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FILE - Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) shoots against Memphis Grizzlies guard Jordan Goodwin (4) in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, April 14, 2024, in Memphis, Tenn. Jokic, Luka Doncic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander are the three finalists for the NBA MVP Award that will be announced Wednesday, May 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill, File)

Jokic wins NBA’s MVP award, his 3rd in 4 seasons. Gilgeous-Alexander and Doncic round out top 3

Nikola Jokic did it all again. And the NBA MVP trophy is his again. The Denver Nuggets star from Serbia was announced Wednesday night as the league’s Most Valuable Player.
 
Real Madrid's Joselu, covered by his teammates, celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the Champions League semifinal second leg soccer match between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain, Wednesday, May 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Jose Breton)

Real Madrid rallies late to beat Bayern 2-1 and reach another Champions League final

 
Bayern Munich players argues with referee Szymon Marciniak at the end of the Champions League semifinal second leg soccer match between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain, Wednesday, May 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

De Ligt says linesman apologized for late ‘mistake’ in Bayern’s loss to Madrid in Champions League

 
FILE - Interpreter Ippei Mizuhara listens during a baseball news conference at Dodger Stadium, Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023, in Los Angeles. Mizuhara, the former interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani pleaded guilty to bank and tax fraud Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in a sports betting case where prosecutors allege he stole $16 million from the Japanese baseball player to pay off debts. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)

Ippei Mizuhara, ex-interpreter for baseball star Shohei Ohtani, will plead guilty in betting case

 
New York Knicks' Jalen Brunson (11) runs on the court after scoring against the Indiana Pacers during the first half of Game 2 in an NBA basketball second-round playoff series Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Jalen Brunson returns for second half of Game 2 vs. Pacers after injuring right foot in first half

 

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NBA

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic drops back to defend during the second half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Monday, May 6, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Inside the NBA MVP Race: Jokic’s consistency was key, and No. 1 picks were denied the trophy again

 

  1. As Patrick Beverley calls his actions ‘inexcusable,’ police announce they’ve opened an investigation

  2. Coach Malone reminds the Nuggets they’re the defending champs and asks them to play like it

  3. Mavericks star Luka Doncic looks to bounce back from rough Game 1 against the Thunder

MLB

New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton reacts after hitting a home run against the Houston Astros during the third inning of a baseball game Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton hits 119.9 mph home run, hardest-hit ball in majors this season

 

  1. Reds 1B Encarnacion-Strand out 4 to 6 weeks with a wrist injury. Ford promoted from Triple-A

  2. Giants place outfielder Jorge Soler on the 10-day injured list

  3. Contreras’ injury highlights the danger of big league catchers moving closer to home plate

NHL

Dallas Stars head coach Pete DeBoer, center standing, Matt Duchene (95), Logan Stankoven (11) and Tyler Seguin (91) watch play in the third period in Game 2 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series against the Colorado Avalanche in Dallas, Tuesday, May 7, 2024. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Dallas Stars in familiar hole after 6th Game 1 1oss. Avs look to put them down 0-2 again

 

  1. Goaltender interference debate is alive and well in the NHL playoffs after 1st-round controversy

  2. Avalanche got legs under them in another comeback to beat fading Stars in 2nd-round opener

  3. Hurricanes shut down on power play again, fall into 0-2 series hole against Rangers

Soccer

The former president of Spain's soccer federation Luis Rubiales arrives at the National Court in Madrid, Spain, Monday, April. 29, 2024. Rubiales will testify on Monday as a defendant for alleged corruption during his time at the head of the organization. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)

Spanish judge confirms Rubiales will stand trial for kiss on player after Women’s World Cup final

 

  1. Gnabry substituted because of an injury in first half of Champions League semifinal against Madrid

  2. Beltran’s late penalty sends Fiorentina into Europa Conference League final for 2nd straight year

  3. PSG faces a difficult rebuilding task without Mbappé as the curtain falls on superstar era

NFL

FILE - Florida quarterback Micah Leon (12) call signals against McNeese State during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, in Gainesville, Fla. Micah Leon's journey to the NFL was far from normal. He was a walk-on quarterback at North Carolina State, UConn and Florida. His entire collegiate career spans seven years and includes two mop-up appearances. He completed 12 of 16 passes for 78 yards, barely enough to create a highlight reel. So getting a tryout with the Miami Dolphins during rookie minicamp this weekend was some feat.(AP Photo/John Raoux, File)

Micah Leon’s seven-year journey to the NFL included three walk-on stops and 16 collegiate passes

 

  1. Joe Collier, former Bills head coach and architect of Broncos’ ‘Orange Crush’ defense, dies at 91

  2. Report says Chiefs’ Rashee Rice suspected of assault weeks after arrest over high-speed crash

  3. The Titans bolster wide receiving group by adding Tyler Boyd, AP source says

Auto Racing

Kyle Larson, center, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan., Sunday, May 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)

