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Texas Rangers relief pitcher Josh Sborz, left, and manager Bruce Bochy, right, walk the Commissioner's Trophy onto the field before the team's baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Thursday, March 28, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson)

Texas Rangers set for 2024 road debut after last year's record 11-0 postseason run

The Texas Rangers are set for their road opener after their MLB-record run of 11 consecutive postseason victories away from home last season. The World Series champs play at Tampa Bay on Monday … more

By SCHUYLER DIXON | 4/1/24

New York Yankees' Juan Soto celebrates after hitting an RBI single during the ninth inning of the team's baseball game against the Houston Astros, Sunday, March 31, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)

Welcome, newcomers: Soto, Burnes and Chapman have made strong impressions after switching teams

The New York Yankees opened 2024 with a four-game sweep at Houston, and their new star outfielder made big plays the whole way. Juan Soto threw the tying run out at the plate in the ninth inning of … more

By NOAH TRISTER | 4/1/24

UConn head coach Dan Hurley celebrates after defeating Illinois in the Elite 8 college basketball game in the men's NCAA Tournament, Saturday, March 30, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Tall Final Four task: Beating reigning champion UConn will not be an easy task in the desert

The 2024 version of March Madness has apexed to a trio of streak busters in the desert. N.C. State is in the Final Four for the first time since Jim Valvano ran around trying to find someone to hug … more

By JOHN MARSHALL | 4/1/24

Purdue center Zach Edey (15) reacts near Tennessee guard Dalton Knecht (3) after the team defeated Tennessee in an Elite Eight college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament, Sunday, March 31, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Final Four road for Purdue began with look in the mirror and decision to stay the course

Instead of rebuilding with transfer portal or overhauling the roster with some splashy NIL deals when its season came to an embarrassing halt last year, Purdue looked straight in the mirror. Even … more

By EDDIE PELLS | 4/1/24

FILE - Detroit Lions cornerback Cameron Sutton (1) looks on from the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Oct. 22, 2023, in Baltimore. A Florida sheriff's department on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, said it has a domestic violence warrant seeking the arrest of Sutton and asked for public help in finding him. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams, File)

Former NFL defensive back Cameron Sutton turns himself in after weeks of evading law enforcement

Cameron Sutton has turned himself in, ending a weekslong search for a former NFL defensive back who was wanted for a domestic violence warrant. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office announced … more

4/1/24

Denny Hamlin celebrates after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Richmond Raceway on Sunday, March 31, 2024, in Richmond, Va. (AP Photo/Mike Caudill)

Late caution gives Hamlin a second chance and he beats Gibbs teammate Truex at Richmond Raceway

Denny Hamlin won the race off pit road with Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Martin Truex Jr. after a caution with two laps to go and won in overtime at Richmond Raceway. Truex dominated the second half of … more

By HANK KURZ Jr. | 3/31/24

New York Knicks' Jalen Brunson (11) falls while dribbling during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder in New York, Sunday, March 31, 2024. (AP Photo/Peter K. Afriyie)

Thunder clinch first playoff spot since 2020, beat Knicks on Gilgeous-Alexander's jumper

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made the go-ahead jumper from the corner with 2.6 seconds left, sending the Oklahoma City Thunder to the playoffs for the first time since 2020 with a 113-112 victory over the … more

By DENIS P. GORMAN | 3/31/24

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) drives around Brooklyn Nets guard Mikal Bridges (1) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, March 31, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/John Munson)

LeBron James ties career high with 9 3-pointers, scores 40 points as Lakers beat Nets 116-104

LeBron James had one of the best shooting nights of his illustrious career, going 9 for 10 on 3-pointers to tie his career high for makes, and matched a season high with 40 points to lead the Los … more

By CHRIS SHERIDAN | 3/31/24

North Carolina State head coach Kevin Keatts holds the South Regional trophy following an Elite Eight college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament against Duke in Dallas, Sunday, March 31, 2024. North Carolina State won 76-64. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

N.C. State and its 2 DJs headed to 1st Final Four since 1983 after 76-64 win over Duke

Bruising big man DJ Burns Jr. scored a season-high 29 points, DJ Horne had 20 and 11th-seeded North Carolina State reached its first Final Four in four decades, beating Atlantic Coast Conference … more

By STEPHEN HAWKINS | 3/31/24

Nelly Korda hits a tee shot at the fourth hole during the final round of LPGA Ford Championship golf tournament Sunday, March 31, 2024, in Gilbert, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Nelly Korda rallies to win 3rd straight LPGA Tour start at Ford Championship

Top-ranked Nelly Korda became the first LPGA Tour player in eight years to win three straight starts, shooting a 7-under 65 in soggy conditions for a two-stroke victory in the Ford Championship. … more

