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

Mike Trout decided having surgery was better option than being only a DH the rest of the season

Mike Trout decided that having surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee was a better alternative than postponing surgery and being a designated hitter the rest of the season. The Los … more

By JOE REEDY | 5/9/24

Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, watches his tee shot on the third hole first round of the Wells Fargo Championship golf tournament at the Quail Hollow Club Thursday, May 9, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Schauffele shoots 67 to take Wells Fargo lead. McIlroy in contention again at Quail Hollow

Rory McIlroy hoped that his victory with Shane Lowry two weeks ago in the Zurich Classic team event would serve as a springboard for the remainder of the season. He’s off to a good start. McIlroy … more

By STEVE REED | 5/9/24

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards sits in the bench after he was pulled from the floor late in the second half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series against the Denver Nuggets Monday, May 6, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Wolves bring 2-0 lead on Nuggets into wild night at Target Center. Knicks, up 2-0, brace for Pacers

The Minnesota Timberwolves did the hard part by winning the first two games of their Western Conference semifinal series in Denver against the defending champion Nuggets. Now they get to play Game 3 … more

By DAVE CAMPBELL | 5/9/24

New York Knicks' OG Anunoby (8) drives past Indiana Pacers' Obi Toppin (1) during the second half of Game 2 in an NBA basketball second-round playoff series Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in New York. The Knicks won 130-121. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

OG Anunoby won't play and Jalen Brunson is questionable for the Knicks in Game 3 against the Pacers

OG Anunoby won’t play for the New York Knicks in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals Friday night because of a strained left hamstring. Jalen Brunson is questionable with his sore right … more

5/9/24

Phoenix Suns head coach Frank Vogel walks toward the bench during the first half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Saturday, April 20, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Suns fire coach Frank Vogel after getting swept out of the playoffs in the opening round

The Phoenix Suns have fired coach Frank Vogel after one disappointing season. The team made the announcement on Thursday, less than two weeks after getting swept out of the first round of the NBA … more

By DAVID BRANDT | 5/9/24

Edmonton Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner (74) looks back at the puck as it bounces out of the net after Vancouver Canucks' Conor Garland, hidden back left, scored during the third period of Game 1 of a second-round NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs series, Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

Analysis: From one goal to three, no lead is safe in the NHL playoffs this spring

From one goals to three, no lead is safe in the NHL playoffs this spring. Back-to-back opening nights of the second round series in the Western Conference featured Dallas and Edmonton blowing … more

By STEPHEN WHYNO | 5/9/24

FILE - Los Angeles Chargers safety Raheem Layne (41), cornerback Cam Brown (38), cornerback Amechi Uzodinma (35) and cornerback Ja'Sir Taylor (36) sign autographs for fans during the NFL football team's training camp, Saturday, July 29, 2023, in Costa Mesa, Calif. For at least one year, Southern California will be a prime spot for NFL training camps. With the Costa Mesa City Council unanimously approving a deal with the Las Vegas Raiders, five teams, the Raiders, Chargers, Rams, Saints and Cowboys, will be holding their practices within a 105-mile radius in late July and early August. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File)

Beach League: 5 NFL teams will hold training camp in Southern California this year

Southern California will be a prime spot for NFL training camps this year. With the Costa Mesa City Council unanimously approving a deal with the Las Vegas Raiders, five teams will be holding their … more

By JOE REEDY | 5/9/24

FILE - San Francisco 49ers Jimmy Johnson is shown in 1973. Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive back Jimmy Johnson, a three-time All-Pro and member of the All-Decade Team of the 1970s, has died. He was 86. Johnson's family told the Pro Football Hall of Fame that he died on Wednesday night, May 8, 2024. (AP Photo/RHH, File)

Hall of Fame defensive back Jimmy Johnson dead at age 86

Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive back Jimmy Johnson, a three-time All-Pro and member of the All-Decade Team of the 1970s, has died. He was 86. Johnson's family told the Pro Football Hall of Fame … more

By BARRY WILNER | 5/9/24

Atlanta Braves' Marcell Ozuna celebrates after hitting a solo home run against the Boston Red Sox during the third inning of a baseball game Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

'Big Bear' on the prowl. Braves' Marcell Ozuna heading for another big year

Marcell Ozuna shrugged off the chants of “MVP! MVP! MVP!” The Atlanta Braves slugger knows, better than most, how fleeting the good times can be. The bad times, too. Only a year ago, Ozuna’s … more

By PAUL NEWBERRY | 5/9/24

Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper, center, celebrates with Bryson Stott, left, and Brandon Marsh after the Phillies won a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Tuesday, May 7, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

The Philadelphia Phillies are hot, loose and loving life as one of the best teams in baseball

The Philadelphia Phillies are off to one of their hottest starts in years and have the best winning percentage in baseball. The Phillies are 26-12 and their .684 winning percentage was tops in … more

