBA this season.
How much are players earning at PGA Championship? The purse goes up to $20.5M

How much are players earning at PGA Championship? The purse goes up to $20.5M

Doug Ferguson, Associated Press  |  Posted May 16 - 7:23 a.m.  |  Save Story

The PGA Championship raised its total prize fund this year to $20.5 million, a $1.5 million increase from last year but still third among the three American majors.
Mourinho receives Arbeloa's blessing amid talk of return to Real Madrid

Mourinho receives Arbeloa's blessing amid talk of return to Real Madrid

Joseph Wilson, Associated Press  |  Updated May 16 - 5:26 a.m.  |  Save Story

Real Madrid's Álvaro Arbeloa gave his blessing to former boss José Mourinho on Saturday amid intense speculation that the Portuguese coach is set to replace him and start a second stint at the European powerhouse.
Stephon Castle gives the Spurs 32 points in a 139-109 blowout to eliminate Timberwolves in Game 6

Stephon Castle gives the Spurs 32 points in a 139-109 blowout to eliminate Timberwolves in Game 6

Dave Campbell, Associated Press  |  Updated May 15 - 11:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

The San Antonio Spurs were well on their way to the Western Conference finals in the fourth quarter when Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards went down to their bench to briefly offer his congratulations.
The NBA's MVP will be announced Sunday. Gilgeous-Alexander, Wembanyama or Jokic the finalists

The NBA's MVP will be announced Sunday. Gilgeous-Alexander, Wembanyama or Jokic the finalists

Tim Reynolds, Associated Press  |  Posted May 15 - 11:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

The NBA will reveal this season's Most Valuable Player on Sunday, which just happens to be the day before Game 1 of the Western Conference finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs.
Mets pitcher Clay Holmes sidelined indefinitely with broken leg after getting hit by line drive

Mets pitcher Clay Holmes sidelined indefinitely with broken leg after getting hit by line drive

Mike Fitzpatrick, Associated Press  |  Updated May 15 - 10:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

Clay Holmes has a broken right leg after getting hit on the mound by a 111 mph line drive Friday night, another devastating setback for the New York Mets in their miserable season so far.
These women are training to represent the US in an Olympic sport they'd never heard of

These women are training to represent the US in an Olympic sport they'd never heard of

Jaimie Ding, Associated Press  |  Posted May 15 - 10:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

no experience necessary.
Astros' Spencer Arrighetti has a no-hit bid broken up with 1 out in the 8th vs. Rangers

Astros' Spencer Arrighetti has a no-hit bid broken up with 1 out in the 8th vs. Rangers

Adam Spolane, Associated Press  |  Updated May 15 - 9:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

Spencer Arrighetti knew he had a chance to accomplish something special when the Houston Astros right-hander threw his very first pitch against the Texas Rangers on Friday night.
Kyle Schwarber is on a heater. So are the Phillies. It's not a coincidence

Kyle Schwarber is on a heater. So are the Phillies. It's not a coincidence

The Associated Press  |  Updated May 15 - 9:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

Kyle Schwarber can't really explain why he's on a tear right now.
Cade Cunningham scores 21 and Pistons dominate 2nd half to beat Cavs 115-94 and force Game 7

Cade Cunningham scores 21 and Pistons dominate 2nd half to beat Cavs 115-94 and force Game 7

Joe Reedy, Associated Press  |  Updated May 15 - 9:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

Cade Cunningham scored 21 points and the top-seeded Detroit Pistons dominated the second half, beating the Cleveland Cavaliers 115-94 on Friday night to force a Game 7 in their Eastern Conference second-round series.
A'ja Wilson has an efficient 45-point masterpiece, her WNBA-record 5th game with 40 or more

A'ja Wilson has an efficient 45-point masterpiece, her WNBA-record 5th game with 40 or more

Doug Feinberg, Associated Press  |  Posted May 15 - 9:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

A'ja Wilson had a historic night, putting on an offensive display while scoring from nearly everywhere on the court.
Schwarber hits majors-leading 19th and 20th HRs, Phillies beat Pirates 11-9 in 10 innings

Schwarber hits majors-leading 19th and 20th HRs, Phillies beat Pirates 11-9 in 10 innings

The Associated Press  |  Posted May 15 - 8:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

Red-hot slugger Kyle Schwarber homered twice to boost his majors-leading total to 20 and the Philadelphia Phillies rallied to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 11-9 in 10 innings Friday night.
OG Anunoby fully participates in Knicks' practice for the first time since his hamstring injury

OG Anunoby fully participates in Knicks' practice for the first time since his hamstring injury

The Associated Press  |  Updated May 15 - 7:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

OG Anunoby fully practiced with the New York Knicks on Friday for the first time since injuring his hamstring, moving them closer to having their starting lineup intact for the Eastern Conference finals.