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Illinois governor's office says Bears' plan for stadium remains 'non-starter' after meeting
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Knicks' trio of Villanova stars help them advance to 2nd round of East playoffs
- Jamal Murray is saving the defending champion Nuggets with clutch playoff performances
- Young Pacers exceed expectations by advancing to Eastern Conference semifinals
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Comcast blacks out 15 regional sports networks in contract dispute with distributor
- Braves acquire RHP Jimmy Herget from Angels for cash
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Nylander and Woll help Maple Leafs beat Bruins 2-1 to force Game 7
- 'We might save a life': Utah goalie Connor Ingram a finalist for Masterton trophy
- Hurricanes' Rod Brind'Amour says he feels 'really good' about reaching new contract with team
- Igor Shesterkin has the Rangers looking like a Stanley Cup contender. He says he can be better
- NHL players are refining the art of the bank shot via ricochet off the masks of the goaltenders
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Georgia's Kirby Smart becomes the nation's highest-paid college football coach at $13m annually
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Tiger Woods gets special exemption to US Open at Pinehurst
- Sebastian Munoz shoots 6-under 65 to lead LIV Singapore after the first round
- Peter Oosterhuis, Ryder Cup stalwart and CBS announcer, dies at 75
- Soderberg maintains strong recent form to share first-round lead at the China Open
- Polland wins PGA club pro title. Nineteen others advance to PGA Championship
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Courtois set to play 1st game of season for Real Madrid after recovering from injuries
- Tight league title races play out across European soccer. Belgium aims for more epic last-day drama
- Foden and Shaw win Footballer of the Year awards as Man City makes it a double for individual prizes
- Soccer fan arrested in Marseille as authorities investigate reports of Nazi salute, monkey chants
- Klopp says he has 'no problem' with Salah after touchline spat
Tennis »
Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from Italian Open with right forearm injury
- Swiatek returns to Madrid Open final by beating Keys. Medvedev retires in quarterfinal with injury
- Billie Jean King is getting the Breakfast of Champions treatment. She'll appear on a Wheaties box
- Alcaraz loses to Rublev in Madrid Open quarterfinals. Sinner withdraws with hip injury
- Top-seeded Jannik Sinner withdraws from Madrid Open because of hip injury
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For ex-Derby winner Silver Charm, it's a life of leisure and Old Friends at Kentucky retirement farm
- Year after flip flop, NBC's Eddie Olczyk hopes he feels better about his Kentucky Derby pick
- Black trainer Larry Demeritte brings his $11,000 horse to the Kentucky Derby
- F1 paddock watches to see if Verstappen leaves Red Bull with car builder or if Hamilton lands Newey
- Churchill Downs unveils new $200 million paddock ahead of the 150th Kentucky Derby
Most Recent
Braves acquire RHP Jimmy Herget from Angels for cash
The Associated Press | Posted May 3 - 6:48 a.m. | Save Story
The Atlanta Braves have acquired right-handed reliever Jimmy Herget from the Los Angeles Angels for cash. Herget was recently designated for assignment by the Angels after pitching this season at Triple-A Salt Lake. The trade was completed while the Braves are on a West Coast road trip. The 30-year-old pitcher was assigned to the Braves' Triple-A affiliate at Gwinnett. Herget had his best season for the Angels in 2022, making 49 appearances with a 2.48 ERA and nine saves over 69 innings. Last season, he went 2-4 with a 4.66 ERA in 29 games. Herget hasn't pitching in the majors this season. He was 1-2 with 3.97 ERA in 10 appearances for Salt Lake.
Courtois set to play 1st game of season for Real Madrid after recovering from injuries
The Associated Press | Posted May 3 - 6:37 a.m. | Save Story
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti says that goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is ready to play his first game of the season against Cadiz in the Spanish league on Saturday after recovering from a long injury layoff. The 31-year-old Belgian has not played since tearing the ACL in his left knee in August. He then ruptured the meniscus in his right knee in March when he was preparing to come back. Madrid could clinch the Spanish league title on Saturday when Barcelona also plays Girona. Ancelotti said that Andriy Lunin will be back in goal when Bayern Munich visits on Wednesday with their Champions League semifinal poised at 2-2.
Tight league title races play out across European soccer. Belgium aims for more epic last-day drama
Graham Dunbar, Associated Press | Posted May 3 - 6:24 a.m. | Save Story
The European club soccer season enters its final month with a series of tight title races for fans to savor. The Arsenal-Manchester City duel in England's Premier League will get the most attention but away from the "big five" leagues traditional city rivalries are playing out in Scotland, Turkey and Portugal. The best drama might be found in Belgium for a second straight year when the last round of games is played May 26. The Belgian league has another three-team title race aiming to match the epic climax of last season which saw a trophy-carrying helicopter change direction.
