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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

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)

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

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama, center, clutches the ball as they defeat the New York Knicks in an overtime in an NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Friday, March 29, 2024. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Wemby's celebratory ball toss into the stands came with a price. The NBA fined him $25,000

Victor Wembanyama’s celebratory tossing of a basketball into the stands was costly. The NBA fined the San Antonio rookie $25,000 on Sunday for the act, which came at the end of Friday’s 130-126 … more

3/31/24

Tampa Bay Rays third base coach Brady Williams, center left, umpire Corey Blaser and Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette (11) try to break up a confrontation between Tampa Bay's Jose Caballero, second right, and Toronto Blue Jays reliever Genesis Cabrera, left, during the seventh inning of a baseball game, Saturday, March 30, 2024, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Steve Nesius)

Pitchers Génesis Cabrera of Toronto and Yohan Ramírez of New York Mets suspended 3 games each

Pitchers Génesis Cabrera of the Toronto Blue Jays and Yohan Ramírez of the New York Mets have been suspended for three games each by Major League Baseball for their actions in separate games and … more

3/31/24

Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder, right, talks with guard Caitlin Clark (22) during the fourth quarter of a Sweet Sixteen round college basketball game against Colorado during the NCAA Tournament, Saturday, March 30, 2024, in Albany, N.Y. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese are a major part of the rise of women's college basketball

Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese have been catalysts for the rapid rise of women’s college basketball because of their play on the court that has drawn millions of new fans to the sport and their … more

By DOUG FEINBERG | 3/31/24

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)

UConn proud of Big East's basketball pedigree even as football money upends college sports

Alabama and the rest of the football fans in the Southeastern Conference are about to find out what Big East basketball is all about. The Crimson Tide have won 18 NCAA football championships but have … more

By JIMMY GOLEN | 3/31/24

Alabama guard Mark Sears (1) celebrates after scoring during the first half of an Elite 8 college basketball game against Clemson in the NCAA tournament Saturday, March 30, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Alabama rides tidal wave of 3-pointers to beat Clemson 89-82 and reach 1st Final Four ever

Mark Sears hit seven 3-pointers and Alabama recovered from its early long-distance shooting woes to beat Clemson 89-82 and reach the Final Four for the first time. The Tide will face defending … more

By BETH HARRIS | 3/30/24

Senators demand accounting of rapid closure plan for California prison where women were abused

Connecticut Senate passes wide-ranging bill to regulate AI. But its fate remains uncertain

Relatives of those who died waiting for livers at now halted Houston transplant program seek answers

No final decision on withdrawing US troops from Niger and Chad, top official tells AP

Ford's 1Q net income falls 24% as combustion engine unit sees sales and revenue decline