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Donovan Mitchell scores 39 points as Cavaliers push past Magic 106-94 in Game 7 to get Boston next
CLEVELAND (AP) — Donovan Mitchell brought redemption and relief to himself and the Cavaliers. A year after being bullied and bounced in the first round of the NBA playoffs, Cleveland is moving on. Mitchell made sure. "This is why I'm here," he said....
Magic crumble in second half, lose Game 7 despite Paolo Bachero's 38 points and stellar series
CLEVELAND (AP) — Paolo Banchero's first taste of the NBA playoffs ended bitterly. The Orlando Magic couldn't finish what they started. After opening an 18-point lead in the first half, the Magic caved under pressure as the Cleveland Cavaliers rallied for a 106-94 win...
Taylor Pendrith gets 1st PGA Tour win at Byron Nelson after final-hole collapse from Ben Kohles
McKINNEY, Texas (AP) — Taylor Pendrith tried his best to ignore Ben Kohles’ final-hole meltdown, focusing on the eagle putt that the Canadian thought he might have to make even to force a playoff as he walked toward the 18th green. Several stunning minutes later, a 3-footer for...
Shohei Ohtani homers twice as Dodgers sweep Braves with 5-1 win
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani went 4 for 4 with two home runs, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Atlanta Braves, 5-1, on Sunday afternoon to sweep the three-game series. Ohtani launched a hanging curveball from Braves started Max Fried 412 feet over the center field fence for...
Panthers, Bruins set to meet again in playoff rematch, this time in Round 2
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — There are no shortage of storylines for this Florida-Boston rematch. There’s the Panthers, trying to move another step closer toward a return to the Stanley Cup Final. There’s the Bruins, looking to avenge a shocking upset in a Round 1 series last season....
Uncertain plans for 150th Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan, others leave questions for Preakness
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The second jewel of horse racing's Triple Crown could be missing 150th Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan and other co-stars, quashing hopes for a rematch after the thrilling three-wide photo finish in the milestone race. Trainer Kenny McPeek and the horse's...
Nuggets know physicality, stopping Edwards' supporting cast are keys to tying series with Wolves
DENVER (AP) — The reigning NBA champions could be facing an early exit if they don't bring more urgency and physicality into their series with Minnesota. While Anthony Edwards was leading Minnesota's efficient offense, the Timberwolves' trio of towers hounded MVP favorite Nikola...
Champions League: Bayern and Dortmund could stop Mbappe's showdown with Real Madrid
Real Madrid needs fortress Bernabeu to live up to its reputation. Paris Saint-Germain could do with some magic from the departing Kylian Mbappé. Otherwise we could be set for a repeat of the 2013 Champions League final between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund, who...
Rublev overcomes fever and praises doctors after winning Madrid Open for the 1st time
MADRID (AP) — Despite sleepless nights struggling with a fever, Andrey Rublev found a way to fight back and win the Madrid Open for the first time. Rublev was feeling sick all week but rallied to beat Felix Auger-Aliassime in three sets on Sunday and clinch his second Masters 1000...
Klopp keeps the drama going to the end as Liverpool beats Spurs 4-2 in his penultimate Anfield match
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — The smile is back on Jurgen Klopp's face — even if his Liverpool players seem intent on testing his nerves right to the end. The Premier League title may be all but beyond the Merseyside club, but that doesn't mean the drama is over for Klopp, who will...
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Galaxy's McCarthy, Sounders' Frei stellar in scoreless draw
SEATTLE (AP) — John McCarthy finished with five saves for Los Angeles and Stefan Frei stopped three shots for Seattle as the Galaxy and Sounders played to a scoreless draw on Sunday. McCarthy had four saves and Frei stopped the only shot he faced in the first half. ...
Magic crumble in second half, lose Game 7 despite Paolo Bachero's 38 points and stellar series
CLEVELAND (AP) — Paolo Banchero's first taste of the NBA playoffs ended bitterly. The Orlando Magic couldn't finish what they started. After opening an 18-point lead in the first half, the Magic caved under pressure as the Cleveland Cavaliers rallied for a 106-94 win...
Zibanejad has 2 goals and 1 assist, Panarin scores as Rangers beat Hurricanes 4-3 in Game 1
NEW YORK (AP) — Mika Zibanejad helped the New York Rangers get off to a strong start in their first game in a week, and they held on to get a big win in their second-round series opener against the Carolina Hurricanes. Zibanejad had two goals and an assist, Artemi Panarin also...
Diamondbacks end 3-game losing streak, pound Padres 11-4
PHOENIX (AP) — Ketel Marte and Joc Pederson homered to back Ryne Nelson’s return to the mound and the Arizona Diamondbacks snapped a three-game losing streak Sunday, defeating the San Diego Padres 11-4. The Diamondbacks roughed up Padres starter Matt Waldron (1-4), who gave up...
César Luis Menotti, coach who led Argentina to its first World Cup title in 1978, dies at 85
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — César Luis Menotti, the charismatic coach who led Argentina to its first World Cup title in 1978, has died, the Argentine Football Association said Sunday. He was 85. “Goodbye, dear Flaco!” the association's statement added, using Menotti’s...
Nick Gordon homers and gets 4 hits to lead Marlins past A's 12-3
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Nick Gordon had four hits, including his first home run in three weeks, and the Miami Marlins beat the Athletics 12-3 to end Oakland’s six-game winning streak Sunday. Josh Bell had a pair of RBI singles and Jonah Bride drove in two runs as the Marlins won...
Padres place Musgrove on injured list with elbow inflammation
PHOENIX (AP) — The San Diego Padres placed starting pitcher Joe Musgrove on the injured list with right elbow inflammation, the team said Sunday. Musgrove has struggled this season, with a 3-3 record and 6.37 ERA in eight starts. The 31-year-old right-hander has allowed a major...
Rublev overcomes fever and praises doctors after winning Madrid Open for the 1st time
MADRID (AP) — Despite sleepless nights struggling with a fever, Andrey Rublev found a way to fight back and win the Madrid Open for the first time. Rublev was feeling sick all week but rallied to beat Felix Auger-Aliassime in three sets on Sunday and clinch his second Masters 1000...
Shohei Ohtani homers twice as Dodgers sweep Braves with 5-1 win
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani went 4 for 4 with two home runs, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Atlanta Braves, 5-1, on Sunday afternoon to sweep the three-game series. Ohtani launched a hanging curveball from Braves started Max Fried 412 feet over the center field fence for...
Taylor Pendrith gets 1st PGA Tour win at Byron Nelson after final-hole collapse from Ben Kohles
McKINNEY, Texas (AP) — Taylor Pendrith tried his best to ignore Ben Kohles’ final-hole meltdown, focusing on the eagle putt that the Canadian thought he might have to make even to force a playoff as he walked toward the 18th green. Several stunning minutes later, a 3-footer for...
