AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Clayton Kershaw’s return to the rotation was once expected to be an added bonus as the Los Angeles Dodgers geared up for a postseason run. It turns out, the longtime ace is coming back at a pivotal time. When Kershaw takes the mound Thursday afternoon against the rival
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AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — At some point, Dan Bylsma will get a semblance of an offseason and a little downtime. Right now, it seems like nonstop chaos for the new coach of the Seattle Kraken. “It’s good to get here and kind of get focused on just the Kraken,” Bylsma said. “The players
Continue Reading AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — At some point, Dan Bylsma will get a semblance of an offseason and a little downtime. Right now, it seems like nonstop chaos for the new coach of the Seattle Kraken. “It’s good to get here and kind of get focused on just the Kraken,” Bylsma said. “The players
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Originally Published: 17 MAY 24 07:36 ETUpdated: 17 MAY 24 17:13 ETBy Jill Martin, Andy Rose and Eric Levenson, CNN (CNN) — The world’s top-ranked golfer, Scottie Scheffler, was arrested, charged with felony assault and released from jail before shooting a stellar 5-under par at the PGA Championship on Friday in a whirlwind few hours
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Julio Urías pleaded no contest to one count of misdemeanor domestic battery on Wednesday. According to court records, four other misdemeanor charges against Urías were dropped. Urias had also been facing one count of spousal battery, one count of domestic battery involving a dating relationship, one
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Catcher Will Smith and the Los Angeles Dodgers agreed to a $140 million, 10-year contract Wednesday, raising the team’s spending to nearly $1.4 billion for five key players since December. Smith’s deal supersedes an $8.85 million, one-year agreement reached in January. He opened the last week by going 5 for 10
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By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer The Los Angeles Chargers got under the salary cap on Wednesday by making moves with two of the highest-paid players on the team. The Bolts released wide receiver Mike Williams. They also restructured the contract of linebacker Khalil Mack according to a person with knowledge of the deal. The
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By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer RENTON, Wash. (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks agreed to contracts with defensive lineman Leonard Williams and tight end Noah Fant, three people with knowledge of the deals. They spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity because the team had not announced either signing. Williams agreed to
Continue Reading By MICHAEL KELLY Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Jamal Murray scored 12 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter, and the Denver Nuggets rallied from down 21 in the third quater to beat the depleted Toronto Raptors 125-119 .Murray added 12 assists to go along with Nikola Jokic’s 21st triple-double of the season. Jokic
Continue Reading By RAUL DOMINGUEZ Associated Press SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Jonathan Kuminga scored 21 points, Klay Thompson added 20 and the Golden State Warriors overcame a sluggish start to beat the San Antonio Spurs 112-102 on Monday night. San Antonio rookie Victor Wembanyama had 27 points and 14 rebounds in his return from a one-game absence
Continue Reading By MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Alex Ducas set the tone with 18 of his 21 points in the first half, and No. 21 Saint Mary’s went on to beat Santa Clara 79-65 on Monday night to make the West Coast Conference Tournament championship game. The Gaels (25-7) will play No.
Continue Reading By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Three people familiar with the deals say the Carolina Panthers have agreed to contracts with guards Robert Hunt and Damien Lewis. The people spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the players can’t sign the contracts until the new league year begins Wednesday.
Continue Reading By ALLAN KREDA Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Mika Zibanejad and Erik Gustafsson scored in the second period as the New York Rangers beat the New Jersey Devils 3-1. Vincent Trocheck also scored and Jonathan Quick made 20 saves as the first-place Rangers won their second straight after losing three of four. New York
Continue Reading By PAT EATON-ROBB AP Sports Writer UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Georgetown forward Graceann Bennett took the microphone Monday night after the Big East championship game and broke the news that Darnell Haney would soon have the interim removed from his title as the Hoyas head coach.Haney took over Georgetown in October, following the death of
Continue Reading By BRIAN DULIK Associated Press CLEVELAND (AP) — Kevin Durant scored 37 points and Devin Booker had 27 in his return from a right ankle sprain, rallying the Phoenix Suns to a 117-111 victory over the injury-depleted Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night. Durant also had eight rebounds and six assists for the Suns, who are
Continue Reading By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer Two people familiar with the contracts tell The Associated Press the Cincinnati Bengals have agreed on two-year deals with running back Zack Moss and safety Geno Stone. The team also is releasing Joe Mixon, according to another person with knowledge of the team’s plans. The three people spoke
Continue Reading WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Connor Hellebuyck stopped 23 shots for his fourth shutout of the season as the Winnipeg Jets beat the Washington Capitals 3-0. Hellebuyck improved to 30-14-3, becoming the fourth goalie this season to reach the 30-win mark. He accomplished the feat for the fifth time in his career. It was Hellebuyck’s 36th
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By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tiger Woods returned to the PGA Tour and lasted only 24 holes, withdrawing Friday at the Genesis Invitational with an undisclosed illness after hitting his tee shot on the seventh hole. PGA Tour rules official Mark Dusbabek said on the telecast that Woods had an
Continue Reading By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Any chance of Tiger Woods breaking par in his first official PGA Tour event in 10 months ended with one swing Thursday and a five-letter word he wasn’t afraid to say. Shank. Woods said his back began to spasm over the final few holes in
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By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — The NBA is bringing the 2026 All-Star Game to the Los Angeles Clippers’ new arena, which is set to open in time for the 2024-25 season. “I was giddy when I heard it was possible and even giddier when the NBA said we were getting
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