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Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout leaves the dugout before a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Tuesday, April 30, 2024, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

Mike Trout's sublime talent defined his first decade in baseball. Injuries are the story now

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 … more

By GREG BEACHAM | 5/1/24

FILE - Technical chief Adrian Newey of Red Bull Racing watches the Spanish Formula One Grand Prix at the Barcelona Catalunya racetrack in Montmelo, Spain, Sunday, May 22, 2022. Adrian Newey, the designer who was a pivotal figure in Red Bull's dominance of Formula One, will step down next year, the team said Wednesday, May 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Pool/Manu Fernandez)

Red Bull chief technical officer Adrian Newey to step down from F1 team

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 … more

5/1/24

Angels and Phillies play to decide series winner

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, … more

By The Associated Press | 5/1/24

Orioles face the Yankees with 2-0 series lead

The Baltimore Orioles lead 2-0 in a four-game series with the New York Yankees. more

By The Associated Press | 5/1/24

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Jacob Webb throws during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees, Tuesday, April 30, 2024, in Baltimore. The Orioles won 4-2. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Orioles defeat the Yankees to take a one game lead in the AL East

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 … more

By The Associated Press | 5/1/24

Colorado Avalanche Artturi Lehkonen (62) celebrates his goal against the Winnipeg Jets with Mikko Rantanen (96), Casey Mittelstadt (37) and Samuel Girard (49) during the second period in Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Tuesday, April 30, 2024. (Fred Greenslade/The Canadian Press via AP)

Rantanen scores twice in the 3rd period to lead Avalanche past Jets 6-3 and into the 2nd round

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 … more

5/1/24

Carolina Hurricanes' Jalen Chatfield (5) battles with New York Islanders' Anders Lee (27) for the puck during the first period in Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series in Raleigh, N.C., Tuesday, April 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

Drury, Noesen help Hurricanes beat Islanders 6-3 to clinch NHL playoff 1st-round series in 5 games

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 … more

By AARON BEARD | 5/1/24

Milwaukee Bucks' Bobby Portis (9) goes to the basket against Indiana Pacers' Pascal Siakam (43) during the first half of Game 4 of the first round NBA playoff basketball series, Sunday, April 28, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Middleton, Portis each score 29 as Bucks stay alive with 115-92 victory over Pacers in Game 5

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Bobby Portis apologized to his teammates for his ejection from a Game 4 loss that put the Milwaukee Bucks on the brink of playoff elimination. Then he made amends by helping … more

By STEVE MEGARGEE | 5/1/24

New York looks to clinch series against Philadelphia in game 6

New York Knicks (50-32, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (47-35, seventh in the Eastern Conference)Philadelphia; Thursday, 9 p.m. EDTBETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE 76ers -3.5; … more

By The Associated Press | 5/1/24

Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber celebrates in the dugout after hitting a three-run home run to score Nick Castellanos and Bryson Stott during the second inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels, Tuesday, April 30, 2024, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

Rojas and Castellanos homer in the 9th, leading the Phillies to a 7-5 comeback win over the Angels

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Johan Rojas hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the ninth inning moments after Nick Castellanos' tying shot, sending the Philadelphia Phillies to a 7-5 victory over the Los … more

By GREG BEACHAM | 5/1/24

A bee keeper removes a swarm of bees gathered on the net behind home plate delaying the start of a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Arizona Diamondbacks, Tuesday, April 30, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Bee Game: Dodgers and Diamondbacks delayed due to bee swarm

A swarm of bees created quite a baseball buzzkill in the desert. The start of Tuesday night’s game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Arizona Diamondbacks was delayed nearly two hours after a bee … more

By JOHN MARSHALL | 5/1/24

New York Knicks' Jalen Brunson (11) shoots over Philadelphia 76ers' Tobias Harris (12) during the second half of Game 5 in an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Tuesday, April 30, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Tyrese Maxey's huge finish in OT cuts Knicks' lead to 3-2

NEW YORK (AP) — Tyrese Maxey saved Philadelphia from elimination with seven points in the final 25 seconds of regulation, finished with 46 and led the 76ers to a 112-106 overtime victory over the … more

By The Associated Press | 5/1/24

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell celebrates after making a three point basket against the Orlando Magic during the second half of Game 5 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Tuesday, April 30, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)

Evan Mobley has huge block in final seconds as Cavaliers hold off Banchero, Magic 104-103 in Game 5

CLEVELAND (AP) — Evan Mobley groaned like an old man — and not a 22-year-old — as he pulled himself out of the chair in front of his locker. “Long game,” Mobley said. Long guy, and … more

By TOM WITHERS | 5/1/24

Tampa Bay Rays' Jose Siri (22) fights with Milwaukee Brewers' Abner Uribe, middle, during the eighth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 30, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)

Rays and Brewers get into wild brawl, with Uribe and Siri in the middle of it

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Punches were thrown when a brawl broke out between the Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers in the eighth inning Tuesday night. The fracas ensued after Jose Siri grounded out … more

By ANDREW WAGNER | 5/1/24

Philadelphia 76ers' Tyrese Maxey (0) looks to pass as New York Knicks' Mitchell Robinson (23) defends during the first half of Game 5 in an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Tuesday, April 30, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Tyrese Maxey saves Sixers from elimination with huge finish in OT win that cuts Knicks' lead to 3-2

NEW YORK (AP) — Tyrese Maxey saved Philadelphia from elimination with seven points in the final 25 seconds of regulation, finished with 46 and led the 76ers to a 112-106 overtime victory over the … more

By BRIAN MAHONEY | 4/30/24

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Dean Kremer throws during the second inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees, Tuesday, April 30, 2024, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Kremer pitches Orioles past Yankees for 4-2 victory that opens 1-game AL East lead

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. Baltimore won the … more

By PATRICK STEVENS | 4/30/24

Raúl Ruidíaz scores two goals and the Sounders beat the Union 3-2 for their second win

CHESTER, Pa. (AP) — Raúl Ruidíaz scored two goals to help the Seattle Sounders beat the Philadelphia Union 3-2 on Tuesday night in a rescheduled match. Seattle (2-5-3) won for the first time … more

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Rafael Nadal, of Spain, reacts during a match against Jiri Lehecka, of Czech Republic, during the Mutua Madrid Open tennis tournament in Madrid, Tuesday, April 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Nadal gets emotional after a loss in his last Madrid Open appearance. Alcaraz reaches quarterfinals

MADRID (AP) — Rafael Nadal had to pause for a few moments, visibly emotional, while addressing the crowd after his loss in the fourth round at the Madrid Open. As chants of “Rafa, Rafa, … more

By TALES AZZONI | 4/30/24

Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior celebrates after scoring his side's second goal on a penalty kick during the Champions League semifinal first leg soccer match between Bayern Munich and Real Madrid at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, Tuesday, April 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Christian Bruna)

Vinícius Júnior leads Real Madrid to 2-2 draw at Bayern Munich in Champions League semifinal

MUNICH (AP) — Vinícius Júnior scored twice for Real Madrid to draw 2-2 at Bayern Munich in the first leg of their Champions League semifinal on Tuesday. Bayern dominated but Madrid survived, … more

By CIARÁN FAHEY | 4/30/24

Los Angeles Angels' Mike Trout runs after a single during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Monday, April 29, 2024, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

Former MVP Mike Trout needs surgery on torn meniscus. The Angels hope he can return this season

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout will have surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee, sidelining the three-time AL MVP indefinitely. The Angels believe Trout … more

By GREG BEACHAM | 4/30/24