Scheffler a Masters champion and never saw it coming
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Scottie Scheffler is the hottest player in golf who never thinks beyond the next shot. He had…
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Madrid authorities on alert ahead of Champions League games
MADRID (AP) — Madrid authorities have reinforced security measures in the Spanish capital ahead of the arrival of thousands of English fans for…
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PARIS (AP) — A Russian karter who made what appeared to be a Nazi salute on a race podium is under investigation. The FIA motor sports governing…
Continue Reading Fox to televise 35 of 64 World Cup matches on main network
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Fox will televise 35 World Cup matches on its main Fox broadcast network. That includes all three U.S. first-round games in…
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Continue Reading ‘Almost impossible’: Tuchel still down on Chelsea’s hopes
By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer Thomas Tuchel’s stance on Chelsea’s hopes of advancing to the Champions League semifinals might be softening…
Continue Reading South Africa takes series 2-0 after Bangladesh 80 all out
GQEBERHA, South Africa (AP) — South Africa has bowled Bangladesh out for 80 to seal a convincing 332-run win in the second and final test and take…
Continue Reading Shanghai Port out of Champions League due to COVID lockdown
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The Asian Football Confederation says Chinese club Shanghai Port has been forced by the city’s COVID-19 lockdown to…
Continue Reading San Diego starters produce 2 hitless outings to start season
By NOAH TRISTER AP Baseball Writer It took three games for one of San Diego’s starting pitchers to allow a hit. That’s a promising sign for one…
Continue Reading Warriors’ Thompson carrying vintage form into the playoffs
By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Klay Thompson’s form is now the least of Golden State’s worries. Warriors coach Steve Kerr…
Continue Reading Scheffler’s journey to the Masters a true family affair
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Masters champion Scottie Scheffler’s journey to Augusta was a true family affair.…
Continue Reading For Scheffler, a new world awaits as the Masters champion
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Masters champions get to go to the Masters Club dinner, and Scottie Scheffler has a permanent…
Continue Reading NBA at 75: Adam Silver says game can ‘change the world’
By ADAM SILVER For The Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The season-long celebration of the NBA’s 75th anniversary is winding down. As part of The…
Continue Reading LEADING OFF: Guardians rookie Kwan a hit, O’s rugged start
By The Associated Press Cleveland rookie Steven Kwan hit .469 in spring training after compiling a .301 batting average in three minor league…
Continue Reading 76ers’ Thybulle not fully vaccinated, can’t play in Toronto
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia 76ers forward Matisse Thybulle is not fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and barred…
Continue Reading Reaves, Monk lead Lakers past Nuggets 146-141 in OT
By MICHAEL KELLY Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Malik Monk had a career-best 41 points and Austin Reaves set career highs with 31 points, 16…
Continue Reading Jazz down Blazers 111-80 to secure 5th seed in the West
By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Juancho Hernangomez had a season-high 22 points and the Utah Jazz secured the fifth seed…
Continue Reading Thompson scores 41, Warriors top Pelicans to clinch 3rd seed
By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Klay Thompson’s season-high 41-point performance included seven 3-pointers for the Golden…
Continue Reading Doncic injury puts playoff status in doubt as Mavs top Spurs
By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Sports Writer DALLAS (AP) — Luka Doncic strained his left calf in Dallas’ 130-120 win over San Antonio in what turned out to…
Continue Reading Kings hang on to beat Suns 116-109 in regular-season finale
By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Justin Holiday, Damian Jones and Donte DiVincenzo each scored 19 points and the Sacramento Kings…
Continue Reading Clippers rout OKC 138-88 for 5th win in row, play-in awaits
By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Amir Coffey had career highs of 35 points and 13 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Clippers routed…
Continue Reading Mavs’ Doncic strains calf against Spurs as playoffs loom
DALLAS (AP) — Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic strained his left calf and has been ruled out for the rest of the regular-season finale…
Continue Reading Bulls beat Wolves 124-120 behind Patrick Williams’ 35 points
By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Sports Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Patrick Williams scored a career-high 35 points and Ayo Dosunmu had 26 points in a season-high…
Continue Reading Longtime Trail Blazers broadcaster Bill Schonely retires
By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Bill Schonely, the broadcaster who coined the phrase “Rip City” is retiring after…
Continue Reading Dalbec’s HR helps Red Sox avoid sweep, beat Yankees 4-3
By JAKE SEINER AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Bobby Dalbec hit a tiebreaking solo homer in the sixth inning and the Boston Red Sox avoided a…
Continue Reading Ehlers helps lift Jets past Senators 4-3
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Nikolaj Ehlers had a goal and two assists to lead the Winnipeg Jets to a 4-3 win over the Ottawa Senators. Pierre-Luc…
Continue Reading Stuver perfect in net, Urruti scores; Austin beats Minnesota
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Brad Stuver delivered a two-save shutout while Maximiliano Urruti scored a pivotal goal in Austin’s 1-0 victory over…
Continue Reading LEADING OFF: Guardians rookie Kwan a hit, O’s rugged start
By The Associated Press Cleveland rookie Steven Kwan hit .469 in spring training after compiling a .301 batting average in three minor league…
Continue Reading Robertson scores twice in Stars’ 6-4 win over Blackhawks
By MATT CARLSON Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Jason Robertson scored his team-leading 33rd and 34th goals about three minutes apart, and the…
Continue Reading Caddie champ: Ted Scott gets to be part of a 3rd Masters win
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Ted Scott was retiring last fall. He was done with golf, ready to do something else, probably…
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