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Boston Celtics head coach Ime Udoka speaks to Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) and guard Jaylen Brown (7) during the second half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals playoff series against the Miami Heat, Tuesday, May 17, 2022, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Ime's way: Celtics' Finals run a product of coach's vision

The Celtics’ transition from a team that has gone from just outside the top tier of the Eastern Conference to one that's four wins way from the franchise’s 18th NBA championship began the moment … more

By KYLE HIGHTOWER | 6/1/22

Colorado Avalanche left wing J.T. Compher (37) scores a goal against Edmonton Oilers goaltender Mike Smith (41) during the first period in Game 1 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Western Conference finals Tuesday, May 31, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Avalanche hold off Oilers for wild 8-6 victory in Game 1

J.T. Compher scored twice, Cale Makar had a goal and two assists and the Colorado Avalanche held off the Edmonton Oilers 8-6 in Game 1 of the Western Conference final. The Avalanche’s eight goals … more

By PAT GRAHAM | 6/1/22

Cincinnati Reds' Joey Votto watches his double during the fifth inning of the team's baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at Fenway Park in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Castillo, Votto lead Reds to 1st Fenway win since '75 Series

Luis Castillo struck out 10 while pitching six innings of one-hit ball, and the Cincinnati Reds beat Boston 2-1 for their first victory at Fenway Park since Game 7 of the 1975 World Series. Joey … more

By JIMMY GOLEN | 5/31/22

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard reacts as he leaves during the third inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees Tuesday, May 31, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Thor hammered in NY return, Yanks hand Halos 6th loss in row

Noah Syndergaard was rocked in his return to New York, giving up Matt Carpenter’s two-run homer in a four-run first inning that propelled the Yankees over the reeling Los Angeles Angels 9-1. … more

By RONALD BLUM | 5/31/22

Los Angeles Angels' Andrew Velazquez watches during the third inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees Tuesday, May 31, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Squid style: Angels dressed in Velazquez's street style

Squid style is en vogue for the Los Angeles Angels. When Andrew Velazquez got on the bus at Angel Stadium for the charter flight to New York, all of his teammates were dressed in the hip street mode … more

By RONALD BLUM | 5/31/22

FILE -Jack Nicklaus tees off on the first hole during the first round of the Father Son Challenge golf tournament Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. Nicklaus says he met with a Saudi group as a courtesy but had no interest in getting involved with a rival league, Tuesday, May 31, 2022.(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)

Nicklaus says he had zero interest in running Saudi leaguge

Jack Nicklaus confirms he met with a Saudi group behind the rival golf league. But he says he had zero interest in the venture no matter how much money he was offered. Nicklaus was quoted in a … more

By DOUG FERGUSON | 5/31/22

Dustin Johnson tosses his towel to his caddie on the 10th hole during the second round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at Southern Hills Country Club, Friday, May 20, 2022, in Tulsa, Okla. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Dustin Johnson defies PGA Tour and joins Saudi-funded series

Dustin Johnson is joining the Saudi-funded golf league. Johnson was the biggest surprise when the LIV Golf Invitational released its field for next week's inaugural tournament next week in England. … more

By DOUG FERGUSON | 5/31/22

Oklahoma's Jocelyn Alo (78) celebrates with Jana Johns (20) after scoring a run against Texas A&M in the first inning of a softball game in the NCAA Norman Regional in Norman, Okla., Sunday, May 22, 2022. (Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman via AP)

Best ever? Oklahoma's Jocelyn Alo among softball's greats

Oklahoma softball slugger Jocelyn Alo doesn’t just hit for power. Division I softball’s all-time home run leader is hitting .497 this season -- second nationally heading into the Sooners' College … more

By CLIFF BRUNT | 5/31/22

Alan Alcantara holds his 1-year-old son, Levi, at the New York Mets' baseball game against the Washington Nationals on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, in New York. Alcantara played a lot of baseball growing up in the Dominican Republic, sometimes without a glove. When the Mets' Starling Marte ripped a home run in Alcantara's direction Tuesday night, it didn't matter that he was holding Levi. Alcantara had a free hand, and that's all he needed. Alcantara reached over a railing from his seats in center field and caught the first-inning homer barehanded, all the while cradling little Levi with his other arm. (AP Photo/Jake Seiner)

Oh baby! 1-year-old in hand, Mets fan makes amazing HR catch

Alan Alcantara made one of the best catches in baseball this year — from his outfield seat at Citi Field. Alcantara reached over a railing and caught a home run by the Mets' Starling Marte with his … more

By JAKE SEINER | 5/31/22

FILE - NBC Sports Premier League play-by-play broadcast announcer Arlo White throws out a ceremonial first pitch before a baseball game between the Chicago Cubs and the Seattle Mariners on Sept. 3, 2019, at Wrigley Field in Chicago. White will not return to NBC’s coverage of the Premier League when the season begins in August, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press. White will be replaced by Peter Drury, who has been calling the top Premier League games since 1998, recently on the league’s world feed.(AP Photo/Paul Beaty, File)

