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Tucker West, who made three U.S. Olympic teams and won three World Cup luge races, formally announced his retirement from competitive sliding Thursday.
West's news was not a surprise; he said …
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By TIM REYNOLDS
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5/7/26
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In the 32 days between Rory McIlroy holding off Scottie Scheffler to win another Masters and the start of the PGA Championship, golf no longer seems to be a two-man show.
Scheffler and McIlroy …
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By DOUG FERGUSON
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5/7/26
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A capsule look at 10 leading contenders for the 108th PGA Championship to be played May 14-17 at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania (listed in predicted order of finish):
Cameron …
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By DOUG FERGUSON
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5/7/26
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Netflix will air the Week 1 matchup between the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, Australia, a person familiar with the move told The Associated Press on Thursday.
The person …
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By JOE REEDY
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5/7/26
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Thirty former Ohio State football players, including some former NFL players, have agreed to join a federal lawsuit against the university over the sexual abuse of student athletes decades ago by a …
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By MARC LEVY and MARK SCOLFORO
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5/7/26
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How NCAA Tournament expansion works: March Madness opens with 12 games, winners make 64-team bracket
The expansion of the men's and women's NCAA Tournaments from 68 to 76 teams next season means the First Four games on the Tuesday and Wednesday after Selection Sunday will be replaced by 12 games …
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By The Associated Press
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5/7/26
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Major League Baseball
American League
ATHLETICS — Reinstated C Shea Langeliers from the paternity list. Designated C Austin Wynns for assignment.
BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Sent 2B Jackson …
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By The Associated Press
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5/7/26
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After facing a call to sell the Red Sox, Fenway Sports Group moved to quell protests from Liverpool fans by backing down over planned ticket price increases.
Liverpool said Thursday it had …
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By JAMES ROBSON
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5/7/26
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Former South Carolina quarterback Stephen Garcia announced on social media that he has been diagnosed with Stage 4 colorectal cancer.
“Wasn’t overly excited to share this news but it is what …
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By STEVE REED
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5/7/26
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Mo'ne Davis was preparing for a Women's Professional Baseball League scrimmage when the WNBA and its players agreed to a landmark collective bargaining agreement last month.
Davis, who rose to …
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By ALANIS THAMES
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5/7/26
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Fabio Wardley wants the biggest fights. Daniel Dubois wants redemption.
The British heavyweights square off Saturday in Manchester with Wardley’s WBO title on the line in a risky bout for both …
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By KEN MAGUIRE
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5/7/26
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Nate Tibbetts, Natalie Nakase and Stephanie White will assist Kara Lawson coaching the U.S. women's basketball team at the FIBA Women's World Cup in September.
The trio of WNBA coaches were on …
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By DOUG FEINBERG
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5/7/26
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May 8
1907 — Canadian Tommy Burns retains his world heavyweight boxing title after beating ‘Philadelphia’ Jack O’Brien on points in 20 rounds.
1915 — Regret, ridden by Joe Notter, …
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By The Associated Press
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5/7/26
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May 8
1906 — Philadelphia manager Connie Mack needed a substitute outfielder in the sixth inning of a game against Boston and called on pitcher Chief Bender. Bender hit two home runs, both …
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By The Associated Press
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5/7/26
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(All times Eastern)
Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts
Friday, May 8
AUSTRALIAN RULES FOOTBALL (MEN’S)
5:30 a.m. (Saturday)
FS2 — AFL: Collingwood at Geelong
AUTO …
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By The Associated Press
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5/7/26
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May 8
1907 — Canadian Tommy Burns retains his world heavyweight boxing title after beating ‘Philadelphia’ Jack O’Brien on points in 20 rounds.
1915 — Regret, ridden by Joe Notter, …
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By The Associated Press
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5/7/26
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For the second time in three seasons, Bayern Munich fell short in the Champions League semifinals with regrets about a referee’s decision in the second leg.
A free kick that should have led to …
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By GRAHAM DUNBAR
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5/7/26
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Montreal Canadiens (48-24-10, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Buffalo Sabres (50-23-9, in the Atlantic Division)
Buffalo, New York; Friday, 7 p.m. EDT
LINE: Sabres -138, Canadiens +116; …
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By The Associated Press
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5/7/26
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Vegas Golden Knights (39-26-17, in the Pacific Division) vs. Anaheim Ducks (43-33-6, in the Pacific Division)
Anaheim, California; Friday, 9:30 p.m. EDT
LINE: Golden Knights -111, Ducks -108; …
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By The Associated Press
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5/7/26
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Tampa Bay Rays (24-12, second in the AL East) vs. Boston Red Sox (16-21, fifth in the AL East)Boston; Thursday, 7:10 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Rays: Griffin Jax (1-2, 5.14 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, 14 …
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By The Associated Press
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5/7/26
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