The New York Rangers are one win away from the advancing after beating the Washington Capitals 3-1 to take a 3-0 lead in their first-round series. Vincent Trocheck had a power-play goal and a …
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By STEPHEN WHYNO
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4/26/24
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DETROIT (AP) — The NFL draft tour has not had a stop quite like the one in Detroit.
“We watched 32 amazing players join the NFL family in front of a record 275,000 people,” Commissioner …
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By LARRY LAGE
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4/26/24
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AVONDALE, La. (AP) — Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry held onto a share of the lead Friday in the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, with the Irish duo shooting a 2-under 70 in alternate play in the PGA …
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By RICHARD MEEK
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4/26/24
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Caitlin Clark crashed the NBA's playoff party Friday night — and drew a standing ovation from her new home fans. Twice.
She's hoping to do it all over again in September …
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By MICHAEL MAROT
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4/26/24
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NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL announced Friday it will allow players to wear protective soft-shell helmet covers known as Guardian caps during games next season if they choose.
The league is also …
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4/26/24
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LAS VEGAS (AP) — The problems for Dallas are two-fold — the Stars aren't getting great scoring chances and for long stretches aren't even putting the puck on net.
That's primarily why the …
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By MARK ANDERSON
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4/26/24
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FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Michael Penix Jr., the biggest surprise of the NFL draft's first round, received a congratulatory call from Kirk Cousins on Thursday night even as Cousins' agent was …
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By CHARLES ODUM
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4/26/24
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Kansas star center Hunter Dickinson announced Friday he would return for a final season with the Jayhawks.
Coach Bill Self also said he has signed a fourth player from the transfer portal in …
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By The Associated Press
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4/26/24
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Perhaps the biggest blow for Oregon State in recent weeks was the departure of running back Damien Martinez, who had previously pledged his loyalty to the Beavers.
The former Pac-12 Freshman of …
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By ANNE M. PETERSON
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4/26/24
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Highly touted prospect Jackson Holliday has been optioned to the minor leagues by the Baltimore Orioles after starting his big league career with a disappointing thud. Holliday was promoted from …
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By DAVID GINSBURG
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4/26/24
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo has been ruled out of Game 3 of the NBA playoff series against the Indiana Pacers.
Bucks coach Doc Rivers said Thursday that …
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4/26/24
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Nikola Jokic moved LeBron James out of the way as they battled for a rebound, grabbed the ball, got fouled and scored off the putback.
And all James could do was turn his palms skyward, as if to …
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By TIM REYNOLDS
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4/26/24
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WNBA training camps open with Caitlin Clark, the rookie class and free agency moves in the spotlight
There is a buzz around the opening of WNBA training camps with the arrival of Caitlin Clark, her heralded rookie class and big offseason free agency moves. In addition to the league's success last …
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By DOUG FEINBERG
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4/26/24
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Reigning Indianapolis 500 champion Josef Newgarden blinked back tears Friday as he accepted blame for manipulating the push-to-pass system in his season-opening IndyCar win …
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By JOHN ZENOR
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4/26/24
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SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazilian soccer star Marta, the six-time women's world player of the year, plans to retire from the national team after this year.
The 38-year-old Marta has told CNN Brasil …
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4/26/24
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GENEVA (AP) — Leaders of top European soccer leagues say they have no plans to take games to the United States, though acknowledged that could change pending a lawsuit in Manhattan.
FIFA has …
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By GRAHAM DUNBAR
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4/26/24
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April 27
1929 — Ryder Cup Golf, Moortown GC: Great Britain beats U.S., 7-5.
1956 — Rocky Marciano retires as the undefeated heavyweight boxing champion. He finished with a 49-0 record, …
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By The Associated Press
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4/26/24
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April 27
1909 — The Chicago White Sox win their third straight 1-0 game over St. Louis in three days.
1918 — The Brooklyn Dodgers finally win after a major league record 0-9 start, with a …
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By The Associated Press
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4/26/24
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The unprecedented run on quarterbacks, wide receivers and pass protectors in the NFL draft 's opening round pushed plenty of studly defenders down the board and allowed some of the top teams to …
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By ARNIE STAPLETON
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4/26/24
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GENEVA (AP) — There could be a surprising team from each of Europe's “big five” leagues when the new-look Champions League debuts next season.
Aston Villa, Bologna, Brest, Girona and …
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By GRAHAM DUNBAR
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4/26/24
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