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Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero, right, grabs a loose ball in front of Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) during the second half of Game 6 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Friday, May 3, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Mitchell scores 50 points in an attempt to end series, but Cavaliers fall to the Magic in Game 6

Donovan Mitchell went for 50 points on Orlando Magic, but it wasn't enough to help the Cleveland Cavaliers close out the first-round NBA playoff series between the teams. Mitchell scored his team's … more

By FRED GOODALL | 5/4/24

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) talk with head coach Jason Kidd, left, during the first half of Game 6 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Clippers, Friday, May 3, 2024, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)

Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving carry Mavs past Clippers 114-101 to advance to second round

Luka Doncic had 28 points and 13 assists, Kyrie Irving scored 28 of 30 points in a second-half surge and the Dallas Mavericks advanced to the second round of the playoffs with a 114-101 victory over … more

By SCHUYLER DIXON | 5/4/24

The Nashville Predators and Vancouver Canucks shake hands after Game 6 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series Friday, May 3, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. The Canucks won 1-0 winning the series four games to two. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Canucks advance to 2nd round, beating Predators 1-0 in Game 6 on Pius Suter's late goal

Pius Suter scored with 1:39 left and the Vancouver Canucks advanced to the second round of the NHL playoffs with a 1-0 victory over the Nashville Predators on Friday night in Game 6. Nashville had a … more

By TERESA M. WALKER | 5/3/24

Minnesota Twins' starting pitcher Chris Paddack delivers against the Boston Red Sox during the first inning of a baseball game, Friday, May 3, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn)

Twins stretch win streak to 11 with 5-2 victory over Red Sox behind Paddack's 6 innings

Chris Paddack pitched six scoreless innings to carry the Minnesota Twins to their 11th consecutive victory with a 5-2 decision over the Boston Red Sox. The Twins matched win streaks in 2003 and 2006 … more

By DAVE CAMPBELL | 5/3/24

Miami Marlins' Luis Arraez, center, shakes hands with teammates in the dugout after being traded to the San Diego Padres before the team's baseball game against the Oakland Athletics, Friday, May 3, 2024, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Miami Marlins working on trade that would send 2B Luis Arraez to the San Diego Padres

The Miami Marlins are working on a trade that would send second baseman Luis Arraez to the San Diego Padres. The Marlins say the deal is pending a review of medical information before it could be … more

By JANIE McCAULEY | 5/3/24

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Max Strus, left, passes the ball around Orlando Magic guard Joe Ingles (7) during the first half of Game 6 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Friday, May 3, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Paolo Banchero scores 27 points, Magic overcome Mitchell's 50 to beat Cavs 103-96 and force Game 7

Paolo Banchero scored 10 of his 27 points in the fourth quarter, helping the Orlando Magic hold off the Cleveland Cavaliers 103-96 and force a decisive Game 7 in the their first-round NBA playoff … more

By FRED GOODALL | 5/3/24

Jake Knapp lines up a putt on the 18th hole during the second round of the Byron Nelson golf tournament in McKinney, Texas, Friday, May 3, 2024. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Former security guard Jake Knapp leads the Byron Nelson after 2 rounds

PGA Tour rookie Jake Knapp led the CJ Cup Byron Nelson after consecutive rounds of 7-under 64. He had a one-stroke lead over Troy Merritt and first-round leader Matt Wallace. Knapp has only one bogey … more

By STEPHEN HAWKINS | 5/3/24

Indiana Fever guard Caitlyn Clark warms up prior to an WNBA basketball game against the Dallas Wings in Arlington, Texas, Friday, May 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)

A sellout for a WNBA exhibition game? Welcome to the league's Caitlin Clark era

More than three hours before Caitlin Clark made her WNBA debut with the Indiana Fever in an exhibition game against the Dallas Wings, some fans among the sellout crowd were lined up outside the arena … more

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Brian Hernandez Jr. rides Thorpedo Anna to win he 150th running of Kentucky Oaks horse race at Churchill Downs Friday, May 3, 2024, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Filly Thorpedo Anna goes wire to wire to dominate soggy 150th Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs

Filly Thorpedo Anna went wire to wire in the 150th Kentucky Oaks, pulling away from a charging Just F Y I to win by 4 3/4 lengths in the slop at Churchill Downs. Thorpedo Anna went off at 4-1 odds … more

By GARY B. GRAVES | 5/3/24

Los Angeles Angels' Mike Trout runs after a single during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Monday, April 29, 2024, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

Angels star outfielder Mike Trout has knee surgery. Team expects 3-time MVP to return this season.

Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout had surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee, and the three-time AL MVP is expected to return this season. Trout had a partial medial menisectomy … more

By TOM WITHERS | 5/3/24

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) drives past Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis in the second half of Game 5 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Monday, April 29, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Nuggets, Wolves meet in a Round 2 matchup pitting team builder Tim Connelly's twin masterpieces

There are a ton of connections and similarities between the Denver Nuggets and the Minnesota Timberwolves who meet in Round 2 of the NBA playoffs beginning this weekend. The biggest connection … more

By ARNIE STAPLETON | 5/3/24

Fans watch from a grandstand as Red Bull driver Sergio Perez of Mexico, center, and Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain drive past during the practice session for the Formula One Miami Grand Prix auto race, Friday, May 3, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

F1 now makes 3 stops a season in the United States. Could Miami become a victim of oversaturation?

Formula 1 is back in the United States for the first time since its sparkling Las Vegas debut six months ago. The first stop is the Miami Grand Prix, the race that was supposed to be the American … more

By JENNA FRYER | 5/3/24

CORRECTS SPELLING OF LAST NAME TO SALEH, NOT SALAH AS ORIGINALLY SENT - New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh speaks to the media after an NFL rookie minicamp football practice Friday, May 3, 2024, in Florham Park, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Aaron Rodgers not expected to have any restrictions in the Jets' next phase of offseason workouts

Aaron Rodgers is on track to be back on the field for the New York Jets without any restrictions in a few weeks. Coach Robert Saleh said Friday after the team’s first day of rookie minicamp … more

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. | 5/3/24

FILE - Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (3) works out before the AFC Championship NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024, in Baltimore. The Miami Dolphins agreed to sign wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. to a one-year contract, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Friday, May 3, 2024.(AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

Miami Dolphins agree to sign Odell Beckham Jr. to a 1-year contract, AP source says

The Miami Dolphins have agreed to sign wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. to a one-year contract. That's according to a person with knowledge of the deal who spoke to The Associated Press on condition … more

By ALANIS THAMES | 5/3/24

Kentucky Derby hopeful Fierceness works out at Churchill Downs Wednesday, May 1, 2024, in Louisville, Ky. The 150th running of the Kentucky Derby is scheduled for Saturday, May 4. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

After top betting choices Fierceness and Sierra Leone, it's wide open for the 150th Kentucky Derby

Owner Mike Repole is 0 for 7 in the Kentucky Derby. Two of his top horses never made the starting gate. Last year, Forte was scratched the morning of the race with a foot injury and in 2011 Uncle Mo … more

By BETH HARRIS | 5/3/24

FILE - Team Penske driver Josef Newgarden, right, celebrates his victory with team owner Roger Penske after the IndyCar Grand Prix of St. Petersburg auto race, Sunday, March 10, 2024, in St. Petersburg, Fla. Team Penske suffered a humiliating disqualification Wednesday, April 24, when reigning Indianapolis 500 winner Josef Newgarden was stripped of his victory in the season-opening race for manipulating his push-to-pass system. Penske teammate Scott McLaughlin, who finished third in the opener on the downtown streets of St. Petersburg, Florida, was also disqualified. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson, File)

Chevrolet denies participation in Team Penske's IndyCar cheating scandal

Chevrolet denies having any knowledge of the IndyCar cheating scandal within Team Penske and says it hired an independent law firm to investigate if any General Motors employees were involved. … more

By JENNA FRYER | 5/3/24

Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell (9) drives past Milwaukee Bucks guard Patrick Beverley (21) during the first half in Game 6 in an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Thursday, May 2, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Pat Beverley throws ball at Pacers fans, later asks reporter to leave his postgame interview

Milwaukee Bucks guard Pat Beverley indicated a video showing him throwing a ball at a spectator on Thursday was misleading but later added that “I have to be better.” Cameras showed Beverley … more

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Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner, right, gets a hug after Game 6 against the Milwaukee Bucks in an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Thursday, May 2, 2024, in Indianapolis. The Pacers won 120-98. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Young Pacers exceed expectations by advancing to Eastern Conference semifinals

Coach Rick Carlisle keep insisting the Indiana Pacers wanted to do more than just make the playoffs. He believed this young team could win, advance and perhaps even extend its season again. On … more

By MICHAEL MAROT | 5/3/24

New York Knicks' Josh Hart (3) and teammate Isaiah Hartenstein (55) celebrate after winning Game 6 in an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Philadelphia 76ers, Thursday, May 2, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Knicks' trio of Villanova stars help them advance to 2nd round of East playoffs

Josh Hart made a go-ahead 3-pointer from the top of the arc with 24.4 seconds left, and the New York Knicks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 118-115 in Game 6 to advance to the Eastern Conference … more

By DAN GELSTON | 5/3/24

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)

Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from Italian Open with right forearm injury

Third-ranked Carlos Alcaraz has announced that he is withdrawing from the Italian Open because of the right forearm injury that already prompted him to pull out of tournaments in Monte Carlo and … more

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