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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

LeBron James scores 23 points as Lakers win for 7th time in 8, beat slumping Raptors 128-111

LeBron James scored 23 points, Anthony Davis had 21 points and 12 rebounds and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Toronto Raptors 128-111 on Tuesday night for their seventh win in eight. D’Angelo … more

By IAN HARRISON | 4/2/24

Injured Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid stands during a timeout in the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Friday, March 29, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)

NBA MVP Joel Embiid returns for 76ers for stretch run following knee surgery

Joel Embiid returned to the Philadelphia 76ers lineup on Tuesday night. He made his first start nearly two months after the reigning NBA MVP had knee surgery. Embiid was cleared to return ahead of … more

By DAN GELSTON | 4/2/24

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark (22) celebrates after defeating LSU in an Elite Eight round college basketball game during the NCAA Tournament, Monday, April 1, 2024, in Albany, N.Y. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

12.3 million: Iowa's victory over LSU is the most-watched women's college basketball game on record

Caitlin Clark can claim another record, the most-watched women’s college basketball game ever. Iowa’s 94-87 victory over LSU averaged 12.3 million viewers on ESPN, according to Nielsen. Clark … more

4/2/24

FILE - North Carolina State's DJ Burns Jr. (30) dumps confetti on head coach Kevin Keatts following an Elite Eight college basketball game against Duke in the NCAA Tournament in Dallas, Sunday, March 31, 2024. N.C. State’s men’s basketball team is in the Final Four for the first time since 1983, while the Wolfpack women are in the Final Four for the first time since 1998. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)

NC State's Final Four double has Wolfpack fans howling with March Madness delight

North Carolina State is riding an emotional wave with its men's and women's basketball teams both reaching the Final Four. It marks the first trip to the Final Four for the men's team since Jim … more

By AARON BEARD | 4/2/24

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark reacts to the crowd before cutting a piece of the net after Iowa defeated LSU in an Elite Eight round college basketball game during the NCAA Tournament, Monday, April 1, 2024, in Albany, N.Y. (AP Photo/Hans Pennink)

Caitlin Clark will take the stage in a Cleveland Final Four loaded with star players, power programs

Caitlin Clark's last college games are booked. The record-breaking Iowa star, who has been basketball's biggest story all season, will try to win a national title this weekend in the Final Four. … more

By TOM WITHERS | 4/2/24

New York Knicks' Jalen Brunson (11) gestures to a referee after scoring during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder in New York, Sunday, March 31, 2024. (AP Photo/Peter K. Afriyie)

Can the Knicks or 76ers finally get back to the East finals? Their health may tell the tale

The New York Knicks have not made the conference finals since 2000. That's one of the longest droughts in the NBA. The Philadelphia 76ers hasn't been that far since 2001. Both teams are facing health … more

By NOAH TRISTER | 4/2/24

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

Emotional Angel Reese now must quickly decide whether to stay at LSU or turn pro after stinging loss

LSU star Angel Reese doesn’t have much time to decide her plans for the future. The All American has about 48 hours to make a major life decision while processing the team’s 94-85 loss to Iowa in … more

By DOUG FEINBERG | 4/2/24

Nelly Korda smiles as she poses for photographs with the trophy after winning the PGA Ford Championship golf tournament Sunday, March 31, 2024, in Gilbert, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Analysis: For Nelly Korda, this could be the start of a special year

Nelly Korda is riding her thrill-a-minute golf to the longest LPGA winning streak in eight years. Korda won her third in a row last week outside Phoenix. Now she goes for a fourth straight in Las … more

By DOUG FERGUSON | 4/2/24

FILE - Los Angeles Rams quarterback Carson Wentz (11) passes against the San Francisco 49ers during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024. Carson Wentz has agreed to a one-year contract with the Kansas City Chiefs, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn, File)

Carson Wentz agrees to a 1-year deal with the Chiefs to back up Patrick Mahomes, AP source says

A person familiar with the deal says Carson Wentz has agreed to a one-year contract with the Kansas City Chiefs. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Tuesday because the contract hasn’t been … more

By ROB MAADDI | 4/2/24

UConn guard Paige Bueckers reacts as the game ends during an Elite Eight college basketball game against Southern California in the women's NCAA Tournament, Monday, April 1, 2024, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Steve Dykes)

Paige Bueckers lifts UConn back to the Final Four with 80-73 win over JuJu Watkins and USC

After being a spectator a year ago, Paige Bueckers is headed back to the Final Four after scoring 28 points and lifting UConn to a 80-73 win over Southern California in the women’s NCAA Tournament. … more

