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Rockets coach Ime Udoka fined for slamming refs after overtime loss to Denver

Rockets coach Ime Udoka has been fined $25,000 for criticizing officiating after Houston's overtime loss to the Nuggets on Monday

Rockets coach Ime Udoka fined for slamming refs after overtime loss to Denver
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Dolphins are benching Tua Tagovailoa for rookie Quinn Ewers against the Bengals

The Miami Dolphins are benching quarterback Tua Tagovailoa for rookie seventh-round pick Quinn Ewers

Dolphins are benching Tua Tagovailoa for rookie Quinn Ewers against the Bengals
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Safonov makes 4 penalty saves in shootout as PSG beats Flamengo to win Intercontinental Cup

Matvei Safonov made four straight penalty saves in a shootout to help Paris Saint-Germain beat Flamengo in the Intercontinental Cup final and win a sixth trophy of 2025

Safonov makes 4 penalty saves in shootout as PSG beats Flamengo to win Intercontinental Cup
Education|Sports

Olivia Miles part of another transfer-replenished roster for undefeated No. 9 TCU

Graduate transfers Olivia Miles and Marta Suarez have helped No. 9 TCU get off to a 12-0 start

Olivia Miles part of another transfer-replenished roster for undefeated No. 9 TCU
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Luke Weaver agrees to $22 million, 2-year deal with the New York Mets, AP source says

A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that Luke Weaver has agreed to a $22 million, two-year contract with the New York Mets, joining Clay Holmes and Devin Williams as former Yankees on a rebuilt pitching staff

Luke Weaver agrees to $22 million, 2-year deal with the New York Mets, AP source says
Sports

Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes begins rehab after knee surgery with eye on Week 1 return in 2026

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has started rehab after surgery to repair two torn knee ligaments

Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes begins rehab after knee surgery with eye on Week 1 return in 2026
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Knicks won't hang an NBA Cup championship banner at Madison Square Garden, AP source says

A person with knowledge of the decision says the New York Knicks won't raise a banner at Madison Square Garden to commemorate their NBA Cup championship

Knicks won't hang an NBA Cup championship banner at Madison Square Garden, AP source says
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Winter Olympics 2026 guide: All you need to know about the Milan–Cortina Games

The countdown is on for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy

Winter Olympics 2026 guide: All you need to know about the Milan–Cortina Games
Economy|Sports|World

World Cup winner to get $50M from richer prize pool, half of Chelsea's payday at Club World Cup

The winner of the 2026 World Cup will receive $50 million from a $655 million prize pool, FIFA said in announcing record financial rewards for teams in a tournament with ticket prices that have sparked outcries

World Cup winner to get $50M from richer prize pool, half of Chelsea's payday at Club World Cup
Election|Sports

Former Crimson Tide quarterback AJ McCarron ends campaign for Alabama lieutenant governor

Former University of Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron is ending his short-lived campaign for lieutenant governor of Alabama

Former Crimson Tide quarterback AJ McCarron ends campaign for Alabama lieutenant governor
Sports

Stars and hype on the rise as the NCAA volleyball tournament reaches the Final Four

In NCAA volleyball, it's Final Four time with Texas A&M facing Pittsburgh and Wisconsin against Kentucky on Thursday

Stars and hype on the rise as the NCAA volleyball tournament reaches the Final Four
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Olympic champ and new mom Lindsey Jacobellis will be in NBC booth, but she's not retiring

Olympic snowboard champion Lindsey Jacobellis will enjoy her sixth Winter Games from the TV booth

Olympic champ and new mom Lindsey Jacobellis will be in NBC booth, but she's not retiring
Australia|Sports|World

Carey's hometown century and Khawaja's 82 help Australia reach 326-8 on Day 1 of 3rd Ashes test

Alex Carey has posted a hometown hundred and Usman Khawaja has scored 82 after a last-minute recall to help Australia reach 326 for eight at stumps on the first day of the third Ashes test

Carey's hometown century and Khawaja's 82 help Australia reach 326-8 on Day 1 of 3rd Ashes test
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Florida anglers set 18 saltwater fishing records in 2025, including 12 youth achievements

Florida anglers set 18 saltwater fishing records in 2025, including 12 youth achievements

Florida anglers set 18 saltwater fishing records in 2025, including 12 youth achievements
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UK gives Abramovich last chance to give Chelsea sale proceeds to victims of Russia's war in Ukraine

The British government says it has given Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich a final chance to hand over 2.5 billion pounds or $3.25 billion to the victims of Russia's war in Ukraine

UK gives Abramovich last chance to give Chelsea sale proceeds to victims of Russia's war in Ukraine
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Carlos Alcaraz ends 7-year partnership with coach Juan Carlos Ferrero

Top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz is parting ways with his longtime coach Juan Carlos Ferrero

Carlos Alcaraz ends 7-year partnership with coach Juan Carlos Ferrero
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Losing to Jake Paul would be 'awfully embarrassing' for Joshua, says promoter Hearn