Knicks' trio of Villanova stars help them advance to 2nd round of East playoffs
Dan Gelston, Associated Press | Updated May 3 - 6:09 a.m. | Save Story
Josh Hart made a go-ahead 3-pointer from the top of the arc with 24.4 seconds left, and the New York Knicks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 118-115 in Game 6 to advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals. Jalen Brunson had 41 points and 12 assists to lead the Knicks, who move on to face the Indiana Pacers. Game 1 is Monday in New York. The Knicks are through to the second round in consecutive years for the first time since the postseasons from 1992-2000.
Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from Italian Open with right forearm injury
The Associated Press | Updated May 3 - 5:48 a.m. | Save Story
Third-ranked Carlos Alcaraz has announced that he is withdrawing from the Italian Open because of the right forearm injury that already prompted him to pull out of tournaments in Monte Carlo and Barcelona. The announcement comes two days after Alcaraz's bid to win a third straight Madrid Open title ended with a three-set loss to Andrey Rublev in the quarterfinals. The Italian Open starts next week. Alcaraz is now due to play next at the French Open. The year's second Grand Slam starts May 26. Second-ranked Jannik Sinner and fourth-ranked Daniil Medvedev are also dealing with physical issues.
Luke Rowe, who helped 3 leaders win the Tour de France, will retire at the end of the season
The Associated Press | Posted May 3 - 5:05 a.m. | Save Story
British cyclist Luke Rowe will retire at the end of the season. His Ineos Grenadiers team announced the news on Friday. Rowe played a role in five Tour de France victories for three different leaders. The 34-year-old Rowe has been with the team which was previously known as Sky since 2012. He took part in eight consecutive editions of the Tour and helped Chris Froome, Geraint Thomas and Egan Bernal to victory, often in the role of road captain. Rowe had signed a new 2-year contract to remain with Ineos Grenadiers through to 2025 but decided to bring forward his retirement by a season after getting injured in a crash during the E3 Saxo Classic in March.
Foden and Shaw win Footballer of the Year awards as Man City makes it a double for individual prizes
The Associated Press | Posted May 3 - 4:43 a.m. | Save Story
Manchester City forward Phil Foden has been voted Footballer of the Year in England. Foden's award comes after an outstanding season with 16 Premier League goals so far for the defending champion. He has also provided 10 assists in all competitions for City. And City made it a double for individual prizes with Khadija "Bunny" Shaw taking the women's award. Foden received 42% of the votes to beat second-place Declan Rice from Arsenal and City teammate Rodri in third. Shaw is the second City player to win the women's award. Nikita Parris won in 2019.
Three-time US Olympian Emma Coburn says Paris dream 'is over' after ankle fracture and surgery
The Associated Press | Posted May 3 - 4:19 a.m. | Save Story
Three-time U.S. Olympian Emma Coburn says her "dream of Paris is over" after breaking her ankle at the Diamond League meet in Shanghai and undergoing surgery. A bronze medalist in the 3,000-meter steeplechase at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games, Coburn will now miss the U.S. track trials for the Paris Olympics. Coburn had thought she only sprained her right ankle on a water jump during the 3,000-meter steeplechase last Saturday, but scans later revealed significant damage. During surgery, a screw was implanted for the fracture.
Soccer fan arrested in Marseille as authorities investigate reports of Nazi salute, monkey chants
The Associated Press | Posted May 3 - 4:05 a.m. | Save Story
A soccer fan has been arrested by French police as local authorities investigate reports of a Nazi salute and monkey chants from Atalanta supporters at Marseille's stadium. Marseille and Atalanta drew 1-1 in the first leg of the Europa League semifinals on Thursday. One Atalanta fan was filmed in the stands of the Stade Velodrome mimicking a monkey. In another video posted on social media, another supporter was seen performing a Nazi salute. The Bouches-du-Rhone prefecture said Friday that one suspect was arrested with the case referred to the public prosecutor "to investigate the facts."
Year after flip flop, NBC's Eddie Olczyk hopes he feels better about his Kentucky Derby pick
Joe Reedy, Associated Press | Posted May 3 - 4:00 a.m. | Save Story
remains a part of the network's horse racing coverage even though it no longer carries the NHL
Jamal Murray is saving the defending champion Nuggets with clutch playoff performances
Arnie Stapleton, Associated Press | Posted May 3 - 4:00 a.m. | Save Story
Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray scuffled with his shot in the first round of the NBA playoffs against the Los Angeles Lakers. But he kept coming through in the clutch by the time the fourth quarter rolled around. He's the first player in the league's 77-year history to hit two game-winning baskets in the final five seconds in a playoff series. Murray will lead the Nuggets into the second round where they'll face the Minnesota Timberwolves starting Saturday in Denver.
