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Chase Elliott crosses the finish line to win a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, Sunday, April 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Larry Papke)

Chase Elliott ends 42-race winless streak with overtime win in NASCAR Cup race at Texas

Chase Elliott pulled ahead and cleared Ross Chastain on the first lap after the second restart in overtime at Texas Motor Speedway, ending a 42-race winless streak for NASCAR’s most popular driver. … more

By STEPHEN HAWKINS | 4/14/24

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) drives to the basket against New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Sunday, April 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

LeBron James' triple-double lifts Lakers over Pelicans and into a play-in rematch with New Orleans

LeBron James had 28 points, 17 assists, 11 rebounds and five steals, and the Los Angeles Lakers claimed the eighth seed in the Western Conference with a 124-108 victory over New Orleans that dropped … more

By BRETT MARTEL | 4/14/24

Charlotte Hornets head coach Steve Clifford directs his team during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Cleveland, Sunday, April 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Phil Long)

Steve Clifford ends Hornets coaching tenure as winningest coach in franchise history

Steve Clifford has ended his Charlotte coaching tenure as the winningest coach in franchise history. Clifford expects to remain with the franchise as an advisor. He announced in early April this … more

By BRIAN DULIK | 4/14/24

Baltimore Orioles' Jackson Holliday swings for a single during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Sunday, April 14, 2024, in Baltimore. This was his first major league hit. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Holliday's first hit helps the Orioles rally to a 6-4 win over the Brewers and avoid a sweep

Jackson Holliday delivered his first big league hit in the seventh inning, then scored the tiebreaking run to help the Baltimore Orioles avoid a sweep with a 6-4 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers. … more

By NOAH TRISTER | 4/14/24

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) drives between Chicago Bulls guards DeMar DeRozan (11) and Dalen Terry (25) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, April 14, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/John Munson)

Brunson carries Knicks into No. 2 seed in Eastern Conference, scores 40 points in OT win over Bulls

Jalen Brunson capped one of the best regular seasons in franchise history with his 11th 40-point game, carrying the New York Knicks into the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference with a 120-119 … more

By BRIAN MAHONEY | 4/14/24

Philadelphia 76ers' Cameron Payne reacts after his 3-point basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets, Sunday, April 14, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Joel Embiid sits out as 76ers zip past Nets 107-86. Philly will face Miami in the play-in tournament

Tyrese Maxey scored 26 points for a Philadelphia 76ers team that played without Joel Embiid and earned a spot in the play-in tournament following a 107-86 win over the Brooklyn Nets with playoff … more

By DAN GELSTON | 4/14/24

Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra gestures during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Toronto Raptors, Friday, April 12, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

The NBA's East play-in field is set: Miami goes to Philadelphia while Atlanta goes to Chicago

Orlando blew out Milwaukee, Indiana blew out Atlanta, Philadelphia blew out Brooklyn and Miami blew out Toronto. And all that meant nothing on the bottom half of the Eastern Conference’s playoff … more

By TIM REYNOLDS | 4/14/24

Former New York Mets pitcher Dwight Gooden, top right, acknowledges fans during a ceremony to retire his number at Citi Field before a baseball game between the Mets and the Kansas City Royals, Sunday, April 14, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

As Mets retire his No. 16, Dwight Gooden tells fans he wanted to `make things right with you guys'

Honored by the New York Mets with the retirement of his No. 16 on Sunday, Dwight Gooden recounted how his career in Queens was cut short by drugs and alcohol, forcing him to sign across town ahead of … more

By JERRY BEACH | 4/14/24

Charlotte Hornets head coach Steve Clifford, right, talks with Marques Bolden (3) during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Cleveland, Sunday, April 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Phil Long)

Steve Clifford wins his final game as Charlotte coach, Hornets beat playoff-bound Cleveland 120-110

Nick Smith Jr. scored a season-high 24 points and Steve Clifford won his coaching farewell as the Charlotte Hornets rallied to beat the playoff-bound Cleveland Cavaliers 120-110. Max Strus had 14 … more

By BRIAN DULIK | 4/14/24

Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz, bottom, celebrates after scoring his side's fourth goal of the game during the Bundesliga soccer match between Bayer Leverkusen and Werder Bremen at the BayArena in Leverkusen, Germany, Sunday April 14, 2024. (David Inderlied/dpa via AP)

Bayer Leverkusen wins first Bundesliga title, ending Bayern Munich's 11-year reign

Bayer Leverkusen has won the Bundesliga for the first time. It ends an 11-year run as champion for Bayern Munich. The final whistle brought delight to the sellout crowd of 30,000 at Leverkusen. … more

By JAMES ELLINGWORTH | 4/14/24

Arsenal's manager Mikel Arteta reacts during the English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Aston Villa at the Emirates stadium in London, Sunday, April 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Advantage Man City in the Premier League title race after losses for Arsenal and Liverpool

