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Carolina Hurricanes' Teuvo Teravainen (86) protects the puck from New York Rangers' Ryan Lindgren (55) during the first period in Game 4 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, May 11, 2024. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

Skjei ends Carolina's power-play woes, helps Hurricanes beat Rangers 4-3 to extend 2nd-round series

Brady Skjei scored on the power play with 3:11 left to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the New York Rangers 4-3, staving off a sweep by winning Game 4 of the second-round playoff series. Skjei’s … more

By AARON BEARD | 5/11/24

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix, left, confers with quarterback coach Davis Webb during the NFL football team's rookie minicamp, Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Centennial, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Bo Nix gives Sean Payton fresh fodder for praise with array of impressive passes at Broncos minicamp

Bo Nix was the sixth quarterback selected in last month's NFL draft but the first to sign his rookie contract. After inking a four-year deal worth a fully guaranteed $18.61 million, Nix participated … more

By ARNIE STAPLETON | 5/11/24

FILE - Cleveland Cavaliers forward Dean Wade brings the ball up against the Memphis Grizzlies during an NBA basketball game Feb. 1, 2024, in Memphis, Tenn. Wade is expected to make his playoff debut in Game 3 against the Boston Celtics on Saturday night, May 11, after being sidelined the past two months with a strained right knee. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill, File)

Cavaliers get back forward Dean Wade against Celtics. Center Jarrett Allen still out with rib injury

Cavaliers forward Dean Wade is expected to make his playoff debut in Game 3 against the Boston Celtics on Saturday night after being sidelined the past two months with a strained right knee. Wade … more

By TOM WITHERS | 5/11/24

Atlanta Braves' Max Fried pitches during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Saturday, May 11, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Fried, 2 relievers work 8 2/3 no-hit innings before Martinez HR spoils bid as Braves beat Mets 4-1

Atlanta’s Max Fried and two relievers combined for a no-hitter through 8 2/3 innings before New York’s J.D. Martinez homered to spoil the bid as the Braves beat the Mets 4-1 on Saturday. Fried … more

By JERRY BEACH | 5/11/24

Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, waves after making a putt on the fifth hole during the third round of the Wells Fargo Championship golf tournament at the Quail Hollow Club Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Rory McIlroy pulls within shot of Xander Schauffele in Wells Fargo Championship

Rory McIlroy shot a bogey-free 4-under 67 on Saturday to pull within a stroke of leader Xander Schauffele with a round left in the Wells Fargo Championship. Schauffele, who entered the day four shots … more

By STEVE REED | 5/11/24

Nelly Korda looks after her shot off the 13th tee during the first round of the LPGA Cognizant Founders Cup golf tournament, Thursday, May 9, 2024, in Clifton, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Sagstrom, Zhang break away in Founders Cup, dashing Korda's bid for record 6th straight LPGA victory

Madelene Sagstrom and Rose Zhang left Nelly Korda and everyone else way behind Saturday in the Cognizant Founders Cup. Trying to win a record sixth straight LPGA Tour event, Korda was 11 shots behind … more

By TOM CANAVAN | 5/11/24

Atlanta Braves' Max Fried pitches during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Saturday, May 11, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Braves have combined no-hitter through 8 innings against the Mets

Atlanta’s Max Fried and reliever Joe Jiménez have combined for a no-hitter through eight innings in Saturday’s game against the New York Mets, and the Braves lead 3-0. Fried struck out five and … more

By JERRY BEACH | 5/11/24

Dallas Mavericks' Kyrie Irving (11) and Luka Doncic, right, celebrate the team's win in Game 3 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic help Mavs hold off Thunder again for 2-1 lead in West semis

Kyrie Irving scored 22 points, including a running left-hander in the lane in the final minute to help Dallas hold on, and the Mavericks beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 105-101 for a 2-1 lead in the … more

By SCHUYLER DIXON | 5/11/24

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes, making his major league debut, delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs in Pittsburgh, Saturday, May 11, 2024. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Pirates rookie Paul Skenes hits triple digits routinely, strikes out 7 in big league debut vs. Cubs

Pittsburgh Pirates rookie Paul Skenes made an impressive big league debut, striking out seven in four-plus innings against the Chicago Cubs. The 21-year-old Skenes allowed three runs while throwing … more

By WILL GRAVES | 5/11/24

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner celebrates at the end of Game 3 against the New York Knicks in an NBA basketball second-round playoff series, Friday, May 10, 2024, in Indianapolis. The Pacers won 111-106. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Pacers, Nuggets looking to even conference semifinals following key Game 3 victories

The Indiana Pacers and Denver Nuggets managed to fight their way back into the NBA's conference semifinals with key Game 3 victories Friday night. Now comes the harder part — getting even. Both … more

