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Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates after winning his final match against Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas at the Italian Open tennis tournament, in Rome, Sunday, May 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

Djokovic shows he’s back in top form with Italian Open title

Novak Djokovic raised his first trophy of the year at the Italian Open and showed that he’s back in top form exactly a week before the French Open starts. The top-ranked Djokovic beat Stefanos … more

By ANDREW DAMPF | 5/15/22

Penalty save denies City victory, keeps EPL title race alive

A dramatic penalty save might have kept the Premier League title race alive. Riyad Mahrez stepped up to take an 86th-minute spot kick for Manchester City knowing that converting it would virtually … more

By STEVE DOUGLAS | 5/15/22

Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Quick, right, lies on the ice as Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid celebrates his goal during the third period in Game 7 of a first-round series in the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Saturday, May 14, 2022, in Edmonton, Alberta. (Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press via AP)

McDavid, Smith lead Oilers to 2-0 win over Kings in Game 7

Connor McDavid had a goal and an assist as the Edmonton Oilers advanced through to the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, beating the Los Angeles Kings 2-0 in Game 7. Cody Ceci also scored and … more

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Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nicholas Paul celebrates his second goal of the night against the Toronto Maple Leafs, during the second period in Game 7 of a first-round series in the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Saturday, May 14, 2022, in Toronto. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Paul scores 2, Lightning hold off Maple Leafs 2-1 in Game 7

Nick Paul scored twice, including an incredible individual effort on the tiebreaking goal late in the second period, and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 2-1 in Game 7 to win … more

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Chicago White Sox's Luis Robert hits a winning one-run single against the New York Yankees during the ninth inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Saturday, May 14, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Robert RBI hit in 9th, Chisox end Yanks' 5-game win string

Luis Robert singled off Aroldis Chapman to drive in the winning run in the ninth inning and Chicago White Sox edged the Yankees 3-2, stopping New York’s five-game winning streak. The Yankees, with … more

By SARAH TROTTO | 5/15/22

Washington Nationals' Yadiel Hernandez (29) celebrates his three-run home run with Nelson Cruz, right, during the third inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros, Saturday, May 14, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Astros' 11-game winning streak ends, Nationals romp 13-6

Yadiel Hernandez and Maikel Franco homered and the Washington Nationals ended the Houston Astros’ 11-game winning streak with a 13-6 romp. Manager Dusty Baker and the Astros fell one game short of … more

By HARVEY VALENTINE | 5/14/22

Carolina Hurricanes' Vincent Trocheck (16) joins the celebration around goaltender Antti Raanta following their win over the Boston Bruins in Game 7 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, May 14, 2022. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

Domi, Raanta help Hurricanes close out Bruins 3-2 in Game 7

Max Domi scored twice in the second period while Antti Raanta had 27 saves to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Boston Bruins 3-2 to win the deciding Game 7 of their first-round playoff series. … more

By AARON BEARD | 5/14/22

Colton Herta drives during an IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, May 14, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Ericsson takes Indy GP's top spot amid start time change

Swedish driver Marcus Ericsson posted the fastest lap in the IndyCar Grand Prix’s final practice session. He completed Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s 14-turn, 2.439-mile road course in 1 minute, … more

By MICHAEL MAROT | 5/14/22

Minjee Lee tees off on the second hole during the third round of the LPGA Cognizant Founders Cup golf tournament, Saturday, May 14, 2022, at the Upper Montclair Country Club in Clifton, N.J. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Minjee Lee takes 1-shot lead into last round of Founders Cup

Minjee Lee had an eagle-birdie run on the back nine and took a one-shot lead over Madelene Sagstrom Saturday, heading into the final round of the Cognizant Founders Cup. Lee, the LPGA Tour’s … more

By TOM CANAVAN | 5/14/22

Atlanta Braves' Matt Olson, center, celebrates in the dugout after a home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Saturday, May 14, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Ozuna, Riley spur 4-run rally in 8th, Braves top Padres

Marcell Ozuna homered and Austin Riley hit a tiebreaking double during a four-run rally in the eighth inning that lifted the Atlanta Braves to a 6-5 victory over the San Diego Padres. The Braves … more

By GEORGE HENRY | 5/14/22

New York Rangers' Mika Zibanejad (93) and Tyler Motte (64) begin the celebrate the winning goal by Chris Kreider (not shown) during the third period in Game 6 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Pittsburgh, Friday, May 13, 2022. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Comeback Rangers ready to face Penguins in Game 7