AP source: Drury replacing White as NBC Premier League voice

Arlo White will not return to NBC’s coverage of the Premier League when the season begins in August, according to a person with knowledge of the situation who spoke with The Associated Press. White … more

By JOE REEDY | 5/31/22

Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) sprays water on his face during a timeout against the Florida Panthers during the third period in Game 4 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series Monday, May 23, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Vasilevskiy, Shesterkin highlight Lightning-Rangers matchup

Andrei Vasilevskiy has won a Vezina Trophy and two Stanley Cups with the Tampa Bay Lightning. Igor Shesterkin is a finalist for the Vezina this year as he leads the New York Rangers in their pursuit … more

By VIN A. CHERWOO | 5/31/22

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson throws a pass during NFL football practice at the team's training facility Wednesday, May 25, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)

Browns QB Watson facing lawsuit from 23rd massage therapist

Another massage therapist has filed a civil lawsuit against Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson, raising the number of women who have accused him of sexual misconduct to 23. Attorney Tony … more

By TOM WITHERS | 5/31/22

Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins shoots during NBA basketball practice in San Francisco, Tuesday, May 31, 2022. The Warriors are scheduled to host the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Andrew Wiggins shines on playoff stage for Warriors

Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the Warriors and the Boston Celtics is Thursday night in San Francisco, where Golden State is 9-0 this postseason. The Warriors' Andrew Wiggins will again be tasked … more

By JANIE McCAULEY | 5/31/22

Saban on feud with Fisher: 'I have no problem with Jimbo'

Nick Saban tried to put an end to his feud with Texas A&M’s Jimbo Fisher at the Southeastern Conference meetings. Two weeks after alleging the Aggies were buying players with name, image and … more

By RALPH D. RUSSO | 5/31/22

Spain's Rafael Nadal reacts after missing a point as he plays Serbia's Novak Djokovic during their quarterfinal match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium Tuesday, May 31, 2022 in Paris. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

French Open updates | Quarterfinals under way on Day 10

The French Open quarterfinals are set to build to a crescendo on Day 10 when Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic wrap up the action on Court Philippe Chatrier. It will be the 59th career meeting between … more

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FILE - Transgender swimmer Lia Thomas speaks to her coach after winning the 500 meter freestyle during a meet with Harvard on Jan. 22, 2022, at Harvard University in Cambridge, Mass. In an interview that aired Tuesday, May 31, 2022, on ABC's “Good Morning America,” Thomas disputed those who say she has an unfair biological edge that ruins the integrity of female athletics. (AP Photo/Josh Reynolds, File)

Lia Thomas plans to keep swimming - with an eye on Olympics

Transgender swimmer Lia Thomas says she intends to keep competing, with the ultimate goal of reaching the Olympics. In an interview that aired on ABC’s “Good Morning America,” Thomas also … more

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San Francisco 49ers quarterbacks coach Brian Griese, foreground, runs a drill with quarterback Trey Lance at the NFL football team's practice facility in Santa Clara, Calif., Tuesday, May 24, 2022. Griese, an 11-year quarterback in the NFL, left the cushy work of a broadcaster to get back into the grind of the NFL as the 49ers quarterbacks coach tasked with developing Lance into a star. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Griese trades in mic to take over as 49ers QB coach

Brian Griese decided on a career change this offseason after a 13-year run in the broadcast booth that included the last two as the analyst on “Monday Night Football.” He traded in the work of a … more

By JOSH DUBOW | 5/31/22

FILE - Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (10) adjusts his equipment before an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Las Vegas. At the request of prosecutors, a suburban Denver judge on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, dismissed charges against Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy stemming from a dispute with his girlfriend that landed him in jail. Arapahoe County District Court Judge Chantel Contiguglia closed the case after the county district attorney's office filed a motion to dismiss the charges, said Eric Ross, a spokesman for the 18th Judicial District Attorney's Office. (AP Photo/David Becker, File)

Judge dismisses case against Broncos WR Jerry Jeudy

A suburban Denver judge has dismissed charges against Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy stemming from a dispute with his girlfriend. The judge's action was taken after a request from prosecutors. … more

By ARNIE STAPLETON | 5/31/22

Nelly Korda speaks during a news conference after a practice round for the U.S. Women's Open golf tournament at the Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club in Southern Pines, N.C. on Tuesday, May 31, 2022. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Column: Nelly Korda returns to golf not a moment too early

Golfer Nelly Korda finally gets back to competition in the biggest event of the year. The woman who started the year at No. 1 in the world has gone four months without competing because of a blood … more

By DOUG FERGUSON | 5/31/22

Minnesota Twins' Carlos Correa runs the bases on his solo home run against the Kansas City Royals in the fourth inning of a baseball game Friday, May 27, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Twins' Correa put on COVID-19 IL, a day after positive test

Carlos Correa has been placed on the COVID-19 injured list by the Minnesota Twins a day after the team said the shortstop had tested positive. Correa missed 11 games at the beginning of May while on … more

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