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Nelly Korda hits from the 11th tee during the third round of the Chevron Championship LPGA golf tournament Saturday, April 20, 2024, at The Club at Carlton Woods, in The Woodlands, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Nelly Korda ends weather-delayed third round at Chevron Championship one shot off lead

Nelly Korda shot a 3-under 69 in the weather-delayed third round of the Chevron Championship to enter the final round of the year’s first major one shot off the lead. Play was suspended Saturday … more

By KRISTIE RIEKEN | 4/21/24

Alexander Mutiso Munyao of Kenya crosses the finish line to win the men's race at the London Marathon in London, Sunday, April 21, 2024.(AP Photo/David Cliff)

Mutiso Munyao gives Kenya another London Marathon win after tribute to Kiptum

Alexander Mutiso Munyao denied 41-year-old Kenenisa Bekele a first London Marathon victory by pulling away from the Ethiopian great with about 3 kilometers to go for his biggest career win. Mutiso … more

By MATTIAS KAREN | 4/21/24

Philadelphia Phillies' Zack Wheeler pitches during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, Saturday, April 20, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Zack Wheeler has no-hit bid for 7 1/3 innings as Phillies beat slumping White Sox 9-5

Zack Wheeler pitched no-hit ball for 7 1/3 innings, Brandon Marsh homered and the Philadelphia Phillies extended their winning streak to five by beating the struggling Chicago White Sox 9-5. Wheeler … more

By AARON BRACY | 4/21/24

Peres Jepchirchir of Kenya is about to cross the finish line to win the women's race at the London Marathon in London, Sunday, April 21, 2024.(AP Photo/David Cliff)

Olympic champion Jepchirchir wins women's race at London Marathon

Olympic champion Peres Jepchirchir of Kenya pulled away late to win the London Marathon women’s race on Sunday and cement her status as the favorite to defend her gold in Paris. Jepchirchir had by … more

By MATTIAS KAREN | 4/21/24

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands celebrates on the podium after winning the Chinese Formula One Grand Prix at the Shanghai International Circuit, Shanghai, China, Sunday, April 21, 2024. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)

Another race, another victory for Red Bull's Max Verstappen at Chinese GP

The three-time defending F1 champion Max Verstappen has won the Chinese Grand Prix. He started from pole for his fourth victory in five races this season and his 23rd in the last 27 extending through … more

By STEPHEN WADE | 4/21/24

Ryan Garcia celebrates after winning a super lightweight boxing match against Devin Haney early Sunday, April 21, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Ryan Garcia knocks Devin Haney down 3 times and hands his amateur rival his first pro loss

Ryan Garcia knocked Devin Haney down three times and handed the WBC super lightweight champion his first loss, winning the fight by majority decision but not the title because he was over the weight … more

By BRIAN MAHONEY | 4/21/24

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) goes up to shoot against Denver Nuggets guard Reggie Jackson (7) during the first half in Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Saturday, April 20, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Nikola Jokic leads NBA champ Denver Nuggets past LeBron James and Lakers 114-103 in playoff opener

Nikola Jokic had 32 points and 12 rebounds, and the defending NBA champion Denver Nuggets powered past LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers 114-103 in their Western Conference playoff opener. Two … more

By ARNIE STAPLETON | 4/20/24

Toronto Maple Leafs' Mitch Marner (16) and Boston Bruins' Charlie McAvoy (73) compete for the puck during the first period in Game 1 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, Saturday, April 20, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

DeBrusk nets 2 power-play goals, Swayman saves 35 as Bruins win 5-1 to open series with Toronto

Jeremy Swayman made 35 saves to lead the Boston Bruins to a 5-1 victory over the the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series. Jake DeBrusk scored a pair of power play goals, … more

By JIMMY GOLEN | 4/20/24

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) drives against Philadelphia 76ers guard Kelly Oubre Jr., bottom center, and guard Kyle Lowry, back left, during the first half in Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Madison Square Garden in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Knicks beat 76ers 111-104 in Game 1 of playoffs. Brunson and Hart score 22 points and backups star

Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart each scored 22 points, Deuce McBride led a huge effort by New York’s backups with 21 and the Knicks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 111-104 in Game 1 of their Eastern … more

By BRIAN MAHONEY | 4/20/24

Lee's single in eighth ends no-hit bid for Phillies' Wheeler

Rookie Korey Lee singled with one out in the eighth inning off Philadelphia Phillies ace Zack Wheeler to break up Wheeler’s no-hit bid against the Chicago White Sox. Lee singled just past the glove … more

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Korda 1 stroke back in suspended 3rd round of Chevron Championship as she chases 5th straight win