By JOHN MARSHALL | 3/31/24

Jim Crane, left, owner of the Houston Astros baseball team, and Stephan Jaeger pose for photos with the trophy during ceremonies after Jaeger's win after the final round of the Houston Open golf tournament Sunday, March 31, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Jaeger wins Houston Open for 1st PGA Tour title. Scheffler's bid for 3 in a row ends on 5-foot putt

Stephan Jaeger of Germany is a PGA Tour winner for the first time and headed to the Masters. His victory at the Houston Open ended Scottie Scheffler's bid for three straight victories. Scheffler had … more

3/31/24

Emma Hayes slams 'male aggression' after clash with Arsenal coach as Chelsea's quadruple bid ends

Emma Hayes, the incoming coach of the U.S. women’s national team, appeared to push Arsenal coach Jonas Eidevall and later complained about “male aggression” after Chelsea’s quadruple bid … more

3/31/24

FILE -LSU's Angel Reese reacts in front of Iowa's Caitlin Clark during the second half of the NCAA Women's Final Four championship basketball game April 2, 2023, in Dallas. Iowa and LSU are getting ready to meet again in a rematch of the 2023 national championship game on Monday, April 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)

Players, coaches dismiss criticism of trash talking, say it's part of the game

It was the signature moment of last year’s national championship game.With victory assured, LSU’s Angel Reese pointed to her ring finger and flashed the “you can’t see me” gesture (waving … more

By PAT EATON-ROBB | 3/31/24

North Carolina State guard Aziaha James (1) shoots as Texas guard Shay Holle defends during the first half of an Elite Eight college basketball game in the women's NCAA Tournament, Sunday, March 31, 2024, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Steve Dykes)

Aziaha James scores 27, leads NC State to 76-66 win over Texas, first women's Final Four since 1998

Aziaha James made a career-high seven 3-poiners and scored 27 points, and third-seeded North Carolina State earned its first trip to the Final Four of the women’s NCAA Tournament since 1998, … more

By ANNE M. PETERSON | 3/31/24

Zach Edey goes big and sends Purdue to first Final Four since 1980 with a 72-66 win over Tennessee

Purdue big man Zach Edey went for a career-high 40 points along with 16 rebounds and one big block to muscle the Boilermakers into the program’s first Final Four since 1980 with a 72-66 victory … more

By EDDIE PELLS | 3/31/24

Texas coach Vic Schaefer shouts to players during the first half of the team's Elite Eight college basketball game against North Carolina State in the women's NCAA Tournament, Sunday, March 31, 2024, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Steve Dykes)

Court for women's NCAA Tournament in Portland has 3-point lines with different distances

The 3-point line for the women’s NCAA Tournament at Moda Center had a discrepancy in distance at each end of the court that went unnoticed through four games over two days before Texas and North … more

By TIM BOOTH | 3/31/24

Liverpool's manager Jurgen Klopp, left, reacts during the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Brighton and Hove at Anfield Stadium in Liverpool, England, Sunday, March 31, 2024. (AP Photo/Rui Vieira)

Liverpool takes advantage in three-way title race as Man City and Arsenal draw

Liverpool leads the way in the race for the Premier League title after Manchester City and Arsenal canceled each other out with a 0-0 draw. A 2-1 comeback win against Brighton left Jurgen Klopp’s … more

By JAMES ROBSON | 3/31/24

Alabama head coach Nate Oats waves as he cuts down the net after a win over Clemson in an Elite 8 college basketball game in the NCAA tournament Saturday, March 30, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

Nate Oats uses advice from Nick Saban and other coaches to get Alabama to its first Final Four

Nate Oats has Nick Saban on speed dial. Yet the Alabama men's basketball coach knew he needed as much input as possible as his team was reeling heading into the NCAA Tournament. The result? The … more

By JOE REEDY | 3/31/24

South Carolina forward Ashlyn Watkins (2) drives against Oregon State forward Kelsey Rees (53) during the first quarter of an Elite Eight round college basketball game during the NCAA Tournament, Sunday, March 31, 2024, in Albany, N.Y. (AP Photo/Hans Pennink)

Undefeated South Carolina women advance to Final Four with 70-58 win over Oregon State

Tessa Johnson scored 15 points, Kamilla Cardoso added 12 and undefeated South Carolina advanced to the Final Four of the women’s NCAA Tournament with a 70-58 win over Oregon State. South Carolina … more

By DOUG FEINBERG | 3/31/24

Arsenal Women's Frida Maanum collapses on the field during League Cup final against Chelsea

Arsenal Women midfielder Frida Maanum collapsed off the ball in the English League Cup final against Chelsea. The game was paused in stoppage time at the end of regulation at Molineux as paramedics … more

3/31/24

Morning sickness? Prenatal check-ups? What to know about new rights for pregnant workers

War, hostages, antisemitism: A somber backdrop to this year's Passover observances

Medical marijuana advocates seek improvement

Influenza-related deaths reach 117

Tanker wreck closes Marion roads