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South African footballer and Olympian Luke Fleurs killed in hijacking

South African footballer Luke Fleurs has been killed in a hijacking in Johannesburg. His Kaizer Chiefs made the announcement on Thursday. Police say the 24-year-old defender was shot while waiting to … more

By MOGOMOTSI MAGOME | 4/4/24

UConn center Donovan Clingan (32) celebrates after hitting a 3-pointer against Illinois during the second half of the Elite 8 college basketball game in the men's NCAA Tournament, Saturday, March 30, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

March Madness: How to watch and what to watch for in the NCAA Tournament's Final Four

March Madness is racing toward the national championship game. The beloved annual tradition that is the NCAA Tournament has reached the Final Four. Who will win it all? UConn is a trendy pick to … more

The Associated Press | 4/4/24

Dallas Stars coach Peter DeBoer stands behind center Sam Steel (18), center Roope Hintz (24) and left wing Jason Robertson (21) during the third period of the team's NHL hockey game against the San Jose Sharks in San Jose, Calif., Tuesday, March 26, 2024. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

No hangover for these Dallas Stars, who are streaking toward playoffs with record 8 wins in a row

Dallas Stars coach Pete DeBoer went into this season a little worried about the potential hangover effect after that long postseason run that ended in a six-game Western Conference Final. With six … more

By STEPHEN HAWKINS | 4/4/24

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James clenches his fist after scoring against the Washington Wizards during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, April 3, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)

LeBron James says popularity of women's basketball is due to familiar stars

LeBron James figures there’s at least one obvious explanation for the surging popularity of the NCAA women’s basketball tournament — recognizable stars. After his Los Angeles Lakers beat … more

By NOAH TRISTER | 4/4/24

New Orleans Pelicans guard Jordan Hawkins, left, forward Zion Williamson and forward E.J. Liddell react from the bench in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic in New Orleans, Wednesday, April 3, 2024. The Magic won 117-108. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Zion Williamson dealing with finger injury during Pelicans' playoff push

Zion Williamson’s long-awaited first playoff push with the New Orleans Pelicans won’t be pain free. Williamson injured a finger on his shooting hand while blocking a shot shortly before halftime … more

By BRETT MARTEL | 4/4/24

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants in Los Angeles, Wednesday, April 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Shohei Ohtani hit first home run for Dodgers, who beat Giants 5-4 for 3-game sweep

Shohei Ohtani hit his first home run for the Los Angeles Dodgers, a solo drive in the seventh inning in a 5-4 win over the San Francisco Giants that finished a three-game sweep. Playing his ninth … more

By KYLE GLASER | 4/4/24

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani scores off of a double hit by Will Smith during the third inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants in Los Angeles, Wednesday, April 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Shohei Ohtani hit first home run for Los Angeles Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani hit his first home run for the Los Angeles Dodgers, a solo drive in the seventh inning against the San Francisco Giants. Playing his ninth game for his new team, Ohtani pulled a 93.2 … more

4/4/24

Kim takes 1st-round lst-round in T-Mobile Match Play, with wind and lower temperatures on the way

Sei Young Kim took advantage of ideal playing conditions Wednesday, shooting a 6-under 66 in the opening round of the T-Mobile Match Play. Las Vegas-area residents Danielle Kang and Rose Zhang, … more

By MARK ANDERSON | 4/3/24

Monterrey midfielder Jorge Rodríguez, second from left, celebrates with midfielder Maximiliano Meza (11), forward Jesús Manuel Corona (12) and another teammate after scoring a goal against Inter Miami during the second half of a CONCACAF Champions Cup quarterfinal soccer match, Wednesday, April 3, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Without Messi, Inter Miami unravels late, falls 2-1 to Monterrey in Champions Cup

Jorge Rodríguez scored the go-ahead goal in the 89th minute as Mexico’s Monterrey rallied past Inter Miami — playing without Lionel Messi — for a 2-1 win in the CONCACAF Champions Cup … more

By ALANIS THAMES | 4/3/24

Charlie Slaybaugh of Kansas City, Mo., waits out a rain delay before a baseball game between the Baltimore Orioles and the Kansas City Royals, Wednesday, April 3, 2024, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Patient fans wait out 5-hour rain delay for Royals vs. Orioles

Fans who showed up for an afternoon baseball game at Camden Yards ended up waiting until early evening before the first pitch was finally thrown. There are rain delays, and then there are rain delays … more

By DAVID GINSBURG | 4/3/24

Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, gestures 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)

Amid Masters prep, McIlroy and DeChambeau among players agreeing that divided golf isn't ideal

Rory McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau will be the in the same place next week, when they head to Augusta National for the Masters. They’re saying the same things this week, albeit a golf world apart. … more

