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By VIN A. CHERWOO AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) — After winning the series opener with an offensive display, the New York Rangers used a strong…

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australian boxer George Kambosos has made the weight on his second attempt for his unification world lightweight title…

STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Nolan McLean hit two solo home runs, Jake Thompson had two run-scoring singles among his three hits and No. 7 overall seed…

By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — When things got tough for UCLA, Megan Faraimo took charge. Faraimo pitched a complete game and…

By JEFF WALLNER Associated Press CINCINNATI (AP) — Lane Thomas had a three-homer game for the first time in his career, and Nelson Cruz and Juan…

MIAMI (AP) — Brandon Crawford hit his fifth career grand slam, Mike Yastrzemski homered and doubled, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Miami…

By NOAH TRISTER AP Baseball Writer BALTIMORE (AP) — Shane Bieber held Baltimore without a hit until the sixth inning and Owen Miller drove in four…

By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber each homered twice and the Philadelphia Phillies won in interim…

COLLEGE PARK, Ga. (AP) — Kahleah Copper scored 21 points, Candace Parker had five of her nine in the last 2:37 and the Chicago Sky beat the Atlanta…

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Blade Tidwell surrendered just three hits in 7 2/3 shutout innings, Jordan Beck hit two of No. 1 overall seed Tennessee’s…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sabrina Ionescu made 5 of 10 3-pointers and finished with 24 points, Natasha Howard added 17 points and the New York Liberty beat…

By The Associated Press Cardinals star Paul Goldschmidt could set the longest hitting streak of his career if he’s successful in both games of a…

By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Francisco Lindor returned to the New York Mets’ lineup Friday night against the Los Angeles…

GREENVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Jake Gelof went 3 for 4 with two RBIs and made a nice defensive stop in the seventh to help No. 2 seed Virginia beat…

STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Drew Bowser had an RBI double to ignite a 10-run second inning, capping the outburst with a grand slam and No. 2 overall…

NEW YORK (AP) — Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price has won the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy. The award is given to the NHL player who best…

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Friday that he expects the oft-maligned “transition…

By ERIC OLSON AP Sports Writer The top seeds that played their NCAA baseball regional openers went unbeaten, and most won easily. No. 1 Tennessee,…

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona basketball coach Tommy Lloyd will get a $1 million raise next season in a proposed five-year contract extension…

SAO PAULO (AP) — Former Brazil defender Alex says he has undergone heart bypass surgery after four blocked arteries were discovered. The…

CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Ian Churchill got two solid plays from his defense to earn a save and San Diego held on to defeat Vanderbilt 3-2 on Friday…

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Skyler Messinger went 4 for 5 with three RBIs, Austin Todd added three RBIs and No. 9 overall seed Texas beat Air Force 11-3…

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Austin Bost hit a three-run homer in the seventh to help No. 5 national seed Texas A&M beat Oral Roberts 8-2 in…

By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer DETROIT (AP) — The milk has barely been washed out of Indianapolis 500 winner Marcus Ericsson’s firesuit and…

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (AP) — Tanner Hall struck out nine in eight innings for his ninth win of the season and No. 11 national seed Southern Miss beat…

PARIS (AP) — Coco Gauff is an 18-year-old from Florida who is ranked No. 23 and will participate in her first Grand Slam final against 2020 French…

By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Paul Goldschmidt homered to extend his hitting streak to 25 games, Corey Dickerson went deep…

By SAMUEL PETREQUIN AP Sports Writer BRUSSELS (AP) — Substitute Andreas Cornelius scored twice to lead Denmark to a rare 2-1 win over titleholder…

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Peyton Graham hit the first grand slam of this season’s NCAA Tournament and No. 9 overall seed Oklahoma beat Liberty…

By JEFF WALLNER Associated Press CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Reds have activated veteran left-hander Mike Minor from the 10-day injured list…

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer MADISON, Ill. (AP) — Kyle Larson is willing to drive just about anything with four wheels and an engine, and his…

By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Sports Writer DENVER (AP) — KSE vice chairman Josh Kroenke said Friday the Denver Nuggets are entering a “championship or…

By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — NASCAR returns to the Pacific Northwest this weekend, and of course there’s rain.…

By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer SOUTHERN PINES, N.C. (AP) — Michelle Wie West’s golf career is one tournament away from being over. She shot…

GREENVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Bryson Worrell homered from both sides of the plate, driving in four runs, in the third inning and top-seeded East Carolina…

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Ty Babin drove in five runs, Logan Jordan had three hits and three RBIs and Campbell used five-run innings in the second…

NEW YORK (AP) — Outfielder Adam Duvall and the Atlanta Braves argued their case as salary arbitration hearings resumed after a two-week break.…

STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Cayden Wallace, who hit two home runs, and Michael Turner both drove in three runs and second-seeded Arkansas defeated…

BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Hayden Schott belted a three-run home run in a five-run fifth inning and third-seeded Columbia thumped second-seeded Gonzaga…

NEW YORK (AP) — Pittsburgh infielder Rayber Romero, Colorado pitcher Stalyn Sanchez and Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Geremias Valencia were…

NEW YORK (AP) — Josh Donaldson was activated from the 10-day injured list and in the lineup for the New York Yankees for the first time since being…