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Tyler Reddick (45) leads a pack of cars to the green flag during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Darlington Raceway, Sunday, May 12, 2024, in Darlington, S.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)

Buescher confronts Reddick after another near-miss NASCAR loss at Darlington Raceway

Chris Buescher angrily confronted Tyler Reddick after losing another chance to win a NASCAR race for the second straight week. Buescher was beaten in a photo finish at Kansas a week ago by 0.001 … more

By PETE IACOBELLI | 5/12/24

Brad Keselowski wins at Darlington Raceway, ending his 3-year NASCAR win drought

Brad Keselowski moved to the front when Chris Buescher and Tyler Reddick hit each other with nine laps left and held on to win the Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway on Sunday. It was Keselowski's … more

By PETE IACOBELLI | 5/12/24

Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, celebrates after a par on the third hole during the final round of the Wells Fargo Championship golf tournament at the Quail Hollow Club Sunday, May 12, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Rory McIlroy rallies to win record 4th Wells Fargo Championship title

Rory McIlroy won the Wells Fargo Championship for a record fourth time Sunday, overcoming a two-stroke deficit top beat Xander Schauffele by five strokes. No other player has won the event more than … more

By STEVE REED | 5/12/24

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton celebrates on the bench during the second half of Game 4 against the New York Knicks in an NBA basketball second-round playoff series, Sunday, May 12, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Haliburton, Pacers take advantage of short-handed Knicks to even series with 121-89 rout in Game 4

Tyrese Haliburton scored 20 points, T.J. McConnell added 15 points and 10 assists and the Indiana Pacers rolled to their second-biggest playoff victory ever, beating the New York Knicks 121-89 on … more

By MICHAEL MAROT | 5/12/24

Rose Zhang loses her balance as she hits out of the rough on the first hole during the final round of the LPGA Cognizant Founders Cup golf tournament, Sunday, May 12, 2024, in Clifton, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Whoa Nelly. Korda streak over. Zhang rallies late to beat Sagstrom by 2 in Founders

Rose Zhang won the Cognizant Founders Cup on Sunday to end Nelly Korda’s record-tying LPGA Tour winning streak, rallying to beat Madelene Sagstrom by two strokes. Zhang birdied four of the final … more

By TOM CANAVAN | 5/12/24

Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani watches his groundout during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Saturday, May 11, 2024, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Shohei Ohtani not in Dodgers' starting lineup vs. Padres because of back tightness

Shohei Ohtani was not in the Dodgers’ starting lineup against the San Diego Padres on Sunday because of back tightness that forced him to exit a game Saturday night. Los Angeles manager Dave … more

By RICHARD J. MARCUS | 5/12/24

New York Rangers' Ryan Lindgren watches a replay of a power play goal by Carolina Hurricanes' Brady Skjei during the third period in Game 4 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, May 11, 2024. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

Rangers look to regroup as they return home with 3-1 series lead against Hurricanes

The New York Rangers don’t plan to dwell on their first loss of the postseason. They still have plenty of confidence in themselves. The Presidents’ Trophy-winning Rangers now head home with a 3-1 … more

By VIN A. CHERWOO | 5/12/24

People look at the NBA basketball draft lottery order during the lottery in Chicago, Sunday, May 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Hawks win NBA lottery in year where there's no clear choice for No. 1 pick

The Atlanta Hawks won the NBA draft lottery, landing the No. 1 pick and a potential cornerstone player in a year where there’s no clear-cut choice. The Hawks hit the jackpot despite just 3% odds … more

By ANDREW SELIGMAN | 5/12/24

A giant painting depicting PSG's Kylian Mbappe is displayed before the French League One soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Toulouse at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris, Sunday, May 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Mbappé gets a mixed reception from fans in his last home game for PSG

Kylian Mbappé receives a mixed reception from Paris Saint-Germain fans at his last home game for the club against Toulouse in the French league. There were loud jeers from sections of the crowd on … more

By JEROME PUGMIRE | 5/12/24

St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol argues with home plate umpire Alan Porter during the third inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Sunday, May 12, 2024, in Milwaukee. Marmol was ejected from the game. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol, bench coach Daniel Descalso ejected from series finale with Brewers

St. Louis manager Oliver Marmol and bench coach Daniel Descalso were ejected from Sunday’s game with the Milwaukee Brewers after the Cardinals successfully challenged two separate calls at first … more

By STEVE MEGARGEE | 5/12/24

FILE - Northwestern lacrosse player Izzy Scane watches a ball during practice in Evanston, Ill., Feb. 6, 2024. Scane has broken the Division I record for women’s lacrosse goals. Scane scored her 359th career goal in 81 games in the first period against Denver in the NCAA Tournament. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)

