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By The Associated Press Justin Verlander and the Astros try for their eighth straight win when they visit Joe Ryan and the first-place Twins in a matchup of American League contenders with identical 18-11 records. It’s unclear if new Twins shortstop Carlos Correa will play in the three-game series against his former team because of

By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Sam Reinhart tied it late in regulation, Carter Verhaeghe scored his second of the game in overtime and the Presidents’ Trophy-winning Florida Panthers beat the Washington Capitals 3-2 in Game 4 to tie the first-round series. Verhaeghe scored 4:57 into overtime to keep the NHL’s best

DETROIT (AP) — Paul Blackburn threw 6 2/3 strong innings to improve to 4-0 as the Oakland A’s beat the Detroit Tigers 2-0 on Monday night to snap a season-high nine-game losing streak. “It was a complete game,” A’s manager Mark Kotsay said. “That’s what it takes to get out of these situations when you

BY WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sidney Crosby had a goal and three assists to become the sixth player in NHL history to reach 200 career playoff points and the Pittsburgh Penguins throttled the New York Rangers 7-2 to take a 3-1 lead in their Eastern Conference first-round series. Jake Guentzel scored

By JOHN PERROTTO Associated Press PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jose Quintana pitched six scoreless innings for his first win since 2019 and the first victory by a Pittsburgh starting pitcher this season as the Pirates beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-1 on Monday night. The Pirates also ended a 16-game losing streak against the Dodgers dating

By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant was out for Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals Monday night against the Golden State Warriors with a right knee injury. Coach Taylor Jenkins made the announcement during his pregame media session. Just more than an hour before game

By JEFF WALLNER Associated Press CINCINNATI (AP) — The Reds placed infielder Mike Moustakas on the injured list without designation, the latest Cincinnati player apparently sidelined by COVID-19 issues on the last-place club. Moustakas became the 14th player on the Reds’ injured list. First baseman Joey Votto and second baseman Jonathan India are also out

By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Warriors coach Steve Kerr tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday evening and will be replaced by associate head coach Mike Brown on the bench for Golden State in Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Memphis Grizzlies. Kerr, 56, had been regularly wearing

By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Monty Williams now has the honor that his Phoenix Suns players have been clamoring that he receive for two years: NBA’s Coach of the Year. Good luck getting him to take credit. “I’ve often said about my life that God knocks the ball out of the

By CAROLYN THOMPSON Associated Press BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The head of the company that makes baseball caps for the country’s biggest sports leagues was arraigned on a felony charge in Buffalo, New York. The CEO of New Era Cap, Christopher Koch, was charged with reckless endangerment on Monday. Prosecutors say he drove his vehicle

By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Mississippi Department of Human Services is suing retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre, three former pro wrestlers and several other people and businesses to try to recover millions of misspent welfare dollars that were intended to help some of the poorest people in the nation.

By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer College sports leaders are trying to send a warning to schools and boosters when it comes to paying athletes for endorsement and sponsorship deals: There are still rules and they will be enforced. The NCAA’s Division I Board of Directors has approved guidance clarifying the types of

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay will auction off a favorite guitar from Kurt Cobain to help support the team’s mental health initiative. Cobin used the Fender Mustang electric guitar in Nirvana’s music video for “Smells Like Teen Spirit.” Bidding for the guitar and other Cobain items will take place from May 20-22

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Indiana coach Mike Woodson has hired former fan favorite Jordan Hulls to his staff. Hulls will become the Hoosiers’ team and recruiting coordinator when he finishes his ninth professional season. He’s been playing in Germany since 2020. Hulls was part of the team that upset No. 1 Kentucky in 2010 and

By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Monty Williams has won NBA Coach of the Year after leading the Phoenix Suns to a franchise-record 64 wins during the regular season, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press. The NBA is preparing to make the announcement official later Monday, according to

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Butler coach Thad Matta says 6-foot-11 Manny Bates will join the Bulldogs program next season. Bates is a grad transfer from North Carolina State, where he had 147 blocks and shot 64.7% from the field in two seasons with the Wolfpack. It’s the latest move in a flurry of program additions since

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay will auction off a favorite guitar from Kurt Cobain to help support the team’s mental health initiative. Cobin used the Fender Mustang electric guitar in Nirvana’s music video for “Smells Like Teen Spirit.” Bidding for the guitar and other Cobain items will take place from May 20-22

By JAY REEVES Associated Press BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — The Alabama promoter who helped found the bass fishing industry has died. A longtime aide says Ray Scott died late Sunday of natural causes. He was 88. Scott founded the first professional bass fishing tournament in the late 1960s. Anglers could win money based on the