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Ryan Garcia, right, knocks down Devin Haney during the 10th round of a super lightweight boxing match early Sunday, April 21, 2024, in New York. Garcia won the fight. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Boxer Ryan Garcia denies using performance-enhancing drugs after beating Devin Haney

Boxer Ryan Garcia denied using performance-enhancing drugs in a video posted on social media Wednesday night after ESPN reported that he had tested positive for a banned substance. Garcia defeated … more

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Dallas Stars' Logan Stankoven (11), Evgenii Dadonov, second from left, and Wyatt Johnston (53) celebrate a goal by Dadonov as Vegas Golden Knights' Jack Eichel (9) skates past in the first period in Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series in Dallas, Wednesday, May 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Stars first to hold serve at home, beat Knights 3-2 in Game 5 for series lead in NHL playoffs

Jason Robertson scored a power-play goal to put Dallas ahead late in the second period after Tyler Seguin took a shot to the face and the Stars beat the Vegas Golden Knights 3-2 in Game 5. The Stars … more

By STEPHEN HAWKINS | 5/1/24

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown, right, slams a dunk against Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13) during the first half of Game 5 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Wednesday, May 1, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Celtics advance to East semifinals, beating short-handed Heat 118-84 in Game 5

Jaylen Brown and Derrick White each scored 25 points and the Boston Celtics advanced to the Eastern Conference semifinals, beating the short-handed Miami Heat 118-84 in Game 5 on Wednesday night. … more

By KYLE HIGHTOWER | 5/1/24

CORRECTS POSITIONS OF IDS - Chicago Bears president Kevin Warren, joined by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, left, speaks during a news conference where NFL football team unveiled a nearly $5 billion proposal Wednesday, April 24, 2024, in Chicago, for an enclosed stadium next door to their current home at Soldier Field.(AP Photo/Teresa Crawford)

Illinois governor's office says Bears' plan for stadium remains 'non-starter' after meeting

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s office says the Chicago Bears' proposal to fund a new lakefront stadium remains a “non-starter." Top aides of the governor met with the team on Wednesday. The Bears … more

By ANDREW SELIGMAN | 5/1/24

Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia watches players warm up prior to Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Sunday, April 28, 2024, in Phoenix. The Timberwolves won 122-116, taking the series 4-0. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Suns owner Mat Ishbia says franchise is doing 'excellent.' He's quiet on coach Frank Vogel's future

Mat Ishbia knows the offseason chatter around the Phoenix Suns is it’s a team with a top-heavy roster, salary cap issues and precious little room to maneuver after a disappointing season. The … more

By DAVID BRANDT | 5/1/24

FILE - Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark participates in announcement on the field during the first half of the Big 12 Conference championship NCAA college football game between Oklahoma State and Texas in Arlington, Texas, Dec. 2, 2023. Before the new Big 12 — sans Oklahoma and Texas — even kicks off, the expanded College Football Playoff's new revenue structure has created a perception that the conference is not quite the equal of the Big Ten and Southeastern Conference. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)

New Big 12 out to prove bigger bank accounts don't always mean better football teams in 12-team CFP

The Big 12 is about to play its first season without Oklahoma and Texas. The new 16-team conference lacks traditional super powers. And the expanded College Football Playoff’s new revenue structure … more

By RALPH D. RUSSO | 5/1/24

Dortmund's Niclas Fuellkrug, right, celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal during the Champions League semifinal first leg soccer match between Borussia Dortmund and Paris Saint-Germain at the Signal-Iduna Park stadium in Dortmund, Germany, Wednesday, May 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)

Füllkrug fires Dortmund to 1-0 win over Mbappé's PSG in Champions League semifinal first leg

Niclas Füllkrug scored and Borussia Dortmund earned a 1-0 win over Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of their Champions League semifinal. Dortmund defender Nico Schlotterbeck sent a long pass … more

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FILE - UConn head coach Dan Hurley speaks to the media during a news conference ahead of a Final Four college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament, Thursday, April 4, 2024, in Glendale, Ariz. UConn plays Alabama on Saturday. Hurley’s Huskies have added multiple transfers after winning a second straight NCAA title. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)

UConn, Kentucky among those with big changes through transfers in college basketball's portal window

Two-time reigning national champion UConn is among the teams that have dramatically changed their rosters with transfers during college basketball's open portal window. The deadline for players to … more

By PAT EATON-ROBB and AARON BEARD | 5/1/24

FILE - Jockey Ron Turcotte rides Secretariat during the 99th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., May 5, 1973. Secretariat was the first horse to win the Derby in under 2 minutes, in 1:59 2/5. (AP Photo/Bob Daugherty, File)

What are the most unforgettable Kentucky Derby races over 149 years? We picked 10

This is the 150th anniversary of the Kentucky Derby. Aristides won the first edition by two lengths in 1875 when the race was run at 1 1/2 miles. In 1896, the distance was changed to 1 1/4 miles … more

By BETH HARRIS | 5/1/24

FILE - Hoop Jr. (2) leads by a length as the Kentucky Derby field rounds at Churchill Downs at Louisville, Kent., June 9, 1945. Bymeabond (10) is second. Hoop retained the lead to go on to win the race. America’s longest continuously held sporting event turns 150 years old this Saturday. By age, it’s got the Westminster dog show beat by two years. The Derby has survived two world wars, the Great Depression, and pandemics. (AP Photo/File)

The Kentucky Derby is turning 150 years old. It's survived world wars and controversies of all kinds

