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Travis Clayton reacts after being picked by the Buffalo Bills with the 221st overall pick in the seventh round during the third day of the NFL football draft, Saturday, April 27, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Buffalo Bills take a chance on English rugby player Travis Clayton with their last pick in NFL draft

English rugby player turned offensive tackle prospect Travis Clayton's dream of playing in the NFL took a major step forward after the Buffalo Bills selected him in the seventh round of the NFL … more

By JOHN WAWROW | 4/27/24

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) goes up for a shot against Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic (5) during the first half of Game 3 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Saturday, April 27, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Celtics lead wire-to-wire in Miami, roll past Heat 104-84 for 2-1 lead in East series

Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown each scored 22 points, and the Boston Celtics soundly beat the Miami Heat 104-84 to a take a 2-1 lead in their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series on Saturday … more

By TIM REYNOLDS | 4/27/24

Patrick Fishburn, right, hits from a bunker on the 18th hole during the third round of the PGA Zurich Classic golf tournament at TPC Louisiana in Avondale, La., Saturday, April 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

Former BYU teammates Patrick Fishburn and Zach Blair lead Zurich Classic of New Orleans

Former BYU teammates Patrick Fishburn and Zach Blair shot a 12-under 60 in better-ball play Saturday to take the third-round lead in the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, the PGA Tour’s only team … more

By RICHARD MEEK | 4/27/24

FILE - Team Penske driver Josef Newgarden, right, celebrates his victory with team owner Roger Penske after the IndyCar Grand Prix of St. Petersburg auto race, Sunday, March 10, 2024, in St. Petersburg, Fla. Team Penske suffered a humiliating disqualification Wednesday, April 24, when reigning Indianapolis 500 winner Josef Newgarden was stripped of his victory in the season-opening race for manipulating his push-to-pass system. Penske teammate Scott McLaughlin, who finished third in the opener on the downtown streets of St. Petersburg, Florida, was also disqualified. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson, File)

Team Penske's Power, McLaughlin lock up front row at IndyCar after controversial week

Getting back in the race car is “the best medicine in the world” for Josef Newgarden. It’s Scott McLaughlin’s “favorite place in the world.” Team Penske, Newgarden, McLaughlin and Will … more

By JOHN ZENOR | 4/27/24

Gabby Douglas competes on the vault at the American Classic Saturday, April 27, 2024, in Katy, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

2012 Olympic champion Gabby Douglas competes for the first time in 8 years at the American Classic

Gabby Douglas is officially back. The 2012 Olympic gymnastics champion posted an all-around total of 50.65 at the American Classic, her first competition since the 2016 Olympics. The 28-year-old … more

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Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) goes to the basket against New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (14) in the first half of Game 3 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in New Orleans, Saturday, April 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder roll to 3-0 series lead with 106-85 win over the Pelicans

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 24 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the New Orleans Pelicans 106-85 on Saturday to take a 3-0 lead in their first-round playoff series. Jalen Williams and Josh … more

By BRETT MARTEL | 4/27/24

CORRECTS GOAL SCORER TO MATHEW BARZAL, NOT BORTUZZO - New York Islanders' Alexander Romanov (28) celebrates with Robert Bortuzzo (41) after Mathew Barzal scored the game-winning goal during the second overtime period of Game 4 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series against the Carolina Hurricanes, Saturday, April 27, 2024, in Elmont, N.Y. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Mathew Barzal scores in 2nd OT as Islanders beat Hurricanes 3-2 to avoid series sweep

Mathew Barzal scored his second goal of the game on a deflection 1:24 into the second overtime and the New York Islanders beat the Carolina Hurricanes 3-2 in Game 4 on Saturday to avoid a sweep in … more

By VIN A. CHERWOO | 4/27/24

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid speaks during a news conference after Game 3 in an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the New York Knicks, Thursday, April 25, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Health issues nag Sixers, Clippers and Bucks as they try to erase 2-1 deficits in the NBA playoffs

Health issues hang over the Philadelphia 76ers, Los Angeles Clippers and Milwaukee Bucks with all three teams trailing 2-1 in their first-round playoff series going into their respective Game 4s on … more

By SCHUYLER DIXON | 4/27/24

Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (22) makes a move against Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland, right, during the first half of Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Saturday, April 27, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Franz Wagner scores 34, leads Magic to second straight rout of Cavaliers to tie series at 2-2

Franz Wagner had 34 points and 13 rebounds, and the Orlando Magic held the Cleveland Cavaliers scoreless for a second-half stretch of almost seven minutes Saturday in a 112-89 victory that tied the … more

DICK SCANLON | 4/27/24

People stand on stage during the second round of the NFL football draft, Friday, April 26, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Top 100 prospects already scooped up but Saturday still stocked with NFL difference-makers

The top 100 prospects have been scooped up by NFL teams through the first three rounds of the draft. But there's plenty of potential difference-makers sitting there Saturday when Round 4 begins. In … more

