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The Carolina Hurricanes celebrate a goal by Teuvo Teravainen against the New York Rangers during the second period of Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, May 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

Hurricanes win Game 5, push Rangers to brink of elimination

Vincent Trocheck buried a short-handed goal, Teuvo Teravainen had a rare power-play score for Carolina and the Hurricanes beat the New York Rangers 3-1 on Thursday night to take a 3-2 lead in the … more

By AARON BEARD | 5/26/22

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Ryan Yarbrough delivers to the New York Yankees during the first inning of a baseball game Thursday, May 26, 2022, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Yankees, Rays use social media to spread gun violence facts

The New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays are using their social media accounts during Thursday night’s game between the two teams to spread information about how gun violence affects American life. … more

By DAVID BRANDT | 5/26/22

Cincinnati Reds' Kyle Farmer hits a two-run single during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs in Cincinnati, Thursday, May 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

Reds rout Cubs 20-5 for their most runs in 23 years

Kyle Farmer homered and had five RBIs to power the Cincinnati Reds to their high-scoring game in 23 years, a 20-5 rout of the Chicago Cubs. Farmer and Nick Senzel had four hits each, and Brandon … more

By MITCH STACY | 5/26/22

McDaniels mum on Kaepernick workout for Raiders

The Las Vegas Raiders concluded organized team practices with all four quarterbacks on the roster participating but the buzz surrounding the franchise was about Colin Kaepernick, who has gotten a … more

By W.G. RAMIREZ | 5/26/22

New York Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson (28) makes a swinging strike on a pitch during the third inning of a baseball game against Chicago White Sox, Saturday May 21, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)

Josh Donaldson apologizes to Jackie Robinson's family

Josh Donaldson has apologized to the wife and family of Jackie Robinson for referencing the pioneering Black baseball player in remarks that led to a confrontation with Chicago White Sox star Tim … more

5/26/22

Team of Canada celebrates a overtime goal scored by Drake Batherson, during the Hockey World Championship quarterfinal match between Sweden and Canada in Tampere, Finland, Thursday, May 26, 2022. (Vesa Moilanen/Lehtikuva via AP)

Canada rallies in 3rd, tops Sweden 4-3 in OT in world hockey

Drake Batherson scored on a power play 43 seconds into overtime to give Canada a 4-3 comeback victory over Sweden on Thursday night in the world hockey quarterfinals. In the semifinals Saturday, … more

5/26/22

Castroneves seeks historic fifth Indianapolis 500 victory

It took Helio Castroneves 12 tries to win a fourth Indianapolis 500. He hopes it only takes one time to make history. The Brazilian will attempt to win a record-breaking fifth Indy 500 on Sunday … more

By JENNA FRYER | 5/26/22

France's Alize Cornet celebrates winning against Japan's Misaki Doi in two sets, 6-2, 6-0, during their first round match at the French Open tennis tournament in Roland Garros stadium in Paris, France, Tuesday, May 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Jean-Francois Badias)

French Open updates | Swiatek puts 29-match streak on line

Iga Swiatek is ranked No. 1 and seeded No. 1 at the French Open and she puts her 29-match winning streak on the line in the second round on Day 5 of the clay-court Grand Slam tournament. Swiatek’s … more

5/26/22

FILE - Irina-Camelia Begu of Romania returns the ball to Maria Sakkari of Greece during the St. Petersburg Ladies Trophy tennis tournament semi-final match in St.Petersburg, Russia, Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022. at the French Open was allowed to continue her match -- and ended up winning it -- after she threw her racket and it bounced into the stands, the latest in a series of episodes involving professional tennis players who take their anger out on their equipment. (AP Photo/Elena Ignatyeva, File)

French Open player wins after thrown racket lands in stands

A player at the French Open was allowed to continue her match — and ended up winning it — after she threw her racket and it bounced into the stands. It is the latest in a series of episodes … more

By HOWARD FENDRICH | 5/26/22

At surprise-filled French Open, tennis prodigy makes good

The surprising results in the women's draw at the French Open keep piling up and now only three of the top 10 women's seeds are still in the field before the third round has even started. Two more … more

By HOWARD FENDRICH | 5/26/22

Miami Heat guard Kyle Lowry (7) dribbles the ball around Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) during the first half of Game 5 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals playoff series, Wednesday, May 25, 2022, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Celtics head home looking to close out top-seeded Heat

