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Rookie left-hander Parker Messick pitched four-hit ball into the seventh inning and José Ramírez hit his second home run of the season as the Cleveland Guardians beat the Atlanta Braves 6-0. Chase DeLauter had an RBI double and Daniel Schneemann added a two-run single off the bench. Messick … More >>Rookie lefty Parker Messick pitches into 7th and José Ramírez homers as Guardians beat Braves 6-0

Nathaniel Lowe hit a three-run double in a four-run first inning, and the Cincinnati Reds stopped a three-game losing streak with a 7-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels. New Angels manager Kurt Suzuki was ejected for the first time in the eighth inning when Logan O’Hoppe was called out fo… More >>Lowe's 3-run double in 1st sparks Reds to 7-3 with over Angels as LA manager Kurt Suzuki ejected

Riley Greene had a three-run homer and four RBIs, Drew Anderson ended the game by retiring Jakob Marsee in a 14-pitch at-bat for his first major league save and the Detroit beat the Miami Marlins 6-1 to get A.J Hinch his 400th win as Tigers manager. Marlins catcher Agustín Ramírez and first … More >>Greene's 3-run homer, Anderson's first career save lift Hinch to 400th Tigers win, 6-1 over Marlins

Michigan coach Dusty May has agreed on a deal that will have him continuing to lead the Wolverines “for many years to come,” according to athletic director Warde Manuel. Manuel made the comment Saturday during a ceremony celebrating Michigan’s NCAA Tournament championship. May led Michigan t… More >>Michigan AD says Dusty May has agreed on deal to stay Wolverines coach 'for many years to come'

If Rory McIlroy is able to hang on and win his second consecutive Masters, he’ll walk away with $4.5 million. That’s up from the $4.2 million he won last year. The Masters on Saturday announced its prize purse is $22.5 million overall — the highest payout of the four major golf championships… More >>Masters winner is set to make $4.5 million out of a majors-record $22.5 million prize purse

Rory McIlroy leads by a record six strokes after 36 holes at the Masters. He birdied six of the last seven in a second-round 65 on Friday that left him at 12 under par for the tournament. Now this could go a few different ways at Augusta National. McIlroy could cruise to victory and become t… More >>Rory McIlroy has a 6-shot lead entering the 3rd round of the Masters. Can anyone make it close?

Matt Olson gave Atlanta the lead with a long two-run homer off Slade Cecconi in a six-run sixth inning and the Braves beat the Cleveland Guardians 11-5 in a matchup of first-place teams. The Guardians led 2-1 before Ronald Acuña Jr. hit a tying homer off Cecconi in the sixth. Following a sin… More >>Olson hits long go-ahead homer off Cecconi in 6-run 6th inning as Braves overwhelm Guardians 11-5

Jorge Soler hit a grand slam in a five-run eighth inning, Zach Neto and Josh Lowe also homered, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Cincinnati Reds 10-2. Jack Kochanowicz (2-0) only allowed one run and two hits over seven innings. Soler also had a two-out double in the third before scoring o… More >>Jorge Soler hits grand slam, Zach Neto and Josh Lowe also homer as the Angels beat the Reds 10-2

Detroit’s Kenley Jansen put Miami down in order in the ninth inning and moved into a tie for third in MLB history with his 478th save, Javier Baez homered and the Detroit Tigers beat the Miami Marlins 2-0 on Friday night to end a five-game skid. Jansen struck out one and moved into a tie wit… More >>Tigers' Jansen records 478th career save, moves into 3rd in MLB history in win over Marlins

Michigan State's Jeremy Fears has announced he is declaring for the NBA draft while maintaining his college eligibility. He made the announcement Friday on social media. Fears led Michigan State in scoring and the nation in assists per game. Fears was an Associated Press All-Big Ten first-te… More >>Michigan State's Jeremy Fears says he's declaring for the NBA draft with option to return to school

At 71 and twice retired by his count, Blue Jackets coach Rick Bowness isn’t sweating the pressure of being in the thick of a late-season playoff race he once felt. What's different is enjoying the moment rather than worry about the future in what could be called the “Bowness Time” of a caree… More >>Call it 'Bowness Time.' Lured out of retirement, Blue Jackets coach enjoying playoff-race pressure

