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NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Cypriot police say six cars were deliberately set ablaze a short distance from the soccer stadium where league leader Apollon Limassol played second-place APOEL Nicosia. Police say the arson attack occurred 30 minutes before the end of Sunday’s match. Apollon won 3-2 to give the Limassol team a four-point cushion over

By NOAH TRISTER AP Baseball Writer Carlos Correa and the Minnesota Twins dodged a major problem this past week. There were initial concerns that Correa might have a broken finger after Thursday night’s game at Baltimore, but instead it was only bruised. The Twins, who have won 14 of 17, lead the AL Central by

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A’ja Wilson and Dearica Hamby posted double-doubles and Kelsey Plum provided a spark in the fourth quarter to lead the Las Vegas Aces to an 85-74 victory over the Seattle Storm on Sunday night. Wilson had 20 points, 15 rebounds and five blocks, while Hamby added 10 points and 19 rebounds.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Natasha Cloud scored all 19 of her points in the first half, Shakira Austin had a double-double in her first career start and the Washington Mystics beat the Minnesota Lynx 78-66. Cloud hit three 3-pointers and had a three-point play to help Washington to a 24-19 lead after one quarter. Cloud scored

By JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Walker Buehler marked his 100th career start with his usual performance. Cool. Calm. Efficient. Buehler pitched seven sparkling innings and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the sliding Chicago Cubs 7-1 on Sunday night for their sixth consecutive victory. “Tonight was all about Walker,” manager Dave Roberts

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Mark Delgado drilled a shot just inside the left post from 35 yards out in the 6th minute and Jonathan Bond made it stand up to lead the LA Galaxy to a 1-0 victory over Austin FC in MLS action on Sunday. The victory vaults the Galaxy (7-3-1) over Austin (6-3-2)

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs scratched Marcus Stroman for Sunday night’s game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, and then lost Justin Steele to a left hand injury. Stroman was placed on the injured list without a designation, likely meaning the right-hander was shelved by a COVID-19-related issue. Stroman pitched seven sparkling innings in a

By STEVE OVERBEY Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Jordan Kyrou and David Perron each scored twice, Jordan Binnington made 28 saves in his first start this postseason and the St. Louis Blues beat the Minnesota Wild 5-2 to even the best-of-seven Western Conference series at 2-2. Ryan O’Reilly added a goal and two assists,

By BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — It was a happy Mother’s Day indeed for Consuelo Buelvas, who called her son’s game-winning shot from 3,110 miles away in Sincelejo, Colombia. Jorge Alfaro pinch-hit three-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning gave the San Diego Padres a stunning 3-2 win Sunday

By JOHN WAWROW AP Hockey Writer BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — A person with direct knowledge of the deal confirms to The Associated Press that Mikyla Grant-Mentis has agreed to the richest deal in women’s professional hockey. The 23-year-old is set to sign an $80,000 contract with the Premier Hockey Federation’s Buffalo Beauts. The person spoke

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Mike Yastrzemski hit a tiebreaking home run into McCovey Cove in the sixth inning, and the San Francisco Giants only struck out once while beating the St. Louis Cardinals 4-3 Sunday. San Francisco closer Camilo Doval got slugger Nolan Arenado to strike out swinging with the

By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Sports Writer DALLAS (AP) — Luka Doncic tumbled toward the baseline after getting bumped by Chris Paul just before the halftime buzzer, the apprentice showing he has watched one of the masters at drawing fouls. The trick spurred a critical fourth foul on Paul, setting up the Dallas Mavericks to get