AUTO RACING: Kyle Larson leads NASCAR Cup standings as series heads to Darlington

 

  1. Team Penske suspends senior leadership. What to know about the scandal that has rocked IndyCar

  2. Penske suspends Cindric and 3 others in the wake of a cheating scandal ahead of the Indianapolis 500

  3. Analysis: Lando Norris win shows McLaren is ready to return to global motorsports prominence

Golf

Tiger Woods waves after his final round at the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club Sunday, April 14, 2024, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Tiger Woods to be lone player on negotiating committee with Saudis

 

  1. After appearing on red carpet at Met Gala, Nelly Korda goes for a sixth straight win on LPGA Tour

  2. Rory McIlroy won’t rejoin PGA Tour board, says others were ‘uncomfortable’ with his potential return

  3. PGA Championship invites 7 LIV players to get top 100 in the world

Tennis

Japan's Naomi Osaka serves the ball to France's Clara Borel during their match at the Italian Open tennis tournament in Rome, Wednesday, May 8, 2024.(AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

Osaka plays solidly in her opening match at the Italian Open. Darderi eliminates Shapovalov

 

  1. Nadal’s clay game is rounding into form just in time for the French Open. ‘Things are happening.’

  2. A jury awards $9 million to a player who sued the US Tennis Association over sexual abuse by a coach

  3. Badosa shows signs of her old form in a win over Andreeva at the Italian Open

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CORRECTS FROM CAITLYN TO CAITLIN - Pailynn Amos, center, holds a sign for Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark in front of her mother Rebecca Amos, of Ennis, Texas, prior to an WNBA basketball game against the Dallas Wings in Arlington, Texas, Friday, May 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)

Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever embrace notion of using charter flights for WNBA travel

Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark may be as recognizable as any established WNBA star. Naturally when the league’s top overall draft pick made her first official trip last week, she became a popular celebrity in the Dallas airport — even with extra security.
 
Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Tayler Saucedo (60) walks off the field with trainers after sustaining an injury during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins, Tuesday, May 7, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Mariners send starting pitcher Hancock to Triple-A and put reliever Tayler Saucedo on injured list

The Seattle Mariners have sent starting pitcher Emerson Hancock to Triple-A Tacoma and placed reliever Tayler Saucedo on the 15-day injured list with a hyperextended right knee.
 
Oakland Athletics' Shea Langeliers, right, celebrates with Brent Rooker, left, after hitting a two-run home run against the Texas Rangers during the second inning in the first baseball game of a doubleheader Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Shea Langeliers drives in career-high five runs, A’s beat Rangers 9-4 in Game 1 of doubleheader

Shea Langeliers hit a two-run homer on his way to a career-high five RBIs, and the Oakland Athletics beat the Texas Rangers 9-4 in the first game of a doubleheader.
 

Red Sox activate pitcher Pivetta, infielder Gonzalez from injured list before facing Braves

The Boston Red Sox have activated right-handed pitcher Nick Pivetta from the 15-day injured list to make the start against the Atlanta Braves.
 
Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Ryan Pepiot, left, is taken out of the game against the New York Mets by manager Kevin Cash, center, and trainer Joe Benge after getting hit on the foot by a ground ball by New York Mets' Starling Marte during the third inning of a baseball game Sunday, May 5, 2024, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Rays starting pitcher Ryan Pepiot placed on 15-day IL with bruised lower left leg

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Ryan Pepiot has been placed on the 15-day injured list with a bruised lower left leg.
 
Los Angeles Dodgers' Teoscar Hernández, left, is hit with sunflower seeds thrown by Mookie Betts after hitting a two-run home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Teoscar Hernández hits 2-run homer in 6th inning to propel Dodgers to 3-1 victory over Marlins

Teoscar Hernández hit a two-run homer in the sixth, Gavin Stone continued the run of solid Dodgers’ starts and Los Angeles beat the Miami Marlins 3-1 to complete an unbeaten six-game homestand.
 
Kansas City Royals' Bobby Witt Jr., left, runs past Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras to score on a sacrifice fly hit by Michael Massey during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Bobby Witt Jr. powers Royals past Brewers 6-4

Bobby Witt Jr. hit a home run and scored three times to lead the Kansas City Royals over the Milwaukee Brewers 6-4.
 
San Diego Padres starting pitcher Dylan Cease throws against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Cease, 2 relievers combine on 1-hitter as Padres beat Cubs 3-0

Dylan Cease struck out 12 and combined with two relievers on a one-hitter, and the San Diego Padres beat the Chicago Cubs 3-0.
 
