ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Kyle Schwarber had a two-run single in the second inning, Alec Bohm extended his hitting streak to 15 games and the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Los Angeles Angels 2-1 …
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By JOE REEDY
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5/1/24
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PHOENIX (AP) — Mat Ishbia knows the offseason chatter around the Phoenix Suns is it's a team with a top-heavy roster, salary cap issues and precious little room to maneuver after a disappointing …
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By DAVID BRANDT
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5/1/24
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SCOTTDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Before the realigned Big 12 — sans Oklahoma and Texas —even kicks off, the expanded College Football Playoff’s new revenue structure has created a perception that the …
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By RALPH D. RUSSO
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5/1/24
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UConn, Kentucky among those with big changes through transfers in college basketball's portal window
A few days after winning a second consecutive national championship, UConn coach Dan Hurley posted a photo of himself on social media, lying on the floor and covering his eyes.
The caption read …
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By PAT EATON-ROBB and AARON BEARD
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5/1/24
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A look at 10 memorable editions of the Kentucky Derby, with the 150th running coming up on Saturday:
1933 (59th Derby)
Brokers Tip, ridden by Don Meade, came up the rail to challenge leader …
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By BETH HARRIS
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5/1/24
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The Kentucky Derby is turning 150 years old. It's survived world wars and controversies of all kinds
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — As a record crowd cheered, American Pharoah rallied from behind and took aim at his remaining two rivals in the stretch. The bay colt and jockey Victor Espinoza surged to the …
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By BETH HARRIS
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5/1/24
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The Baltimore Orioles have put right-hander Grayson Rodriguez on the 15-day injured list because of shoulder inflammation. They activated lefty John Means. Means has not pitched yet for the Orioles …
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By NOAH TRISTER
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5/1/24
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Koby Brea, who led the nation in 3-point shooting for Dayton, will play his final season at Kentucky.
Brea announced his decision on social media Wednesday and is the fifth player this week and …
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By The Associated Press
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5/1/24
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WNBA teams have started experiencing the Caitlin Clark effect and the top overall draft pick hasn't even played her first game. To capitalize on Clark's popularity, the Las Vegas Aces and Washington …
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By DOUG FEINBERG
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5/1/24
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MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee reliever Abner Uribe was suspended for six games and starter Freddy Peralta for five on Wednesday for their roles in a brawl during a Brewers’ game against the Tampa …
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By RICH ROVITO
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5/1/24
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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Hurricanes are getting production throughout their lineup to start the NHL playoffs. They'll need it going forward if they're going to take down the Presidents' …
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By AARON BEARD
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5/1/24
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Alcaraz's quest to win third consecutive Madrid Open title ends with loss to Rublev in quarterfinals
MADRID (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz's bid to win a third straight Madrid Open title ended with a three-set loss to Andrey Rublev in the quarterfinals on Wednesday.
The second-seeded Spaniard got off …
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By TALES AZZONI
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5/1/24
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UNC's RJ Davis is returning to school for a 5th season. He was an AP 1st-team All-American last year
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — First-team Associated Press All-American RJ Davis is returning to North Carolina to play his fifth season of eligibility, which could have him ultimately contending for the …
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5/1/24
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ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Mike Trout never had a significant injury in his charmed baseball career until May 2017, when he tore a thumb ligament sliding headfirst into second base.
On his first …
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By GREG BEACHAM
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5/1/24
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MILTON KEYNES, England (AP) — Adrian Newey, the designer who was a pivotal figure in Red Bull's dominance of Formula One, will step down early next year, the team said Wednesday.
The …
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5/1/24
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Philadelphia Phillies (20-11, second in the NL East) vs. Los Angeles Angels (11-19, fourth in the AL West)Anaheim, California; Wednesday, 4:07 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Phillies: Zack Wheeler (2-3, …
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By The Associated Press
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5/1/24
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The Baltimore Orioles lead 2-0 in a four-game series with the New York Yankees.
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By The Associated Press
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5/1/24
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BALTIMORE (AP) — Dean Kremer pitched seven innings of two-run ball, Adley Rutschman extended his hitting streak to a career-best 11 games and the Baltimore Orioles defeated the New York Yankees 4-2 …
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By The Associated Press
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5/1/24
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WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Mikko Rantanen scored his first two goals of the playoffs in the third period, leading the Colorado Avalanche to a 6-3 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday night that …
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5/1/24
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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — This time, the Carolina Hurricanes didn't miss their chance to close out the New York Islanders on home ice.
Jack Drury scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period …
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By AARON BEARD
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5/1/24
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