Nelly Korda was one shot off the lead at the Chevron Championship when the third round was suspended Saturday because of lightning in the area. Play at Carlton Woods was halted just before 3 p.m. and … more

By KRISTIE RIEKEN | 4/20/24

Carolina Hurricanes' Stefan Noesen (23) gets hit by the puck while battling New York Islanders' Noah Dobson (8) next to goaltender Semyon Varlamov (40) during the second period in Game 1 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, April 20, 2024. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

Noesen, Andersen help Hurricanes push past Islanders 3-1 to open 1st-round NHL playoff series

Stefan Noesen grabbed a loose puck atop the crease and pushed it past Semyon Varlamov early in the third period to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the New York Islanders 3-1 to open their NHL … more

By AARON BEARD | 4/20/24

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid, center, fights for a rebound against New York Knicks center Isaiah Hartenstein (55) and forward OG Anunoby (8) during the first half in Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Madison Square Garden in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Joel Embiid leaves Game 1 of 76ers' series against Knicks after appearing to reinjure left knee

Joel Embiid has left Game 1 of Philadelphia’s first-round series against the New York Knicks after appearing to reinjure his surgically repaired left knee after a powerful dunk. Embiid had the ball … more

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Scottie Scheffler hits from the fairway on the 15th hole during the third round of the RBC Heritage golf tournament, Saturday, April 20, 2024, in Hilton Head Island, S.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Masters champ Scottie Scheffler posts a 63 and leads the RBC Heritage by 1 shot

Masters champion Scottie Scheffler is not letting up. He won the green jacket last week. Now he's in position to add the plaid jacket from Harbour Town in the RBC Heritage. Scheffler was bogey-free … more

By DOUG FERGUSON | 4/20/24

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards celebrates after a dunk during the second half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Phoenix Suns, Saturday, April 20, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Timberwolves take down Suns 120-95 in Game 1 behind 33 points from Anthony Edwards

Anthony Edwards scored 18 of his 33 points in the third quarter and had nine rebounds to carry the Minnesota Timberwolves in a tone-setting 120-95 victory over the Phoenix Suns to start the first … more

By DAVE CAMPBELL | 4/20/24

Milwaukee Bucks coach Doc Rivers instructs his team during the second half of his team's NBA basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Friday, April 12, 2024, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Nate Billings)

Antetokounmpo's injury casts shadow over Bucks' first-round series with Pacers

The Milwaukee Bucks are dealing with injuries to key players during the playoffs — once again. And Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers are standing in their way. Milwaukee lost four of five … more

By STEVE MEGARGEE | 4/20/24

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) drives past Indiana Pacers forward Jarace Walker during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, March 25, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/William Liang)

Clippers facing prospect of no Kawhi Leonard in playoff opener against Luka Doncic and Mavericks

Paul George says at some point he believes Kawhi Leonard will be able to play for the Los Angeles Clippers. It just doesn't appear to be on Sunday in their playoff opener against Luka Doncic and the … more

By BETH HARRIS | 4/20/24

Cleveland Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell dunks during the first half against the Orlando Magic in Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Saturday, April 20, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Nick Cammett)

Donovan Mitchell scores 30, Cavaliers open playoffs with tough-minded 97-83 win in Game 1 over Magic

Donovan Mitchell scored 30 points, Jarrett Allen had 18 rebounds and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Orlando Magic 97-83 in Game 1 of their playoff series. Evan Mobley added 16 points for Cleveland, … more

By TOM WITHERS | 4/20/24

FILE - A Chinese flag is unfurled on the podium of a swimming event final at the 2020 Summer Olympics, on July 29, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. An Australian newspaper said Saturday, April 20, 2024, 23 Chinese swimmers were cleared to compete at the Tokyo Olympics despite testing positive to doping because world governing bodies agreed with Chinese authorities and ruled that the tests had been contaminated.(AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)

Chinese doping case sparks unusually harsh spat between global and US drug-fighting agencies

Revelations of nearly two dozen Chinese swimmers whose positive doping tests went unpunished have sparked an intense flurry of accusations and legal threats between the World Anti-Doping Agency and … more

By EDDIE PELLS | 4/20/24

Chase Elliott celebrates his win in a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, Sunday, April 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Randy Holt)

Two teams blowing everyone else away in NASCAR Cup. Can the others catch up at Talladega?

The Rick Hendrick Express rolls into Talladega Superspeedway, with Joe Gibbs Racing nipping at their bumpers. Good luck to everyone else in the NASCAR Cup series. Just a quarter of the way into the … more

By PAUL NEWBERRY | 4/20/24