The Kentucky Derby turns 150 years old this Saturday. America's longest continuously held sporting event has survived two world wars, the Great Depression and pandemics, including COVID-19 in 2020. … more

By BETH HARRIS | 5/1/24

FILE - Dayton guard Koby Brea reacts to a 3-point basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Davidson, Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, in Dayton, Ohio. Brea, who led the nation in 3-point shooting last season at Dayton, will play his final season at Kentucky. Brea announced his decision on social media Wednesday, May 1, 2024, and is the fifth player this week and sixth overall to sign with the Wildcats from the transfer portal since new coach Mark Pope was hired April 12. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster, File)

National 3-point shooting leader Koby Brea becomes the 5th transfer this week to land at Kentucky

Koby Brea, who led the nation in 3-point shooting for Dayton, has announced he will play his final season at Kentucky. He is the fifth player this week and sixth overall to sign with the Wildcats … more

By The Associated Press | 5/1/24

The trophy is displayed before the Champions League semifinal first leg soccer match between Borussia Dortmund and Paris Saint-Germain at the Signal-Iduna Park stadium in Dortmund, Germany, Wednesday, May 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)

Mbappé leads full-strength PSG at Dortmund in Champions League semifinal

Kylian Mbappé leads an attacking trio including Ousmane Dembelé and Bradley Barcola for Paris Saint-Germain as the French champions have a full-strength squad for the Champions League semifinal … more

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Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark speaks with the media after the WNBA basketball team practiced in Indianapolis, Sunday, April 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Caitlin Clark attendance boon: Some WNBA teams look for bigger arenas when the Fever come to town

WNBA teams have started experiencing the Caitlin Clark effect and the top overall draft pick hasn't even played her first game. To capitalize on Clark's popularity, the Las Vegas Aces and Washington … more

By DOUG FEINBERG | 5/1/24

Milwaukee Brewers' Abner Uribe (45) is held back by Quintin Berry (33) as he fights with Tampa Bay Rays' Jose Siri (22) during the eighth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 30, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)

Brewers' Uribe suspended 6 games for brawl, Peralta 5 and Murphy 2 while Rays' Siri penalized 3

Milwaukee reliever Abner Uribe was suspended for six games and starter Freddy Peralta for five for their roles in a brawl during the Brewers’ game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Rays outfielder Jose … more

By RICH ROVITO | 5/1/24

Carolina Hurricanes' Evgeny Kuznetsov (92) shoots a penalty shot puck past New York Islanders goaltender Semyon Varlamov (40) during the first period in Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series in Raleigh, N.C., Tuesday, April 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

Hurricanes' depth proves critical to secure 2nd-round playoff matchup against the Rangers

The Carolina Hurricanes' depth proved key in pushing past the New York Islanders in the first round of the NHL playoffs. The Hurricanes saw Evgeny Kuznetsov, Stefan Noesen and Jack Drury each tally … more

By AARON BEARD | 5/1/24

Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, returns the ball to Andrey Rublev, of Russia, during the Mutua Madrid Open tennis tournament in Madrid, Wednesday, May 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Alcaraz's quest to win third consecutive Madrid Open title ends with loss to Rublev in quarterfinals

Carlos Alcaraz’s bid to win a third straight Madrid Open title has ended with a three-set loss to Andrey Rublev in the quarterfinals. The second-seeded Spaniard got off to a good start but then was … more

By TALES AZZONI | 5/1/24

FILE - North Carolina guard RJ Davis (4) brings the ball down court during the first half of a second-round college basketball game against Michigan State in the NCAA Tournament, Saturday, March 23, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. The first-team Associated Press All-American player is returning to North Carolina to play his fifth season of eligibility, which could have him ultimately contending for the school and Atlantic Coast Conference career scoring record. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson, File)

UNC's RJ Davis is returning to school for a 5th season. He was an AP 1st-team All-American last year

First-team Associated Press All-American RJ Davis is returning to North Carolina to play his fifth season of eligibility. Davis is currently fifth in career scoring for the blueblood program. He … more

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Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout leaves the dugout before a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Tuesday, April 30, 2024, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

Mike Trout's sublime talent defined his first decade in baseball. Injuries are the story now

Mike Trout still might be the greatest baseball player produced by his generation, but the torn meniscus in his left knee is his fourth major injury in the past four seasons. Injuries have drained … more

By GREG BEACHAM | 5/1/24

FILE - Technical chief Adrian Newey of Red Bull Racing watches the Spanish Formula One Grand Prix at the Barcelona Catalunya racetrack in Montmelo, Spain, Sunday, May 22, 2022. Adrian Newey, the designer who was a pivotal figure in Red Bull's dominance of Formula One, will step down next year, the team said Wednesday, May 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Pool/Manu Fernandez)

Red Bull chief technical officer Adrian Newey to step down from F1 team

Adrian Newey will step down as the hugely successful chief technical officer of Red Bull next year. The F1 team has announced the impending departure of the designer who was a pivotal figure in its … more

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Colorado Avalanche Artturi Lehkonen (62) celebrates his goal against the Winnipeg Jets with Mikko Rantanen (96), Casey Mittelstadt (37) and Samuel Girard (49) during the second period in Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Tuesday, April 30, 2024. (Fred Greenslade/The Canadian Press via AP)

Rantanen scores twice in the 3rd period to lead Avalanche past Jets 6-3 and into the 2nd round

Mikko Rantanen scored his first two goals of the playoffs in the third period, leading the Colorado Avalanche to a 6-3 victory over the Winnipeg Jets that clinched their opening-round playoff series … more

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