The New York Rangers were on the brink of elimination when they came back from Pittsburgh earlier in the week after two bad losses on the road. After two spirited comeback wins, they return home for … more

By VIN A. CHERWOO | 5/14/22

Detroit Tigers' Michael Pineda pitches against the Baltimore Orioles during the first inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Saturday, May 14, 2022. (AP Photo/Raj Mehta)

Pineda exits after liner breaks finger, Tigers blank O's 3-0

Tigers starter Michael Pineda exited early after a line drive broke a finger on his pitching hand and the Detroit dominated the rest of the way, teaming on a four-hitter to beat the Baltimore Orioles … more

By DAVE HOGG | 5/14/22

Sebastián Muñoz, of Colombia, gives a thumbs-up to the crowd after completing the sixth hole during the second round of the AT&T Byron Nelson golf tournament in McKinney, Texas, Friday, May 13, 2022. (AP Photo/Emil Lippe)

Muñoz keeps Byron Nelson lead with local star Spieth 1 back

Sebastián Muñoz is atop the leaderboard again at the Byron Nelson after shooting 66. The Colombian who calls the Dallas area home will be joined in the final group Sunday by Jordan Spieth. The … more

By SCHUYLER DIXON | 5/14/22

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Dakota Hudson (43) throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Saturday, May 14, 2022, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Scott Kane)

Hudson, Cardinals combine to stop Giants' 6-game win streak

Dakota Hudson and a quartet of relievers combined to help the St. Louis Cardinals stop San Francisco’s six-game winning streak, blanking the Giants 4-0. The Cardinals pitched their sixth shutout of … more

By DAVID SOLOMON | 5/14/22

Liverpool players celebrate at the end of the English FA Cup final soccer match between Chelsea and Liverpool, at Wembley stadium, in London, Saturday, May 14, 2022. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Liverpool beats Chelsea to win FA Cup, keep quad hopes alive

Liverpool beat Chelsea in the first-ever FA Cup final penalty shootout at Wembley to stay in contention for, potentially if unlikely, a quadruple of trophies. Just like in the League Cup final in … more

By ROB HARRIS | 5/14/22

Team of Finland celebrate a goal during the 2022 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championships preliminary round group B match between Latvia and Finland in Tampere, Finland, Saturday, May 14, 2022. (Emmi Korhonen/Lehtikuva via AP)

Finland downs Latvia, Germany tops Slovakia at hockey worlds

Host Finland rallied to beat Latvia 2-1 for a second victory in two games at the ice hockey world championship. Mikael Granlund scored the winner on a power play with 2:52 to go in the final period … more

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Boston Celtics' Jayson Tatum tries to get past Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo during the second half of Game 6 of an NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinals playoff series Friday, May 13, 2022, in Milwaukee. The Celtics won 108-95 to tie the series at 3-3. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Pair of 7s: Boston Celtics, Phoenix Suns happy to be home

The NBA’s long regular season can be tedious, but make no mistake, it matters. Just ask the Boston Celtics and Phoenix Suns, two teams who have home court advantage in Game 7 of their respective … more

By DAVID BRANDT | 5/14/22

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) and Memphis Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks (24) argue with each other during the first half of Game 6 of an NBA basketball Western Conference playoff semifinal in San Francisco, Friday, May 13, 2022. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

"We're coming" young Grizzlies promise after semifinal loss

The NBA’s youngest team to reach a conference semifinal in the past 25 years has wasted little time turning disappointment into motivation. Yes, the Memphis Grizzlies soaked in every lesson to help … more

By TERESA M. WALKER | 5/14/22

Caps out in 1st round for 4th time since winning Cup in 2018

The Washington Capitals lost their fourth consecutive first-round playoff series since winning the Stanley Cup in 2018. They blew a lead in each of their final three games against the Florida … more

By STEPHEN WHYNO | 5/14/22

FILE - Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Trevor Bauer warms up prior to a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies, April 13, 2021, in Los Angeles. Bauer was suspended Friday, April 29, 2022, for two full seasons without pay by Major League Baseball for violating the league's domestic violence and sexual assault policy, which he denies. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

AP source: Bauer’s appeal of suspension to begin May 23

A person familiar with the hearing has told The Associated Press that Trevor Bauer’s arbitration appeal of his two-year suspension under Major League Baseball’s domestic violence policy has been … more

By RONALD BLUM | 5/14/22