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Ottawa Senators defenseman Thomas Chabot (72) steals the puck from Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, April 11, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Who will win the NHL's top awards this season? Here are AP's predictions

Nathan MacKinnon seems to be the front-runner to be the Hart Trophy as the NHL's MVP. But Colorado's top center is far from a lock with Tampa Bay's Nikita Kucherov, three-time and reigning MVP Connor … more

By LARRY LAGE, JOHN WAWROW and STEPHEN WHYNO | 4/17/24

FILE -Nashville Predators incoming general manager Barry Trotz responds to questions during a news conference at the NHL hockey team's arena Wednesday, May 31, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. Barry Trotz never put a label on whether he was rebuilding, retooling or simply trying to reset the Nashville Predators during his first season as general manager. (AP Photo/George Walker IV, File)

Barry Trotz switched from NHL coach to GM. It has been a success with Predators back in the playoffs

Barry Trotz never put a label on whether he was rebuilding, retooling or simply trying to reset the Nashville Predators during his first season as general manager. Revival might be the better word. … more

By TERESA M. WALKER | 4/17/24

FILE - Michigan offensive lineman Zak Zinter (65) holds the trophy after the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, in Indianapolis. The lure of starting a pro career apparently isn’t quite as tempting for underclassmen now as it was in the days before college stars could profit off their name, image and likeness. Zinter didn’t enter last year’s draft and instead stayed for his senior season and helped the Wolverines win a national title. (AP Photo/AJ Mast, File)

This year's NFL draft has lowest number of early entrants since 2011. That trend figures to continue

The lure of starting a pro career early apparently isn’t quite as tempting for underclassmen now as it was in the days before college stars could profit off their name, image and likeness. This … more

By STEVE MEGARGEE | 4/17/24

FILE - United States' Simone Biles competes on the beam during the apparatus finals at the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Antwerp, Belgium, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Geert vanden Wijngaert, File)

Paris 2024: Roster of more than 10,000 Olympians is still forming, but trials await for thousands

The names have been trickling in, one or two at a time. Over the next two months, that trickle will turn into a flood. By the time the festivities begin in Paris on July 26, some 10,500 athletes from … more

By GRAHAM DUNBAR and EDDIE PELLS | 4/17/24

Golden State Warriors guards Klay Thompson, second from left, and Stephen Curry, second from right, sit on the bench during the second half of the team's NBA basketball play-in tournament game against the Sacramento Kings, Tuesday, April 16, 2024, in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Klay Thompson misses all 10 shots in what might have been his final game with the Warriors

Klay Thompson has provided so many memorable moments during his decade-plus run as Stephen Curry’s Splash Brother running mate for the Golden State Warriors dynasty. Those were all distant memories … more

By JOSH DUBOW | 4/17/24

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) goes to the basket ahead of Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis in the second half of an NBA basketball play-in tournament game Tuesday, April 16, 2024, in New Orleans. The Lakers won 110-106. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Zion Williamson's injury dampens his otherwise dominant postseason debut for the Pelicans

Zion Williamson’s 40-point, 11-rebound showing in his NBA postseason debut ended in a worrisome way for the New Orleans Pelicans. He missed the final three minutes of a 110-106 loss to the Los … more

By BRETT MARTEL | 4/17/24

Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox (5) dunks over Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) during the first half of an NBA basketball play-in tournament game Tuesday, April 16, 2024, in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

The Kings eliminate the Warriors from play-in tournament with 118-94 win

Keegan Murray scored 32 points, De’Aaron Fox added 24 and the Sacramento Kings stayed alive in the play-in tournament, eliminating the Golden State Warriors with a 118-94 victory. Sacramento … more

By JOSH DUBOW | 4/17/24

Washington Capitals' T.J. Oshie, right, celebrates after scoring a goal against Philadelphia Flyers' Jamie Drysdale during the third second period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, April 16, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Oshie scores game-winner into empty net as Capitals make playoffs by beating Flyers

T.J. Oshie scored into an empty net in the rare situation of a team pulling its goaltender in a tie game, and the Washington Capitals are in the playoffs after beating the Philadelphia Flyers 2-1. … more

By STEPHEN WHYNO | 4/16/24

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) goes to the basket in the first half of an NBA basketball play-in tournament game against the New Orleans Pelicans, Tuesday, April 16, 2024, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

LeBron James and the Lakers secure a playoff berth with 110-106 win over the Pelicans

LeBron James had 23 points, nine assists and nine rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers secured a playoff berth with a 110-106 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans in the Western Conference play-in … more

By BRETT MARTEL | 4/16/24

FILE - Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, March 1, 2024. Williams is expected to be taken in the first round of the NFL Draft. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

AP mock NFL draft 3.0: 8 trades, including 2 in the top 5 highlight AP's final mock draft

The NFL draft madness begins early in the final edition of the AP’s 2024 mock draft. Eight trades in the first round. Two swaps in the top five. One team moves down and back up. Another makes three … more

By ROB MAADDI | 4/16/24

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant gestures during warmups before an NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings Friday, April 12, 2024, in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Benjamin Fanjoy)

USA Basketball fills the 12 available slots for the Paris Olympics roster, AP sources say

LeBron James plans to go back to the Olympics. Stephen Curry is planning on going for the first time. Kevin Durant will go there with his eye on history. And they’re just part of a star-studded … more