Manchester City is suddenly in charge of the Premier League after a pivotal day in the title race. Arsenal and Liverpool both produced lethargic performances under pressure and lost home matches to … more

By STEVE DOUGLAS | 4/14/24

Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin (71) celebrates with teammates after scoring against the Toronto Maple Leafs in overtime of an NHL hockey game Saturday, April 13, 2024, in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

A Manic Monday in the NHL features 7 of 8 games that could affect the playoff picture

The playoff races across the NHL are coming down to the final week of the regular season. Seven of the eight games Monday night have some impact on either who gets in or where teams are seeded. The … more

By STEPHEN WHYNO | 4/14/24

Tiger Woods walks over the Byron Nelson Bridge on the 13th hole during third round at the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club Saturday, April 13, 2024, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Tiger Woods on the course for 100th round at the Masters after getting swing tips from son Charlie

Tiger Woods is on the course for his 100th round at the Masters after receiving some swing tips from his son Charlie on the practice range. While there will be no green jacket for the five-time … more

By STEVE REED | 4/14/24

FILE - University of Kentucky Director of Athletics Mitch Barnhart watches an NCAA college football game between Kentucky and Mississippi State in Lexington, Ky., Oct. 15, 2022. Two former Kentucky swim team members have sued the school, former coach Lars Jorgensen and athletic director Mitch Barnhart, alleging sexual assaults including rape by the former coach and claiming the school “purposefully” disregarded multiple credible reports of inappropriate sexual relationships. (AP Photo/Michael Clubb, file)

Former Kentucky swimmers sue ex-coaches, AD Mitch Barnhart, alleging 'sexually hostile environment'

Two former Kentucky swim team members have sued the school, former coach Lars Jorgensen and athletic director Mitch Barnhart, alleging sexual assaults including rape by the former coach and claiming … more

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Scottie Scheffler hits from the fairway on the 14th hole during third round at the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club Saturday, April 13, 2024, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Scheffler carries the lead into the final round of the Masters as play resumes at Augusta National

The final round of the Masters got underway at warm, sunny Augusta National on Sunday. Scottie Scheffler had a one-shot lead over Collin Morikawa and a two-shot advantage on Max Homa as he chases a … more

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United States' Laila Edwards (14) celebrates after her goal over Finland with teammates Hilary Knight (21) and Alex Carpenter (25) during the second period in the semifinals of the IIHF women's world hockey championships Saturday, April 13, 2024, in Utica, N.Y. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP)

US and Canada win semifinals to set up 22nd gold-medal showdown at women's hockey championships

One of women’s hockey’s fiercest and longest-running rivalries — United States versus Canada — is adding yet another chapter at the world championships. The bordering nations and women’s … more

By JOHN WAWROW | 4/14/24

Los Angeles Dodgers' Mookie Betts connects for a single against the San Diego Padres during the third inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 13, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Stone perfect into 6th inning and Betts drives offense as Dodgers beat Padres 5-2 in testy game

Mookie Betts had three hits and two RBIs, rookie Gavin Stone retired his first 15 batters and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the San Diego Padres 5-2 in a testy game delayed more than two hours by … more

By JILL PAINTER LOPEZ | 4/14/24

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts throws out San Diego Padres' Jackson Merrill at first base on a ground ball during the fourth inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 13, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Kobe Bryant's widow, Vanessa, gifts exclusive sneakers to LA Dodgers on Mamba Day anniversary

Mookie Betts and the Los Angeles Dodgers received some special footwear Saturday, courtesy of Kobe Bryant’s widow. On the eighth anniversary of Bryant’s last NBA game, Vanessa Bryant gave members … more

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Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) jogs to his position during the first half of an MLS soccer match against Sporting Kansas City, Saturday, April 13, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Nick Tre. Smith)

Lionel Messi scores 'amazing' goal in Inter Miami FC's 3-2 win over Sporting KC

Lionel Messi scored his fifth goal and added an assist and Luis Suárez tapped in the winner in the 71st minute as Inter Miami CF topped Sporting Kansas City 3-2 in front of the third-largest crowd … more

By MARC BOWMAN | 4/14/24

Denver goaltender Matt Davis (35) poses with the championship trophy, with his family behind him, after defeating Boston College in the championship game of the Frozen Four NCAA college hockey tournament Saturday, April 13, 2024, in St. Paul, Minn. Denver won 2-0 to win the national championship. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Denver beats Boston College 2-0 to win record 10th NCAA hockey national title

Jared Wright and Rieger Lorenz scored second-period goals, Matt Davis had 35 saves and Denver beat No. 1 overall seed Boston College 2-0 to win the 10th national championship in program history. No. … more

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