Anthony Joshua's promoter says it would be “an absolute disaster and awfully embarrassing" if the British fighter lost to Jake Paul or was even taken the distance in their eight-round bout

Losing to Jake Paul would be 'awfully embarrassing' for Joshua, says promoter Hearn
Sports

Celebrini's spin-o-rama goal helps him become fastest Sharks player to 50 points

Macklin Celebrini has become the fastest San Jose player to reach 50 points in a season

Celebrini's spin-o-rama goal helps him become fastest Sharks player to 50 points
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Knicks win NBA Cup after rallying to beat Spurs 124-113

OG Anunoby scored 28 points and Jalen Brunson added 25 as the New York Knicks rally to beat the Spurs 124-113 and win the NBA Cup

Knicks win NBA Cup after rallying to beat Spurs 124-113
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Terence Crawford, boxing's top pound-for-pound fighter, retires on top with 42-0 record

Terence Crawford has announced his retirement from boxing

Terence Crawford, boxing's top pound-for-pound fighter, retires on top with 42-0 record
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Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love announces he's entering NFL draft

Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love is bypassing his senior season to enter the NFL draft

Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love announces he's entering NFL draft
Sports

New York Mets and infielder Jorge Polanco finalize $40 million, 2-year contract

Veteran infielder Jorge Polanco and the New York Mets have finalized their $40 million, two-year contract

New York Mets and infielder Jorge Polanco finalize $40 million, 2-year contract
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Silver says NBA is taking gambling scandal seriously, may look into Heat relief over Terry Rozier

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver says the league will look into the possibility of giving relief to the Miami Heat over the status of Terry Rozier

Silver says NBA is taking gambling scandal seriously, may look into Heat relief over Terry Rozier
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Commanders QB Jayden Daniels frustrated and disappointed by injuries he calls 'freak accidents'

Jayden Daniels says he was frustrated and disappointed by missing so much time during his second year in the NFL

Commanders QB Jayden Daniels frustrated and disappointed by injuries he calls 'freak accidents'
Europe|Sports|World

Christensen and Rashford give Barcelona win over 3rd-tier club Guadalajara in Copa del Rey

Barcelona needed late goals by Andreas Christensen and Marcus Rashford to defeat third-division club Guadalajara 2-0 in the round of 32 of the Copa del Rey in a game delayed because of problems with the stadium’s temporary grandstand

Christensen and Rashford give Barcelona win over 3rd-tier club Guadalajara in Copa del Rey
Europe|Sports|World

Trio of Russian athletes barred from luge World Cup in Lake Placid amid neutrality concerns

The International Luge Federation has withdrawn the eligibility of three Russian athletes who intended to compete in Lake Placid, New York, this weekend

Trio of Russian athletes barred from luge World Cup in Lake Placid amid neutrality concerns
Sports|World

Mikaela Shiffrin's slalom domination reaching new heights during the Olympic season

Mikaela Shiffrin claimed a record-extending 105th World Cup victory after several of her top challengers went out during the opening run of a slalom night race

Mikaela Shiffrin's slalom domination reaching new heights during the Olympic season
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Football fans slam "disgraceful" ticket prices for next year's World Cup

The cheapest tickets on offer for the final of the FIFA World Cup in New Jersey cost $4,185. That has prompted outrage from supporters across the world. CNN's Patrick Snell reports.

Football fans slam "disgraceful" ticket prices for next year's World Cup
Crime|Europe|Sports|World

Driver who rammed through crowd at Liverpool soccer parade sentenced to over 21 years

A driver who injured more than 130 people when he plowed his car into a crowd of soccer fans celebrating Liverpool’s Premier League championship has been sentenced to over 21 years in prison

Driver who rammed through crowd at Liverpool soccer parade sentenced to over 21 years
Business|Sports|World

FIFA slashes price of some World Cup tickets to $60 after global fan backlash

FIFA slashed the price of some World Cup tickets for teams’ most loyal fans following a global backlash and some will get $60 seats for the final instead of being asked to pay $4,185

FIFA slashes price of some World Cup tickets to $60 after global fan backlash
Sports

Injured Davante Adams not ruled out by McVay for Rams' Thursday night showdown with Seahawks

Receiver Davante Adams hasn't been ruled out for the Los Angeles Rams’ showdown at Seattle on Thursday night despite his hamstring injury

Injured Davante Adams not ruled out by McVay for Rams' Thursday night showdown with Seahawks
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Indiana's Curt Cignetti becomes the first back-to-back winner of AP coach of the year

Curt Cignetti has been named The Associated Press coach of the year in college football for the second consecutive season

Indiana's Curt Cignetti becomes the first back-to-back winner of AP coach of the year
Sports

Jets release wide receiver Allen Lazard after nearly 3 disappointing seasons

Allen Lazard came to the New York Jets with a big contract and high expectations

Jets release wide receiver Allen Lazard after nearly 3 disappointing seasons
Sports

