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FILE - President of the Football Associated of Brazil Ednaldo Rodrigues, gives a speech after Brazil was chosen to host the 2027 Women's World Cup, at the FIFA Congress in Bangkok, Thailand, May 17, 2024. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit, File)

Brazil soccer to pick new president shortly before introducing Ancelotti

The Brazilian Football Confederation will pick a new president shortly before it introduces Real Madrid’s Carlo Ancelotti as the new national coach. CBF vice president Fernando Sarney says … more

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Fans enjoy the New York Block Party outside Madison Square Garden before Game 6 in the Eastern Conference semifinals of the NBA basketball playoffs Friday, May 16, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Knicks fans get the Game 6 fun started early with block party zone outside Madison Square Garden

The cost of a ticket into Madison Square Garden for the playoffs is pricey. Luckily, there’s a rocking way for Knicks fans to catch the action that may not be near the celebrities sitting … more

By BRIAN MAHONEY | 5/16/25

Jhonattan Vegas, of Venezuela, watches his tee shot on the 17th hole during the second round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at the Quail Hollow Club, Friday, May 16, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Jhonattan Vegas stays ahead in PGA Championship as Scottie Scheffler looms large

Jhonattan Vegas remains in the lead at the PGA Championship on a day where the drama was everywhere else. Vegas made a double bogey on the last hole for a 70. He leads by two. It's the name three … more

By DOUG FERGUSON | 5/16/25

Ravens find a replacement for Michael Pierce, reaching a 1-year deal with nose tackle John Jenkins

The Baltimore Ravens have agreed to a one-year deal with veteran nose tackle John Jenkins. Jenkins turns 36 in July. He has played a dozen years in the NFL, most recently with the Las Vegas Raiders. … more

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Kyle Larson signs autographs for fans during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Wednesday, May 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Kyle Larson's barnstorming includes commuting between 3 tracks for IndyCar and NASCAR

Kyle Larson’s barnstorming begins this weekend when he undertakes a trying commute between three racetracks in two national motorsports series. Larson is bidding to become the fifth driver to … more

By NATE RYAN | 5/16/25

Margie's Intention, with jockey Flavien Prat, wins the 149th running of the Black-Eyed Susan horse race Friday, May 16, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Favorite Margie's Intention handles the slop at Pimlico, wins the Black-Eyed Susan

Margie’s Intention outran Paris Lily in the stretch to win the Black-Eyed Susan by three-quarters of a length. The 1 1/8-mile race for 3-year-old fillies was delayed around an hour because of a … more

By NOAH TRISTER | 5/16/25

Slade Cecconi to be reinstated from IL and make Guardians debut by starting Saturday at Reds

Guardians right-hander Slade Cecconi will be reinstated from the 15-day injured list and make his debut for Cleveland when he starts Saturday at Cincinnati. Manager Stephen Vogt made the announcement … more

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Dillon Dube, one of five hockey players charged with sexual assault, arrives at the courthouse in London, Ontario, Thursday, May 8, 2025. (Geoff Robins/The Canadian Press via AP)

Judge dismisses jury in Canadian hockey sexual assault case after complaint about defense behavior

The judge handling the trial of five hockey players accused of sexual assault has dismissed the jury after a complaint that defense attorneys were laughing at some of the jurors. Ontario Superior … more

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Chicago White Sox fans dressed as popes look on from the bleachers at Wrigley Field before a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Friday, May 16, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)

White Sox to unveil a graphic installation honoring Pope Leo XIV

The Chicago White Sox plan to unveil a graphic installation on Monday that honors Pope Leo XIV. Robert Prevost became the first pope from the U.S. in the history of the Catholic Church when he was … more

By JAY COHEN | 5/16/25

Winnipeg Jets' Vladislav Namestnikov (7) returns to the bench with teammates after scoring on the Dallas Stars during the third period of an NHL playoff hockey game in Winnipeg, Thursday, May 15, 2025. (Fred Greenslade/The Canadian Press via AP)

Dallas Stars look to knock out Winnipeg in Game 6, and not let Hellebuyck have another shot at home

The Dallas Stars may just want to wrap up their second-round series when they have a chance in Game 6. They don't want to let Connor Hellebuyck and the Jets get another game in Winnipeg. The Stars … more

