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2026 NFL schedule: Broncos and Chiefs open Monday night slate, Bengals-Falcons in Madrid
- 2026 NFL schedule: Bills stadium debuts Week 2, Cowboys at Giants Week 1, vs. Eagles on Thanksgiving
- Craig Morton, who became the first quarterback to start Super Bowl for two franchises, dies at 83
- Pegula putting family experience in NFL and NHL to use in tennis prize money protest
- Kansas City Chiefs are ready to turn over revamped Arrowhead Stadium to FIFA for the World Cup
NBA »

76ers fire Daryl Morey as president and keep Nick Nurse as coach
- Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke dies at 29
- NBA concludes its investigation of Antetokounmpo-Bucks injury dispute, AP source says
- Lakers want LeBron James to return for another season alongside Luka Doncic, GM Rob Pelinka says
- All eyes on Wemby for Game 5 of Spurs-Timberwolves series, after his elbow merited Game 4 ejection
MLB »

Pirates ace Paul Skenes loses no-hit bid in seventh inning against the Colorado Rockies
- MLB players, owners start collective bargaining, 6 1/2 months ahead of contract's expiration
- Mookie Betts returns to the Dodgers' lineup after an oblique injury
- René Cárdenas, pioneer in Spanish-language broadcasts of MLB games, dies at 96
- Bobby Cox, manager of Braves' teams that ruled National League and won 1995 World Series, dies at 84
NHL »

MacKinnon takes a puck from an Avs teammate to the face
- The Carolina Hurricanes are rolling in the NHL playoffs. Next is another lengthy between-rounds rest
- Avs make their first goalie change by pulling Wedgewood for Blackwood during Game 3 in loss to Wild
- Kaprizov gets the Wild going with a goal and two assists in a 5-1 win to hand the Avs their 1st loss
- Blake's overtime goal lifts the Hurricanes 3-2 over the Flyers for their second playoff series sweep
College »

After a court win and first spring practice as Ole Miss' No. 1 QB, Chambliss is ready to recharge
- Most Big 12 schools not taking RedBird's $30M line of credit
- Morgan Scalley setting the tone for new era of Utah Football
- College Sports Commission wins key NIL arbitration in case brought by Nebraska football players
- SEC commissioner Greg Sankey stands firm on 16-team CFP, details challenges amid 24-team push
Golf »

2A, 3A, 4A high school girls golf: South Sevier wins 1st state title
- Scottie Scheffler is looking to end a streak of runner-up finishes with PGA Championship repeat
- Rory McIlroy hits Hollywood, dines at the White House, still finds time to win grand slam
- Jon Rahm once fought Scottie Scheffler for No. 1 in the world. A move to LIV Golf changed that
- Alex Fitzpatrick and brother Matt enjoy simultaneous success on PGA Tour
Soccer »

Amid spying controversy, Southampton reaches playoff final and is one win from Premier League return
- Real Betis returns to Champions League after 20 years
- 30 days out, Los Angeles is ready for the World Cup. The playing surface? Not just yet
- Messi doubles MLS base salary, his $28 million total compensation more than twice any other player
- From Dani Rojas to the USL: Cristo Fernandez earns an El Paso Locomotive deal
Tennis »

Sinner matches Djokovic record with 31st straight Masters win. Coco Gauff reaches Italian Open semis
- Sinner win streak reaches 25 as he aims to complete Masters collection at Italian Open
- Basketball gets more beer money, while tennis and other small college sports worry over their future
- Djokovic beaten by a Croatian qualifier 18 years younger than him at the Italian Open
- ITF says tennis players from Belarus and Russia to continue playing as neutrals despite IOC shift
Racing »

Preakness could soon move later, to 3 weeks after the Kentucky Derby. That might not be enough
- Iron Honor is a slight 9-2 favorite on the morning line for the Preakness
- After dominating the road in NASCAR, Shane van Gisbergen wants to master ovals and make the Chase
- Shane van Gisbergen remains NASCAR's road-course ace with Watkins Glen win from the pole
- Christian Lundgaard wins the Indianapolis Grand Prix and hopes to carry momentum into Indy 500
Most Recent

76ers fire Daryl Morey as president and keep Nick Nurse as coach
Dan Gelston, Associated Press | Updated May 12 - 6:47 p.m. | Save Story
The Philadelphia 76ers fired president Daryl Morey on Tuesday and decided to keep Nick Nurse as their coach after the team was swept in the Eastern Conference semifinals.

Pirates ace Paul Skenes loses no-hit bid in seventh inning against the Colorado Rockies
Will Graves, Associated Press | Updated May 12 - 6:38 p.m. | Save Story
Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes saw his no-hit bid against the Colorado Rockies broken up in the seventh inning on Tuesday night by Mickey Moniak's clean single.

Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke dies at 29
Tim Reynolds, Associated Press | Updated May 12 - 6:11 p.m. | Save Story
Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke has died, according to the team, his agency and the NBA. He was 29. Neither the Grizzlies nor Clarke's agency, Priority Sports, provided any details Tuesday about when, where or how Clarke died. His agents wrote on social media that they were "beyond devastated" by Clarke's death. Clarke was arrested April 1 in Arkansas for speeding and possession of a controlled substance and released on bond a day later. He was the 21st overall pick out of Gonzaga in the 2019 NBA draft by Oklahoma City. Clarke was on the NBA's All-Rookie team in 2020 but injuries limited him to 72 of 246 games the past three seasons.

