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Alvarez adds another title with 8th-round TKO of Saunders

Alvarez adds another title with 8th-round TKO of Saunders

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Canelo Alvarez jumped into his trainer's arms while Billy Joe Saunders slumped in his corner with a towel draped over his head. The wildly popular Mexican fighter added another super middleweight title belt in front of a huge crowd in another fight in Texas. Not only

Westbrook basks in milestone moment of tying Big O's record

Westbrook basks in milestone moment of tying Big O's record

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Russell Westbrook became an instant hit with his ability to deliver triple-doubles. Now, the 6-foot-3 point guard is on the verge of a home run — eclipsing Oscar Robertson's seemingly unbreakable career record. He had 33 points, 19 rebounds and 15 assists Saturday night in a 132-131

WNBA’s Liz Cambage threatens to sit out Tokyo Olympics, calls out Australian Olympic Committee for ‘whitewashing’ 

WNBA’s Liz Cambage threatens to sit out Tokyo Olympics, calls out Australian Olympic Committee for ‘whitewashing’ 

If you’ve ever watched a Las Vegas Aces game, you’d know center Liz Cambage is not afraid of expressing herself. Cambage took to Instagram this past week threatening to boycott the Tokyo Olympics after calling out a promotional photo for Jockey Australia.

NHL relaxing virus protocols for vaccinated playoff teams

NHL relaxing virus protocols for vaccinated playoff teams

Just in time for the playoffs, the NHL is relaxing virus protocols for teams that reach a vaccination threshold. The changes take effect once 85% or more of the traveling party has been fully vaccinated, the league announced Saturday. For a team with 56 members in its traveling party, 48

Wilson making quick connections in 1st week as new Jets QB

Wilson making quick connections in 1st week as new Jets QB

NEW YORK (AP) — Zach Wilson has been busy working the phones in his first week-plus as the newest quarterback of the New York Jets. Calls, video chats, texts and social media messages have all been part of the playbook for the No. 2 overall draft pick, who is wasting

Bucks to sign former BYU star Bryant, waive Kurucs

Bucks to sign former BYU star Bryant, waive Kurucs

The Milwaukee Bucks are signing former BYU shooting guard Elijah Bryant and waiving forward Rodions Kurucs according to Stadium's Shams Charania.

Cardinals activate Yadi from IL, option Sanchez to Memphis

Cardinals activate Yadi from IL, option Sanchez to Memphis

ST. LOUIS, MO. –The St. Louis Cardinals have activated Yadier Molina from the 10-day Injured List and optioned catcher Ali Sánchez to Memphis. Molina was placed on the Injured List on April 27 with a right foot tendon strain and missed 11 games while he was sidelined. Before hitting the

'We can't worry': At No. 7 in West, Lakers may face play-in

'We can't worry': At No. 7 in West, Lakers may face play-in

The Los Angeles Lakers won't have home-court advantage in the first round of the Western Conference playoffs. They need help if they're going to escape the play-in tournament. Worse yet, their invitation to the postseason isn't even guaranteed. The defending NBA champions might be in trouble. It's very simple for

Bullpen shuffle: Twins bring up Law, send down Stashak

Bullpen shuffle: Twins bring up Law, send down Stashak

The Minnesota Twins made another move to their bullpen Saturday, recalling right-hander Derek Law from Triple-A St. Paul and sending down right-hander Cody Stashak. To make room on the 40-man roster for Law, Travis Blankenhorn was designated for assignment. Law signed this past offseason with Minnesota as a minor-league free

Slater hits tiebreaking HR, Giants beat Padres 5-4

Slater hits tiebreaking HR, Giants beat Padres 5-4

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Austin Slater hit a tiebreaking homer in the seventh inning and the San Francisco Giants beat the San Diego Padres 5-4 Friday night. Slater led off the inning with an opposite-field drive to right against right-hander Keone Kela (2-2). Slater scored three runs despite entering the

Kessel, Soderstrom lead Coyotes past Sharks 5-2

Kessel, Soderstrom lead Coyotes past Sharks 5-2

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Phil Kessel scored the go-ahead goal for his 900th career point and Victor Soderstrom and Jan Jenik each scored their first NHL goals as the Arizona Coyotes beat the San Jose Sharks 5-2 on Friday night. Conor Garland added a goal and two assists for

Rantanen, Makar lead Avalanche past Kings 3-2

Rantanen, Makar lead Avalanche past Kings 3-2

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mikko Rantanen scored his 30th goal of the season, Cale Makar had a goal and an assist and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Los Angeles Kings 3-2 on Friday night. Tyson Jost also scored, Philipp Grubauer made 15 saves and the Avalanche remained four points behind

Blazers get key tiebreaker with 106-101 win over Lakers

Blazers get key tiebreaker with 106-101 win over Lakers

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Damian Lillard had 38 points to lead Portland to a 106-101 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night that gave the Trail Blazers the tiebreaker over their Western Conference foe as the regular season winds to a close. Lillard had five 3-pointers for the

Rookie Wade Allison scores twice, Flyers beat Capitals 4-2

Rookie Wade Allison scores twice, Flyers beat Capitals 4-2

WASHINGTON (AP) — Rookie Wade Allison scored twice, Brian Elliott made 28 saves and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Capitals 4-2 on Friday night to prevent Washington from reclaiming first place in the East Division. The Capitals trail the Pittsburgh Penguins by two points with two games left on their

Angels snap 5-game skid, blast Dodgers 9-2 in Freeway Series

Angels snap 5-game skid, blast Dodgers 9-2 in Freeway Series

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — David Fletcher drove in three runs on three hits, Shohei Ohtani had two RBI doubles and the Los Angeles Angels snapped their five-game losing streak with a 9-2 victory over the slumping Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday night. Justin Upton and Taylor Ward homered in the