Patrons are lining up at Augusta National to secure a limited edition Masters gnome. This year marks the 10th and possibly final year of the gnome's release, making it highly sought after. Each year's gnome is unique, and this year's edition features the gnome in golf attire and with a Maste… More >>Masters gnomes a hot commodity at Augusta National amid speculation this is final year of production

Rory McIlroy and Sam Burns enter Friday’s second round tied for first at the Masters after opening with 5-under 67s at Augusta National. Those in striking distance include past champions like Patrick Reed and Scottie Scheffler, plus a few others who have come close here in Justin Rose, Jason… More >>McIlroy atop Masters leaderboard again, while DeChambeau and Rahm will have to fight to make the cut

Rookie Colten Ellis stopped 37 shots for his first NHL career shutout, and the Buffalo Sabres beat Columbus 5-0 to dent the Blue Jackets’ playoff chances. Josh Doan broke the game open with two third-period goals, while Peyton Krebs, Jack Quinn and Rasmus Dahlin also scored. Buffalo reached … More >>Colten Ellis stops 37 shots for first NHL career shutout in Sabres 5-0 win over Blue Jackets

Arvell Reese could be the first defensive player off the board during the first round of the NFL draft on April 23 in Pittsburgh. There isn’t a clear consensus, though, on the best position for the Ohio State linebacker. Scouts and defensive coaches praise Reese for his versatility. Most thi… More >>Linebacker or edge rusher? It all depends on which team selects Arvell Reese in the NFL draft

Brooks Lee hit a tiebreaking two-run single in the eighth inning for the Minnesota Twins in a 3-1 victory to complete a four-game sweep of the Detroit Tigers. Mick Abel pitched six scoreless innings and Josh Bell went 3 for 4 with a home run as the Twins posted the first four-game sweep in M… More >>Twins finish a 4-game sweep of the Tigers on a 2-run single in the 8th by Brooks Lee for a 3-1 win

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Detroit Tigers center fielder Parker Meadows has been taken away on a cart after a head-to-head collision with teammate Riley Greene. Meadows landed on his back in a daze. He barely moved with his hands pointed up and blood appearing on his face before being able to sit up after a few minute… More >>Tigers' Parker Meadows leaves game on a cart after a head-to-head collision with teammate Greene

The NBA has fined the Orlando Magic $25,000 for violating league injury reporting rules before a home game against the Detroit Pistons. The Magic reported point guard Anthony Black as out on its initial injury report. After missing 15 games with an abdominal strain, Black returned Monday nig… More >>NBA fines Magic $25,000 for listing Anthony Black as out before he played in win over Pistons

Warsaw guard Joslyn Bricker received the highest vote total on this year's Associate Press girls all-state basketball team, outdueling IndyStar Indiana Miss Basketball Gracyn Gilliard. Aa panel of sports writers, broadcasters and coaches from around the state select three five-player teams. … More >>Warsaw's Joslyn Bricker finishes as top vote-getter on 2025-26 AP girls all-state basketball team

Jack Hughes became famous for scoring the Olympic gold-medal-winning goal in overtime for the United States against Canada. His gap-toothed grin was just as famous afer getting his front teeth knocked out earlier in the game. It underscored the importance of hockey dentists and the work they… More >>Jack Hughes' Olympic golden goal is a reminder of how important hockey dentists are in the sport

Angel Martinez belted a grand slam and had a career-high four hits, and rookie Chase DeLauter delivered a two-run double to lift the Cleveland Guardians to a 10-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals. Martinez launched a 374-foot shot to right off Steven Cruz in the eighth inning, when the Gu… More >>Angel Martinez hits a grand slam as part of a career-best game and Guardians rout Royals 10-2

Anthony Bender threw a game-tying wild pitch with two outs in the ninth inning after Cincinnati chased Sandy Alcantara and Nathaniel Lowe hit a go-ahead single that sparked a four-run 10th, leading the Reds over the Miami Marlins 6-3 for a five-game winning streak. Matt McLain doubled twice … More >>Reds chase Alcantara in 9th, beat Marlins 6-3 in 10th keyed by McLain for 5-game winning streak

Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle will miss the team’s next two games to attend his only daughter’s spring formal. He made the announcement after Tuesday night’s 124-104 loss to Minnesota. The Pacers have the league’s second-worst record and have lost three straight. They’re just 4-22 in th… More >>Pacers coach Rick Carlisle to miss 2 games to attend daughter's spring formal, will return Sunday

Ayo Dosunmu scored 24 points and Julius Randle and Bones Hyland each added 19 as the Minnesota Timberwolves picked up a critical 124-104 victory over the Indiana Pacers. Minnesota snapped a three-game losing streak and can clinch a top six seed in the Western Conference — if Houston beats Ph… More >>Ayo Dosunmu scores 24 as Timberwolves beat the Pacers 124-104 and close in on clinching top 6 seed

Fernando Mendoza, expected to go first overall to the Las Vegas Raiders, will watch the NFL draft with family and friends in Miami, someone with knowledge of the quarterback’s plans said Tuesday. That person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because Mendoza hasn’t made … More >>Fernando Mendoza to watch the NFL draft from Miami with family and friends, AP source says

The Atlantic Division's hierarchy has shifted this season with the sudden rise of the Buffalo Sabres and continued upward trajectory of the Montreal Canadiens. The one constant are the Tampa Bay Lightning, who are in the midst of a neck-and-neck three-team race for the division title. The te… More >>Lightning remain the constant as Atlantic Division hierarchy shifts with rise of Sabres, Canadiens

Michigan is No. 1 in the final Associated Press Top 25 men’s college basketball poll for the 2025-26 season after winning the program’s first national championship in 37 years. The Wolverines claimed all 57 votes in Tuesday’s poll in the third year the AP has released its last poll after the… More >>Michigan ranked No. 1 in final AP Top 25 poll of season ahead of UConn, Arizona, Duke and Illinois

The NCAA decision to allow former professional players in college hockey has changed the makeup of rosters across the country. A number of former Canadian Hockey League players can now chase an NCAA championship. Nearly 20 players with CHL ties are on the rosters of this week's Frozen Four t… More >>Canadian Hockey League players helping reshape college hockey after rule change permits them to play

Gabriel Arias has been placed on the 10-day injured list by the Cleveland Guardians due to a strained left hamstring. Juan Brito was called up from Triple-A Columbus and will make his major-league debut during Tuesday afternoon’s game against Kansas City. Brito is batting sixth and playing s… More >>Guardians place Gabriel Arias on IL with hamstring injury, call up Juan Brito for big league debut

The NBA, typically, saves its best for last. Here’s hoping that rings true again this spring. You may have noticed there’s a lot of bad basketball out there right now. Blowouts are happening with record-setting regularity. Some teams are tanking, which is forcing the NBA’s hand to make chang… More >>The NBA often saves its best basketball for the playoffs. It's reasonable to expect that again

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UConn executed coach Dan Hurley’s game plan in a national championship slugfest against Michigan. The Huskies were physical, controlled the pace and held the Wolverines’ potent offense in check on Monday night. But this time, the big shots that propelled them to the cusp of a third national … More >>UConn slows down Michigan, but physical play can't make up for poor shooting in title game loss

Tuesday’s game between the Kansas City Royals and Cleveland Guardians has been moved up to a 1:10 p.m. first pitch. The game was moved up five hours because temperatures are expected to be below freezing at night. The time change was also made to avoid a backlog in the schedule or another do… More >>Royals-Guardians game on Tuesday moved up to afternoon start because of expected cold temperatures

Coach Dusty May saw Tarris Reed Jr.’s potential on tape when he took the Michigan job. Reed just didn’t see any viable path to fulfill it with two 7-footers coming to Ann Arbor with May. So the 6-foot-11, 265-pound Missouri native stayed in the transfer portal, found a school willing to give… More >>UConn's Tarris Reed Jr. relishes chance to finish college career against Michigan in title game

The Eastern Conference playoff race has a distinctly different look now than it did in late March. While the Boston Bruins, Pittsburgh Penguins and Montreal Canadiens have solidified their spots, the Philadelphia Flyers crashed the party by going on an improbable run to get into a playoff po… More >>NHL's East playoff race shaken up as the Flyers rise, Red Wings fall and Islanders fire their coach