By MICHAEL MAROT | 5/11/24

Manchester City's Phil Foden, centre, celebrates with teammates after scoring his side's second goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Fulham and Manchester City at the Craven Cottage Stadium in London, Saturday, May 11, 2024. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Man City just two wins from another EPL title. Burnley becomes the second team relegated

Two more wins separate Manchester City from becoming English champion for an unprecedented fourth straight year. The game is up for Burnley as its relegation from the Premier League has been … more

By STEVE DOUGLAS | 5/11/24

Kyle Larson, center, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan., Sunday, May 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)

Kyle Larson is not a hardcore fan of Taylor Swift despite a trip to Paris for a concert

Kyle Larson says he is not a Swiftie, despite he and his wife taking their daughter to Paris this week to see Taylor Swift in concert. Larson said Saturday at Darlington Raceway that it was a … more

By PETE IACOBELLI | 5/11/24

Rafael Nadal, of Spain, leaves after loosing his match against Hubert Hurkacz, of Poland, at the Italian Open tennis tournament in Rome, Saturday, May 11, 2024.(AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

Rafael Nadal reconsidering his status for the French Open after a lopsided loss in Rome

Fifteen days before he is scheduled to play in what will likely be his final French Open, Rafael Nadal is so unsatisfied with his level of tennis that he’s still debating whether or not to go to … more

By ANDREW DAMPF | 5/11/24

Brian Hernandez Jr. rides Mystik Dan across the finish line to win the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby horse race at Churchill Downs Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan is heading to the Preakness after all

Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan is heading to the Preakness after all. Trainer Kenny McPeek announced the decision to send the horse to Baltimore for the second leg of the Triple Crown next … more

By STEPHEN WHYNO | 5/11/24

Manchester City's Josko Gvardiol celebrates after scoring his side's third goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Fulham and Manchester City at the Craven Cottage Stadium in London, Saturday, May 11, 2024. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Man City stays in control of Premier League title race with 4-0 win at Fulham to take 2-point lead

Manchester City has stayed in control of the Premier League title race by beating Fulham 4-0 with Josko Gvardiol scoring a double to add to his unlikely end-of-season haul of goals. City extended its … more

5/11/24

Atlanta Braves' Charlie Morton pitches during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Friday, May 10, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Charlie Morton just reached 2,000 innings at age 40. How has he lasted when so many pitchers don't?

Charlie Morton just surpassed 2,000 career innings during another win for the Atlanta Braves. Justin Verlander, Max Scherzer and Clayton Kershaw are the only other active pitchers to reach that … more

By MIKE FITZPATRICK | 5/11/24

FILE - Milwaukee Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer directs the team during the first half against the Phoenix Suns in Game 4 of basketball's NBA Finals on July 14, 2021, in Milwaukee. Budenholzer has agreed to coach the Suns, according to multiple reports, as the franchise turns to the man who beat them in the 2021 NBA Finals. Budenholzer replaces Frank Vogel, who was fired Thursday, May 9, 2024, after one season. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash, File)

Mike Budenholzer agrees to coach Phoenix Suns, AP source says

Mike Budenholzer has agreed to coach the Phoenix Suns, according to a person familiar with the decision, as the franchise turns to the man who beat them in the 2021 NBA Finals. The 54-year-old … more

By DAVID BRANDT | 5/11/24

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray, left, works toward the basket as Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) defends during the first half of Game 3 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series, Friday, May 10, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Nuggets bounce back with 117-90 blowout of Timberwolves behind 24 points from energized Murray

Jamal Murray rebounded from a rough start to the Western Conference semifinals with 24 points to lead the Denver Nuggets on a 117-90 romp in Game 3 that made the Minnesota Timberwolves the last team … more

By DAVE CAMPBELL | 5/11/24

Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard celebrates after making a three-point basket during the second half of Game 3 against the New York Knicks in an NBA basketball second-round playoff series, Friday, May 10, 2024, in Indianapolis. The Pacers won 111-106. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Andrew Nembhard's late 3 gives Pacers 111-106 victory over Knicks. Indiana moves within 2-1

Andrew Nembhard made a 31-foot, tiebreaking 3-pointer with 16 seconds left, Tyrese Haliburton scored 35 points and the Indiana Pacers rallied in the fourth quarter to beat the banged-up and … more

By MICHAEL MAROT | 5/10/24

Florida Panthers' Evan Rodrigues (17) celebrates his goal near Anton Lundell (15) and Vladimir Tarasenko (10) as Boston Bruins' Derek Forbort (28) and Brandon Carlo (25) look toward goalie Jeremy Swayman, center, during the first period in Game 3 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series Friday, May 10, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Panthers take a 2-1 series lead over the Bruins, scoring 4 power-play goals in a 6-2 victory

Vladimir Tarasenko and Carter Verhaeghe scored on the same Bruins double-minor, Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 14 shots and the Florida Panthers beat Boston 6-2 on Friday night and take a 2-1 lead in the … more

By JIMMY GOLEN | 5/10/24