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Timberwolves bounce back after brawl, pull away from Pistons
MINNEAPOLIS — With 8:36 left in the first half of the Timberwolves’ game with Detroit on Sunday night at Target Center, in a game that was a physical battle from the opening tip, all heck broke loose.
Down 10, Wolves ...Read more
Jarvis, Aho shine as Hurricanes hold off Islanders for 6-4 victory
RALEIGH, N.C. — While the Carolina Hurricanes are on a glide path to the Stanley Cup playoffs, the New York Islanders are still scratching and clawing to get in.
Those were the words Canes coach Rod Brind’Amour used ...Read more
Bridges, Anunoby help fuel Knicks past Trail Blazers
NEW YORK — With Jalen Brunson still rehabbing from a sprained right ankle, the Knicks have had to find new ways to fuel the offense.
The answer in Sunday’s victory over the Portland Trail Blazers?
A heavier dose of ...Read more
Steelers coach Mike Tomlin won't give Aaron Rodgers any deadline to make decision
PALM BEACH, Fla. — Mike Tomlin was reluctant to discuss the possibility of Aaron Rodgers joining the Pittsburgh Steelers, never mind that the topic has fueled local and national intrigue for nearly three weeks.
But he ...Read more
Maryland men's basketball coach Kevin Willard leaving to take job at Villanova
BALTIMORE — Maryland men’s basketball coach Kevin Willard has left the program to become the next coach at Villanova, which announced the hire Sunday morning.
In a statement published a few hours after Villanova’s ...Read more
Duke, Florida favored in 2nd Final Four with 4 No. 1 seeds in 40 years
LAS VEGAS — The Final Four will feature four No. 1 seeds for the first time since 2008 and only the second time since the NCAA Tournament expanded to 64 teams in 1985.
Duke is a consensus 4 1/2-point favorite over ...Read more
Warriors start fast, blow out Spurs, move back into No. 6 playoff spot
The Golden State Warriors got off to a torrid start Sunday, as they evened their road trip record at 2-2 and moved back into the No. 6 playoff position in the Western Conference.
After starting slowly in their first three...Read more
Michigan State's NCAA Tournament run crumbles against Auburn, Johni Broome
ATLANTA — More than a year ago, Tom Izzo vowed a resurrection. He’d take his Michigan State team deeper in the NCAA Tournament. A blueblood whose March pulse had cooled set course for a return to lofty expectations. ...Read more
Ville Koivunen makes NHL debut, Sidney Crosby gets OT winner as Penguins beat Senators
PITTSBURGH — Rookie forwards Ville Koivunen and Rutger McGroarty gave the Penguins a jolt and some quality minutes Sunday. Tristan Jarry had a bounce-back performance between the pipes. And Sidney Crosby scored the ...Read more
What we learned from Royals' first three (AL Central) games of the 2025 season
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Baseball is back in Kansas City.
The Royals played host to the Cleveland Guardians for a three-game series at Kauffman Stadium on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. Both teams made the playoffs last ...Read more
A trio of young Cardinals power romp against Twins to complete season-opening sweep
ST. LOUIS — A clubhouse that bounded out of spring training convinced it knew more about its ability than any pundit, press clipping or public promotion of lower expectations did not keep the reasons for such enthusiasm ...Read more
Aaron Judge, Jazz Chisholm Jr. keep Yankees' power surge going as Brewers get embarrassed again
NEW YORK — As reporters asked various Yankees hitters whether they were into the torpedo bats some members of the team have been using, Aaron Judge questioned why he would bother.
“Why try to change something if you�...Read more
Julio Rodriguez homers, Bryan Woo impresses in Mariners' win over A's
SEATTLE — Wind?
Marine layer?
When you are capable of hitting the ball hard as Julio Rodriguez, those thing don’t really matter.
With his team trailing by a run, the offense looking ineffectual and another ...Read more
Jim Alexander: UC Irvine basketball savors NIT experience others dismiss
There are those who say the National Invitation Tournament, that venerable college basketball institution that dates to 1938 – one year before the NCAA Tournament was founded – is on its last legs.
Too much ...Read more
Rays flip the script, take advantage of sloppy Rockies to win series
TAMPA, Fla. — Much of the talk around the Rays clubhouse Sunday morning was about how they were robbed repeatedly in Saturday’s loss by the Colorado Rockies’ dazzling defense.
Things evened out a few hours later.
...Read more
Orioles fall to Blue Jays, 3-1, to split first series
TORONTO — The Baltimore Orioles had their chances to come through with the big hit Sunday but stranded nine base runners and finished 0 for 7 with runners in scoring position in a 3-1 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays.
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Aaron Nola surrenders two homers as the Phillies fall to the Nationals, 5-1
WASHINGTON — The 30 home runs Aaron Nola allowed in 2024 were the fifth-highest total in baseball.
He didn’t get off to the best start in limiting the long ball in his first appearance of 2025, giving up a pair of ...Read more
Ramos, Chapman shine on both sides of ball as Giants take first series
CINCINNATI — It was a game that seemingly had a little bit of everything. Dueling perfect game bids that fell apart. Home runs, four in total. An overturned call and a pitch clock violation, each of which had instant ...Read more
Where St. John's stands after RJ Luis Jr.'s decision to declare for NBA Draft, enter transfer portal
NEW YORK — The biggest question mark for St. John’s this offseason was the future of RJ Luis Jr.
If he returned for his senior season, the Johnnies would maintain a level of continuity superior to what they had going...Read more
Yankees share mixed feelings on perfectly legal 'torpedo' bats: 'I know I'm bought in'
NEW YORK — Some Yankees have been swinging unique lumber lately, but nothing illegal.
The Bombers’ bats drew attention on Saturday, as the team set a franchise record with nine home runs in a 20-9 win over the Brewers...Read more
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