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New York Knicks' Jalen Brunson (11) drives past Indiana Pacers' Myles Turner (33) and Aaron Nesmith (23) during the first half of Game 1 in an NBA basketball second-round playoff series, Monday, May 6, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Jalen Brunson becomes fourth NBA player with 4 consecutive 40-point games in the postseason

Jalen Brunson has become the fourth player to score 40 or more points in four consecutive postseason games, the first since Michael Jordan in the 1993 NBA Finals. Brunson reached 40 with a big fourth … more

5/6/24

San Diego Padres pitcher Dylan Cease talks to media before a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Monday, May 6, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Dylan Cease says last year with White Sox 'wasn't enjoyable in really any way'

Dylan Cease says his final season with the Chicago White Sox “wasn’t enjoyable in really any way.” The ace right-hander had a tough year, and the team struggled. He’s having a much better … more

By JAY COHEN | 5/6/24

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) celebrates a score with guard Devonte' Graham (4) during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets in San Antonio, Friday, April 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Spurs' Victor Wembanyama named NBA Rookie of the Year after a record-setting season

Victor Wembanyama had a year like no rookie in NBA history. Others scored more points, others grabbed more rebounds, others had more blocks, others made more steals. But never had there been a player … more

By TIM REYNOLDS | 5/6/24

Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper, second from left, celebrates with J.T. Realmuto, left, and Kyle Schwarber, front right, after hitting a three-run home run off San Francisco Giants pitcher Mason Black during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Monday, May 6, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Harper homers, Wheeler strikes out 11 as Phillies complete 4-game sweep of Giants with 6-1 win

Bryce Harper hit a three-run homer and Zack Wheeler struck out 11 in seven innings to help the Philadelphia Phillies complete a four-game sweep of the San Francisco Giants with a 6-1 win. The major … more

By DAN GELSTON | 5/6/24

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen (31) looks on as New York Rangers center Mika Zibanejad and left wing Chris Kreider celebrate following Zibanejad's goal during the first period in Game 1 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, Sunday, May 5, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)

After special teams play keyed Rangers' series-opening win, Hurricanes focused on getting better

The Rangers and Hurricanes were among the top special teams units during the regular season. Carolina was second on the power play and first on the penalty-kill, and New York was third in both. After … more

By VIN A. CHERWOO | 5/6/24

McLaren pit crew members celebrate after McLaren driver Lando Norris, of Britain, won the Formula One Miami Grand Prix auto race Sunday, May 5, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Analysis: Lando Norris win shows McLaren is ready to return to global motorsports prominence

Lando Norris scored his first career F1 win at the Miami Grand Prix and McLaren this year now has scored wins in F1, Formula E and IndyCar. Now begins the most important part of the IndyCar season … more

By JENNA FRYER | 5/6/24

Patrick Reed reacts after missing a putt on the 18th hole during final round at the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club Sunday, April 14, 2024, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Talor Gooch of LIV Golf gets a special invitation to the PGA Championship

Talor Gooch of LIV Golf gets to play in at least one major this year. Gooch said on social media that he's received an invitation to play in the PGA Championship next week at Valhalla. The invitation … more

By DOUG FERGUSON | 5/6/24

FILE - Footballs stand ready before the Virginia Tech at Wake Forest NCAA college football game in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday Oct. 15, 2011. A settlement being discussed in an antitrust lawsuit against the NCAA and major college conferences could cost billions and pave the way for a new compensation model for college athletes. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone, File)

Paying college athletes appears closer than ever. How could it work and what stands in the way?

A settlement being discussed in an antitrust lawsuit against the NCAA and major college conferences could cost billions and pave the way for a new compensation model for college athletes. An … more

By RALPH D. RUSSO | 5/6/24

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid reacts during the first half of Game 6 in an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the New York Knicks, Thursday, May 2, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

76ers president Daryl Morey has big plans to build NBA title team around Embiid and Maxey

The Philadelphia 76ers wasted yet another season of Joel Embiid’s prime. They believe they at least have the perfect sidekick for him in All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey. Maxey can receive a max … more

By DAN GELSTON | 5/6/24

FILE - Oleksandr Pielieshenko, of Ukraine, celebrates after a lift in the men's 85kg weightlifting competition at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Aug. 12, 2016. The Ukrainian Olympic Committee says two-time European weightlifting champion Oleksandr Pielieshenko has died on the front line in the war in Ukraine. (AP Photo/Mike Groll, File)

Double European weightlifting champion Pielieshenko killed in Ukraine war

The Ukrainian Olympic Committee says two-time European weightlifting champion Oleksandr Pielieshenko has died on the front line in the war in Ukraine. The committee posted on Telegram that … more

5/6/24

Cleveland Guardians' Steven Kwan rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run off Chicago White Sox pitcher Erick Fedde during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)

Guardians place AL-leading hitter Steven Kwan on injured list, promote top prospect Kyle Manzardo

