National Sports - The Morning Sun

Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, chips onto the second green during the final round of the PGA Zurich Classic golf tournament at TPC Louisiana in Avondale, La., Sunday, April 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry rally to win Zurich Classic team event in a playoff

Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry won the Zurich Classic of New Orleans team event Sunday, beating Chad Ramey and Martin Trainer with a par on the first hole of a playoff. Trainer pushed a 6-foot par putt … more

By BRETT MARTEL | 4/28/24

Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George gestures to the crowd after shooting a 3-point basket during the first half of Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Dallas Mavericks, Sunday, April 28, 2024, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)

Paul George, James Harden help Clippers hang on beat Mavs 116-111 after blowing 31-point lead

Paul George and James Harden each scored 33 points while playing key fourth-quarter roles to help the Los Angeles Clippers hold on after blowing a 31-point lead and beat the Dallas Mavericks 116-111. … more

By SCHUYLER DIXON | 4/28/24

Winnipeg Jets center Vladislav Namestnikov (7) falls to the ice after taking a slap shot to the face in the third period of Game 4 of an NHL Stanley Cup first-round playoff series against the Colorado Avalanche, Sunday, April 28, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Jets forward Namestnikov is taken to the hospital after a puck hit him in the face

Winnipeg forward Vladislav Namestnikov was taken to the hospital for evaluation after a puck hit him on the left side of his face in Game 4 against Colorado. Namestnikov was trying to jump out of the … more

By PAT GRAHAM | 4/28/24

William Byron (24) leads the field into Turn 1 on a restart during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Dover Motor Speedway, Sunday, April 28, 2024, in Dover, Del. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)

Denny Hamlin holds off Larson late to win NASCAR Cup race at Dover Motor Speedway

Denny Hamlin held off a hard-charging Kyle Larson over the final, thrilling laps and wiggled through lapped traffic to win the NASCAR Cup race by about a quarter of a second Sunday at Dover Motor … more

By DAN GELSTON | 4/28/24

New York Knicks' Jalen Brunson reacts during the first half of Game 4 in an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Philadelphia 76ers, Sunday, April 28, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Brunson scores career playoff-high 47 points, leads Knicks over 76ers for 3-1 lead

Jalen Brunson scored a career playoff-high 47 points, added 10 assists and the New York Knicks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 97-92 on Sunday to take a 3-1 lead in their first-round playoff series. OG … more

By BRIAN MAHONEY | 4/28/24

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark looks to shoot as the WNBA basketball team practices in Indianapolis, Sunday, April 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Caitlin Clark turns focus back to basketball as training camp opens for Indiana Fever

Caitlin Clark returned to the basketball court Sunday — focused entirely on learning a new system and winning games. This is what the former Iowa star enjoys most, playing the game she loves, the … more

By MICHAEL MAROT | 4/28/24

PSG's Kylian Mbappe gets away from Le Havre's Yoann Salmier during the French League One soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Le Havre at the Parc des Princes in Paris, Saturday, April 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

PSG wins record-extending 12th French league title in Kylian Mbappé's last season at the club

Paris Saint-Germain has won the French league in Kylian Mbappé’s last season at the club after Monaco lost 3-2 at Lyon. PSG has an unassailable 12-point lead over second-place Monaco, which has … more

4/28/24

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, second from left, goes after a loose ball along with Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray, center, center Nikola Jokic, second from right, and guard Austin Reaves, right, after James knocked the ball from the hands of Jokic during the second half in Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Saturday, April 27, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Nuggets, Thunder have chances to move into Round 2, and Boston seeks 3-1 lead in Miami

Denver is one win from returning to Round 2. And Oklahoma City is a win away from getting there for the first time since 2016. A pair of first-round series may end on Monday night, when defending … more

By TIM REYNOLDS | 4/28/24

Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington, left, defends as Los Angeles Clippers' Kawhi Leonard (2) works to the basket during the first half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Friday, April 26, 2024, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Kawhi Leonard is ruled out with knee issue as Clippers face Mavs in Game 4

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard has been ruled out of Sunday’s Game 4 of a first-round series against the Dallas Mavericks because of right knee inflammation. There's no timetable for … more

By SCHUYLER DIXON | 4/28/24

FILE - Las Vegas Aces forward Candace Parker reacts during the first half of a WNBA basketball game against the Seattle Storm, May 20, 2023, in Seattle. The three-time WNBA champion has announced she's retiring. Parker, a two-time league MVP, announced in a social media post on Sunday, April 28, 2024 that she's ending her career after 16 seasons. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson, File)

Candace Parker, a 3-time WNBA champion and 2-time Olympic gold medalist, announces retirement

Three-time WNBA champion Candace Parker has announced she’s retiring. Parker, a two-time league MVP, announced in a social media post on Sunday she’s ending her career after 16 seasons. Parker … more

By The Associated Press | 4/28/24

Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla watches play during the first half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Miami Heat, Wednesday, April 24, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla says playoff basketball doesn't change much from regular season

