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Doncic scores 29, Mavericks roll past the Celtics 122-84 to avoid a sweep in the NBA Finals

DALLAS (AP) - Luka Doncic scored 25 of his 29 points in the first half, Kyrie Irving added 21 points and the Dallas Mavericks emphatically extended their season on Friday night, fending off eliminatio...

Jun 14, 2024

Will Brennan's home run helps Cleveland Guardians past Toronto Blue Jays 3-1

TORONTO - Will Brennan's solo home run in the fourth inning helped the Cleveland Guardians to a 3-1 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday. Daniel Schneemann had an RBI double in the second and Andr...

Jun 14, 2024

DeChambeau in the mix at another major and shares early 36-hole US Open lead with Detry

PINEHURST, N.C. (AP) - Bryson DeChambeau was in contention again in a major, this time using his putter more than his power Friday to get through a roller-coaster day at Pinehurst No. 2 for a 1-under ...

Jun 14, 2024

Nelly Korda misses 2nd straight LPGA Tour cut after winning 6 of 7 events

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) - Nelly Korda missed her second straight cut after winning six of seven events, rallying Friday but falling a stroke short of advancing to weekend play in the Meijer LPGA Clas...

Jun 14, 2024

Oilers looking to avoid Stanley Cup final sweep against well-drilled Panthers

EDMONTON - Zach Hyman waited as the halo of reporters and cameras got into position. Surrounded on all sides in the Edmonton Oilers' media-filled locker room, the winger towed the company line. Despit...

Jun 14, 2024

Host Germany kicks off Euro 2024 by thrashing Scotland 5-1

MUNICH (AP) - Host Germany opened the European Championship with a confidence-boosting 5-1 win over 10-man Scotland on Friday. Goals from Florian Wirtz and Jamal Musiala had Germany firmly in control ...

Jun 14, 2024

Senators sign forward Cole Reinhardt to one-year, two-way contract extension

OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators have signed forward Cole Reinhardt to a one-year, two-way contract extension, the NHL team announced Friday. The contract carries a value of US$775,000 in the NHL and $95,...

Jun 14, 2024

Toronto FC looks to reduce 'needless' cautions and cut back on conceding late goals

TORONTO - Discipline was a topic of discussion this week for Toronto FC, which has conceded 12 goals in the last 15 minutes of league games this season. Only San Jose, which languishes in the league b...

Jun 14, 2024

Andreescu through to semifinals at Libema Open with win over Osaka

'S-HERTOGENBOSCH - Canada's Bianca Andreescu continued her comeback from injury with a 6-4, 3-6, 7-6 (3) win over former world No. 1 Naomi Osaka of Japan in quarterfinal action Friday at the Libema Op...

Jun 14, 2024

NFL veteran Christian Covington a 'perfect addition' to B.C. Lions roster

VANCOUVER - Christian Covington probably could have finagled his way out of making an appearance in the B.C. Lions' rookie talent show. After all, he isn't exactly new to professional football. The 30...

Jun 14, 2024