LaMelo Ball scored 35 points and Miles Bridges added 25 points, eight rebounds and seven assists for the surging Charlotte Hornets in a 122-108 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Hornets won their fourth straight to move a half-game out of sixth place in the Eastern Conference. Bal… More >>Hornets win their 4th straight behind 35 points from LaMelo Ball, beat the Timberwolves 122-108

CJ Kayfus homered and Gabriel Arias hit an RBI single in the eighth inning as the Cleveland Guardians rallied to beat the Chicago Cubs 6-5 and split a doubleheader. The Guardians were six outs from being swept when Kayfus, who entered as a pinch-hitter in the sixth, homered against Jacob Web… More >>CJ Kayfus, Gabriel Arias drive in 2 runs apiece as Guardians down Cubs 6-5 to split doubleheader

Kye Robinson scored 27 points and Colin Mitchell scored on a putback at the buzzer as Mary Washington withstood a furious Emory rally for a 75-73 victory to win its first Division III championship. Mitchell grabbed a miss by Robinson and scored the winner for Mary Washington’s Eagles (30-3) … More >>Kye Robinson, Colin Mitchell help Mary Washington edge Emory 75-73 for 1st D-III championship

UConn senior Alex Karaban has a chance to join a select list of players to win three NCAA championships. The 6-foot-8 forward is a four-year starter who was part of the Huskies' run to the 2023 and 2024 titles. Now he'll have a chance at his third with UConn set to play Michigan in Monday ni… More >>UConn's Alex Karaban started his career with 2 NCAA titles. He'll close with a chance at a 3rd

Even though he hails from a state where Peyton Manning ruled the sports world, the Fab Five and Tom Brady turned Indiana native Josh Mullins into a dedicated Michigan fan. Just how big of a Wolverines fan? He named his oldest son after star Michigan receiver Braylon Edwards. Now, UConn’s bre… More >>Mullins family shifts longtime allegiance from Michigan to UConn for national championship game

There’s a dynasty brewing in college basketball. And UConn can cement that status by overcoming a Michigan powerhouse that is racking up historically impressive numbers, hoping itself to go down as one of the sport’s greatest teams. Those are the stakes in Monday night’s title game between t… More >>UConn must overcome Michigan's dominance to establish a basketball dynasty in national title game

Miguel Amaya hit an RBI single in the eighth inning — only the second hit for Chicago — and four Chicago Cubs pitchers combined for a one-hitter in a 1-0 victory over the Cleveland Guardians in the opener of a traditional doubleheader. The Guardians managed only one hit against Cubs starter … More >>Amaya hits RBI single, Cubs pitchers combine for 1-hitter in 1-0 win over Guardians in DH opener

Duke star and Associated Press men's national player of the year Cameron Boozer is still healing physically and emotionally after the Blue Devils’ devastating March Madness loss to UConn. Boozer said Sunday he sustained “a couple of fractures” to his face in the Elite Eight loss. Boozer was … More >>AP national player of the year Cameron Boozer is recovering physically, emotionally from UConn loss

Pace Prosser totaled 28 points and 11 rebounds and Gannon beat Lander 84-61 to win the Division II Championship. Prosser made 10 of 19 shots with four 3-pointers for the Golden Knights (34-3) in a battle between two teams aiming for a first national championship. Prosser added five assists a… More >>Pace Prosser's double-double helps Gannon beat Lander 84-61 in Division II championship game

UConn starting guard Solo Ball won’t practice Sunday because of a sprained foot as the Huskies prepare to face Michigan in Monday’s NCAA championship game. Coach Dan Hurley said the 6-foot-4 junior was wearing a boot after playing 28 minutes in Saturday’s 71-62 win against Illinois. Ball sco… More >>UConn's Solo Ball, Michigan's Yaxel Lendeborg both dealing with injuries heading into title game

UConn knows what it will take to become the first team in more than half a century to win three national championships in four seasons. The Huskies will rely on the same physical play that helped them win the first two, along with perhaps a bit more offensive efficiency. Michigan still might… More >>Michigan installed as early favorite over UConn in national title game despite Lendeborg injury

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