NBA concludes its investigation of Antetokounmpo-Bucks injury dispute, AP source says
Steve Megargee, Associated Press | Posted May 12 - 5:30 p.m. | Save Story
The NBA's investigation into the dispute between Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks regarding the two-time MVP's injury status has concluded with a determination that no further action is warranted under the circumstances, a person familiar with the situation said Tuesday.

Amid spying controversy, Southampton reaches playoff final and is one win from Premier League return
Steve Douglas, Associated Press | Updated May 12 - 4:09 p.m. | Save Story
Southampton brushed off a spying controversy to advance past Middlesbrough after extra time in the Championship playoffs on Tuesday and get to within one win of a return to the Premier League.

Tiger Woods' prescription drug records will be handed over to prosecutors in Florida DUI case
David Fischer, Associated Press | Updated May 12 - 4:05 p.m. | Save Story
A judge has ruled that Tiger Woods' prescription drug records will be handed over to prosecutors following his March arrest in Florida on suspicion of driving under the influence. A judge approved an agreement between Woods' defense attorney and prosecutors following a four-minute hearing in Martin County circuit court. Prosecutors had issued a subpoena seeking copies of all prescription medication records for the legendary golfer from the start of the year through the end of March. Woods' attorney acknowledged during the hearing that the right to privacy is not absolute and that prosecutors could make a compelling argument for why they were needed. Prosecutors agreed to the defense attorney's request for a protective order limiting who can access the records.

Real Betis returns to Champions League after 20 years
The Associated Press | Updated May 12 - 3:58 p.m. | Save Story
Real Betis is back in the Champions League after a 20-year absence.

Scottie Scheffler is looking to end a streak of runner-up finishes with PGA Championship repeat
Doug Ferguson, Associated Press | Posted May 12 - 3:51 p.m. | Save Story
Scottie Scheffler is the defending champion at the PGA Championship and feeling like a bridesmaid over the last month.

MLB players, owners start collective bargaining, 6 1/2 months ahead of contract's expiration
Ronald Blum, Associated Press | Updated May 12 - 3:24 p.m. | Save Story
Negotiators for baseball players and owners began what figures to be lengthy and acrimonious collective bargaining negotiations Tuesday to replace their labor contract that expires Dec. 1, with management likely to propose a salary cap system the union has vowed never to accept.

2026 NFL schedule: Broncos and Chiefs open Monday night slate, Bengals-Falcons in Madrid
The Associated Press | Updated May 12 - 3:01 p.m. | Save Story
The Denver Broncos and Kansas City Chiefs will play Sept. 14 in the first game of ESPN's "Monday Night Football" schedule.

Lakers want LeBron James to return for another season alongside Luka Doncic, GM Rob Pelinka says
Greg Beacham, Associated Press | Posted May 12 - 2:40 p.m. | Save Story
If LeBron James wants to keep playing professional basketball, the Los Angeles Lakers want it to be with them.

30 days out, Los Angeles is ready for the World Cup. The playing surface? Not just yet
Beth Harris, Associated Press | Posted May 12 - 2:35 p.m. | Save Story
With 30 days to go until its first match, Los Angeles is ready with transportation and food for the World Cup. The playing surface? Not just yet.

Sinner matches Djokovic record with 31st straight Masters win. Coco Gauff reaches Italian Open semis
Andrew Dampf, Associated Press | Posted May 12 - 2:03 p.m. | Save Story
The records keep coming for Jannik Sinner.

Messi doubles MLS base salary, his $28 million total compensation more than twice any other player
Ronald Blum, Associated Press | Posted May 12 - 1:18 p.m. | Save Story
Lionel Messi more than doubled his salary to $25 million in his new contract with Inter Miami and earns more more than twice as much as the second-highest-paid player in Major League Soccer, Los Angeles FC's Son Heung-min.

Delayed full-course caution in Indianapolis GP prompts IndyCar officials to make rule change
Michael Marot, Associated Press | Updated May 12 - 1:14 p.m. | Save Story
Alexander Rossi wasted no time offering a blunt critique of how race officials reacted to his stalled car during Saturday's Indianapolis Grand Prix.

Preakness could soon move later, to 3 weeks after the Kentucky Derby. That might not be enough
Stephen Whyno, Associated Press | Posted May 12 - 12:38 p.m. | Save Story
A long-debated change to the Triple Crown calendar could be on the verge of happening, and it still may fall short of the desired goal.

Rory McIlroy hits Hollywood, dines at the White House, still finds time to win grand slam
Dan Gelston, Associated Press | Updated May 12 - 12:30 p.m. | Save Story
Rory McIlroy can be spotted on screen in movies featuring Hollywood's biggest stars.

All eyes on Wemby for Game 5 of Spurs-Timberwolves series, after his elbow merited Game 4 ejection
Raul Dominguez, Associated Press | Posted May 12 - 11:55 a.m. | Save Story
San Antonio's Victor Wembanyama is playing in Game 5 of the Spurs' Western Conference semifinal series against the Minnesota Timberwolves, after getting ejected early in Game 4 for throwing an elbow.

Jon Rahm once fought Scottie Scheffler for No. 1 in the world. A move to LIV Golf changed that
Doug Ferguson, Associated Press | Posted May 12 - 11:50 a.m. | Save Story
Scottie Scheffler made a Sunday charge that came too late at the PGA Championship, a 65 that wasn't enough to catch Brooks Koepka at Oak Hill. The runner-up finish came with a small consolation prize for Scheffler: He replaced Jon Rahm at No. 1 in the world.

