National Sports - The Morning Sun

Warriors look to close out Mavs and get back to NBA Finals

The Golden State Warriors find themselves in familiar territory after failing to close out a series on the road. For the third straight series, the Warriors lost their first chance to advance while … more

By JOSH DUBOW | 5/25/22

FILE- free agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick throws during halftime of an NCAA college football intrasquad spring game at Michigan, on April 2, 2022, in Ann Arbor, Mich. Kaepernick is getting his first chance to work out for an NFL team since last playing in the league in 2016 when he started kneeling during the national anthem to protest police brutality and racial inequality. Two people familiar with the situation said on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, that Kaepernick will work out for the Las Vegas Raiders. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)

AP sources: Colin Kaepernick to work out for Raiders

Colin Kaepernick is getting his first chance to work out for an NFL team since last playing in the league in 2016 when he started kneeling during the national anthem to protest police brutality and … more

By JOSH DUBOW | 5/25/22

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates winning against Spain's Albert Ramos-Vinolas in five sets, 6-1, 6-7 (9-7), 5-7, 7-6 (7-2), 6-4, during their second round match at the French Open tennis tournament in Roland Garros stadium in Paris, France, Wednesday, May 25, 2022. (AP Photo/Jean-Francois Badias)

US Open champion Raducanu loses in 2nd round at French Open

U.S. Open champion Emma Raducanu is out of the French Open in the second round. The 19-year-old Raducanu lost to Aliaksandra Sasnovich of Belarus 3-6, 6-1, 6-1. Sasnovich recorded her 16th career … more

5/25/22

French Open updates | Djokovic, Nadal, Alcaraz in action

Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz are all on the schedule at the French Open as the second round begins on Day 4. Defending champion Djokovic faces Alex Molcan. Alcaraz meets compatriot … more

5/25/22

FILE - Colorado Silver Bullets pitcher Lee Ann Ketcham opens for her team against the men's Senior Baseball League Team in Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium in Atlanta, Sept. 3, 1994. The Silver Bullets, a professional women's baseball team, lost their season closer 9-6. (AP Photo/Andrew Innerarity, File)

Facing men in Maui was highlight for women baseball pioneers

Beanie Ketcham and Julie Croteau are believed to have been the first women to play in a league affiliated with Major League Baseball when they were invited to join the Maui Stingrays of the now … more

By JAKE SEINER | 5/25/22

Florida Panthers center Joe Thornton (19) ongratulates Tampa Bay Lightning head coach Jon Cooper after the Lightning eliminated the Panthers during Game 4 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series Monday, May 23, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Panthers' Joe Thornton says he's undecided on playing future

Joe Thornton’s career may be over. Or not. The veteran center just completed his 24th season in the NHL and first with the Florida Panthers and said Wednesday that he has not decided whether to … more

By TIM REYNOLDS | 5/25/22

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates after scoring his goal during the Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Wolverhampton at Anfield stadium in Liverpool, England, Sunday, May 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Jon Super)

Salah on revenge mission in Champions League final

Revenge is on Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah's mind heading into the Champions League final against Real Madrid on Saturday. Salah hasn’t forgotten what happened in the 2018 title match against … more

By STEVE DOUGLAS | 5/25/22

FILE -Los Angeles Dodgers owner & chairman Mark Walter, left, introduces to the baseball team ownership group, tennis champion Billie Jean King at a news conference in Los Angeles, Friday, Sept. 21, 2018. North America’s top women’s hockey players are teaming up with former tennis star Billie Jean King and Los Angeles Dodgers chairman Mark Walter to explore launching a pro league within the next year, a person with direct knowledge of the agreement told The Associated Press on Tuesday night, May 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo, File)

Proposed women's hockey league teams with Billie Jean King

A person with direct knowledge of the agreement tells The Associated Press that North America's top women's hockey players are teaming up with former tennis star Billie Jean King and Los Angeles … more

By JOHN WAWROW | 5/25/22

San Francisco Giants' Joc Pederson celebrates after hitting a three-run home run against the New York Mets during the eighth inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Tuesday, May 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Pederson hits 3 HRs, drives in 8, Giants stun Mets 13-12

Joc Pederson homered three times and drove in a career-high eight runs, including a tying single with two outs in the ninth inning, and the San Francisco Giants outslugged the New York Mets 13-12 in … more

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN | 5/25/22

Jimmie Johnson, center, and Tony Kanaan, right, of Brazil, look at the speeds during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Sunday, May 22, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Essay: IndyCar veteran Tony Kanaan on career, 'what now?'

