NFL draft class faced major challenges in COVID-19 battles
By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — This year’s NFL draft class speaks reluctantly about its COVID-19 experiences. To some,…
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Kayvon Thibodeaux, Garrett Wilson ready for the spotlight
By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer Kayvon Thibodeaux doesn’t lack any confidence, already proclaiming himself the best player in the NFL draft.…
Continue Reading Ward, Ohtani lead Angels over Guardians 9-5 for 4th straight
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — It’s easy to get overshadowed in a lineup that includes Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani,…
Continue Reading Pinder hits leadoff homer in return, A’s blank Giants 1-0
By MICHAEL WAGAMAN Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Paul Blackburn and five relievers combined on a three-hitter, making Chad Pinder’s…
Continue Reading Amdersson scores early in 3rd, Kings beat Kraken 5-3
By MARK MOSCHETTI Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — Lias Andersson’s first goal of the season for Los Angeles snapped a tie early in the third…
Continue Reading Curry, Warriors hold off Jokic, eliminate Nuggets in Game 5
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Back in the starting lineup at last, Stephen Curry took over late and brought his team back…
Continue Reading Sounders and Pumas play wild 2-2 draw 1st leg of CCL final
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Nicolás Lodeiro scored on a pair of penalty kicks late in the second half, and the Seattle Sounders rallied for a 2-2 draw with…
Continue Reading Timbers, Thorns play to raise money for Ukraine relief
By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Major League Soccer’s Portland Timbers and the Portland Thorns of the National…
Continue Reading Stars take final playoff spot with 4-3 OT loss to Coyotes
By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer DALLAS (AP) — All that mattered to Dallas Stars coach Rick Bowness was getting the point they needed to wrap up…
Continue Reading Contreras, Wisdom come through in 10th, Cubs beat Braves 6-3
By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Willson Contreras gave Chicago the lead with a run-scoring double in the 10th inning, Patrick…
Continue Reading Tucker’s 3-run double helps Javier, Astros beat Rangers 4-3
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Kyle Tucker hit a three-run double in the fifth inning and Cristian Javier won his first start of the season as the Houston…
Continue Reading Johnson scores in SO, Blackhawks beat Golden Knights 4-3
By TIM CRONIN Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Tyler Johnson scored in the seventh round of the shootout, and the Chicago Blackhawks beat Vegas 4-3…
Continue Reading Ryan’s arm, Kepler’s bat lead Twins past Tigers 5-0
By PATRICK DONNELLY Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Joe Ryan threw seven innings of one-hit ball and Max Kepler stayed hot with a pair of home…
Continue Reading Eric Comrie has first NHL shutout, Jets beat Flyers 4-0
WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Eric Comrie made 35 saves for his first NHL shutout in the Winnipeg Jets’ 4-0 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on…
Continue Reading López’s ERA to 0.39; Marlins edge Nats 2-1 for 4 wins in row
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP National Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Pablo López lowered his majors-best ERA to 0.39 by throwing six shutout innings, Jesús…
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No place like home, Sanchez & Central blank Southwest
Central shuts down Southwest to start IVL play…
Continue Reading Profar hits 3-run homer, Gore has 10 Ks as Padres beat Reds
By MITCH STACY AP Sports Writer CINCINNATI (AP) — Jurickson Profar hit a three-run homer, MacKenzie Gore struck out 10 over five innings and the…
Continue Reading Petry helps Canadiens beat Rangers 4-3 to end 9-game skid
By ALLAN KREDA Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Jeff Petry scored his second goal of the game in the final minute of the third period and Sam…
Continue Reading Bogaerts has 4 hits, Cora returns as Red Sox beat Jays 7-1
By IAN HARRISON Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — Xander Bogaerts had four hits and the Boston Red Sox celebrated the return of manager Alex Cora by…
Continue Reading Bucks rout Bulls 116-100 in Game 5, advance to face Celtics
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 33 points and nine rebounds and the defending NBA champion Milwaukee…
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