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Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) makes a save on a shot as Florida Panthers center Maxim Mamin (98) goes or the rebound during the first 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, Lightning beat Panthers 2-0 in Game 4 for sweep

Andrei Vasilevskiy had 49 saves and the Tampa Bay Lightning completed a four-game sweep of the Florida Panthers with a 2-0 victory that sends the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions back to the … more

By FRED GOODALL | 5/24/22

FILE - Dan Snyder, co-owner and co-CEO of the Washington Commanders, poses for photos during an event to unveil the NFL football team's new identity, Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, in Landover, Md. A person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press the Washington Commanders have bought land in Virginia for what could be a potential site of the NFL team’s next stadium. The 200 acres of land purchased for approximately $100 million is in Woodbridge roughly 25 miles outside the District of Columbia. The Commanders’ lease at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland, expires in 2027. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

AP source: Commanders buy Va. land for possible stadium site

A person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press the Washington Commanders have bought land in Virginia for what could be a potential site of the NFL team’s next stadium. The 200 … more

By STEPHEN WHYNO | 5/23/22

Miami Heat's Bam Adebayo (13) screens Boston Celtics' Marcus Smart (36) as Tyler Herro, left, drives during the second half of Game 3 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals playoff series, Saturday, May 21, 2022, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Heat's Herro (groin) ruled out ahead of Game 4 vs. Celtics

Heat guard Tyler Herro has been ruled out of Game 4 of Miami's Eastern Conference finals matchup with the Boston Celtics with a strained left groin. Herro missed the final eight minutes of the … more

5/23/22

Linesman Jonny Murray tries to stop New York Rangers defenseman Ryan Lindgren (55) and Carolina Hurricanes center Max Domi from fighting after Game 3 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, Sunday, May 22, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Rangers-Hurricanes series getting chippy heading into Game 4

New York Rangers coach Gerard Gallant was displeased with the skirmish at the end of his team’s Game 3 win against the Carolina Hurricanes. He was ready to put it behind a day later as the Rangers … more

By VIN A. CHERWOO | 5/23/22

Bauer grievance hearing begins on attempt to overturn ban

The hearing on Trevor Bauer’s attempt to overturn his unprecedented two-year suspension under Major League Baseball’s domestic violence policy has begun before an arbitrator. Bauer was suspended … more

5/23/22

Denver Broncos quarterbacks Russell Wilson (3) Josh Johnson (11) and Brett Rypien, right, take part in drills at the NFL football team's headquarters Monday, May 23, 2022, in Centennial, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Wilson says emotions won't get to him in return to Seattle

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson says he's not going to allow emotions to get the best of him when he opens the 2022 season at Seattle. The Seahawks traded Wilson to the Broncos last spring … more

By ARNIE STAPLETON | 5/23/22

Serbia's Novak Djokovic enters center court for his first round match against Japan's Yoshihito Nishioka at the French Open tennis tournament in Roland Garros stadium in Paris, France, Monday, May 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Michel Euler)

French Open updates | Osaka, Swiatek, Djokovic, Nadal play

Day 2 at Roland Garros offers quite a collection of big names on the schedule and quite a bit of rain in the forecast. Naomi Osaka is scheduled to get things started at Court Suzanne Lenglen against … more

5/23/22

Just in time, Thomas saves himself and a PGA Championship

Justin Thomas is the kind of major champion Southern Hills usually produces. It was getting to the outcome Sunday in the PGA Championship that was so amazing. For the longest time, this major had … more

By DOUG FERGUSON | 5/23/22

Scott McLaughlin, of New Zealand, talks with a team member during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Friday, May 20, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

INDY DAY 7: Kellett is first to crash in Indy 500 prep

Dalton Kellett became the first driver to crash while preparing for the Indianapolis 500, ending a streak of six days without major incident. Scott McLaughlin also had a small spin on pit road for … more

By JENNA FRYER | 5/23/22

New York Yankees' Josh Donaldson, left, talks with manager Aaron Boone in the dugout during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox in Chicago, Sunday, May 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

