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PSG's Kylian Mbappe gets away from Le Havre's Yoann Salmier during the French League One soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Le Havre at the Parc des Princes in Paris, Saturday, April 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

PSG wins record-extending 12th French league title in Kylian Mbappé's last season at the club

Paris Saint-Germain has won the French league in Kylian Mbappé’s last season at the club after Monaco lost 3-2 at Lyon. PSG has an unassailable 12-point lead over second-place Monaco, which has … more

4/28/24

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, second from left, goes after a loose ball along with Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray, center, center Nikola Jokic, second from right, and guard Austin Reaves, right, after James knocked the ball from the hands of Jokic during the second half in Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Saturday, April 27, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Nuggets, Thunder have chances to move into Round 2, and Boston seeks 3-1 lead in Miami

Denver is one win from returning to Round 2. And Oklahoma City is a win away from getting there for the first time since 2016. A pair of first-round series may end on Monday night, when defending … more

By TIM REYNOLDS | 4/28/24

Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington, left, defends as Los Angeles Clippers' Kawhi Leonard (2) works to the basket during the first half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Friday, April 26, 2024, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Kawhi Leonard is ruled out with knee issue as Clippers face Mavs in Game 4

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard has been ruled out of Sunday’s Game 4 of a first-round series against the Dallas Mavericks because of right knee inflammation. There's no timetable for … more

By SCHUYLER DIXON | 4/28/24

FILE - Las Vegas Aces forward Candace Parker reacts during the first half of a WNBA basketball game against the Seattle Storm, May 20, 2023, in Seattle. The three-time WNBA champion has announced she's retiring. Parker, a two-time league MVP, announced in a social media post on Sunday, April 28, 2024 that she's ending her career after 16 seasons. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson, File)

Candace Parker, a 3-time WNBA champion and 2-time Olympic gold medalist, announces retirement

Three-time WNBA champion Candace Parker has announced she’s retiring. Parker, a two-time league MVP, announced in a social media post on Sunday she’s ending her career after 16 seasons. Parker … more

By The Associated Press | 4/28/24

Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla watches play during the first half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Miami Heat, Wednesday, April 24, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla says playoff basketball doesn't change much from regular season

There’s been a notion in the NBA for years, one that says the game changes when the postseason rolls around. Joe Mazzulla disagrees. In the eyes of the Boston coach, nothing really changes from the … more

By TIM REYNOLDS | 4/28/24

Noussair Mazraoui, from left, Thomas Müller and Harry Kane of Bayern Munich celebrate in front of the crowd after the German Bundesliga soccer match between FC Union Berlin and Bayern Munich at the An der Alten Forsterei stadium in Berlin, Germany, Saturday, April 20, 2024. (Andreas Gora/dpa via AP)

Bayern and Dortmund seek Champions League glory to kick off big summer of soccer for Germany

It’s shaping up to be quite the few weeks for German soccer. The country is preparing to stage the European Championship over June and July with Germany’s national team taking a nicely timed … more

By STEVE DOUGLAS | 4/28/24

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo cheers from the bench during the first half in Game 2 against the Indiana Pacers in an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Friday, April 26, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

All-Stars Antetokounmpo, Lillard out for Milwaukee Bucks against Indiana Pacers in Game 4

The Milwaukee Bucks will be without injured All-Stars Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard when their playoff series resumes Sunday night at Indiana. Both were officially listed as out for a … more

4/28/24

Lyon's Melchie Dumornay, center, celebrates with Selma Bacha and Amel Majri, left, after scoring her side's second goal during the women's Champions League semifinal, second leg, soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Olympique Lyonnais at Parc des Princes, in Paris, Sunday, April 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Lyon to face Barcelona in the Women's Champions League final after ousting PSG

Lyon will play Barcelona in the final of the Women’s Champions League after beating Paris Saint-Germain 2-1 in the semifinal second leg and 5-3 on aggregate. Selma Bacha and Melchie Dumornay scored … more

4/28/24

Arsenal's Gabriel celebrates with team mates at the end of the English Premier League soccer match between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England, Sunday, April 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

Arsenal survives scare at Tottenham and extends lead at the top to four points

Arsenal has survived a late scare at Tottenham to stay ahead in the race for the Premier League title. A 3-2 win at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium ensured Mikel Arteta’s team will remain at the top … more

