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Japan awakens to Radio Taiso exercise tradition. One face of the country's longevity

Japan awakens to Radio Taiso exercise tradition. One face of the country's longevity

Stephen Wade, Associated Press  |  Posted April 25 - 1:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

a simple yet dynamic way to start the day.
Spurs beat Trail Blazers 120-108 without Wembanyama to take 2-1 series lead

Spurs beat Trail Blazers 120-108 without Wembanyama to take 2-1 series lead

Anne M. Peterson, Associated Press  |  Posted April 25 - 12:29 a.m.  |  Save Story

Stephon Castle had 33 points and the San Antonio Spurs overcame the absence of Victor Wembanyama to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 120-108 on Friday night for a 2-1 series lead.
Kirby Dach stars in Canadiens' Game 3 win after harsh online criticism

Kirby Dach stars in Canadiens' Game 3 win after harsh online criticism

The Associated Press  |  Posted April 25 - 12:12 a.m.  |  Save Story

What a difference 72 hours made for Kirby Dach.
Victor Wembanyama misses Spurs' Game 3 victory while recovering from concussion

Victor Wembanyama misses Spurs' Game 3 victory while recovering from concussion

Anne M. Peterson, Associated Press  |  Updated April 25 - 12:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama did not play Friday night in Game 3 against Portland in the teams' first-round playoff series while he continued to recover from a concussion.
Ducks blast Oilers 7-4 in Game 3 in Anaheim's first home playoff game in 8 years

Ducks blast Oilers 7-4 in Game 3 in Anaheim's first home playoff game in 8 years

Greg Beacham, Associated Press  |  Updated April 24 - 11:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

Beckett Sennecke and Leo Carlsson scored 42 seconds apart in the third period, Mikael Granlund had a goal and two assists, and the Anaheim Ducks celebrated their first home playoff game in eight years with a 7-4 victory over the Edmonton Oilers and a 2-1 series lead on Friday night.
Swanson's 2-run 9th-inning blast fuels Cubs' comeback win, 10th in a row

Swanson's 2-run 9th-inning blast fuels Cubs' comeback win, 10th in a row

Beth Harris, Associated Press  |  Posted April 24 - 11:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

Dansby Swanson hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the ninth inning to cap a four-RBI performance from the No. 9 spot, rallying the Chicago Cubs past the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-4 on Friday night for their 10th consecutive victory.
Athletics hit 3 solo homers on 7 pitches off Rangers' Eovaldi in 1st inning en route to 8-1 victory

Athletics hit 3 solo homers on 7 pitches off Rangers' Eovaldi in 1st inning en route to 8-1 victory

The Associated Press  |  Updated April 24 - 11:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Athletics got off to a fast start against Texas on Friday night, hitting three solo home runs in the first inning and adding two later in their 8-1 win over the Rangers.
Canadiens beat Lightning 3-2 in OT to take 2-1 lead in all extra-time series

Canadiens beat Lightning 3-2 in OT to take 2-1 lead in all extra-time series

The Associated Press  |  Updated April 24 - 11:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Lane Hutson scored on a slap shot at 2:09 of overtime and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 on Friday night to take a 2-1 lead in the first-round series that has opened with three extra-time thrillers.
James makes tying 3 as Lakers storm back late, win in OT and take a 3-0 series lead over the Rockets

James makes tying 3 as Lakers storm back late, win in OT and take a 3-0 series lead over the Rockets

Kristie Rieken, Associated Press  |  Updated April 24 - 10:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

LeBron James scored 29 points, including a tying 3-pointer with 13 seconds left in regulation, Marcus Smart had eight points in overtime and the Los Angeles Lakers took advantage of a Houston Rockets team missing Kevin Durant for a 112-108 win Friday night to take a 3-0 lead in the Western Conference first-round series.
Carson Beck and Drew Allar make it 4 quarterbacks selected in the first 3 rounds of the NFL draft

Carson Beck and Drew Allar make it 4 quarterbacks selected in the first 3 rounds of the NFL draft

Rob Maaddi, Associated Press  |  Updated April 24 - 9:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

Once considered a potential top pick, Carson Beck ended up becoming the first player selected in the third round of the NFL draft.
Brewers 2nd team to face AL, NL Cy Young winners in consecutive games

