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Seahawks blank Vikings 26-0 for their first shutout victory in 10 years
SEATTLE (AP) — Ahead of the season, Ernest Jones IV set a goal of finishing the year with six interceptions. Wi…
Pacers, Heat set to restart their playoff rivalry
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The last time Miami and Indiana met in the postseason, a trip to the NBA Finals was on the line and both franchises were clear championship contenders.
Bruins goalie Rask opts out of playoffs to be with family
BOSTON (AP) — Boston Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask has opted out of the defending Eastern Conference champions' playoff run to be with his family, the team said on Saturday morning — less than two hours before he was t…
Solskjaer out to avoid hattrick of semifinal pain for United
COLOGNE, Germany (AP) — Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants to draw on the “painful” experience of two semifinal defeats this season when his team meets five-time champion Sevilla in Sunday's Europ…
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Bruins G Tuukka Rask opts out of NHL playoffs over COVID-19
BOSTON (AP) — Boston Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask has opted out of the team’s playoff run.
White Sox reliever Ian Hamilton (shoulder) on injured list
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago White Sox placed reliever Ian Hamilton on the 10-day injured list Saturday because of a sore right shoulder.
Mavs' Luka Doncic set to begin his first NBA playoff run
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Luka Doncic would like to clear up a bit of a misconception: He has playoff experience.
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Play-in time: Blazers, Grizzlies to play Game 1 on Saturday
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Heroics were needed to get Portland and Memphis on the doorstep of the playoffs.
Indians demote Clevinger, Plesac after protocol violation
CLEVELAND (AP) — After hearing Mike Clevinger and Zach Plesac explain their actions, the Cleveland Indians sent the pitchers to their alternate training site on Friday after the two broke team rules and Major Leagu…
Cole posts 20th straight regular-season win, Yanks top Bosox
NEW YORK (AP) — Gerrit Cole posted his 20th straight regular-season win, becoming the sixth pitcher to ever reach the mark by throwing seven sharp innings to lead the New York Yankees over the Boston Red Sox 10-3 F…
Browns' Mayfield admits he was 'lost' in chaotic 2019 season
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Baker Mayfield knew he needed to drop some weight, and maybe a little of the attitude.
DeWanna Bonner helps Sun hold off Sky, 77-74
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — DeWanna Bonner had 19 points and nine rebounds, Alyssa Thomas added 15 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists and the Connecticut Sun held off the Chicago Sky 77-74 on Friday night.
Sadness to surreal: The biggest day in Tyler Adams' career
LISBON, Portugal (AP) — A day that ended with Tyler Adams producing the biggest moment in Leipzig’s history — and his own young career — started in disappointment.