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Carolina Hurricanes' Evgeny Kuznetsov (92) moves the puck past New York Islanders' Adam Pelech (3) during the second period in Game 1 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, April 20, 2024. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

Hurricanes get a quick boost from Evgeny Kuznetsov addition to start NHL playoffs

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Evgeny Kuznetsov wasted no time making a postseason impact for the Carolina Hurricanes. It's a promising sign for what could be ahead in the NHL playoffs. The … more

By AARON BEARD | 4/21/24

Cleveland Guardians' Josh Naylor starts to run out a three-run double during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics, Sunday, April 21, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Nick Cammett)

Josh Naylor's 3 RBIs sends Guardians to 6-2 win, sweep of A's and continues best start since 1999

CLEVELAND (AP) — Josh Naylor delivered a clutch, three-run double in the seventh inning as the Guardians continued their best start in 25 years with a 6-2 win over the Oakland Athletics on Sunday … more

By TOM WITHERS | 4/21/24

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) drives past Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic (5) in the first half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Sunday, April 21, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Jayson Tatum triple-double, 3s lead Celtics past Butler-less Heat 114-94 in playoff opener

BOSTON (AP) — Jayson Tatum notched his first career playoff triple-double with 23 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists to lead the Boston Celtics past the Miami Heat 114-94 on Sunday to open their … more

By KYLE HIGHTOWER | 4/21/24

Florida Panthers center Sam Reinhart (13) is congratulated by teammates after he scored during the first period of Game 1 of the first-round of an NHL Stanley Cup Playoff series against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Sunday, April 21, 2024, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Panthers score twice in the third period and beat the Lightning 3-2 in Game 1 of NHL playoffs

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Carter Verhaeghe tapped in a pinpoint pass from Aleksander Barkov for the lead 58 seconds into the third period, Matthew Tkachuk added a goal and an assist and the Florida … more

By TIM REYNOLDS | 4/21/24

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) shoots over Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, March 31, 2024. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

Kawhi Leonard will miss Game 1 for Los Angeles Clippers against Luka Doncic and Dallas Mavericks

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kawhi Leonard will miss the Los Angeles Clippers’ playoff opener against the Dallas Mavericks. Leonard had been listed as questionable heading into Game 1 on Sunday because … more

4/21/24

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