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ROME (AP) — Italy captain Giorgio Chiellini plans to retire from the national team after the Finalissima match against Argentina in London on June 1. He says that “if I’m in form I’ll play and bid the national team goodbye at Wembley” adding that he reached “the apex” of his Italy career in the stadium

By JOHN FINERAN Associated Press SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Marcus Freeman couldn’t have wished for a better ending to his first spring as Notre Dame’s head football coach. True freshman quarterback Steve Angeli’s 10-yard dash gave the Gold a 13-10 comeback victory over the Blue in the spring game. Freeman says that gave the

By WARREN MAYES Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Pinch-hitter Dominic Smith hustled for an infield single that drove in two pivotal runs, and the New York Mets capitalized on an uncharacteristic error by Gold Glove third baseman Nolan Arenado to rally for five runs with two outs in the ninth inning of a 5-2

By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Sports Writer DALLAS (AP) — Luka Doncic had 33 points and 13 rebounds in his first home playoff game coming off a calf injury and the Dallas Mavericks routed the Utah Jazz 102-77 for a 3-2 lead in their first-round playoff series. After the first four games were decided by eight

By WARREN MAYES Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Pinch-hitter Dominic Smith hustled for an infield single that drove in two pivotal runs, and the New York Mets capitalized on an uncharacteristic error by Gold Glove third baseman Nolan Arenado to rally for five unearned runs with two outs in the ninth inning of a

By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Baseball Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Marcus Semien and Corey Seager had RBI singles in the decisive seventh, and Adolis Garcia added a three-run double an inning later as the Texas Rangers beat the Houston Astros 6-2 in the opener of a four-game series. Willie Calhoun opened the Texas seventh with

By JAY COHEN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Alex DeBrincat scored his 41st goal in the third period and Kevin Lankinen made 33 saves, helping the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-1 in a matchup of disappointing teams. Jonathan Toews had a goal and an assist as Chicago won for just the fifth

By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Pascal Siakam scored 23 points, Precious Achiuwa had 17 and the Toronto Raptors forced a return home for Game 6 against the Philadelphia 76ers. The Raptors beat the Sixers 103-88 to move within 3-2 in their Eastern Conference first-round series. Game 6 is Thursday night in

By STEFANIE DAZIO Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer has sued the woman who accused him of sexual assault in federal court in a move that came less than three months after prosecutors decided not to file criminal charges against the athlete. The woman, whom the pitcher had met

By IAN HARRISON Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — Bo Bichette broke an eighth-inning tie with his first career grand slam and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the slumping Boston Red Sox 6-2. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. and Matt Chapman also homered for the Blue Jays. José Berríos allowed two runs in a season-high seven-plus innings and

By The Associated Press As they wait for star outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. to return from knee surgery, the World Series champion Atlanta Braves are off to a slow start at 7-10. Following a day off, they send left-hander Max Fried to the mound at home in a series opener against the Chicago Cubs. Fried

By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Jayson Tatum scored 29 points, Jaylen Brown had 22 and the Boston Celtics completed a four-game sweep of the Brooklyn Nets, becoming the first team to reach the second round of the playoffs with a 116-112 victory. Marcus Smart added 20 points and 11 assists

By RICH ROVITO Associated Press MILWAUKEE (AP) — Luis González hit his first major league homer, a two-run drive with two outs in the ninth inning that sent the San Francisco Giants over the Milwaukee Brewers 4-2. The Giants went 8-3 on their four-city trip and made the most of their one-game visit to Milwaukee.

By SARAH RANKIN Associated Press RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia’s attorney general has launched an inquiry into the Washington Commanders following allegations of financial improprieties raised by a congressional committee. Republican Attorney General Jason Miyares disclosed his office’s investigation in a letter to a team lawyer. Miyares called it his “responsibility” to look into the