The Guardians are losing their extraordinary leadoff hitter for a bit and adding one with power and potential. Cleveland placed outfielder Steven Kwan, who leads the AL with a .353 average, on the … more

By TOM WITHERS | 5/6/24

FILE - Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell wears a new uniform during an NFL football uniform release party, April 23, 2024, in Houston. Dell was among 10 people injured in a shoot-out at a private party at a central Florida restaurant this weekend, and along with the others doesn't have life-threatening injuries, Seminole County Sheriff Dennis Lemma said Monday, April 29, 2024. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)

Texans owner McNair says Tank Dell will make 'full recovery' after being wounded in shooting

Houston Texans owner Cal McNair said Monday that receiver Tank Dell will make a “full recovery” after Dell was wounded in a shootout at a Florida restaurant last month. McNair did not provide … more

By KRISTIE RIEKEN | 5/6/24

Kyle Larson (5) crosses the finish line milliseconds in front of Chris Buescher (17) for the win during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan., Sunday, May 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)

Kyle Larson and Denny Hamlin, the dominant NASCAR Cup Series drivers, could have a blooming rivalry

What is fast becoming the best rivalry in NASCAR evidently has a willing participant in Kyle Larson. After beating Chris Buescher in the closest finish in history in Sunday’s Cup Series race at … more

By DAVE SKRETTA | 5/6/24

Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd gestures to his team during the first half in Game 5 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Clippers Wednesday, May 1, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Dallas Mavericks sign coach Jason Kidd to multi-year contract extension

Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd has signed a multi-year contract extension with the team. The Mavericks announced the move a day before opening their second-round playoff series at Oklahoma City. … more

5/6/24

Tottenham's Richarlison reacts in disappointment at the end of the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield Stadium in Liverpool, England, Sunday, May 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Jon Super)

Arsenal needs a favor from Tottenham in the title race. Current form suggests it won't happen

Tottenham has stumbled to four straight losses, has just two clean sheets since the end of October and is on its worst run of results for 20 years. Those looking at Spurs to provide a late twist in … more

By STEVE DOUGLAS | 5/6/24

Vegas Golden Knights head coach Bruce Cassidy, left rear, and a member of his staff leave the bench after the team's 3-2 loss against the Dallas Stars in Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series in Dallas, Wednesday, May 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Stars and DeBoer moving on after ousting Cup champ Vegas in tight 7-game series

Dallas Stars coach Pete DeBoer had so many emotions to process after a Game 7 victory over his former team. There were those mixed feelings still from last year, when the Vegas Golden Knights beat … more

By STEPHEN HAWKINS | 5/6/24

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland, right, hugs teammate Donovan Mitchell (45) after hitting a 3-point basket in the second half of Game 7 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Orlando Magic, Sunday, May 5, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Cavaliers pull together to overcome Orlando, but challenge stiffens with top-seeded Celtics up next

It took Donovan Mitchell’s magnificence, a historic comeback and plenty of grit for the Cavaliers to escape the first round. It will take even more to go further. Cleveland avoided a second … more

By TOM WITHERS | 5/6/24

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Kyle Bradish throws during the second inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees, Thursday, May 2, 2024, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

It was a big week for Baltimore's pitchers, including a couple just back from arm injuries

Kyle Bradish and John Means are back. Their impact for the Baltimore Orioles was immediate. Bradish allowed a run in 4 2/3 innings in a victory over the New York Yankees on Thursday. Then Means threw … more

By NOAH TRISTER | 5/6/24

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, left, drives to the basket as Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert defends in the second half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Nuggets know physicality, stopping Edwards' supporting cast are keys to tying series with Wolves

Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone says it's about time his team snaps out of its slow starts. The reigning NBA champions have fallen into deep holes early in each of their six playoff games. They … more

By ARNIE STAPLETON | 5/5/24

Dallas Stars center Wyatt Johnston, center, celebrates his first period goal with Joe Pavelski (16) and Miro Heiskanen (4) during Game 7 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series against the Vegas Golden Knights, Sunday, May 5, 2024, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)

Radek Faksa scores in return, Stars beat defending Stanley Cup champ Golden Knights 2-1 in Game 7

Radek Faksa broke a tie in his return to the Dallas lineup, 20-year-old Wyatt Johnston scored in another Game 7 and the Stars beat the defending Stanley Cup champion Vegas Golden Knights 2-1 on … more

By STEPHEN HAWKINS | 5/5/24

Florida's major power company prepares for this year's hurricanes by dealing with a fake one

Technology crushing human creativity? Apple's 'disturbing' new iPad ad has struck a nerve online

NCAA removes cap on official recruiting visits in basketball to deal with unlimited transfers

Homeless woman was living inside Michigan rooftop store sign with computer, coffee maker

Despite numbers showing a healthy economy overall, lower-income spenders are showing the strain