AP-National-Sports

By CLAY BAILEY Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Ja Morant had 21 points and nine assists in his return from soreness in his right knee,…

By TERESA M. WALKER AP Sports Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Anton Lundell scored the winning goal in the second period, and the Florida Panthers…

By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer DENVER (AP) — Freddie Freeman’s biggest play at first base in the season opener may have been offering a…

By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer LONG BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Chip Ganassi Racing scored a second consecutive IMSA victory by winning the Long…

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Scottie Scheffler shot a 1-under 71 and holds a three-shot lead over Cameron Smith through three rounds at the Masters.…

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Rory McIlroy’s wait to complete the career Grand Slam will extend into at least 2023. His…

By CODY FRIESEN Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Prized rookie Bobby Witt Jr. made an eye-popping play at third base to nail a runner at…

By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Scottie Scheffler is one round away from winning his first major at the Masters. The No. 1…

By The Associated Press Reds right-hander Hunter Greene will make his much-anticipated major league debut when he faces the World Series champion…

By LARRY FLEISHER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Giancarlo Stanton became the first player to homer against Boston in six straight games, hitting…

By DEMETRIS NELLAS Associated Press ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Ukrainian soccer club Shakhtar Donetsk has opened a series of charity games on a…

By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Tiger Woods struggled to a 6-over 78 during the third round of the Masters. That marks his…

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Jesús Sánchez hit a tiebreaking single in the seventh inning, and the Miami Marlins held…

By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Kyle Gibson struck out 10 and tossed two-hit ball over seven shutout innings to lead the…

HOUSTON (AP) — Tall, big-hitting Americans John Isner and Reilly Opelka joke about being “serve-bots” and their similar styles of play will be…

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Ons Jabeur continued her strong showing in the season’s opening clay-court tournament with a 2-6, 6-1, 6-4 victory…

By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer DENVER (AP) — The Colorado Rockies are bringing back retired first baseman Todd Helton to serve as a special…

By DAVID SOLOMON Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Nolan Arenado hit three doubles and a single, Paul DeJong homered and the St. Louis Cardinals…

HARRISON, N.J. (AP) — Romell Quioto scored into an empty net in the 81st minute and CF Montreal rallied late to defeat the New York Red Bulls 2-1…

By DAN SCIFO Associated Press PITTSBURGH (AP) — Tom Wilson broke a tie with 8:25 left and the Washington Capitals beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-3.…

By SARAH TROTTO Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Seiya Suzuki drove in three runs for his first big league RBIs and the Chicago Cubs beat the…

By PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson coach Dabo Swinney believes the Tigers will continue their winning ways even with…

By IAN HARRISON Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — Pinch-hitter Santiago Espinal doubled home the go-ahead run in the sixth inning, Bo Bichette hit a…

By ALAN SAUNDERS Associated Press PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh showed a lot of faith in football coach Pat Narduzzi this offseason with a nine-year…

By CLAY BAILEY Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant returned to action Saturday night against the New Orleans…

By BRIAN HALL Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Ty France had three hits and drove in two runs, including a go-ahead single in the ninth inning…

By JOHN ZENOR AP Sports Writer AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — T.J. Finley once again spent spring practice battling for a starting job he’d previously held…