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Vancouver Canucks goaltender Arturs Silovs (31) blocks a shot on goal by Nashville Predators left wing Jason Zucker (16) during the second period in Game 6 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series Friday, May 3, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Canucks advance to 2nd round, beating Predators 1-0 in Game 6 on Pius Suter's late goal

Pius Suter scored with 1:39 left and the Vancouver Canucks advanced to the second round of the NHL playoffs with a 1-0 victory over the Nashville Predators on Friday night in Game 6. Nashville had a …
Jake Knapp lines up a putt on the 18th hole during the second round of the Byron Nelson golf tournament in McKinney, Texas, Friday, May 3, 2024. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Former security guard Jake Knapp leads the Byron Nelson after 2 rounds

PGA Tour rookie Jake Knapp led the CJ Cup Byron Nelson after consecutive rounds of 7-under 64. He had a one-stroke lead over Troy Merritt and first-round leader Matt Wallace. Knapp has only one bogey …
Indiana Fever guard Caitlyn Clark warms up prior to an WNBA basketball game against the Dallas Wings in Arlington, Texas, Friday, May 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)

A sellout for a WNBA exhibition game? Welcome to the league's Caitlin Clark era

More than three hours before Caitlin Clark made her WNBA debut with the Indiana Fever in an exhibition game against the Dallas Wings, some fans among the sellout crowd were lined up outside the arena …
Los Angeles Angels' Mike Trout runs after a single during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Monday, April 29, 2024, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

Angels star outfielder Mike Trout has knee surgery. Team expects 3-time MVP to return this season.

Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout had surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee, and the three-time AL MVP is expected to return this season. Trout had a partial medial menisectomy …
Fans watch from a grandstand as Red Bull driver Sergio Perez of Mexico, center, and Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain drive past during the practice session for the Formula One Miami Grand Prix auto race, Friday, May 3, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

F1 now makes 3 stops a season in the United States. Could Miami become a victim of oversaturation?

Formula 1 is back in the United States for the first time since its sparkling Las Vegas debut six months ago. The first stop is the Miami Grand Prix, the race that was supposed to be the American …
NFL

New Seattle Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald went through his first true practice as a head coach with the start of rookie minicamp. The Seahawks have been in their offseason program for a few weeks, …

Aaron Thomas, one of the most prolific receiving tight ends in the history of the New York Giants, has died following a lengthy illness. He was 86. The Giants said Thomas died April 26 at his home in …
The Buffalo Bills have announced the signings of wide receiver Chase Claypool, defensive end Dawuane Smoot and linebacker Deion Jones to one-year contracts. In a continuing need to upgrade their …
NBA

There are a ton of connections and similarities between the Denver Nuggets and the Minnesota Timberwolves who meet in Round 2 of the NBA playoffs beginning this weekend. The biggest connection …

Today in Sports, May 4 - Charles Barkley scores 56 points, including a playoff-record 38 in the first half
Cleveland Cavaliers starting center Jarrett Allen did not practice Thursday as he continues to be slowed by a painful rib injury that could keep him out of Friday night’s Game 6 in Orlando. Allen …
College sports

(All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Saturday, May 4 AUSTRALIAN RULES FOOTBALL (MEN’S) 5:30 a.m. FS2 — AFL: Geelong at Melbourne AUTO RACING …

Erika Reineke of Miami, Florida is sponsored by Zefiro, and has competed in sailing events in 30 countries worldwide. After winning a major qualifying event, Ms. Reineke will be racing for the U.S. …
INDIANAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 2, 2024--The Indy Autonomous Challenge (IAC) will make a grand return to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) “The Racing Capital of the World” on September …
COLUMBUS, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 2, 2024--HOMAGE, Inc., a leading vintage-inspired sports and licensed apparel company, today announced a strategic investment of growth capital from Maximum …
GENEVA (AP) — Organizers of the Eurovision Song Contest said Thursday they reserve the right to remove any Palestinian flags and pro-Palestinian symbols at the show next week in Sweden. The …
MLB

The Miami Marlins are working on a trade that would send second baseman Luis Arraez to the San Diego Padres. The Marlins say the deal is pending a review of medical information before it could be …

The Minnesota Twins have placed center fielder Byron Buxton on the 10-day injured list because of inflammation in his troublesome right knee, with guarded optimism his absence can be kept to the …
William Contreras hit an RBI single during Milwaukee’s three-run eighth inning, and the Brewers won their first game against former manager Craig Counsell, beating the Chicago Cubs 3-1. Chicago’s …
NHL

Valeri Nichushkin is lifting the Colorado Avalanche after taking the time to help himself. The big forward missed nearly two months of the regular season as he received care from the NHLPA/NHL Player …

The Boston Bruins have again lost two in a row to turn a 3-1 first round lead into a decisive Game 7, this time against the rival Toronto Maple Leafs. They’ll have it on home ice Saturday night, …
The Pittsburgh Penguins have fired assistant coach Todd Reirden. General manager Kyle Dubas announced the decision Friday, which came just weeks after the Penguins failed to make the playoffs for a …
Suns Basketball

Suns owner Mat Ishbia says franchise is doing 'excellent.' He's quiet on coach Frank Vogel's future

Mat Ishbia knows the offseason chatter around the Phoenix Suns is it’s a team with a top-heavy roster, salary cap issues and precious little room to maneuver after a disappointing season. The …
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Timberwolves sweep Suns from NBA playoffs

The Phoenix Suns thought they had built a formidable superteam during the offseason by adding three-time All-Star Bradley Beal to form a star-studded trio with Kevin Durant and Devin Booker. It …

Edwards and Towns lead Timberwolves into the 2nd round of the NBA playoffs for 1st time since 2004

The Minnesota Timberwolves are off to the second round of the NBA playoffs for the first time in 20 years. Their first-round sweep of the Phoenix Suns served notice they might be ready to go even …
Coyotes Hockey

Utah hockey fans welcome the former Arizona Coyotes to their new home

Utah hockey fans welcomed the former Arizona Coyotes to their new home Wednesday. Players and coaches were greeted at the airport in morning by a crowd of approximately 100 players from local youth …

New NHL team marks coming-of-age moment for Salt Lake City as a pro sports hub

It may look like an NHL team has just fallen into Salt Lake City’s lap. But local organizers say the Arizona Coyotes’ relocation to Utah is the product of a yearslong effort to beckon …

Coyotes' move to Salt Lake City elicits opposing responses in 2 cities

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman sat next to the former Arizona Coyotes owner in a downtown Phoenix hotel meeting room, trying to put a positive spin on the funeral for a franchise. A few hour later, …