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Coventry City players celebrate after scoring during the English FA Cup semifinal soccer match between Coventry City and Manchester United at Wembley stadium in London, Sunday, April 21, 2024. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Man United escapes with shootout win after blowing 3-goal lead against Coventry in FA Cup semifinal

LONDON (AP) — It was nearly a comeback for the ages for Coventry. Instead, it ended in another gut-wrenching penalty shootout loss at Wembley for the second-tier team as Manchester United limped … more

By MATTIAS KAREN | 4/21/24

FILE - LSU guard Hailey Van Lith passes the ball during the first half of a Elite Eight college basketball game against Iowa in the NCAA Tournament, April 1, 2024, in Albany, N.Y. Van Lith is focused on trying to make the USA Basketball 3x3 Olympic team this summer and not worried about where she’ll end up at college next year. Van Lith is taking part in a training camp in Springfield, Mass. this weekend and will play in a tournament early next week at the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. (AP Photo/Hans Pennink, file)

Hailey Van Lith trying to make US Olympic 3x3 team; next college choice to come soon

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) — Hailey Van Lith is focused on making the USA Basketball 3x3 Olympic team this summer and not worried about where she'll end up at college next year. Van Lith is … more

By DOUG FEINBERG | 4/21/24

Nelly Korda hits from the 11th tee during the third round of the Chevron Championship LPGA golf tournament Saturday, April 20, 2024, at The Club at Carlton Woods, in The Woodlands, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Nelly Korda ends weather-delayed third round at Chevron Championship one shot off lead

THE WOODLANDS, Texas (AP) — Nelly Korda shot a 3-under 69 in the weather-delayed third round of the Chevron Championship on Sunday to enter the final round of the year’s first major one shot off … more

By KRISTIE RIEKEN | 4/21/24

Today in Sports - Patrick Roy plays his final career NHL game

April 22 1876 — The first official National League baseball game is played with Boston beating Philadelphia 6-5. 1914 — Babe Ruth’s 1st professional game (as a pitcher) is a 6-hit 6-0 … more

By The Associated Press | 4/21/24

This Date in Baseball - Albert Pujols is first MLer to hit 499th and 500th homers in the same game

April 22 1876 — In the first National League game, Joseph Borden of Boston beat the hometown Philadelphia team 6-5. 1898 — Theodore Breitenstein of the Cincinnati Reds and James Hughes of … more

By The Associated Press | 4/21/24

Alexander Mutiso Munyao of Kenya crosses the finish line to win the men's race at the London Marathon in London, Sunday, April 21, 2024.(AP Photo/David Cliff)

Mutiso Munyao gives Kenya another London Marathon win after tribute to Kiptum

LONDON (AP) — Alexander Mutiso Munyao delivered another win for Kenya on a day the London Marathon remembered last year's champion Kelvin Kiptum. A race that started with a period of applause … more

By MATTIAS KAREN | 4/21/24

Peres Jepchirchir of Kenya is about to cross the finish line to win the women's race at the London Marathon in London, Sunday, April 21, 2024.(AP Photo/David Cliff)

Olympic champion Jepchirchir wins women's race at London Marathon

LONDON (AP) — Olympic champion Peres Jepchirchir of Kenya pulled away late to win the London Marathon women’s race on Sunday and cement her status as the favorite to defend her gold in Paris. … more

By MATTIAS KAREN | 4/21/24

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands celebrates on the podium after winning the Chinese Formula One Grand Prix at the Shanghai International Circuit, Shanghai, China, Sunday, April 21, 2024. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)

Another race, another victory for Red Bull's Max Verstappen at Chinese GP

SHANGHAI (AP) — Another Formula 1 race. Yet another victory for Red Bull’s Max Verstappen. The three-time defending champion won the Chinese Grand Prix on Sunday starting from pole, his … more

By STEPHEN WADE | 4/21/24

Royals play the Orioles in series rubber match

The Kansas City Royals and Baltimore Orioles meet on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series. more

By The Associated Press | 4/21/24

Phillies host the White Sox on home winning streak

Chicago White Sox (3-17, fifth in the AL Central) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (13-8, second in the NL East)Philadelphia; Sunday, 1:35 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: White Sox: Nick Nastrini (0-1, 3.60 … more

By The Associated Press | 4/21/24

New York hosts Philadelphia with 1-0 series lead

Philadelphia 76ers (47-35, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. New York Knicks (50-32, second in the Eastern Conference)New York; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EDTBETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Knicks -5; over/under … more