By JAMES ROBSON | 4/28/24

FILE - Minnesota Lynx guard Seimone Augustus (33) and forward Maya Moore (23) embrace after Game 5 of the team's WNBA Finals against the Los Angeles Sparks, Oct. 4, 2017 in Minneapolis. The Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame had a huge Minnesota feel to it with the induction of Moore and Augustus getting enshrined on Saturday, April 25, 2024. (Aaron Lavinsky/Star Tribune via AP, File)

Maya Moore and Seimone Augustus headline Women's Basketball Hall of Fame induction ceremony

The Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame had a huge Minnesota feel to it with the induction of Maya Moore and Seimone Augustus enshrined on Saturday night. Moore and Augustus helped the Minnesota Lynx … more

4/28/24

Dallas Stars center Matt Duchene (95) celebrates with teammates after a game winning goal by center Wyatt Johnston (53) during overtime against the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 3 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series Saturday, April 27, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ian Maule)

Wyatt Johnston scores in OT, Stars beat Golden Knights 3-2 to cut series deficit to 2-1

Wyatt Johnston scored his second goal of the game in overtime to give the Dallas Stars a 3-2 victory over Vegas on Saturday night, cutting the defending champion Golden Knights’ series lead to 2-1. … more

By W.G. RAMIREZ | 4/28/24

Boston Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman, left, and goaltender Linus Ullmark, right, celebrate after defeating the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 4 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series in Toronto, Saturday, April 27, 2024. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Marchand breaks team playoff goals mark, Bruins beat Maple Leafs 3-1 to move within win of advancing

Brad Marchand broke the Boston playoff goals record with his 56th and the Bruins beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-1 in Game 4 on Saturday night to move within a victory of advancing to the second … more

4/28/24

Chicago Bears No. 9 draft pick wide receiver Rome Odunze, left, and No. 1 draft pick quarterback Caleb Williams, right, hold up jerseys as they pose for a photo during an NFL football news conference in Lake Forest, Ill., Friday, April 26, 2024. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

AP NFL draft grades: Bears earned highest mark after landing Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze

Some teams see an immediate impact from a draft class. Others have to wait on a return. The Houston Texans went from worst to first in their division last season after selecting quarterback C.J. … more

By ROB MAADDI | 4/28/24

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) shoots as Denver Nuggets forward Peyton Watson (8) and center Nikola Jokic defend during the first half in Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Saturday, April 27, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

LeBron scores 30, and the Lakers avoid 1st-round elimination with a 119-108 win over champion Denver

The Los Angeles Lakers avoided playoff elimination with a 119-108 victory over the Denver Nuggets in Game 4 of their first-round series. LeBron James scored 30 points and Anthony Davis added 25 … more

By GREG BEACHAM | 4/27/24

Cleveland Guardians pitcher Tanner Bibee (28) delivers in the first inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Saturday, April 27, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Josh Naylor, Ramon Laureano help Guardians outlast Braves 4-2 in 11 innings in meeting of top teams

Josh Naylor and Ramon Laureano had RBIs in the 11th inning and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Atlanta Braves 4-2 in a game featuring the teams with the two best records in the majors. Scott Barlow … more

By BILL TROCCHI | 4/27/24

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi reacts after scoring in the first half of an MLS soccer match against the New England Revolution, Saturday, April 27, 2024, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Mark Stockwell)

Lionel Messi gets 2 goals at record New England crowd; Miami beats Revolution 4-1

Lionel Messi scored two goals to excite a New England Revolution-record crowd, leading Inter Miami CF to a 4-1 victory on Saturday night. Messi didn’t disappoint the crowd of 65,612 that filled … more

By KEN POWTAK | 4/27/24

Hannah Green hits from the second tee during the third round of the LPGA's JM Eagle LA Championship golf tournament at Wilshire Country Club, Saturday, April 27, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Australians Grace Kim and Hannah Green tied for lead in LPGA Tour’s JM Eagle LA Championship

Grace Kim stumbled to a 5-over 76 on Saturday in the LPGA Tour’s JM Eagle LA Championship — and still held onto a share of the lead. It was that kind of a day at Wilshire Country Club, the … more

4/27/24

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