By TIM REYNOLDS | 4/3/24

New York Yankees' Alex Verdugo pauses at home plate while batting during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks Tuesday, April 2, 2024, in Phoenix. During his time with the Boston Red Sox, Alex Verdugo frequently played with several gaudy chains bouncing around his neck. He packs at least six for every road trip, and he's lost count of how many he owns. In his first season with the famously clean-cut New York Yankees, Verdugo has been given an order by manager Aaron Boone: only one chain per game. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Yankees manager Aaron Boone has a rule for new outfielder Alex Verdugo: One chain per game

During his time with the Boston Red Sox, Alex Verdugo frequently played with several gaudy chains bouncing around his neck. He packs at least six for every road trip, and he’s lost count of how … more

By KRISTIE RIEKEN | 4/3/24

LSU forward Angel Reese (10) drives around Iowa forward Addison O'Grady (44) during the fourth quarter of an Elite Eight round college basketball game during the NCAA Tournament, Monday, April 1, 2024, in Albany, N.Y. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

LSU star Angel Reese declares for WNBA draft via Vogue photo shoot, says 'I didn't want to be basic'

Bayou Barbie is WNBA bound. LSU star Angel Reese formally declared for the WNBA draft less than two days after the Tigers’ season ended with a loss to Caitlin Clark and Iowa in the Elite Eight … more

4/3/24

FILE - Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) runs after a catch during an NFL divisional round playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024 in Orchard Park, N.Y. The Buffalo Bills are trading their top receiving threat, Stefon Diggs, to the Houston Texans in a deal that was agreed to on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, a person with knowledge of the discussions confirmed to The Associated Press. (AP Photo/Matt Durisko, File)

Buffalo Bills agree to trade receiver Stefon Diggs to the Houston Texans, AP source says

The Buffalo Bills have agreed to trade their top receiving threat, Stefon Diggs, to the Houston Texans in an offseason deal, a person with knowledge of the discussions told The Associated Press. The … more

By JOHN WAWROW | 4/3/24

FILE - Penn State's Jordan Conaway, bottom, lifts up Nebraska's Eric Montoya in a 133-pound match during the NCAA Division 1 wrestling championship in New York, Saturday, March 19, 2016. While the Michigans, UCLAs and Dukes of the world are banking on millions and billions coming out of the massive changes in college sports, nobody needs this to work more than the college rowers, wrestlers and gymnasts around the nation. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

Final Four, football, fencing? College athlete salaries will deeply impact future US Olympic hopes

The financial fates of college basketball and football will have an outsized impact on America’s ability to field successful Olympic teams beyond this summer’s games in Paris. NIL compensation, … more

By EDDIE PELLS | 4/3/24

Charlotte Hornets head coach Steve Clifford watches his team play against the Los Angeles Clippers during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, March 31, 2024. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

Steve Clifford is stepping down as Hornets coach, AP source says

A person with knowledge of the matter says Steve Clifford is stepping down as coach of the Charlotte Hornets when the season ends. Clifford informed the team of his decision and hopes to remain with … more

By STEVE REED | 4/3/24

FILE - Southern's KJ White (5) throws during an NCAA college baseball game, Friday, March 31, 2023, in Baton Rouge La. Southern University recorded the biggest upset of the college baseball season with its 12-7 victory over defending national champion LSU on Monday night, April 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton, File)

Southern Jaguars are pride of HBCU baseball after its upset of defending national champion LSU

In a sport committed to increasing its number of Black players, Southern University’s upset of LSU this week was a victory for all HBCU baseball programs. The level of play and coaching at … more

By ERIC OLSON | 4/3/24

IOC sets deadline of 'early 2025' to keep boxing in the Olympics for Los Angeles with a new partner

The International Olympic Committee says it needs to find a suitable new international boxing body by early next year or else risk boxing dropping out of the Olympics for the Los Angeles Games in … more

4/3/24

FILE - Eastern Washington coach David Riley watches his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas Tech, Dec. 22, 2021, in Lubbock, Texas. Washington State hired Riley as its basketball coach on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, nabbing the two-time Big Sky Conference coach of the year at a time of uncertainty for the Cougars. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson, File)

Washington State hires David Riley away from Eastern Washington as basketball coach

Washington State has hired David Riley as its basketball coach, nabbing the two-time Big Sky Conference coach of the year at a time of uncertainty for the Cougars. Riley will move down the Palouse … more

By TIM BOOTH | 4/3/24

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid, left, tries to get past Oklahoma City Thunder's Jaylin Williams during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, April 2, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Joel Embiid scores 24 points in his return from knee surgery. Sixers top Thunder 109-105

Joel Embiid put Philadelphia ahead with four free throws in the final 40 seconds and finished with 24 points in his first game in nine weeks following knee surgery, leading the 76ers to a 109-105 win … more

By DAN GELSTON | 4/2/24

AP Was There: Shock, then terror as Columbine attack unfolds

Tennessee Volkswagen workers to vote on union membership in test of UAW's plan to expand its ranks

Apple pulls WhatsApp and Threads from App Store on Beijing's orders

US sanctions fundraisers for extremist West Bank settlers who commit violence against Palestinians

EPA designates 2 forever chemicals as hazardous substances, eligible for Superfund cleanup