IndyCar this month is working to decrease the stigma around mental health conversations, both in the racing community and beyond. As part of IndyCar's efforts, Tony Kanaan penned an essay on the … more

By TONY KANAAN | 5/25/22

FILE -Vanderbilt's Enrique Bradfield Jr. beats the throw to Arkansas first baseman Cullen Smith (14) as he dives back to first in the first inning of an NCAA college baseball game during the Southeastern Conference tournament Thursday, May 27, 2021, in Hoover, Ala. Bradfield went into Tuesday, May 24, 2022, 42 for 42 stealing bases this season and had swiped 47 in a row since he was caught trying to steal third against Arkansas last May 27. Bradfield's consecutive steals streak is the longest in at least a decade, according to NCAA records. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)

It's his bag: Bradfield blazes trail as premier base stealer

Vanderbilt's Enrique Bradfield Jr. is widely regarded as the most exciting player in college baseball because of his ability to steal bases. He’s 42 for 42 stealing bases this season and has swiped … more

By ERIC OLSON | 5/25/22

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic shoots a 3-point basket over the stretched arms of Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins during the second half of Game 4 of the NBA basketball playoffs Western Conference finals, Tuesday, May 24, 2022, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Doncic, Mavs avoid sweep with 119-109 win over Warriors

Luka Doncic had 30 points and 14 rebounds as the Dallas Mavericks avoided being swept with a 119-109 victory over Golden State in Game 4 of the Western Conference finals. Dorian Finney-Smith had 23 … more

By STEPHEN HAWKINS | 5/25/22

New York Yankees' Jose Trevino, second from right, celebrates with teammates after hitting an RBI single during the 11th inning of the team's baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Trevino lifts Yanks over O's in 11; LeMahieu, Stanton hurt

Jose Trevino hit a game-ending single in the 11th inning and the ailing New York Yankees overcame injuries to two All-Stars to end their first three-game skid of the season, beating the Baltimore … more

By JAKE SEINER | 5/25/22

New York Rangers fans react after center Mika Zibanejad (93) scores on Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Antti Raanta in the second period of Game 4 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, Tuesday, May 24, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Rangers power past Hurricanes 4-1 in Game 4 to even series

Andrew Copp had a goal and two assists, and Frank Vatrano and Adam Fox each had a goal and an assist as the New York Rangers beat the Carolina Hurricanes 4-1 in Game 4 to even their second-round … more

By VIN A. CHERWOO | 5/24/22

American Airlines Center workers set up a barrier to help prevent rain from falling onto the basketball court during the second half of Game 4 of the NBA basketball playoffs Western Conference finals between the Dallas Mavericks and the Golden State Warriors, Tuesday, May 24, 2022, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Warriors-Mavs Game 4 delayed 16 minutes by leaky roof

The start of the second half of Game 4 of the Western Conference finals was delayed 16 minutes because of rain leaking through the roof at the American Airlines Center. With heavy rain falling … more

5/24/22

FILE - Cleveland Browns new quarterback Deshaun Watson enters a news conference at the NFL football team's training facility, on March 25, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. Two of the women accusing quarterback Deshaun Watson of sexual misconduct during massage therapy sessions feel offended by the $230 million contract he received from the Cleveland Browns. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)

Watson accuser felt 'scared' and threatened by Browns QB

One of the women accusing Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson of sexual misconduct while she gave him a massage says she felt “scared” and threatened by a comment he made following a … more

By TOM WITHERS | 5/24/22

Spectators head to the courts during first round matches at the French Open tennis tournament in Roland Garros stadium in Paris, France, Sunday, May 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

French Open updates | Medvedev, Tsitsipas, Halep in action

The first round of the French Open is scheduled to conclude on Day 3 and the top two men on the bottom half of the draw finally get started. Second-seeded Daniil Medvedev recently returned to the … more

5/24/22

Anderson: Donaldson tried to provoke with 'Jackie' comment

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson says Josh Donaldson was clearly trying to rattle him when the New York Yankees third baseman referred to him as “Jackie.” The remark led to Donaldson … more

By MARK GONZALES | 5/24/22

FILE -NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell answers questions from reporters at a press conference following the close of the NFL owner's meeting, Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at The Breakers resort in Palm Beach, Fla. The NFL has expanded the Rooney Rule again, this time to include quarterbacks coaches in a further effort to diversify the coaching ranks. The change was announced Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at the owners meeting in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell, File)

NFL scouting combine remains in Indianapolis for 2023-24

Indianapolis will be keeping the NFL scouting combine for the next two years. At Tuesday's owners meetings in Atlanta, the city that has staged the winter event since 1987 for players entering the … more

By BARRY WILNER | 5/24/22

FILE - Japan's Naomi Osaka serves against Amanda Anisimova of the U.S. during their first round match at the French Open tennis tournament in Roland Garros stadium in Paris, France, Monday, May 23, 2022. Naomi Osaka's 2022 French Open is done following a first-round loss. The players remaining in the tournament see and hear products of her frank discussion about anxiety and depression a year ago -- from new "quiet rooms" and on-call psychiatrists at Roland Garros to a broader sense that mental health is a far-less-taboo topic than it once was. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena, File)

Osaka's mental health discussion resonates at French Open

Naomi Osaka’s 2022 French Open is over following a first-round loss. The players remaining in the tournament see and hear products of her frank discussion about anxiety and depression a year ago. … more

By HOWARD FENDRICH | 5/24/22