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Iowa's Caitlin Clark shoots during practice for the NCAA Women's Final Four championship basketball game Saturday, April 6, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Caitlin Clark set for last shot, final bow of inspiring career at Iowa in NCAA championship

Caitlin Clark has one last shot. The Iowa star will play her final college game on Sunday in the NCAA championship, a matchup with unbeaten South Carolina. It's a rematch of last year's national … more

By TOM WITHERS | 4/6/24

Iowa guard Gabbie Marshall (24) walks off the court after a Final Four college basketball game against UConn in the women's NCAA Tournament, Friday, April 5, 2024, in Cleveland. Iowa won 71-69. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Iowa's Marshall says she received 'hate comments' on social media after drawing late foul vs. UConn

Iowa guard Gabbie Marshall says she received “hate comments” from people upset about her role in a much-discussed foul call late in the Hawkeyes’ Final Four win over UConn. Marshall says she … more

By WILL GRAVES | 4/6/24

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto delivers a pitch during the first inning of an baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Saturday, April 6, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)

Yoshinobu Yamamoto gets first major league victory in Dodgers' 4-1 win over Cubs

Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched out of two early jams in five scoreless innings for his first career major league victory, Max Muncy hit a two-run single and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Chicago Cubs … more

By PATRICK ROSE | 4/6/24

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi, left, and forward Luis Suárez arrive before playing Nashville SC in a CONCACAF Champions Cup soccer match, Wednesday, March 13, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Michael Laughlin)

Messi back active, not in starting lineup for Inter Miami vs. Colorado

Lionel Messi is officially active for Inter Miami’s MLS match against the Colorado Rapids on Saturday night, though the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner is not in the starting lineup. The team … more

By TIM REYNOLDS | 4/6/24

Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider (99) delivers in the first inning of baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks Friday, April 5, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

MRI shows damage to Braves ace Spencer Strider's elbow ligament, leaving status for season in doubt

Braves ace right-hander Spencer Strider has damage to the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow, leaving his status for the remainder of the season in doubt. The Braves said Strider will be … more

By CHARLES ODUM | 4/6/24

Lottie Woad, of England, poses with the trophy for photographers after winning the Augusta National Women's Amateur golf tournament, Saturday, April 6, 2024, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Lottie Woad delivers Masters-like charge to win Augusta National Women's Amateur

Lottie Woad of England is the Augusta National Women's Amateur champion with a stunning finish at the home of the Masters. She was two shots behind with five holes to play when she made a tough par … more

By DOUG FERGUSON | 4/6/24

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark (22) reacts with head coach Lisa Bluder during the second half of a Final Four college basketball game against UConn in the women's NCAA Tournament, Friday, April 5, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

South Carolina tries to finish off perfect season when it faces Clark and Iowa in women's title game

South Carolina coach Dawn Staley knows Sunday’s national championship game is a big moment for women’s basketball. South Carolina is looking to finish a perfect season with the program’s third … more

By DOUG FEINBERG | 4/6/24

United States' Lindsey Horan (10) celebrates her goal against Japan during the second half in a SheBelieves Cup women’s soccer game, Saturday, April 6, 2024, in Atlanta. The United States won 2-1. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Lindsey Horan's penalty kick gives US a 2-1 win over Japan in SheBelieves Cup

Lindsey Horan converted a penalty kick in the 77th minute and the United States defeated Japan 2-1 to open the SheBelieves Cup before a record crowd. Jaedyn Shaw also scored for the United States in … more

4/6/24

FILE - New Jersey Nets' Vince Carter (15) dunks as Indiana Pacers' Danny Granger (33), Jermaine O'Neal and Anthony Johnson (8) look on in the final minute of first round NBA playoffs basketball Tuesday night, May 2, 2006 in East Rutherford, N.J. Carter was elected to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, Saturday, April 6, 2024. The 13-member class of 2024 will be enshrined into the Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts, in August,(AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File)

Vince Carter, Chauncey Billups headline 13-member class for Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame

Vince Carter wowed the basketball world with his high-flying dunks for more than two decades. Chauncey Billups was a clutch guard and Finals MVP for the Detroit Pistons. Two icons from the 2000s era … more

By DAVID BRANDT | 4/6/24

Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne celebrates after scoring his side's fourth goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Crystal Palace and Manchester City at Selhurst Park stadium in London, Saturday, April 6, 2024.(AP Photo/Frank Augstein)

Man City back in scoring form ahead of Real Madrid showdown. Villa wobbles continue with home draw

Manchester City has rediscovered its scoring form ahead of its blockbuster showdown with Real Madrid in the Champions League quarterfinals. City hit four goals for the second straight game in the … more

By STEVE DOUGLAS | 4/6/24

Long Beach State head coach Dan Monson participates in a net cutting ceremony after his team played an NCAA college basketball game against UC Davis in the championship of the Big West Conference men's tournament Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Henderson, Nev. Long Beach State won 74-70. (AP Photo/Ronda Churchill)

