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April 17
1939 — Joe Louis knocks out Jack Roper at 2:20 of the first round in Los Angeles to retain the world heavyweight title.
1947 — Jackie Robinson bunts for his 1st major league …
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By The Associated Press
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4/16/26
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino said Wednesday that Iran will participate in the World Cup “for sure” despite its war with the United States.
Speaking at CNBC’s Invest in America Forum, …
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By The Associated Press
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4/16/26
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The chair of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee said the board has shared its concerns about LA Olympic leader Casey Wasserman with that organizing committee's board and that the USOPC is …
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By EDDIE PELLS
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4/16/26
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Lionel Messi and Argentina hope to become the first repeat World Cup champion in six decades.
Their opponents in Group J have plans of their own. Algeria and Austria are back after long absences …
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By The Associated Press
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4/16/26
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Seattle Kraken (34-36-11, in the Pacific Division) vs. Colorado Avalanche (54-16-11, in the Central Division)
Denver; Thursday, 10 p.m. EDT
LINE: Avalanche -183, Kraken +153; over/under is …
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By The Associated Press
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4/16/26
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San Jose Sharks (38-35-8, in the Pacific Division) vs. Winnipeg Jets (35-34-12, in the Central Division)
Winnipeg, Manitoba; Thursday, 8 p.m. EDT
LINE: Jets -164, Sharks +138; over/under is …
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By The Associated Press
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4/16/26
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Seattle Mariners (8-11, fifth in the AL West) vs. San Diego Padres (12-6, second in the NL West)San Diego; Thursday, 8:40 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Mariners: Luis Castillo (0-0, 6.92 ERA, 1.77 …
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4/16/26
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Kansas City Royals (7-11, fourth in the AL Central) vs. Detroit Tigers (9-9, third in the AL Central)Detroit; Thursday, 1:10 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Royals: Kris Bubic (2-1, 2.50 ERA, 0.83 WHIP, …
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4/16/26
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Baltimore Orioles (9-9, third in the AL East) vs. Cleveland Guardians (10-9, second in the AL Central)Cleveland; Thursday, 6:10 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Orioles: Shane Baz (0-1, 4.50 ERA, 1.56 …
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4/16/26
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Toronto Blue Jays (7-10, fourth in the AL East) vs. Milwaukee Brewers (9-8, fourth in the NL Central)Milwaukee; Thursday, 1:40 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Blue Jays: Patrick Corbin (0-0, 9.00 ERA, …
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4/16/26
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Texas Rangers (9-9, second in the AL West) vs. Athletics (10-8, first in the AL West)West Sacramento, California; Thursday, 3:05 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Rangers: Jack Leiter (1-1, 4.91 ERA, 1.36 …
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4/16/26
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Tampa Bay Rays (10-7, first in the AL East) vs. Chicago White Sox (6-12, fifth in the AL Central)Chicago; Thursday, 2:10 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Rays: Steven Matz (3-0, 3.94 ERA, 0.94 WHIP, 17 …
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4/16/26
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Los Angeles Angels (9-10, third in the AL West) vs. New York Yankees (10-8, second in the AL East)New York; Thursday, 1:35 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Angels: TBD; Yankees: Max Fried (2-0, 1.93 ERA, …
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4/16/26
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Washington Nationals (8-10, fourth in the NL East) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (11-7, second in the NL Central)Pittsburgh; Thursday, 12:35 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Nationals: Foster Griffin (2-0, 1.76 …
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4/16/26
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NFL reporter Dianna Russini resigns from The Athletic after photos published of her with Mike Vrabel
NFL reporter Dianna Russini has resigned from The Athletic less than a week after published …
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4/15/26
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BASEBALL
Major League Baseball
American League
BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Selected the contract of C Sam Huff from Norfolk (IL). Optioned LHP Nick Raquet to Norfolk. Designated LHP Jayvien …
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By The Associated Press
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4/15/26
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The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee recognized USA Surfing as the official national governing body for the sport in America on Wednesday, ending a multiyear saga that included the corporation's …
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By EDDIE PELLS
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4/15/26
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A crucial week for Arsenal starts Wednesday night against Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League quarterfinals.
Mikel Arteta's team faces two huge games in its pursuit of a Premier League and …
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By JAMES ROBSON
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4/15/26
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For a third consecutive year, there is no clear choice for the Hart Trophy as NHL MVP, and again the debate over the importance of “valuable” comes into play.
Edmonton’s Connor McDavid is …
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By STEPHEN WHYNO and JOHN WAWROW
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4/15/26
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All Times EST
Knockout stage - 1st Leg
Home teams listed first
Tuesday, Feb. 17
Galatsaray 5, Juventus 2
Paris Saint-Germain 3, Monaco 2
Real Madrid 1, Benfica 0
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By The Associated Press
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4/15/26
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