FILE - Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes throws in the fourth inning of a spring training baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays in Port Charlotte, Fla., March 4, 2024. Skenes, who has a 0.99 ERA in seven Triple-A starts, will make his major league debut for the Pirates on Saturday, May 11, when they face the Cubs, a person with direct knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)

Pirates are calling up top pitching prospect Paul Skenes for his major league debut, AP source says

A person with direct knowledge of the decision says the Pittsburgh Pirates will promote top pitching prospect Paul Skenes for his major league debut Saturday.
 

Cowboys cut Martavis Bryant and end the receiver’s latest comeback attempt

The Dallas Cowboys have released receiver Martavis Bryant, ending his latest attempt to return to the NFL following a long absence.
 
Toronto Blue Jays' George Springer, center, high fives teammates after scoring during the third inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)

Toronto’s Chris Bassitt shuts down Phillies’ offense, ends home winning streak at 11 games

Chris Bassitt tossed three-hit ball and struck out six over 6 2/3 innings and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had three hits and an RBI to lead the Toronto Blue Jays to a 5-3 victory that ended the Philadelphia Phillies’ home winning streak at 11 games.
 
Cleveland Guardians' Brayan Rocchio is mobbed by teammates after hitting the game-winning RBI single off Detroit Tigers pitcher Alex Lange in the 10th inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)

Brayan Rocchio’s RBI hit in the 10th gives the Guardians a 5-4 win over the Tigers

Brayan Rocchio singled home automatic runner Ramón Laureano with one out in the 10th inning, giving the Cleveland Guardians a 5-4 victory over the Detroit Tigers.
 
FILE - A trainer cleans blood off of the uniform of Xavier forward Jack Nunge (24) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Butler, Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, in Cincinnati. Colleges and universities are having a difficult time hiring, recruiting and retaining members of their athletic training staffs because of a number of below-market conditions, a survey shows. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean, File)

Underpaid and overworked. Colleges, universities having trouble hiring, retaining athletic trainers

Colleges and universities are having a difficult time hiring, recruiting and retaining members of their athletic training staffs because of a number of below-market conditions, a survey shows.
 
Indiana Fever's Caitlin Clark arrives on the Red Carpet before the world premiere and screening of Episode 1 of the upcoming ESPN+ Original Series Full Court Press, Monday, May 6, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Indianapolis sports columnist won’t cover Fever following awkward back-and-forth with Caitlin Clark

Indianapolis Star sports columnist Gregg Doyel will not cover the Indiana Fever in person this season after an awkward interaction with No. 1 WNBA draft pick Caitlin Clark.
 
Clouds hang over Busch Stadium as weather delays the start of a baseball game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the New York Mets Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

New York Mets, St. Louis Cardinals game rained out, to be made up Aug. 5

The New York Mets and St. Louis Cardinals game has been rained out. The teams will instead play at 5:15 p.m. on Aug. 5 in St. Louis.
 
FILE - Las Vegas Aces forward Candace Parker reacts during the first half of a WNBA basketball game against the Seattle Storm, May 20, 2023, in Seattle. The three-time WNBA champion has announced she's retiring. Parker, a two-time league MVP, announced in a social media post on Sunday, April 28, 2024 that she's ending her career after 16 seasons. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson, File)

Candace Parker takes a new job with Adidas after retiring from a 16-year WNBA career

Candace Parker has a new job as president of women’s basketball at Adidas. The three-time WNBA champion announced her retirement as a player on April 28 after 16 seasons.
 
Los Angeles Angels' Jo Adell, right, is greeted by third base coach Eric Young Sr. as he rounds third after hitting a solo home run off Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Martín Pérez during the third inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, May 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Adell homers, Angels rally past Pirates 5-4 to earn first series victory since early April

Jo Adell hit his fifth homer of the season and added an RBI single and the Los Angeles Angels slipped by the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-4.
 
FILE - Players and staff on the Utah bench react toward the end of a second-round college basketball game against Gonzaga in the NCAA Tournament in Spokane, Wash., Monday, March 25, 2024. A northern Idaho prosecutor won't bring hate crime charges against an 18-year-old accused of shouting a racial slur at members of the Utah women's basketball team while the team was in Idaho to attend the NCAA Tournament. (AP Photo/Young Kwak, File)

No hate crime charges filed against man who yelled racist slurs at Utah women’s basketball team

A northern Idaho prosecutor won’t bring hate crime charges against an 18-year-old accused of shouting a racist slur at members of the Utah women’s basketball team while the team was in Idaho to attend the NCAA Tournament.
 
Milwaukee Brewers' Christian Yelich hits a two-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds in Cincinnati, Wednesday, April 10, 2024. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

Milwaukee Brewers activate outfielder Christian Yelich from 10-day injured list

The Milwaukee Brewers have activated outfielder Christian Yelich from the 10-day injured list. He had been on the injured list since April 16 with a low back strain.
 