By TIM BOOTH | 4/2/24

FILE - LSU head coach Ed Orgeron, left, celebrates with running back Derrius Guice (5) following a win over Mississippi in an NCAA college football game Oct. 21, 2017, in Oxford, Miss. LSU and 10 former students who sued the school over alleged mishandling of sexual assault and domestic violence complaints against football players and others at Louisiana’s flagship state university have settled the case, a judge wrote in a March 28, 2024, order. Four of the the plaintiffs in the 2021 civil case accused former star running back Guice of sexual misconduct. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)

LSU settles case involving sexual assault, domestic violence allegations against football players

LSU and 10 former students who sued the school over alleged mishandling of sexual assault and domestic violence complaints against football players and others at Louisiana’s flagship state … more

4/2/24

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) goes to the basket between New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum (3) and forward Herbert Jones (5) in the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Monday, April 1, 2024. The Suns won 124-111. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Devin Booker scores 52 points to lift the Suns over the Pelicans 124-111

Devin Booker scored 52 points, the fifth-highest scoring game of his career, to power the Phoenix Suns to a 124-111 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday night, bringing them within a game … more

4/2/24

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark (22) celebrates with teammates after defeating LSU in an Elite Eight round college basketball game during the NCAA Tournament, Monday, April 1, 2024, in Albany, N.Y. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

After beating the Hornets, Celtics intently watch TV coverage of Caitlin Clark leading Iowa past LSU

After the Boston Celtics beat the Charlotte Hornets on Monday night, the focus of the NBA’s best team quickly turned to something else: watching Caitlin Clark and the final minutes of Iowa’s … more

By STEVE REED | 4/1/24

Caitlin Clark leads Iowa back to Final Four, scoring 41 points in 94-87 win over defending champ LSU

Caitlin Clark made nine 3-pointers and finished with 41 points and 12 assists in a sensational performance as Iowa knocked defending national champion LSU out of the women’s NCAA Tournament with a … more

By DOUG FEINBERG | 4/1/24

Houston Astros starting pitcher Ronel Blanco delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Monday, April 1, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)

Houston's Blanco throws the first no-hitter in the majors this season in a 10-0 win over Toronto

Ronel Blanco of the Houston Astros threw the first no-hitter in the major leagues this season, blanking the Toronto Blue Jays 10-0. The right-hander struck out seven and walked two. He walked George … more

By KRISTIE RIEKEN | 4/1/24

Cincinnati Reds' Spencer Steer, left, celebrates hitting a grand slam with his teammates during the tenth inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Monday, April 1, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Steer hits grand slam in 10th, Cincinnati Reds beat Philadelphia 6-3; Phillies' Harper hitless again

Spencer Steer hit a grand slam in the 10th inning to lift the Cincinnati Reds to a 6-3 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday night. Steer clubbed a 2-1, 91 mph fastball off Connor Brogdon. … more

By AARON BRACY | 4/1/24

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark (22) puts up a three-point shot against LSU during the third quarter of an Elite Eight round college basketball game during the NCAA Tournament, Monday, April 1, 2024, in Albany, N.Y. (AP Photo/Hans Pennink)

Iowa's Caitlin Clark matches March Madness 3-point record with 9 in Elite Eight game against LSU

Iowa’s Caitlin Clark tied a women’s NCAA Tournament record hitting by nine 3-pointers Monday night, many from well beyond the arc, in Iowa’s Elite Eight game against LSU. Clark made her ninth 3 … more

4/1/24

South Carolina center Kamilla Cardoso (10) takes a selfie with a fan after defeating Oregon State in an Elite Eight round college basketball game during the NCAA Tournament, Sunday, March 31, 2024, in Albany, N.Y. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

South Carolina leading scorer and rebounder Kamilla Cardoso to enter WNBA draft

South Carolina's Kamilla Cardoso says she will enter this year's WNBA draft. The 6-foot-7 senior announced her decision on social media Monday night. Cardoso could've come back for a fifth season, … more

4/1/24

Pittsburgh Pirates designated hitter Andrew McCutchen celebrates his double during the seventh inning of an opening-day baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Monday, April 1, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

The Pittsburgh Pirates see significance in being 5-0 for the first time in 41 years

Let other folks downplay the way the Pittsburgh Pirates have begun 2024. Manager Derek Shelton is thrilled that his club is 5-0 for the first time in 41 years. Pittsburgh also has scored at least a … more

By HOWARD FENDRICH | 4/1/24

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