By ARNIE STAPLETON | 4/27/24

Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) drives on Phoenix Suns forward Royce O'Neale during the first half of Game 3 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Friday, April 26, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Anthony Edwards scores 36 points, Timberwolves beat Suns 126-109 for 3-0 series lead

Anthony Edwards scored 36 points, Rudy Gobert added 19 points and 14 rebounds and the Minnesota Timberwolves used a hot-shooting third quarter to beat the Phoenix Suns 126-109 on Friday night and … more

By DAVID BRANDT | 4/27/24

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic, left, works against Los Angeles Clippers guard Russell Westbrook (0) during the first half in Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in Dallas, Friday, April 26, 2024. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Luka Doncic and defensive-minded Mavs take a chippy 101-90 win over Clippers for 2-1 series lead

Luka Doncic had 22 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists, and the suddenly defensive-minded Dallas Mavericks took a chippy 101-90 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers for a 2-1 lead in their … more

By SCHUYLER DIXON | 4/26/24

FILE - Texas running back Jonathon Brooks runs free before scoring a touchdown against TCU during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, in Fort Worth, Texas. The Dallas Cowboys are resetting at running back eight years after drafting Ezekiel Elliott. Brooks, who is recovering from a major knee injury, is the highest-rated running back in the draft, according to nfl.com, and the only one among the top 30 prospects. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, FIle)

The long wait for the 1st running back to be drafted ends with Jonathon Brooks going 46th

The long wait for the first running back to be drafted is over. The Carolina Panthers traded up six spots to take Texas running back Jonathon Brooks with the 46th pick Friday night, the second-latest … more

By JOSH DUBOW | 4/26/24

New York Rangers defenseman Adam Fox (23) celebrates with teammates after a goal against the Washington Nationals by center Vincent Trocheck (16) during the second period in Game 3 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, Friday, April 26, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Tom Brenner)

Special teams carry Rangers to a Game 3 win and a 3-0 series lead on the Capitals

The New York Rangers are one win away from the advancing after beating the Washington Capitals 3-1 to take a 3-0 lead in their first-round series. Vincent Trocheck had a power-play goal and a … more

By STEPHEN WHYNO | 4/26/24

Grace Kim hits from the 16th tee during the first round of the LPGA LA Championship golf tournament at Wilshire Country Club, Thursday, April 25, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

Australia's Grace Kim opens 4-stroke lead in LPGA Tour’s JM Eagle LA Championship

Grace Kim opened a four-stroke lead Friday in the LPGA Tour’s JM Eagle LA Championship, shooting a 5-under 66 in tricky afternoon conditions at Wilshire Country Club. A stroke ahead after an … more

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Crowds watch during the second round of the NFL football draft, Friday, April 26, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

NFL draft attendance record within reach in Detroit, Commissioner Roger Goodell tells fans on Day 2

The NFL draft tour has not had a stop quite like the one in Detroit. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell told fans that flooded downtown Detroit for a second straight day that an attendance record was set … more

By LARRY LAGE | 4/26/24

Chicago Bears No. 1 draft pick quarterback Caleb Williams smiles as he listens to reporters during an NFL football news conference in Lake Forest, Ill., Friday, April 26, 2024. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

No. 1 NFL draft pick Caleb Williams realizes all eyes are on him and he's embracing the attention

Caleb Williams was ready to embrace the attention after the Chicago Bears grabbed him with the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft. The prized quarterback knows all eyes are on him in a city craving a … more

By ANDREW SELIGMAN | 4/26/24

Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, acknowledges the crowd as he walks onto the ninth green with teammate Shane Lowry, of Ireland, during the second round of the PGA Zurich Classic golf tournament at TPC Louisiana in Avondale, La., Friday, April 26, 2024. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry remain tied for lead in the Zurich Classic of New Orleans

Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry held onto a share of the lead Friday in the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, with the Irish duo shooting a 2-under 70 in alternate play in the PGA Tour’s only team event. … more

By RICHARD MEEK | 4/26/24

Indiana Fever player Caitlin Clark throws a tee-shirt to a fan during a time out during the first half between the Indiana Pacers and the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 2 in an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Friday, April 26, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Caitlin Clark revs up Pacers fans with pregame playoff appearance in IndyCar replica

Caitlin Clark drew a standing ovation in her first appearance on Gainbridge Fieldhouse's court since becoming the WNBA's No. 1 overall draft pick — in an IndyCar replica. Clark revved up the crowd … more

By MICHAEL MAROT | 4/26/24

FILE - Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson, second from left, wears a Guardian cap during practice at the team's NFL football training facility July 27, 2022 in Ashburn, Va. The NFL says will allow players to wear protective soft-shell helmet covers known as Guardian caps during games next season if they choose. The league is also expanding the use of the devices during practices. Defensive backs and receivers have joined the position groups now required to wear the caps during all contact practices. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

NFL to allow players to wear protective soft-shell helmet covers during games

The NFL says it will allow players to wear protective soft-shell helmet covers known as Guardian caps during games next season if they choose. The league is also expanding the use of the devices … more

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