Young Pacers exceed expectations by advancing to Eastern Conference semifinals
Michael Marot, Associated Press | Posted May 3 - 4:00 a.m. | Save Story
Coach Rick Carlisle keep insisting the Indiana Pacers wanted to do more than just make the playoffs. He believed this young team could win, advance and perhaps even extend its season again. On Thursday night, the Pacers eliminated Milwaukee with a 120-98 rout to secure a 4-2 series win and their first Eastern Conference semifinal appearance since 2014. It's not just Tyrese Haliburton and Myles Turner who are celebrating their first advancement. Carlisle also is making his first second-round appearance since winning the 2011 championship with Dallas.
Black trainer Larry Demeritte brings his $11,000 horse to the Kentucky Derby
Beth Harris, Associated Press | Posted May 3 - 4:00 a.m. | Save Story
Larry Demeritte has run horses on Kentucky Derby day in the past, just never in the big race. The 74-year-old trainer says it was all practice for Saturday, when he'll saddle West Saratoga in the Derby. The gray colt cost $11,000 and is the pride of Demeritte's 11-horse stable in Lexington, Kentucky. He's just the second Black trainer since 1951 with a horse in the Derby, a race that was dominated in its early years by winning Black trainers. Demeritte was diagnosed with cancer in 1996 and undergoes chemotherapy. He's from the Bahamas, where his father was a trainer.
Klopp says he has 'no problem' with Salah after touchline spat
The Associated Press | Posted May 3 - 3:48 a.m. | Save Story
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insists his spat with Mohamed Salah has been "completely resolved." Klopp says his long history with the star forward ensured there was no lasting damage to their relationship. Klopp and Salah were involved in a touchline confrontation during the 2-2 draw at West Ham on Saturday. Salah was asked after the game to comment on the incident and he was heard saying: "There's going to be a fire today if I speak." Klopp says the matter is a "non-story" and "there's no problem" between them.
Sebastian Munoz shoots 6-under 65 to lead LIV Singapore after the first round
The Associated Press | Updated May 3 - 3:38 a.m. | Save Story
Thomas Pieters, Brooks Koepka, Cameron Tringale, Abraham Ancer, Martin Kaymer and Kevin Na. Last week's winner Brendan Steele was three shots off the lead after a 68. Jon Rahm, who has yet to win after joining LIV in December, was four back following a 69. Rahm, however, is the only player to have finished in the top 10 in all six events in 2024. The next LIV tournament is June 7-9 in Houston, Texas.
Sjoukje Dijkstra, the first Dutch athlete to win a gold medal at Winter Olympics, dies at 82
The Associated Press | Posted May 3 - 2:58 a.m. | Save Story
Sjoukje Dijkstra, the figure skater who in 1964 became the first Dutch athlete to win a Winter Olympics gold medal, has died at the age of 82. Dijkstra's daughter, Katja Kossmayer Dijkstra, says in a Facebook post that her mother "passed away peacefully at home" on Thursday. The post does not reveal a cause of death. Dijkstra skated at three Winter Olympics, finishing 12th in Cortina d'Ampezzo in 1956 before winning a silver medal at Squaw Valley in 1960. Four years later she crowned her career with the gold medal at the Innsbruck Olympics. She then turned professional and toured with the Holiday on Ice show.
Real Salt Lake hosts Sporting Kansas City in Western Conference play
The Associated Press | Posted May 3 - 12:17 a.m. | Save Story
Real Salt Lake and Sporting Kansas City meet in Western Conference play.
Nylander and Woll help Maple Leafs beat Bruins 2-1 to force Game 7
The Associated Press | Updated May 2 - 11:26 p.m. | Save Story
William Nylander scored twice, Joseph Woll made 22 saves and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Boston Bruins 2-1 on Thursday night to force a seventh game in the first-round Eastern Conference series. Toronto has overcame a 3-1 series deficit, also staving off elimination with a 2-1 victory in overtime in Boston on Tuesday night, to send the series back to Boston for a winner-take-all finale Saturday night. The series winner will face the Florida Panthers. Jeremy Swayman stopped 24 shots for the Bruins, who also blew a 3-1 lead against the Florida Panthers last year in the first round before losing in Game 7 following a record-setting regular season. Morgan Geekie spoiled Woll's shutout bid with 0.1 seconds left.
Knicks advance to the Eastern Conference semis, topping 76ers 118-115 in Game 6
Dan Gelston, Associated Press | Updated May 2 - 11:19 p.m. | Save Story
Josh Hart made a go-ahead 3-pointer from the top of the arc with 24.4 seconds left, and the New York Knicks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 118-115 in Game 6 to advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals. Jalen Brunson had 41 points and 12 assists to lead the Knicks, who move on to face the Indiana Pacers. Game 1 is Monday in New York. The Knicks are through to the second round in consecutive years for the first time since the postseasons from 1992-2000. Joel Embiid finished with 39 points and 13 rebounds for the Sixers but fouled out in the closing seconds.