By DAN GELSTON | 5/9/24

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe speaks to the media at an end of season press conference in Toronto Monday, May 6, 2024. The Maple Leafs lost to the Boston Bruins in the first round of the Stanley Cup NHL hockey playoffs. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP)

Toronto Maple Leafs fire coach Sheldon Keefe after another early playoff exit

The Toronto Maple Leafs have fired coach Sheldon Keefe after another early playoff exit. General manager Brad Treliving announced the decision Thursday. The Maple Leafs losing to rival Boston made it … more

5/9/24

Spain's Rafael Nadal returns the ball to Belgium's Zizou Bergs at the Italian Open tennis tournament, in Rome, Thursday, May 9, 2024. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

Rafael Nadal shows he's not quite ready for retirement in a comeback win at the Italian Open

Rafael Nadal rallied for a 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 win over Belgian qualifier Zizou Bergs in the first round of the Italian Open. Nadal is a record 10-time champion in Rome and this is likely his final … more

By ANDREW DAMPF | 5/9/24

Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle, right, argues with a referee during the second half of Game 2 of the team's NBA basketball second-round playoff series against the New York Knicks, Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in New York. The Knicks won 130-121. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Carlisle: 'Small-market teams deserve a fair shot.' Pacers send calls for NBA review, AP source says

The Indiana Pacers have, as coach Rick Carlisle said they would, sent 78 plays they believe were officiated incorrectly from the first two games of their series against the New York Knicks to the NBA … more

By BRIAN MAHONEY | 5/9/24

Indiana Fever's Caitlin Clark, left, gives autographs as she arrives on the Red Carpet before the world premiere and screening of Episode 1 of the upcoming ESPN+ Original Series Full Court Press, Monday, May 6, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Caitlin Clark set for Indiana's preseason home debut. Fever to open arena's 3rd deck vs Atlanta

Caitlin Clark spent Wednesday working out with her Indiana Fever teammates inside an empty Gainbridge Fieldhouse. By Thursday night, a nearly full house of up to 17,000 will be rocking and rolling as … more

By MICHAEL MAROT | 5/9/24

FILE - United States' Simone Biles competes on the uneven bars during the women's all-round final at the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Antwerp, Belgium, Friday, Oct. 6, 2023. Biles is bringing back her Gold Over America Tour this fall, with a twist. This time, the guys are invited too.(AP Photo/Virginia Mayo, File)

Simone Biles wants to turn her post-Olympic tour into a celebration. The guys are coming along too

Gymnastics star Simone Biles is taking her show on the road following the Paris Olympics. The 27-year-old Biles will headline the “Gold Over America Tour” this fall. The 30-city tour begins in … more

By WILL GRAVES | 5/9/24

Vancouver Canucks' Conor Garland, back, scores the winning goal against Edmonton Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner (74) as Darnell Nurse (25) defends during the third period of Game 1 of a second-round NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs series, Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

Canucks overcome 3-goal deficit to stun Oilers 5-4 in Game 1

Conor Garland broke a tie with 5:34 left and the Vancouver Canucks overcame a three-goal deficit to beat the Edmonton Oilers 5-4 on Wednesday night in Game 1 of the second-round playoff series. … more

5/9/24

Indiana Pacers' Andrew Nembhard (2) defends against New York Knicks' Jalen Brunson (11) during the first half of Game 2 in an NBA basketball second-round playoff series Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Jalen Brunson returns from foot injury, sparks Knicks past Pacers for 2-0 lead in East semifinals

Jalen Brunson returned from a right foot injury to score 24 of his 29 points in the second half, leading the New York Knicks to a 130-121 victory over the Indiana Pacers for a 2-0 lead in the Eastern … more

By BRIAN MAHONEY | 5/8/24

Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov (16) celebrates after scoring a goal against the Boston Bruins during the second period of Game 2 of a second-round series of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Aleksander Barkov scores twice, Panthers rout Bruins 6-1 in Game 2 to tie series

Aleksander Barkov had two goals and two assists, Sam Reinhart added four assists and the Florida Panthers beat the Boston Bruins 6-1 on Wednesday night to tie the second-round series at a game … more

By TIM REYNOLDS | 5/8/24

New York Knicks' Jalen Brunson (11) runs on the court after scoring against the Indiana Pacers during the first half of Game 2 in an NBA basketball second-round playoff series Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Jalen Brunson returns for second half of Game 2 vs. Pacers after injuring right foot in first half

Jalen Brunson has returned to Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals after missing the second quarter with a sore right foot. Brunson was hurt with about 3 1/2 minutes remaining in the first … more

5/8/24

Tiger Woods waves after his final round at the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club Sunday, April 14, 2024, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Tiger Woods to be lone player on negotiating committee with Saudis

Tiger Woods is the only player on a five-member subcommittee that will be negotiating with the Saudi backers of LIV Golf. Woods is on the PGA Tour Enterprise transaction subcommittee. That group is … more

By DOUG FERGUSON | 5/8/24