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Pato O'Ward, of Mexico, makes a pit stop during the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Sunday, May 28, 2023, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Arrow McLaren's brilliant Indianapolis 500 ends in bitter disappointment

The four cars from Arrow McLaren were among the favorites to win the Indianapolis 500, and Felix Rosenqvist and Pato O'Ward were near the front with 20 laps to go. Rosenqvist crashed three laps … more

By DAVE SKRETTA | 5/28/23

FILE - Arizona Coyotes goaltender Karel Vejmelka (70) makes a save on a shot by Florida Panthers right wing Patric Hornqvist, right, during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Tempe, Ariz., Nov. 1, 2022. Hornqvist will not play in the Stanley Cup Final for the Florida Panthers because of a December concussion, but the team insists he is still a big part of their success. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)

Even without playing, Cup winner Patric Hornqvist still has big role for Panthers

Patric Hornqvist was one of the last Florida Panthers players to leave the team’s locker room on Sunday, which surprises none of his teammates. He’s not playing yet still working as hard as … more

By TIM REYNOLDS | 5/28/23

Dallas Stars left wing Jason Robertson (21) scores in the second period during Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Western Conference finals against the Vegas Golden Knights, Saturday, May 27, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ronda Churchill)

West final feels different with Stars home for G6 after losing 1st 3 to Vegas

The Western Conference Final isn't over yet, and suddenly feels much different. The Dallas Stars are back home for Game 6 after staving off elimination two games in a row since the Vegas Golden … more

By STEPHEN HAWKINS | 5/28/23

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum celebrates after the Celtics beat the Miami Heat 104-103 during Game 6 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals, Saturday, May 27, 2023, in Miami. (AP Photo/Michael Laughlin)

NBA Finals berth at stake as Heat, Celtics prepare for Game 7

The Miami Heat were 0.1 seconds away from a trip to the NBA Finals. Thanks to Derrick White, the Boston Celtics are 48 minutes from becoming the first team in NBA playoffs history to overcome a 3-0 … more

By KYLE HIGHTOWER | 5/28/23

Tampa Bay Rays' Josh Lowe loses his helmet as he steals third base ahead of the tag by Los Angeles Dodgers' Chris Taylor (3) during the fourth inning of a baseball game Sunday, May 28, 2023, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Isaac Paredes homers as Tampa Bay Rays beat Los Angeles Dodgers 11-10

Isaac Paredes homered and drove in four runs as the MLB-best Tampa Bay Rays took two of three from the NL West-leading Los Angeles Dodgers with an 11-10 victory. Luke Raley beat out an infield single … more

By MARK DIDTLER | 5/28/23

Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli walks off the field after being ejected for arguing a call during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians, Saturday, May 6, 2023, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)

Twins' Baldelli will soon be managing twins at home, too; wife expecting in September

Rocco Baldelli will have his hands full managing even more twins near the end of this season. The manager of the Minnesota Twins and his wife, Allie, are expecting twins of their own in September. … more

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Everton's Abdoulaye Doucoure celebrates scoring during the English Premier League soccer match between Everton and Bournemouth at Goodison Park, Liverpool, England, Sunday May 28, 2023. (Peter Byrne/PA via AP)

Everton stays in Premier League after final-day escape, Leicester and Leeds relegated

Everton has staged another last-day escape in the Premier League to extend its 69-year stay in England’s top division as Leicester and Leeds were relegated. Abdoulaye Doucouré smashed home a … more

5/28/23

New York Yankees starting pitcher Domingo German walks off the field following the second inning of the team's baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, in Toronto. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP)

Yankees pitcher Germán says he probably will use less rosin following his suspension

New York Yankees pitcher Domingo Germán says he probably will use less rosin on his hands when he returns from a 10-game suspension for using a foreign substance on the mound. Germán was suspended … more

By LARRY FLEISHER | 5/28/23

FILE - PSG's goalkeeper Sergio Rico holds the ball during the Champions League semifinal soccer match between RB Leipzig and Paris Saint-Germain at the Luz stadium in Lisbon, Portugal, Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020. Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Sergio Rico has been hospitalized with a head injury after a horse-riding accident in Spain. (David Ramos/Pool Photo via AP, File)

PSG goalkeeper Sergio Rico hospitalized after horse-riding accident in Spain

Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Sergio Rico has been hospitalized with a head injury after a horse-riding accident in Spain. French champion PSG said it learned of the accident on Sunday and that it … more

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Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands celebrates with his trophy on the podium after winning the Monaco Formula One Grand Prix, at the Monaco racetrack, in Monaco, Sunday, May 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)

Verstappen wins Monaco GP to extend F1 championship lead; Alonso 2nd ahead of Ocon

Formula One champion Max Verstappen’s lights-to-flag victory at the Monaco Grand gave the Red Bull driver his fourth victory of the season and extended his championship lead. Spanish veteran … more