By The Associated Press | 4/21/24

Ryan Garcia celebrates after winning a super lightweight boxing match against Devin Haney early Sunday, April 21, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Ryan Garcia knocks Devin Haney down 3 times and hands his amateur rival his first pro loss

NEW YORK (AP) — Ryan Garcia knocked Devin Haney down three times and handed the WBC super lightweight champion his first loss, winning the fight by majority decision Saturday night but not the … more

By BRIAN MAHONEY | 4/21/24

Baltimore Orioles catcher James McCann and relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel celebrate after their baseball game against the Kansas City Royals Saturday, April 20, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. The Orioles won 9-7. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Kimbrel save ball retrieved from Kauffman Stadium fountain

Baltimore left fielder Colton Cowser had to retrieve the ball from the final out of a 9-7 win at Kansas City. The 24-year-old threw the ball into the Kauffman Stadium fountains. About two minutes … more

By AVERY OSEN | 4/20/24

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) goes up to shoot against Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, right, during the second half in Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Saturday, April 20, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Nuggets beat Lakers for the ninth straight time, win 114-103

DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic had 32 points and 12 rebounds, and the defending NBA champion Denver Nuggets powered past LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers 114-103 in their Western Conference … more

By The Associated Press | 4/20/24

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) goes up to shoot against Denver Nuggets guard Reggie Jackson (7) during the first half in Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Saturday, April 20, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Nikola Jokic leads NBA champ Denver Nuggets past LeBron James and Lakers 114-103 in playoff opener

DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic had 32 points and 12 rebounds, and the defending NBA champion Denver Nuggets powered past LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers 114-103 in their Western Conference … more

By ARNIE STAPLETON | 4/20/24

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Kenley Jansen, right, celebrates with catcher Reese McGuire after getting the final out of a 4-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates in a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Saturday, April 20, 2024. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Kimbrel gets 422nd save, Santander hits 3 doubles and Orioles beat Royals 9-7

Craig Kimbrel tied Billy Wagner for seventh on the career list with his 422nd save, Anthony Santander had the first three-double game of his major league career and the Baltimore Orioles rode a … more

By AVERY OSEN | 4/20/24

Toronto Maple Leafs' Mitch Marner (16) and Boston Bruins' Charlie McAvoy (73) compete for the puck during the first period in Game 1 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, Saturday, April 20, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

DeBrusk nets 2 power-play goals, Swayman saves 35 as Bruins win 5-1 to open series with Toronto

BOSTON (AP) — Jeremy Swayman made 35 saves, getting some help from the post to stop a point-blank Auston Matthews shot on Saturday night as the Boston Bruins beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-1 in … more

By JIMMY GOLEN | 4/20/24

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler walks off the field after being pulled during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, Saturday, April 20, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Zack Wheeler has no-hit bid for 7 1/3 innings as Phillies beat slumping White Sox 9-5

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Zack Wheeler pitched no-hit ball for 7 1/3 innings, Brandon Marsh homered and the Philadelphia Phillies extended their winning streak to five by beating the struggling Chicago … more

By AARON BRACY | 4/20/24

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) drives against Philadelphia 76ers guard Kelly Oubre Jr., bottom center, and guard Kyle Lowry, back left, during the first half in Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Madison Square Garden in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Knicks beat 76ers 111-104 in Game 1 of playoffs. Brunson and Hart score 22 points and backups star

NEW YORK (AP) — Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart each scored 22 points, Deuce McBride led a huge effort by New York's backups with 21 and the Knicks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 111-104 on Saturday night … more

By BRIAN MAHONEY | 4/20/24

North Carolina State quarterback Roman Gabriel is in the clutches of a UCLA player as another is driving in at left as he was stopped after an end sweep during an NCAA college football game Oct. 29, 1960, in Los Angeles. Gabriel, the former North Carolina State quarterback who was the 1969 NFL MVP with the Los Angeles Rams, died Saturday, April 20, 2024. He was 83. (AP Photo/Harold P. Matosian)

Roman Gabriel dies at 83. The first Filipino-American quarterback in NFL was MVP in 1969

Roman Gabriel had big size and a big arm when he was the No. 2 draft pick of the Los Angeles Rams in 1962. Even while playing in an era of grinding it out on the ground, he still holds the Rams’ … more

By The Associated Press | 4/20/24