By STEPHEN HAWKINS | 5/16/25

FILE - San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) aims a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell, File)

Brock Purdy agrees to 5-year, $265 million extension with the 49ers, AP source says

Brock Purdy agreed to a five-year contract extension worth $265 million with the San Francisco 49ers, going from the NFL’s biggest bargain to one of the league’s highest paid players. A person … more

By JOSH DUBOW | 5/16/25

Golden State Warriors' Draymond Green and Jimmy Butler III vie for rebound position against Minnesota Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert in NBA Western Conference Semifinals' Game 5 at Target Center in Minneapolis on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. (Scott Strazzante/San Francisco Chronicle via AP)

The Warriors view midseason addition of Jimmy Butler as a big move for next season

The Golden State Warriors head into the offseason following a second-round playoff exit having already made their biggest move to boost the roster for 2025-26. A midseason trade for Jimmy Butler … more

By JOSH DUBOW | 5/16/25

Chicago Cubs' Michael Busch left, slides into home plate safely as Chicago White Sox catcher Matt Thaiss (29) attempts to apply the tag during the second inning of a baseball game Friday, May 16, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)

Crow-Armstrong drives in 6 as the Cubs pound the White Sox 13-3 at a windy Wrigley Field

Pete Crow-Armstrong homered and drove in a career-high six runs, helping the Chicago Cubs beat the Chicago White Sox 13-3 in the first meeting of the season between the crosstown rivals. Seiya Suzuki … more

By JAY COHEN | 5/16/25

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz returns the ball to Italy's Lorenzo Musetti during their semifinal tennis match at the Italian Open, at the Foro Italico, in Rome, Friday, May 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)

Alcaraz advances to his 1st Italian Open final, will face Sinner or Paul for the title

Carlo Alcaraz advanced to his first Italian Open final with a 6-3, 7-6 (4) victory over Lorenzo Musetti. It’s the third final in three clay-court events this season for Alcaraz. He won the Monte … more

By ANDREW DAMPF | 5/16/25

NCAA Division I Softball Regionals Glance

All Times EDT (Double elimination; x-if necessary) Bryan-College Station (Texas) Regional Friday, May 16 Game 1 - Liberty 10, Marist 5 Game 2 - Texas A&M (45-9) vs. St. … more

By The Associated Press | 5/16/25

Arizona Diamondbacks' Eduardo Rodriguez pitches during the second inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Sunday, May 4, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

D-backs place struggling left hander Eduardo Rodríguez on IL with shoulder inflammation

The Arizona Diamondbacks placed left-handed pitcher Eduardo Rodríguez on the injured list Friday because of shoulder inflammation. The 32-year-old has struggled this season with a 1-3 record and a … more

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Kyle Larson drives through the first turn during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Thursday, May 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

NASCAR star Kyle Larson crashes for the second time in the lead-up to the Indy 500

NASCAR star Kyle Larson has crashed for the second time in the lead-up to the Indianapolis 500. He lost control of his Arrow McLaren entry on Friday and hit the wall in the final practice session … more

By DAVE SKRETTA | 5/16/25

FILE - Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Rob Zastryzny throws against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, July 24, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley, File)

Brewers reacquire pitcher Rob Zastryzny from Yankees in exchange for cash

The Milwaukee Brewers have acquired left-handed pitcher Rob Zastryzny from the New York Yankees for cash and optioned right-handed pitcher Elvis Peguero to Triple-A Nashville. The 33-year-old … more

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Josef Newgarden checks his helmet as he waits for the start of practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Friday, May 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Kirkwood confidently predicts Andretti Global is favorite to win Indianapolis 500 pole

There was zero hesitation from Kyle Kirkwood when he asked if he and his Andretti Global teammates are favorites to challenge for both the pole and the Indianapolis 500 victory. Kirkwood said the … more

By JENNA FRYER | 5/16/25

Minnesota Twins' Carlos Correa (4) and Byron Buxton, right, celebrate their team's victory over the Baltimore Orioles after the first baseball game of a doubleheader, Wednesday, May 14, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Twins hold Buxton, Correa out of lineup for series opener vs. Brewers day after outfield collision

The Minnesota Twins held shortstop Carlos Correa and center fielder Byron Buxton out of the lineup for the opener of a three-game series at Milwaukee. The two stars collided in pursuit of a shallow … more

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