Sunrisers Hyderabad's Abhishek Sharma, left, celebrates his fifty runs with Travis Head during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Lucknow Super Giants in Hyderabad, India, Wednesday, May 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Mahesh Kumar A.)

Head and Sharma’s electrifying opening stand earns Hyderabad 10-wicket win over Lucknow

The opening pair of Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma shared a massive 167-run stand as Sunrisers Hyderabad required just 58 balls to rout Lucknow Super Giants by 10 wickets in the Indian Premier League.
 
FILE - NCAA signage outside the headquarters in Indianapolis, Thursday, March 12, 2020. A settlement being discussed in an antitrust lawsuit against the NCAA and major college conferences could cost billions and pave the way for a new compensation model for college athletes. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

Republican congressmen introduce bill that would protect NCAA and conferences from legal attacks

Two Republican congressmen have introduced a bill that would provide the NCAA, college conferences and member schools with federal protection from legal challenges that undercut their ability to govern college sports.
 

Another tennis player suspended for corruption linked to match-fixing syndicate in Belgium

A low-ranked Argentinian tennis player linked to a match-fixing syndicate in Belgium has been suspended for five years for corruption.
 
FILE - Michael McDowell smiles prior to a NASCAR Cup Series auto race in Watkins Glen, N.Y., Sunday Aug. 20, 2023. McDowell will not return to Front Row Motorsports after this season, he announced Wednesday morning, May 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes, File)

Former Daytona 500 winner McDowell will leave Front Row Motorsports for Spire in 2025

Former Daytona 500 winner Michael McDowell says he won’t return to Front Row Motorsports after this season and is moving to Spire Motorsports.
 
Michigan junior Riley Ammenhauser shows a Peloton logo on her shirt, Tuesday, April 30, 2024 in Ann Arbor, Mich. Ammenhauser has become a record-breaking, triple-jumping track athlete and something of an entrepreneur. Leveraging her value with about 250,000 followers on social media, she has landed endorsement deals with Peloton, Gatorade and Lululemon while potentially setting herself up with a career as an influencer after hanging up her spikes. (AP Photo/Larry Lage)

In the NIL landscape, schools are turning to companies to train and manage in-house general managers

Athletic departments across the country are trying to figure out the best way to manage the name, image and likeness landscape when it comes to athletes earning endorsement money.
 
FILE - Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) waves after the NFL Super Bowl 58 football game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, in Las Vegas. The tight end has been cast on FX's "Grotesquerie" season. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)

Travis Kelce lines up another TV job and joins FX’s ‘Grotesquerie’ from Ryan Murphy

Travis Kelce continues to work in the NFL off season. The Super Bowl winner has booked a role on a new horror drama series called “Grotesquerie” for FX.
 
Chicago White Sox's Robbie Grossman celebrates with teammates after scoring on an RBI double by Tommy Pham during the first inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins in Chicago, Wednesday, May 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Rangers reacquire switch-hitting OF Robbie Grossman in a trade with the White Sox

The Texas Rangers have reacquired switch-hitting outfielder Robbie Grossman in a trade with the Chicago White Sox.
 
France's Benjamin Thomas celebrates on podium after winning the fifth stage of the Giro d'Italia, Tour of Italy cycling race, from Genoa to Lucca, Wednesday, May 8, 2024. (Gian Mattia D'Alberto/LaPresse via AP)

Thomas takes biggest road win of his career on Giro stage 5 as Pocagar keeps leader’s pink jersey

Benjamin Thomas of France got the biggest victory of his career on the road as he won the fifth stage of the Giro d’Italia while Tadej Pogacar kept the leader’s pink jersey.
 
Wyndham Clark hits from the fairway on the second hole during the first round at the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club Thursday, April 11, 2024, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

The opening round of the Wells Fargo Championship is delayed with rain in the forecast

The opening round of the Wells Fargo Championship at Quail Hollow Club on Thursday will be delayed with rain in the forecast.
 
FILE - Jermall Charlo poses with his championship belts after beating Juan Macias Montiel in a WBC middleweight world championship boxing match Saturday, June 19, 2021, in Houston. The World Boxing Council has stripped unbeaten Jermall Charlo of his middleweight title following his arrest this week on suspicion of drunken driving in Texas. The organization's Board of Governors on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, named Carlos Adames its champion in the division. Charlo hasn't defended his title since 2021, and Adames became interim champion in October 2022.(AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)

WBC strips Jermall Charlo of middleweight title following DUI arrest. Carlos Adames is new champion

The World Boxing Council has stripped unbeaten Jermall Charlo of his middleweight title following his arrest this week on suspicion of drunken driving in Texas.
 

Shakib returns to Bangladesh squad for final two T20 matches against Zimbabwe

Allrounder Shakib Al Hasan returned to Bangladesh’s T20 squad for the first time in 10 months after the selectors included him for the final two matches against Zimbabwe.