By TIM REYNOLDS | 4/16/24

PSG's Kylian Mbappe celebrates at the end of the Champions League quarterfinal second leg soccer match between Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain at the Olimpic Lluis Companys stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Tuesday, April 16, 2024. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)

Mbappé scores twice as PSG beats Barcelona to reverse 1st-leg loss and reach Champions League semis

Kylian Mbappé has scored twice as Paris Saint-Germain reversed its first-leg loss at home to return to the Champions League semifinals with a 4-1 win over Barcelona. PSG took advantage of a … more

4/16/24

Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo gets past Boston Celtics' Sam Hauser during the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, April 9, 2024, in Milwaukee. The Bucks won 104-91. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Injuries are limiting Antetokounmpo and Lillard as Bucks start playoff preparations

The Milwaukee Bucks are gearing up for the postseason uncertain about the health of both of their top two players. Bucks coach Doc Rivers said neither Giannis Antetokounmpo nor Damian Lillard … more

By STEVE MEGARGEE | 4/16/24

FILE - Kyle Larson sits on the car that he will drive in the IndyCar Indianapolis 500 after is was unveiled at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023. Larson next month will become the fifth driver in history to attempt to complete “The Double” and run 1,100 miles in one day at both the Indianapolis 500 in an Indy car and the Coca-Cola 600, NASCAR's longest race of the year. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

Analysis: Kyle Larson settling in quickly as preparation continues for Indianapolis 500 debut

NASCAR star Kyle is doing all that he can to prepare to run in next month's Indianapolis 500. He has tested at Indianapolis Motor Speedway and did a private test in Phoenix to get used to the Indy … more

By JENNA FRYER | 4/16/24

FILE - Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) scrambles as he looks to throw a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023, in Baltimore. Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson said he's following a conservative plan as he recovers from major shoulder surgery, but that he's been able to throw at full speed. “Everything is fluid motion, no hinging,” Watson said Tuesday, April 16, 2024, raising his arm to demonstrate. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams, File)

Browns QB Deshaun Watson throwing full speed after shoulder surgery, timetable for return unknown

Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson said he’s following a conservative plan as he recovers from major shoulder surgery, but that he’s been able to throw at full speed. Watson played in just six … more

By TOM WITHERS | 4/16/24

Rory McIlroy, left, of Northern Ireland, and Joaquin Niemann, of Chile, walks off the 18th hole after final round at the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club Sunday, April 14, 2024, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Rory McIlroy debunks LIV Golf rumors. Greg Norman claims unanimous support during Masters trip

LIV Golf has managed to claim a chunk of golf news after the Masters. First came a report out of London that Rory McIlroy might be close to joining the Saudi-funded league. McIlroy shot that down by … more

By DOUG FERGUSON | 4/16/24

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) celebrates as the team pulls ahead of the Miami Heat during the last minute of the second half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, April 4, 2024, in Miami. The 76ers defeated the Heat 109-105. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Philadelphia 76ers set to start another playoff run with an ailing Joel Embiid

Joel Embiid is again dealing with injuries headed into the NBA playoffs. Embiid tweaked his surgically-repaired left knee last week and sat out the regular-season finale. Sixers coach Nick Nurse … more

By DAN GELSTON | 4/16/24

FILE - Brooklyn Dodgers pitcher Carl Erskine, center, celebrates with teammate Duke Snider, left, and manager Charley Dressen after beating the Yankees 6-5 in Game 5 of the World Series at Yankee Stadium in New York, Oct. 5, 1952. Carl Erskine, who pitched two no-hitters as a mainstay on the Brooklyn Dodgers and was a 20-game winner in 1953 when he struck out a then-record 14 in the World Series, died Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at Community Hospital Anderson in Anderson, Indiana, according to Michele Hockwalt, the hospital's marketing and communication manager. He was 97. (AP Photo)

Carl Erskine, Dodgers pitcher and last surviving member of 'Boys of Summer,' dies at 97

Carl Erskine, who pitched two no-hitters for the Brooklyn Dodgers and was a 20-game winner in 1953 when he struck out a then-record 14 in the World Series, has died. Among the last survivors from the … more

By BETH HARRIS | 4/16/24

Phoenix Suns guard Grayson Allen, right,drives past Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 29, 2024, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Kyle Phillips)

Phoenix Suns and Grayson Allen finalize contract extension after career-best season

The Phoenix Suns and guard Grayson Allen have finalized a multi-year deal that will keep him with the franchise following the best season of his NBA career. The deal was announced on Tuesday. Allen … more

4/16/24

FILE - Phoenix Suns acting head coach Kevin Young yells to his team during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics, Friday, Dec. 31, 2021, in Boston. BYU hired Phoenix Suns associate head coach Kevin Young to replace Mark Pope, who left to coach Kentucky, the school's athletic director announced Tuesday, April 16, 2024. Young will continue to coach with the Suns during the NBA playoffs before joining BYU, but he will work on retaining current players, contacting recruits and assembling a coaching staff during the playoffs.(AP Photo/Mary Schwalm, File)

BYU hires Suns assistant Kevin Young to replace Mark Pope, who left to coach Kentucky

BYU has hired Phoenix Suns associate head coach Kevin Young to replace Mark Pope, who left to coach Kentucky. BYU athletic director Tom Holmoe announced the hiring on Tuesday. Young will continue to … more

By JOHN COON | 4/16/24

United Methodists open first top-level conference since breakup over LGBTQ inclusion

Google fires more workers who protested its deal with Israel

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