MLB suspends Donaldson for 1 game for 'Jackie' comment

Major League Baseball has suspended Josh Donaldson for one game after the New York Yankees slugger made multiple references to Jackie Robinson while talking to White Sox star Tim Anderson on … more

5/23/22

Column: Indy 500 a showcase of IndyCar's growing strength

Jimmie Johnson and Romain Grosjean are both part of the fastest field in the long history of the Indianapolis 500 with the race coming up on Sunday. Some 20 drivers are legitimate contenders to win … more

By JENNA FRYER | 5/23/22

Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry celebrates a basket and a Dallas Mavericks' foul during the first half of Game 3 of the NBA basketball playoffs Western Conference finals, Sunday, May 22, 2022, in Dallas. (Scott Strazzante/San Francisco Chronicle via AP)

Curry, Warriors go for sweep of Doncic, Mavs in West finals

Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors have won nine consecutive games in the Western Conference finals. They can make it an even 10, eliminate Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks and return to … more

By SCHUYLER DIXON | 5/23/22

Japan's Naomi Osaka leaves after losing 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. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Year after Osaka decides to leave Paris, loss forces her to

Naomi Osaka’s return to the French Open ended in the first round with a straight-set loss to 20-year-old American Amanda Anisimova. Osaka is a four-time Grand Slam champion who took two mental … more

By HOWARD FENDRICH | 5/23/22

Defending champ Krejcikova loses in 1st round of French Open

Barbora Krejcikova has become only the third defending women’s champion to lose in the first round of the French Open. Krejcikova is a Czech player who was seeded second at Roland Garros. She lost … more

5/23/22

Ryan Blaney (12) hold up the first place check while celebrating in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR All-Star auto race at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, Sunday, May 22, 2022. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Blaney wins $1M NASCAR All-Star race after caution, net

Ryan Blaney may frame that window net from his No. 12 Ford. It's the one he somehow got secured enough to run two extra laps and win NASCAR’s All-Star race and $1 million. That was after he and … more

By STEPHEN HAWKINS | 5/23/22

Boston Red Sox's Trevor Story celebrates his grand slam against the Seattle Mariners during the third inning of a baseball game Friday, May 20, 2022, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Red Sox climbing out of early hole with much-needed streak

The Boston Red Sox needed a winning streak like this. Their slow start was exacerbated by the fact that the first-place Yankees were threatening to pull away in the AL East. But the Red Sox have now … more

By NOAH TRISTER | 5/23/22

Curry, Warriors take 3-0 lead on Mavericks with 109-100 win

Stephen Curry scored 31 points, Andrew Wiggins added 27 while posterizing Luka Doncic on a dunk and the Golden State Warriors beat the Dallas Mavericks 109-100 for a 3-0 lead in the Western … more

By SCHUYLER DIXON | 5/23/22

Ryan Blaney (12) passes by Ross Chastain (1) lifting off the track after making contact with Kyle Busch, right, during the NASCAR All-Star auto race at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, Sunday, May 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Randy Holt)

Trio races into NASCAR's All-Star drive for $1M at Texas

Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Texas native James Buescher and Daniel Suarez drove their way into the NASCAR All-Star race for a chance to win $1 million. Erik Jones got the final spot in the 24-car field on a … more

By STEPHEN HAWKINS | 5/23/22

Chicago White Sox' Tim Anderson reacts towards the crowd while running the bases after hitting a three-run home run off New York Yankees relief pitcher Miguel Castro in the eighth inning of the second baseball game of a doubleheader, Sunday, May 22, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Boone: Donaldson shouldn't make 'Jackie' remark to Anderson

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone says slugger Josh Donaldson was wrong to make a remark referencing Jackie Robinson when speaking to White Sox star Tim Anderson. A day after the comment called … more

By JERRY BEACH | 5/22/22

Scott Dixon, of New Zealand, celebrates after winning the pole during qualifications for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Sunday, May 22, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Scott Dixon blazes to Indy 500 pole in record 234 mph run

Scott Dixon used a breathtaking run of more than 234 mph to post the fastest Indianapolis 500 pole run in history. The New Zealander will lead the field to green in “The Greatest Spectacle in … more

By JENNA FRYER | 5/22/22