Adversity has been a constant for Mitch Johnson in his Spurs' tenure. He's handling things with ease

The San Antonio Spurs are off to a strong start this season, despite significant injuries to key players like Victor Wembanyama

Adversity has been a constant for Mitch Johnson in his Spurs' tenure. He's handling things with ease
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Jets D-lineman Jowon Briggs is a one-man band, a tenor who can tackle and play 12 instruments

New York Jets defensive tackle Jowon Briggs surprised his teammates earlier this season by singing a song during a special teams meeting

Jets D-lineman Jowon Briggs is a one-man band, a tenor who can tackle and play 12 instruments
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Back from injury, Rangers' Matt Rempe says he won't be deterred from dropping gloves

Matt Rempe is finally back for the New York Rangers after missing 24 games with a broken thumb from his fight with Ryan Reaves in late October

Back from injury, Rangers' Matt Rempe says he won't be deterred from dropping gloves
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Post Malone was told he would never play his hometown stadium. He kicked off his nationwide tour there anyway.

The Salt Lake Tribune reported that Post Malone kicked off his latest tour on April 29 with fireworks, confetti and other theatrics.

Post Malone was told he would never play his hometown stadium. He kicked off his nationwide tour there anyway.
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‘You put the top on and your life is sucked out of you’: The fight to change women’s sports uniforms

‘You put the top on and your life is sucked out of you’: The fight to change women’s sports uniforms

‘You put the top on and your life is sucked out of you’: The fight to change women’s sports uniforms
Business|Sports

Adolis García finalizes $10M, 1-year contract with Phillies, expected to play right field

Outfielder Adolis García and the Philadelphia Phillies have finalized a $10 million, one-year contract

Adolis García finalizes $10M, 1-year contract with Phillies, expected to play right field
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Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Gabby Thomas among those owed six figures by bankrupt Grand Slam Track

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Gabby Thomas, Melissa Jefferson-Wooden and four other Olympic medalists are among those owed six-figure sums by Grand Slam Track, the racing league that filed for bankruptcy earlier this month

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Gabby Thomas among those owed six figures by bankrupt Grand Slam Track
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Court rules PSG must pay more than $70M to Mbappé in dispute over unpaid wages

A Paris labor court has ruled that Paris Saint-Germain must pay over 60 million euros to Kylian Mbappé

Court rules PSG must pay more than $70M to Mbappé in dispute over unpaid wages
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Family of girl killed after go-kart crash retains law firm, alleges 'mechanical failures'

Family of girl killed after go-kart crash retains law firm, alleges 'mechanical failures'

Family of girl killed after go-kart crash retains law firm, alleges 'mechanical failures'
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Pittsburgh Steelers extend Monday Night Football home win streak to 23 in victory over Miami Dolphins

Pittsburgh Steelers extend Monday Night Football home win streak to 23 in victory over Miami Dolphins

Pittsburgh Steelers extend Monday Night Football home win streak to 23 in victory over Miami Dolphins
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Los Angeles 2028 organizers promise affordable Olympic tickets amid World Cup controversy

Los Angeles 2028 organizers promise affordable Olympic tickets amid World Cup controversy

Los Angeles 2028 organizers promise affordable Olympic tickets amid World Cup controversy
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NBA Cup faces pressure to terminate its partnership with Emirates over UAE’s alleged role in Sudan crisis

NBA Cup faces pressure to terminate its partnership with Emirates over UAE’s alleged role in Sudan crisis

NBA Cup faces pressure to terminate its partnership with Emirates over UAE’s alleged role in Sudan crisis
Australia|Crime|Sports|World

England and Australia players to wear black armbands in Ashes tribute to Bondi shooting victims

England and Australia players will wear black armbands and flags at Adelaide Oval will be flown at half-staff on Wednesday in an Ashes tribute to the victims of the Bondi beach shootings

England and Australia players to wear black armbands in Ashes tribute to Bondi shooting victims
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Cooper Flagg becomes youngest player to score 42 points but laments Mavericks' overtime loss to Jazz

Cooper Flagg scored the most points by an 18-year-old in NBA history, but he couldn’t enjoy the accomplishment because it came in a loss

Cooper Flagg becomes youngest player to score 42 points but laments Mavericks' overtime loss to Jazz
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Aaron Rodgers and Steelers freeze out Dolphins, stay atop AFC North with 28-15 win

The Pittsburgh Steelers have taken care of the Miami Dolphins to stay atop the AFC North

Aaron Rodgers and Steelers freeze out Dolphins, stay atop AFC North with 28-15 win
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Infielder Ha-Seong Kim returns to Braves on $20 million, 1-year contract

Shortstop Ha-Seong Kim is returning to the Atlanta Braves

Infielder Ha-Seong Kim returns to Braves on $20 million, 1-year contract