There’s been a notion in the NBA for years, one that says the game changes when the postseason rolls around. Joe Mazzulla disagrees. In the eyes of the Boston coach, nothing really changes from the … more

By TIM REYNOLDS | 4/28/24

Noussair Mazraoui, from left, Thomas Müller and Harry Kane of Bayern Munich celebrate in front of the crowd after the German Bundesliga soccer match between FC Union Berlin and Bayern Munich at the An der Alten Forsterei stadium in Berlin, Germany, Saturday, April 20, 2024. (Andreas Gora/dpa via AP)

Bayern and Dortmund seek Champions League glory to kick off big summer of soccer for Germany

It’s shaping up to be quite the few weeks for German soccer. The country is preparing to stage the European Championship over June and July with Germany’s national team taking a nicely timed … more

By STEVE DOUGLAS | 4/28/24

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo cheers from the bench during the first half in Game 2 against the Indiana Pacers in an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Friday, April 26, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

All-Stars Antetokounmpo, Lillard out for Milwaukee Bucks against Indiana Pacers in Game 4

The Milwaukee Bucks will be without injured All-Stars Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard when their playoff series resumes Sunday night at Indiana. Both were officially listed as out for a … more

4/28/24

Lyon's Melchie Dumornay, center, celebrates with Selma Bacha and Amel Majri, left, after scoring her side's second goal during the women's Champions League semifinal, second leg, soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Olympique Lyonnais at Parc des Princes, in Paris, Sunday, April 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Lyon to face Barcelona in the Women's Champions League final after ousting PSG

Lyon will play Barcelona in the final of the Women’s Champions League after beating Paris Saint-Germain 2-1 in the semifinal second leg and 5-3 on aggregate. Selma Bacha and Melchie Dumornay scored … more

4/28/24

Arsenal's Gabriel celebrates with team mates at the end of the English Premier League soccer match between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England, Sunday, April 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

Arsenal survives scare at Tottenham and extends lead at the top to four points

Arsenal has survived a late scare at Tottenham to stay ahead in the race for the Premier League title. A 3-2 win at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium ensured Mikel Arteta’s team will remain at the top … more

By JAMES ROBSON | 4/28/24

FILE - Minnesota Lynx guard Seimone Augustus (33) and forward Maya Moore (23) embrace after Game 5 of the team's WNBA Finals against the Los Angeles Sparks, Oct. 4, 2017 in Minneapolis. The Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame had a huge Minnesota feel to it with the induction of Moore and Augustus getting enshrined on Saturday, April 25, 2024. (Aaron Lavinsky/Star Tribune via AP, File)

Maya Moore and Seimone Augustus headline Women's Basketball Hall of Fame induction ceremony

The Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame had a huge Minnesota feel to it with the induction of Maya Moore and Seimone Augustus enshrined on Saturday night. Moore and Augustus helped the Minnesota Lynx … more

4/28/24

Dallas Stars center Matt Duchene (95) celebrates with teammates after a game winning goal by center Wyatt Johnston (53) during overtime against the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 3 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series Saturday, April 27, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ian Maule)

Wyatt Johnston scores in OT, Stars beat Golden Knights 3-2 to cut series deficit to 2-1

Wyatt Johnston scored his second goal of the game in overtime to give the Dallas Stars a 3-2 victory over Vegas on Saturday night, cutting the defending champion Golden Knights’ series lead to 2-1. … more

By W.G. RAMIREZ | 4/28/24

Boston Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman, left, and goaltender Linus Ullmark, right, celebrate after defeating the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 4 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series in Toronto, Saturday, April 27, 2024. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Marchand breaks team playoff goals mark, Bruins beat Maple Leafs 3-1 to move within win of advancing

Brad Marchand broke the Boston playoff goals record with his 56th and the Bruins beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-1 in Game 4 on Saturday night to move within a victory of advancing to the second … more

4/28/24

Chicago Bears No. 9 draft pick wide receiver Rome Odunze, left, and No. 1 draft pick quarterback Caleb Williams, right, hold up jerseys as they pose for a photo during an NFL football news conference in Lake Forest, Ill., Friday, April 26, 2024. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

AP NFL draft grades: Bears earned highest mark after landing Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze

Some teams see an immediate impact from a draft class. Others have to wait on a return. The Houston Texans went from worst to first in their division last season after selecting quarterback C.J. … more

By ROB MAADDI | 4/28/24

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) shoots as Denver Nuggets forward Peyton Watson (8) and center Nikola Jokic defend during the first half in Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Saturday, April 27, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

LeBron scores 30, and the Lakers avoid 1st-round elimination with a 119-108 win over champion Denver

The Los Angeles Lakers avoided playoff elimination with a 119-108 victory over the Denver Nuggets in Game 4 of their first-round series. LeBron James scored 30 points and Anthony Davis added 25 … more

By GREG BEACHAM | 4/27/24