After March Madness ouster, Monson feels the love in times that are 'darker than I wanted it to be'

The only coach who led his team to March Madness this season, then went straight to looking for a new job, is getting lots of pats on the back this week during his visit to the Final Four. He needs … more

By EDDIE PELLS | 4/6/24

Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Shane Bieber walks back to the dugout after facing the Seattle Mariners during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 2, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Guardians ace Shane Bieber to have season-ending Tommy John surgery after solid start in 2024

Cleveland Guardians ace Shane Bieber will have season-ending Tommy John elbow surgery, a major blow to the team and the 2020 Cy Young winner. Bieber, who missed several months last season with elbow … more

By TOM WITHERS | 4/6/24

FILE - Indiana State head coach Josh Schertz looks on during an NCAA college basketball game against Illinois State, Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024, in Terre Haute, Ind. In the MVC preseason poll, they were picked fourth. When they were written off after falling into an 18-point, second-half deficit in the MVC title game, the Sycamores valiantly fought back before losing 84-80 to Drake. And when the NCAA selection committee ignored their high NET ranking two weeks ago, Indiana State didn't fret.(AP Photo/Doug McSchooler, File

Josh Schertz leaves for Saint Louis after leading Indiana State to 32-win season and NIT title game

Josh Schertz has been hired as coach at Saint Louis after leading Indiana State to the Missouri Valley regular-season title and the NIT championship game. Schertz replaces Travis Ford, who was fired … more

4/6/24

Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, tips his cap to the gallery after putting out on the second green during the final round of The Players Championship golf tournament Sunday, March 17, 2024, in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

MASTERS '24: Matsuyama impresses champions dinner with speech. In English, no less

Hideki Matsuyama felt plenty of nerves on the back nine at Augusta National when he won the Masters. They might have been worse a year later. He was the host of the Masters Club dinner for all the … more

By DOUG FERGUSON | 4/6/24

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands steers his car during the qualifying session at the Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka, central Japan, Saturday, April 6, 2024, ahead of Sunday's Japanese Formula One Grand Prix. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae)

Verstappen is back after troubles in Australia and claims pole in Japan

Max Verstappen has claimed pole position for the Japanese Grand Prix 0.066 ahead of Red Bull teammate Sergio Perez. Verstappen is the three-time defending champion and has won 21 of the last 25 races … more

By STEPHEN WADE | 4/6/24

Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story, left, walks off the field after being injured on a single by Los Angeles Angels' Mike Trout during the fourth inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Friday, April 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

Red Sox SS Trevor Story leaves game after injuring shoulder on diving stop of Mike Trout's hit

Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story exited Boston’s game against the Angels in the fourth inning after injuring his left shoulder on a backhand dive to stop a hit by Mike Trout. Story got his glove on … more

By GREG BEACHAM | 4/6/24

UConn forward Aaliyah Edwards drives to the basket in front of Iowa forward Hannah Stuelke, rear, during the first half of a Final Four college basketball game in the women's NCAA Tournament, Friday, April 5, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Bad call? Late whistle on UConn's Edwards helps send Iowa to the title game and the Huskies home

UConn's bid to reach the national championship game ended with a disputed call. Huskies forward Aaliyah Edwards was called for an illegal screen in the final seconds, preventing UConn star Paige … more

By WILL GRAVES | 4/6/24

Braves await test results on Strider's sore elbow following complaints of discomfort in shaky start

Spencer Strider, Atlanta’s ace and the major league leader in wins and strikeouts last season, will have tests on his right elbow Saturday after complaining about discomfort in Friday night’s … more

By CHARLES ODUM | 4/5/24

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark (22) passes up court in front of UConn guard Paige Bueckers (5) during the first half of a Final Four college basketball game in the women's NCAA Tournament, Friday, April 5, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Caitlin Clark struggles in first half against UConn with 6 points, no 3-pointers

Caitlin Clark had a first half to forget as UConn’s swarming defense held Iowa’s superstar to just six points and no 3-pointers in the teams' Final Four matchup. It was Clark's first time failing … more

By WILL GRAVES | 4/5/24

Philadelphia Phillies Bryce Harper gestures during his at-bat in the third inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Friday, April 5, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Bryce Harper hears boos at Nationals Park. His three hits help the Phillies beat the Nats 4-0

Bryce Harper doubled twice and singled in a run to back Aaron Nola’s 5 2/3 scoreless innings, helping the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Washington Nationals 4-0. Harper still hears boos at … more

By HOWARD FENDRICH | 4/5/24

Starbucks is introducing a cold drink cup made with less plastic

Sluggish start for spring homebuying season as home sales fall in March with mortgage rates rising

IMF's Georgieva says there's 'plenty to worry about' despite recovery for many economies

Takeaways from AP's story on the BP oil spill medical settlement's shortcomings

Croatia's conservative PM convinced his party will soon form a new majority after inconclusive vote