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FILE - United States' Brittney Griner (15) plays during a women's basketball preliminary round game against Japan at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 30, 2021, in Saitama, Japan. Griner went to Russia to earn extra money. But the experience has turned into a prolonged nightmare after she was arrested in February by police who reported finding vape cartridges allegedly containing cannabis oil in her luggage. She is awaiting trial on charges that could bring a prison term.(AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)
WNBA players say life in Russia was lucrative but lonely
For the elite athletes in the WNBA, spending the offseason by playing in Russia can mean earning more money than they can make back home — sometimes even two or three times as much. But those … more
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This Date in Baseball
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 … more
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Orioles bring 1-0 series advantage over Yankees into game 2
New York Yankees (4-4) vs. Baltimore Orioles (2-5)Baltimore; Saturday, 7:05 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Yankees: Jameson Taillon (0-1, 3.60 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, six strikeouts); Orioles: Tyler Wells (0-1, … more
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Phillies look to end skid in matchup with the Marlins
Philadelphia Phillies (3-5) vs. Miami Marlins (3-4)Miami; Saturday, 6:10 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Phillies: Ranger Suarez (0-0, 10.13 ERA, 2.25 WHIP, one strikeout); Marlins: Trevor Rogers (0-1, … more
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Chicago Bulls coach Billy Donovan, left, reacts after talking with guard Zach LaVine during the first half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics in Chicago, Wednesday, April 6, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Playoff time: 10 things to know about the NBA's postseason
Zach LaVine has an Olympic gold medal. What he doesn’t have is NBA playoff experience. At last, that part is about to change. No active NBA player has been in more regular-season games … more
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FILE - Hockey Hall of Famer and former New York Islander Mike Bossy waves to fans as he is introduced before the NHL hockey game between the Islanders and the Boston Bruins at Nassau Coliseum on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015, in Uniondale, N.Y. Bossy dropped a ceremonial first puck. Bossy, one of hockey’s most prolific goal-scorers and a star for the New York Islanders during their 1980s dynasty, died Thursday, April 14, 2022, after a battle with lung cancer. He was 65. (AP Photo/Kathy Kmonicek, File)
Mike Bossy, Islanders great, 4-time Cup champion, dies at 65
Mike Bossy, one of hockey’s most prolific goal-scorers and a star for the New York Islanders during their 1980s Stanley Cup dynasty, has died after a battle with lung cancer. He was 65. TVA … more
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A jersey of Jackie Robinson is displayed at the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, commemorating the 75th anniversary of Jackie Robinson's integration of Major League Baseball, Thursday, April 7, 2022. Robinson became the first African American to play in Major League Baseball breaking the baseball color barrier on April 15, 1947, when he started at first base for the Brooklyn Dodgers. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
Column: Remembering Jackie Robinson in town where it started
Far off the beaten path, way down in southwest Georgia near the Florida state line, a remarkable life began in the most humble of circumstances. Jackie Robinson was born just outside the small … more
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Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) drives against Memphis Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, April 1, 2022, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)
The NBA playoffs are here, with many eyes on favored Phoenix
Devin Booker does not take having another chance at an NBA championship lightly. Over his first four years in Phoenix, among players who appeared in at least 200 games spanning the 2015-16 … more
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This Date in Baseball
April 16 1929 — Cleveland’s Earl Averill became the first American League player to hit a home run in his first major league plate appearance. The Indians won the game 5-4 in 11 innings on … more
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Philadelphia hosts Toronto to begin playoffs
Toronto Raptors (48-34, fifth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (51-31, fourth in the Eastern Conference)Philadelphia; Saturday, 6 p.m. EDTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: 76ers -4.5; … more
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Flyers take on the Sabres on 3-game slide
Philadelphia Flyers (23-40-11, eighth in the Metropolitan) vs. Buffalo Sabres (27-38-11, sixth in the Atlantic)Buffalo, New York; Saturday, 7 p.m. EDTBOTTOM LINE: Philadelphia aims to break its … more
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Orioles begin 3-game series at home against the Yankees
New York Yankees (4-3) vs. Baltimore Orioles (1-5)Baltimore; Friday, 7:05 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Yankees: Jordan Montgomery (0-0, 8.10 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, four strikeouts); Orioles: Jordan Lyles … more
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Realmuto leads Phillies against the Marlins after 4-hit outing
Philadelphia Phillies (3-4) vs. Miami Marlins (2-4)Miami; Friday, 6:40 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Phillies: Zach Eflin (0-0, .00 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, three strikeouts); Marlins: Pablo Lopez (0-0, 1.80 … more
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Philadelphia Union take shutout streak into matchup with Toronto
Philadelphia Union (5-0-1, first in the Eastern Conference) vs. Toronto FC (2-2-2, seventh in the Eastern Conference)Toronto; Saturday, 7:30 p.m. EDTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Philadelphia +146, … more
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A jersey of Jackie Robinson is displayed at the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, commemorating the 75th anniversary of Jackie Robinson's integration of Major League Baseball, Thursday, April 7, 2022. Robinson became the first African American to play in Major League Baseball breaking the baseball color barrier on April 15, 1947, when he started at first base for the Brooklyn Dodgers. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
LEADING OFF: MLB celebrates Robinson 75 years after debut
A look at what's happening around baseball Friday: ___ JACKIE ROBINSON DAY Players across the majors will don Jackie Robinson's No. 42 — and all of them in Dodger blue this year — for … more
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Pittsburgh Pirates' Bryan Reynolds tosses his bat after striking out during the third inning of a spring training baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Friday, April 1, 2022, in Bradenton, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
AP Source: Pirates agree to 2-year deal with CF Reynolds
The Pittsburgh Pirates and All-Star center fielder Bryan Reynolds have avoided arbitration, agreeing to a two-year deal worth $13.5 million. A person with knowledge of the agreement told The … more
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Minnesota Timberwolves guard Patrick Beverley (22) looks at his hands after a foul call against the Los Angeles Clippers during the first quarter during an NBA basketball game Tuesday, April 12, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Analysis: Emotion proves the NBA play-in tournament works
Patrick Beverley jumped atop a table, then cracked open a postgame beer for the whole world to see and used so many bad words that the league fined him $30,000. Clint Capela was so overjoyed that he … more
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This Date in Baseball-Week Ahead
Body April 19 1900 — The Philadelphia Phillies beat the Boston Braves 19-17 in 10 innings to set a major league record for most runs scored by two clubs on opening day. The Braves scored … more
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This Date in Baseball-Week Ahead
April 15 1909 — Leon Ames of the New York Giants pitched a no-hitter for 9 1-3 innings on opening day, but lost 3-0 to Brooklyn in 13 innings. 1915 — Rube Marquard of the New York Giants … more
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AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
April 15 1937 — The Detroit Red Wings beat the New York Rangers 3-0 to take the Stanley Cup in the fifth and final game. 1952 — The Detroit Red Wings beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-0 to … more
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