Northwestern attacker Izzy Scane breaks NCAA record for career women’s lacrosse goals

Northwestern attacker Izzy Scane has broken the Division I record for women’s lacrosse goals. Scane scored her 359th career goal in 81 games in the first period against Denver in the NCAA … more

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Arsenal's Leandro Trossard, centre, scores his side's opening goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Arsenal at the Old Trafford Stadium in Manchester, England, Sunday, May 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson)

Arsenal beats Man United 1-0 to take title race with Man City to final day of Premier League season

The Premier League title race will go to the last day of the season after Arsenal returned to the top of the standings with a 1-0 win at Manchester United. Leandro Trossard struck in the 20th minute … more

By JAMES ROBSON | 5/12/24

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Brenden Rice makes a catch during an NFL rookie minicamp football practice Friday, May 10, 2024, in Costa Mesa, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Jerry Rice's son, Chargers rookie Brenden Rice, feels as if he has plenty to prove

Brenden Rice already had plenty to prove as the son of Pro Football Hall of Famer Jerry Rice. Not being selected until the 225th pick in the NFL draft added more fuel to the fire. Many thought Rice … more

By JOE REEDY | 5/12/24

Manchester United's Ella Toone celebrates at the end of the Women's FA Cup final soccer match between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur at Wembley Stadium in London, Sunday, May 12, 2024. Manchester United won 4-0. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Wonder goal for Ella Toone as Manchester United wins Women's FA Cup with 4-0 rout of Tottenham

Manchester United has won its first major trophy by routing Tottenham 4-0 in the Women’s FA Cup final at Wembley. Ella Toone’s stunning long-range strike in first-half stoppage time set up … more

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Serbia's Novak Djokovic reacts during a match against Chile's Alejandro Tabilo at the Italian Open tennis tournament in Rome, Sunday, May 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

Djokovic follows Nadal to early exit at Italian Open with 6-2, 6-3 loss to Tabilo

Novak Djokovic put on one of his worst performances at one of his favorite tournaments as he was upset by 29th-seeded Alejandro Tabilo in the third round of the Italian Open. Djokovic started off … more

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Shohei Ohtani leaves late in Dodgers' win over Padres with back tightness

Los Angeles Dodgers star designated hitter Shohei Ohtani left after his fourth at-bat in a 5-0 win over the San Diego Padres with what manager Dave Roberts said was back tightness. Ohtani went 0 for … more

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Dallas Stars center Tyler Seguin, front, is congratulated after scoring an empty-net goal against the Colorado Avalanche during the third period of Game 3 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Seguin, Stankoven score two goals each to power Stars' 4-1 win over Avalanche for 2-1 series lead

Tyler Seguin scored the tie-breaking goal in the second period and added an empty-netter in the third and Dallas goaltender Jake Oettinger made it all hold up, powering the Stars to a 4-1 win over … more

By ARNIE STAPLETON | 5/12/24

Cleveland Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell reacts after a basket against the Boston Celtics during the first half of Game 3 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Mitchell has 33 points, but Cavaliers can't contain Tatum and Brown in Game 3 loss to Celtics

Donovan Mitchell did his part for the Cavaliers. He didn't get enough help. Mitchell scored 33 points in another stellar performance, but Cleveland was outgunned by the Boston Celtics, who won Game 3 … more

By TOM WITHERS | 5/12/24

Boston's Taylor Wenczkowski, left, celebrates her goal against Montreal with Gigi Marvin (19), Sidney Morin (7) and Sophie Shirley (9) during the third overtime of a PWHL playoff hockey game in Laval, Quebec, Saturday, May 11, 2024. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP)

Taylor Wenczkowski scores in 3rd OT, Boston beats Montreal 2-1 in Game 2 of PWHL semifinal series

Taylor Wenczkowski scored at 11:44 of the third overtime to give Boston a 2-1 victory over Montreal on Saturday night in Game 2 of the Professional Women’s Hockey League semifinal series. Boston … more

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Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) celebrates near Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell, right, after a dunk during the second half of Game 3 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Jayson Tatum scores 33 points, Celtics rebound from loss to beat Cavs 106-93 for 2-1 series lead

Jayson Tatum scored 33 points, Jaylen Brown added 28 and the Boston Celtics looked more like themselves after stumbling at home, beating the Cleveland Cavaliers 106-93 in Game 3 to take a 2-1 lead in … more

By TOM WITHERS | 5/11/24