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Atlanta Braves (13-7, first in the NL East) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (8-11, fourth in the NL East)Philadelphia; Saturday, 7:15 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Braves: Chris Sale (3-1, 3.27 ERA, 1.04 …
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By The Associated Press
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4/18/26
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Philadelphia 76ers (45-37, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (56-26, second in the Eastern Conference)
Boston; Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT
LINE: Celtics -12.5; over/under is …
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By The Associated Press
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4/18/26
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Portland Trail Blazers (42-40, eighth in the Western Conference) vs. San Antonio Spurs (62-20, second in the Western Conference)
San Antonio; Sunday, 9 p.m. EDT
LINE: Spurs -10.5; over/under …
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By The Associated Press
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4/18/26
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Ex-NBA player Damon Jones is expected to become first person to plead guilty in gambling sweep
NEW YORK (AP) — Ex-NBA player and assistant coach Damon Jones is expected to become the first …
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4/17/26
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The family of late San Diego Padres owner Peter Seidler is nearing a sale of the team, a person with knowledge of the negotiations tells The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of …
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By GREG BEACHAM
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4/17/26
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Capsules on the Eastern Conference first-round series:
No. 2 Boston Celtics (56-26) vs. No. 7 Philadelphia 76ers (45-37)
Season series: Tied, 2-2.
Story line: This is by far the most …
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By BRIAN MAHONEY and TIM REYNOLDS
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4/17/26
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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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4/17/26
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Major League Baseball
American League
LOS ANGELES ANGELS — Sent RHP Kirby Yates to Rancho Cucamonga (CAL) on a rehab assignment.
NEW YORK YANKEES — Sent RHP Gerrit Cole to Somerset …
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By The Associated Press
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4/17/26
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Jake Oettinger wants it this way. Or, at least, the starting goaltender for Dallas is embracing it.
The path through the Central Division to the Western Conference Final for his team and the …
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By STEPHEN WHYNO
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4/17/26
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This year's NFL draft begins with the first round on April 23 in Pittsburgh with 257 picks spread over a three-day process.
Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza is expected to go to the Las …
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By DAVID BRANDT
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4/17/26
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Atlanta and Jacksonville swapped underperforming defensive tackles selected in the second round of the 2024 NFL draft Friday, with the Falcons sending Ruke Orhorhoro to the Jaguars in exchange for …
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By The Associated Press
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4/17/26
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The NHL playoffs begin Saturday with three series, followed by four more getting underway Sunday and the last opening on Monday night.
The only certainty is that there won't be a three-peat, …
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By The Associated Press
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4/17/26
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AP Mock Draft 3.0: Real intrigue in NFL draft starts at No. 2 after Raiders take QB Fernando Mendoza
Fernando Mendoza will get a chance to learn from Kirk Cousins before the Las Vegas Raiders give him an opportunity to start.
The only question surrounding the Heisman Trophy winner is when …
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By ROB MAADDI
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4/17/26
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Nebraska proposes $600 million renovation of Memorial Stadium to be finished in time for 2028 season
Nebraska's Memorial Stadium will undergo a $600 million overhaul that will make the 103-year-old venue more fan-friendly and greatly increase revenue for the athletic department, according to a plan …
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By ERIC OLSON
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4/17/26
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It looked like this would be the spring of the past two No. 1 draft picks, Matthew Schaefer and Macklin Celebrini, making the NHL playoffs at 18 and 19 years old. Then Schaefer's New York Islanders …
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By STEPHEN WHYNO
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4/17/26
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April 18
1908 — Tommy Burns knocks out Jewey Smith in the fifth round in Paris to retain the world heavyweight title.
1942 — Stanley Cup Final, Maple Leaf Gardens, Toronto, ON: Toronto …
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By The Associated Press
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4/17/26
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April 18
1899 — John McGraw made his managerial debut at age 26 with the Orioles. He led them to a 5-3 victory over the New York Giants, a team he later managed for more than 30 years.
1916 …
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By The Associated Press
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4/17/26
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He's probably going to be the runaway, if not unanimous, choice for defensive player of the year. He's going to make this season's All-NBA team. He's going to get some MVP votes. He's already a …
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By TIM REYNOLDS
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4/17/26
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US enters World Cup with goalkeeping and defensive worries but hopes for 1st knockout win since 2002
The United States heads into the World Cup hoping for its first knockout-stage victory since 2002.
While the Americans enter with their weakest goalkeepers in four decades and only a few central …
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By RONALD BLUM
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4/17/26
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When it comes to producing players for the NFL, it's not surprising that the top-performing colleges are the most prolific.
Where it gets more interesting is looking at how different schools …
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By JOSH DUBOW
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4/17/26
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