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Upstart Sabres, Flyers upend Eastern Conference playoff mix that also includes Lightning, Hurricanes
As the Sabres opened practice Thursday, Buffalo city workers began hanging playoff banners on lamp posts lining Washington Street leading to the team’s arena entrance.
The significance wasn’t …
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By JOHN WAWROW
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4/16/26
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Luka Dončić and Cade Cunningham are eligible for NBA awards after successful appeals of 65-game rule
The Los Angeles Lakers ' Luka Dončić and Detroit Pistons ' Cade Cunningham will be eligible for awards such as MVP and All-NBA this season despite falling short of the 65-game minimum, the league …
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By TIM REYNOLDS
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4/16/26
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LIV Golf CEO Scott O'Neil sought to quell speculation about the league's financial future Wednesday evening with a memo to his staff that said the 2026 season will continue as planned without …
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By DOUG FERGUSON
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4/16/26
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The 2026 Michigan Sports Writers Division 1 All-State girls basketball team selected by a panel of 13 sports writers:
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PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Lilly Williams, Howell
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COACH OF …
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4/16/26
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Rick Bowness agreed to a contract on Thursday to return as coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets next season.
Bowness led Columbus to a 21-11-5 record after taking over for Dean Evason on Jan. …
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By JOE REEDY
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4/16/26
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The Golden State Warriors spent the last month resigned to their fates. Even before they were locked into the play-in tournament, they knew they were headed there and would have to win two games to …
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By TIM REYNOLDS
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4/16/26
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Chris Pronger played for five teams during nearly two decades in the NHL. He has bounced around just as much since his playing days came to an end.
Writing a book is the latest chapter of the …
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By STEPHEN WHYNO
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4/16/26
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Konnor Griffin's $140 million, nine-year contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates includes a $12 million signing bonus payable over the next two years.
Pittsburgh's deal with the 19-year-old …
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By RONALD BLUM
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4/16/26
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2025-26 Associated Press Indiana Boys All-State Team
FIRST TEAM
Luke Ertel, Mt. Vernon (Fortville), senior
Dikembe Shaw, Crown Point, senior
Noah Smith, Plainfield, senior
Brady …
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The Associated Press
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4/16/26
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Luke Ertel's storybook prep career ended with a flourish.
The 6-foot-2 guard from Mt. Vernon (Fortville) led the Marauders to a 28-3 record, the school's first semistate title and the program's …
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By BRYAN GASKINS
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4/16/26
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NBA Playoff Glance
By The Associated Press
All Times EDT
PLAY-IN TOURNAMENT
Tuesday, April 14
Eastern Conference
Game 1 - Charlotte 127, Miami 126, OT
Western …
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By The Associated Press
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4/16/26
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Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst has a reputation for making his best draft picks well after the opening round.
That trait should come in handy the next couple of years.
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By STEVE MEGARGEE
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4/16/26
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Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam said on Jan. 5: “the next 120 days are crucial for the organization” after firing his sixth head coach that he hired since purchasing the team in 2012.
The …
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By JOE REEDY
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4/16/26
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Bryson Tiller is leaving Kansas for bitter rival Missouri after a promising and productive freshman season with the Jayhawks.
The 6-foot-11 forward arrived in Lawrence before the spring semester …
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By The Associated Press
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4/16/26
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April 17
1939 — Joe Louis knocks out Jack Roper at 2:20 of the first round in Los Angeles to retain the world heavyweight title.
1947 — Jackie Robinson bunts for his 1st major league …
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By The Associated Press
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4/16/26
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April 17
1932 — New York first baseman Bill Terry tied an NL record with 21 putouts as the Giants beat Boston 5-0 behind Hal Schumacher’s two-hitter.
1951 — In his first major league …
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By The Associated Press
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4/16/26
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April 17
1939 — Joe Louis knocks out Jack Roper at 2:20 of the first round in Los Angeles to retain the world heavyweight title.
1947 — Jackie Robinson bunts for his 1st major league …
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By The Associated Press
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4/16/26
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino said Wednesday that Iran will participate in the World Cup “for sure” despite its war with the United States.
Speaking at CNBC’s Invest in America Forum, …
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By The Associated Press
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4/16/26
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The chair of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee said the board has shared its concerns about LA Olympic leader Casey Wasserman with that organizing committee's board and that the USOPC is …
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By EDDIE PELLS
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4/16/26
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Lionel Messi and Argentina hope to become the first repeat World Cup champion in six decades.
Their opponents in Group J have plans of their own. Algeria and Austria are back after long absences …
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By The Associated Press
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4/16/26
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