By JEROME PUGMIRE | 5/28/23

Latvia's Kristians Rubins (94) shoots the game winning shot in overtime of their bronze medal match against the United States at the Ice Hockey World Championship in Tampere, Finland, Sunday, May 28, 2023. Latvia won 4-3. (AP Photo/Pavel Golovkin)

Latvia defeats US 4-3 in OT to win bronze at ice hockey worlds

Defenseman Kristian Rubins scored his second goal 1:22 into overtime to lead Latvia to a 4-3 victory over the United States and earn a bronze medal at the ice hockey world championship. It’s the … more

5/28/23

Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus, left, and Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk, right, did not greet each other and refused to pose for the traditional pre-match picture with the ball children in their first round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Sunday, May 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Ukraine's Kostyuk booed after not shaking hands with Belarus' Sabalenka at French Open

At first, Aryna Sabalenka thought the boos and derisive whistles coming from the French Open crowd were directed at her after a first-round victory. Instead, the negative reaction was aimed at her … more

By HOWARD FENDRICH | 5/28/23

Boston Celtics players celebrate after the Celtics beat the Miami Heat 104-103 during Game 6 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals, Saturday, May 27, 2023, in Miami. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

White's putback as time expires lifts Celtics past Heat, forces Game 7 in East finals

Derrick White scored on a putback as time expired and the Boston Celtics moved to the brink of the greatest comeback in NBA playoff history, holding off the Miami Heat 104-103 to force a Game 7 in … more

By TIM REYNOLDS | 5/27/23

Dallas Stars left wing Jason Robertson (21) celebrates after scoring against the Vegas Golden Knights during the second period of Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Western Conference finals Saturday, May 27, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Dellandrea scores twice in 3rd, Stars stay alive with 4-2 victory over Golden Knights

Ty Dellandrea scored twice in a 1:27 span midway through the third period and the Dallas Stars beat the Vegas Golden Knights 4-2 on Saturday night to stay alive in the Western Conference Final. The … more

By MARK ANDERSON | 5/27/23

Celine Boutier chips onto the ninth green during the first day of round-robin play in the LPGA Bank of Hope Match Play golf tournament Wednesday, May 24, 2023, in North Las Vegas, Nev. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Undefeated Leona Maguire advances to LPGA Match Play semifinals.

Leona Maguire won two more matches Saturday at Shadow Creek to advance to the semifinals in the Bank of Hope LPGA Match Play. The seventh-seeded Maguire, from Ireland, held off American Lindsey … more

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Adam Schenk hits a tee shot on the third hole during the third round of the Charles Schwab Challenge golf tournament at Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, May 27, 2023. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Schnek, Hall tied for Colonial lead after 3 rounds as both seek 1st PGA Tour win

Adam Schenk closed out a 3-under 67 with a 16-foot birdie putt on the 18th hole to match PGA Tour rookie Harry Hall for the lead at 10 under after three rounds at the Colonial. Hall had the solo lead … more

By STEPHEN HAWKINS | 5/27/23

PSG's Lionel Messi kicks the ball during the French League One soccer match between Strasbourg and Paris Saint Germain at Stade de la Meinau stadium in Strasbourg, eastern France, Saturday, May 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Jean-Francois Badias)

Lionel Messi helps PSG secure record 11th French league title, breaks European scoring record

Lionel Messi has helped Paris Saint-Germain clinch a record 11th French league title, and broke another scoring record in the process. Messi scored the opening goal as PSG drew 1-1 at Strasbourg to … more

By JEROME PUGMIRE | 5/27/23

Tony Kanaan, of Brazil, left, jokes with Alex Palou, of Spain, during the drivers meeting for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Saturday, May 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Palou balances plans with Ganassi vs. McLaren as Spaniard tries to win Indy 500

Alex Palou is the pole sitter and IndyCar points leader headed into the Indianapolis 500. The Spaniard is performing at a high level despite his rocky future. He is headed to McLaren Racing next … more

By JENNA FRYER | 5/27/23

New York Yankees Isiah Kiner-Falefa, left, runs to first base on a single that scores teammate Greg Allen, right, for a tenth inning win in a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Saturday, May 27, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)

Kiner-Falefa's 10th-inning single helps Yankees overcome Tatis HR in 3-2 win over Padres

Isiah Kiner-Falefa hit a game-ending single with one out in the 10th inning as the New York Yankees beat the San Diego Padres 3-2. After Anthony Volpe and Aaron Judge hit into double plays in the … more

By LARRY FLEISHER | 5/27/23

FILE -Toronto Raptors assistant coach Adrian Griffin takes charge of the team against the Detroit Pistons in NBA basketball game action in Toronto, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023. The Milwaukee Bucks are finalizing a deal to make Adrian Griffin their head coach after he spent the last five seasons as a Toronto Raptors assistant, a person familiar with the situation tells The Associated Press, Saturday, May 27, 2023.(Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

Bucks finalizing deal to make Raptors' Adrian Griffin their head coach, AP source says

A person familiar with the situation says the Milwaukee Bucks are finalizing a deal to make Adrian Griffin their head coach. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because … more

By STEVE MEGARGEE | 5/27/23