The Celtics' confidence is high after seizing a 3-2 Eastern Conference finals lead over top seed Miami. Boston is also mindful of how fast series can change at this point, having rallied from a … more

By KYLE HIGHTOWER | 5/26/22

Canadian gymnast tells of sexual, emotional abuse by coach

A former member of the Canadian national gymnastics team wrote a public letter accusing the country’s 2016 Olympic coach of climbing into bed and pressing his body up against her, reaching his hand … more

By EDDIE PELLS | 5/26/22

FILE - Stefan Wilson, of England, waits for the start of practice session for the IndyCar Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 18, 2018, in Indianapolis. The IndyCar veteran will return to the cockpit for this month's Indianapolis 500. Cusick Motorsports and DragonSpeed announced Thursday, May 5, 2022, they've hired the 32-year-old British driver, virtually assuring race organizers they'll fill the traditional 33-car starting grid. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

IndyCar, teams look at solutions for labor shortage in pits

Beth Paretta and Don Cusick spent months trying to put together Indianapolis 500 teams. Cusick found a late solution by bringing on a partner. Paretta chose a different option. But the two IndyCar … more

By MICHAEL MAROT | 5/26/22

FILE - Tampa Bay Rays closing pitcher Brooks Raley throws to a Seattle Mariners batter during the ninth inning of a baseball game Thursday, May 5, 2022, in Seattle. The mass school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, was especially disturbing for Rays pitcher Brooks Raley. Uvalde is the 33-year-old left-hander’s hometown. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)

Texas school shooting hits 'close to home' for Rays pitcher

The mass school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, was especially disturbing for Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Brooks Raley. Uvalde is the 33-year-old left-hander’s hometown. He grew up playing baseball there, … more

By DICK SCANLON | 5/26/22

Real Madrid's Karim Benzema stands on the pitch during a Media Opening day training session in Madrid, Spain, Tuesday, May 24, 2022. Real Madrid will play Liverpool in Saturday's Champions League soccer final in Paris. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Benzema looks to cap great season with 5th European title

Karim Benzema was in a supporting role to Cristiano Ronaldo the last time he was in a Champions League final. He was just another forward on a Real Madrid team in which Ronaldo attracted most of the … more

By TALES AZZONI | 5/26/22

St. Louis Blues center Tyler Bozak, middle, celebrates his overtime goal against the Colorado Avalanche with right wing Alexei Toropchenko in Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series Wednesday, May 25, 2022, in Denver. At left is Colton Parayko. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Bozak caps rally with OT goal, Blues beat Avs 5-4 in Game 5

Tyler Bozak scored 3:38 into overtime and the St. Louis Blues fended off elimination in Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals. overcoming a three-goal deficit in a 5-4 victory over the Colorado … more

By PAT GRAHAM | 5/26/22

Boston Celtics center Al Horford (42) is congratulated by his teammates during the second half of Game 5 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals playoff series against the Miami Heat, Wednesday, May 25, 2022, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Celtics run past Heat 93-80, move 1 win from NBA Finals

Jaylen Brown scored 25 points, Jayson Tatum added 22 and the Boston Celtics moved to the brink of a berth in the NBA Finals, running away after halftime to beat the Miami Heat 93-80 and take a 3-2 … more

By TIM REYNOLDS | 5/26/22

Philadelphia Phillies manager Joe Girardi watches from the dugout during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Confounding error costs Phillies in 8-4 loss to Braves

Dansby Swanson scored the tiebreaking run in the fifth inning on an excruciating defensive sequence by the Phillies, and the Atlanta Braves beat Philadelphia 8-4. Swanson singled and came around to … more

By GEORGE HENRY | 5/26/22

New York Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton reacts after striking out against Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Johnny Cueto (47) in the sixth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, May 22, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Banged-up Yankees add Stanton, Loáisiga to injured list

Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton is going on the injured list for the fourth straight season. Stanton was placed on the 10-day IL with a strained right calf as the ailing Yankees made a flurry of … more

5/25/22

FILE - Justin Thomas waves after making a putt on the 14th hole during the final round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at Southern Hills Country Club, Sunday, May 22, 2022, in Tulsa, Okla. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)

PGA champ Thomas not alone in going to Colonial from Tulsa

Justin Thomas wasn't alone making the 300-mile south trip to Colonial after he won the PGA Championship and became a two-time major champion. Seven of the top-10 finishers last weekend at Southern … more

By STEPHEN HAWKINS | 5/25/22