Brewers 2nd team to face AL, NL Cy Young winners in consecutive games

Rich Rovito, Associated Press  |  Posted April 24 - 9:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Milwaukee Brewers had the daunting task of facing the AL and NL Cy Young Award winners in consecutive games. The results were mixed, with both ending in losses for the defending NL Central champions.
Celtics beat the 76ers 108-100 in Game 3 behind 25 points each from Tatum and Brown

Celtics beat the 76ers 108-100 in Game 3 behind 25 points each from Tatum and Brown

Dan Gelston, Associated Press  |  Updated April 24 - 9:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

Jayson Tatum continued to shine in his return from injury with 25 points and Jaylen Brown also scored 25 to help the Boston Celtics beat the Philadelphia 76ers 108-100 on Friday night and take a 2-1 lead in the Eastern Conference first-round series.
Braves CF Harris scratched from the lineup, then comes through as pinch-hitter vs Phillies

Braves CF Harris scratched from the lineup, then comes through as pinch-hitter vs Phillies

Paul Newberry, Associated Press  |  Posted April 24 - 9:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

Michael Harris II is on quite a roll for the Atlanta Braves.
Skenes perfect into 7th, Griffin hits first 1st career homer in Pirates' 6-0 win over Brewers

Skenes perfect into 7th, Griffin hits first 1st career homer in Pirates' 6-0 win over Brewers

Rich Rovito, Associated Press  |  Posted April 24 - 8:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

Paul Skenes had a perfect game into the seventh inning, Konnor Griffin hit his first career home run on his 20th birthday and drove in three runs to help the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Milwaukee Brewers 6-0 on Friday night.
Harris delivers as a pinch-hitter for the Braves, leading 5-3 win over slumping Phillies

Harris delivers as a pinch-hitter for the Braves, leading 5-3 win over slumping Phillies

Paul Newberry, Associated Press  |  Posted April 24 - 7:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

Michael Harris II delivered a two-run double as a pinch-hitter after being scratched from the starting lineup with an ailing quad, and the Atlanta Braves piled more misery on Philadelphia with a 5-3 victory Friday night that sent the Phillies to their 10th straight loss.
Kayden McDonald's long wait in the NFL draft green room ends with tears and a new job in Houston

Kayden McDonald's long wait in the NFL draft green room ends with tears and a new job in Houston

Will Graves, Associated Press  |  Updated April 24 - 6:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

Kayden McDonald and Colton Hood spent three long hours in the green room inside Acrisure Stadium on Thursday night all dressed up with nowhere to go.
New Raiders QB Fernando Mendoza ready to prove he was worthy of No. 1 draft pick

New Raiders QB Fernando Mendoza ready to prove he was worthy of No. 1 draft pick

Mark Anderson, Associated Press  |  Posted April 24 - 6:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

Fernando Mendoza sounded Friday like he was ready to get down to business and prove he was worthy of being the top pick in the NFL draft.
Mets say injured shortstop Francisco Lindor to be evaluated again in 3 weeks

Mets say injured shortstop Francisco Lindor to be evaluated again in 3 weeks

Mike Fitzpatrick, Associated Press  |  Updated April 24 - 6:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

The New York Mets provided some more information Friday on the status of injured shortstop Francisco Lindor.
Nelly Korda with another 65 leaves the field behind at Chevron Championship

Nelly Korda with another 65 leaves the field behind at Chevron Championship

Doug Ferguson, Associated Press  |  Updated April 24 - 6:25 p.m.  |  Save Story

Nelly Korda is playing with so much control even her misses are right where she's aiming. She birdied her last two holes Friday with exquisite irons shots for another 7-under 65, giving her a daunting six-shot lead going into the weekend at The Chevron Championship.
Star freshmen Darryn Peterson at Kansas, Cameron Boozer at Duke declare for NBA draft

Star freshmen Darryn Peterson at Kansas, Cameron Boozer at Duke declare for NBA draft

Dave Skretta, Associated Press  |  Updated April 24 - 5:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Kansas freshman Darryn Peterson declared for the NBA draft on Friday, just as nearly everyone had expected he would ever since his arrival on campus, and the high-scoring guard figures to be among the first three players selected in June.