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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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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 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

Carolina Hurricanes' Teuvo Teravainen (86) protects the puck from New York Rangers' Ryan Lindgren (55) during the first 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)

Skjei ends Carolina's power-play woes, helps Hurricanes beat Rangers 4-3 to extend 2nd-round series

Brady Skjei scored on the power play with 3:11 left to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the New York Rangers 4-3, staving off a sweep by winning Game 4 of the second-round playoff series. Skjei’s … more

By AARON BEARD | 5/11/24

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix, left, confers with quarterback coach Davis Webb during the NFL football team's rookie minicamp, Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Centennial, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Bo Nix gives Sean Payton fresh fodder for praise with array of impressive passes at Broncos minicamp

Bo Nix was the sixth quarterback selected in last month's NFL draft but the first to sign his rookie contract. After inking a four-year deal worth a fully guaranteed $18.61 million, Nix participated … more

By ARNIE STAPLETON | 5/11/24

FILE - Cleveland Cavaliers forward Dean Wade brings the ball up against the Memphis Grizzlies during an NBA basketball game Feb. 1, 2024, in Memphis, Tenn. Wade is expected to make his playoff debut in Game 3 against the Boston Celtics on Saturday night, May 11, after being sidelined the past two months with a strained right knee. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill, File)

Cavaliers get back forward Dean Wade against Celtics. Center Jarrett Allen still out with rib injury

Cavaliers forward Dean Wade is expected to make his playoff debut in Game 3 against the Boston Celtics on Saturday night after being sidelined the past two months with a strained right knee. Wade … more

By TOM WITHERS | 5/11/24

Atlanta Braves' Max Fried pitches during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Saturday, May 11, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Fried, 2 relievers work 8 2/3 no-hit innings before Martinez HR spoils bid as Braves beat Mets 4-1

Atlanta’s Max Fried and two relievers combined for a no-hitter through 8 2/3 innings before New York’s J.D. Martinez homered to spoil the bid as the Braves beat the Mets 4-1 on Saturday. Fried … more

By JERRY BEACH | 5/11/24

Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, waves after making a putt on the fifth hole during the third round of the Wells Fargo Championship golf tournament at the Quail Hollow Club Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Rory McIlroy pulls within shot of Xander Schauffele in Wells Fargo Championship

Rory McIlroy shot a bogey-free 4-under 67 on Saturday to pull within a stroke of leader Xander Schauffele with a round left in the Wells Fargo Championship. Schauffele, who entered the day four shots … more

By STEVE REED | 5/11/24

Nelly Korda looks after her shot off the 13th tee during the first round of the LPGA Cognizant Founders Cup golf tournament, Thursday, May 9, 2024, in Clifton, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Sagstrom, Zhang break away in Founders Cup, dashing Korda's bid for record 6th straight LPGA victory

Madelene Sagstrom and Rose Zhang left Nelly Korda and everyone else way behind Saturday in the Cognizant Founders Cup. Trying to win a record sixth straight LPGA Tour event, Korda was 11 shots behind … more

By TOM CANAVAN | 5/11/24

Atlanta Braves' Max Fried pitches during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Saturday, May 11, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Braves have combined no-hitter through 8 innings against the Mets

Atlanta’s Max Fried and reliever Joe Jiménez have combined for a no-hitter through eight innings in Saturday’s game against the New York Mets, and the Braves lead 3-0. Fried struck out five and … more

By JERRY BEACH | 5/11/24

Dallas Mavericks' Kyrie Irving (11) and Luka Doncic, right, celebrate the team's win in Game 3 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic help Mavs hold off Thunder again for 2-1 lead in West semis

Kyrie Irving scored 22 points, including a running left-hander in the lane in the final minute to help Dallas hold on, and the Mavericks beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 105-101 for a 2-1 lead in the … more

By SCHUYLER DIXON | 5/11/24

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes, making his major league debut, delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs in Pittsburgh, Saturday, May 11, 2024. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Pirates rookie Paul Skenes hits triple digits routinely, strikes out 7 in big league debut vs. Cubs

Pittsburgh Pirates rookie Paul Skenes made an impressive big league debut, striking out seven in four-plus innings against the Chicago Cubs. The 21-year-old Skenes allowed three runs while throwing … more

By WILL GRAVES | 5/11/24