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Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) question a call by official Marc Davis (8) during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic, Friday, March 29, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Kawhi Leonard fighting 'stubborn inflammation' and is questionable for Game 1 of playoffs

Kawhi Leonard has been fighting “very, very stubborn inflammation” in his surgically repaired right knee for three weeks. He'll be listed as questionable for the Los Angeles Clippers' playoff …
Scottie Scheffler hits from the fairway on the second hole during the first round of the RBC Heritage golf tournament, Thursday, April 18, 2024, in Hilton Head, S.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Scheffler wiped out from Masters and opens with a 69 at Hilton Head. He trails Poston by 6 shots

Scottie Scheffler is wiped out from his emotional Masters win and he's already back to work. He hit a shank. He was annoyed by mud balls. He still managed a 69 and trails J.T. Poston by six shots …
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry sits on the court during the second half of the team's NBA basketball play-in tournament game against the Sacramento Kings, Tuesday, April 16, 2024, in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

GM Mike Dunleavy, Warriors look to regroup after missing the playoffs with Curry, Green, Thompson

General manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. and the rest of Golden State’s front office staff had a feeling this season would wind up short of the ultimate goal. That’s the way the season went for Stephen …
Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid, left, talks with Miami Heat's Jimmy Butler following an NBA basketball play-in tournament game Wednesday, April 17, 2024, in Philadelphia. The 76ers won 105-104. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Heat star Jimmy Butler has sprained ligament in knee, will be sidelined several weeks

The results are in: Jimmy Butler is out. Butler will not be able to play for the Miami Heat in a win-or-else game on Friday night against the Chicago Bulls in the NBA’s play-in tournament because …
Virginia Tech's Olivia Summiel, left, celebrates with Clara Strack (13) during the first half of a second-round college basketball game against Baylor in the women's NCAA Tournament in Blacksburg, Va., Sunday, March 24, 2024. (AP Photo/Robert Simmons)

Virginia law allows the state’s colleges and universities to directly pay athletes through NIL deals

Virginia’s governor has signed a law that allows state colleges and universities to directly pay athletes through name, image and likeness endorsement deals. The law signed by Gov. Glenn Youngkin …
NFL

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen bid receiver Stefon Diggs farewell in an exchange of texts. Impersonal as that may sound, Allen heaped praise on Diggs by saying he wouldn't be the quarterback he …

Offensive tackle Andre Dillard has signed with the Green Bay Packers one month after the Tennessee Titans released him. The 28-year-old Dillard made 10 starts and played 16 games at left tackle for …
The Arizona Cardinals’ rebuilding project is about to hit one of its most important moments. Second-year general manager Monti Ossenfort has been building toward this draft since he was hired in …
NBA

Kevin Young wants to turn BYU into a breeding ground for NBA talent. Young, who was introduced as the Cougars’ new head basketball coach on Wednesday night, said he plans to use his NBA experience …

The defending NBA champion Denver Nuggets placed a premium on heading into the playoffs at optimal health rather than going all out for the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference like they had a year …
BYU has hired Phoenix Suns associate head coach Kevin Young to replace Mark Pope, who left to coach Kentucky. BYU athletic director Tom Holmoe announced the hiring on Tuesday. Young will continue to …
College sports

Arizona State starting quarterback Jaden Rashada is entering the transfer portal. Rashada announced his decision on the social platform X and thanked coach Kenny Dillingham and his staff. Rashada …

Palo Alto, CA, April 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UTR Sports announces a strategic partnership with Arizona Athletic Grounds (AAG), the USA’s premier sports and entertainment complex. As part of …
- CaptainU to serve as a partner for the NAHL Combines and NAHL Prospects Challenge - DALLAS, Texas, April 18, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The North American Hockey League (NAHL) is pleased to …
(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.)Mark Robert Rank, Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis(THE …
The highlights of the AP Sports report. An up-to-the minute listing of all stories planned, including games and events, is available in Coverage Plan on AP Newsroom, …
MLB

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Ryne Nelson has exited his start against the San Francisco Giants after getting hit on his pitching arm by a line drive in the second inning. The ball left Mike …

The Boston Red Sox acquired right-handed pitcher Vladimir Gutierrez from the Milwaukee Brewers for cash and optioned him to their Triple-A Worcester affiliate. Milwaukee had designated Gutierrez for …
Tim Anderson is at peace with his rise and his fall with the Chicago White Sox. And he’s moving on with the Miami Marlins. Anderson is back in Chicago for the Marlins’ four-game series against …
NHL

The NHL team moving from Arizona to Salt Lake City will be known as Utah at least initially. New owner Ryan Smith says the name will begin with Utah and he does not want to rush the process of …

The Arizona Coyotes are officially headed to Salt Lake City. The NHL Board of Governors voted Thursday to approve a $1.2 billion sale from Alex Meruelo to Utah Jazz owner Ryan Smith, clearing the way …
There is no prohibitive favorite to win the Stanley Cup as the NHL playoffs begin this weekend. Carolina gets the slight edge after the Hurricanes won 16 of their final 21 games and look every bit …
Suns Basketball
Beal scores 36

Suns skip play-in, topple T-wolves to set up 1st-round rematch

Bradley Beal scored 36 points on 6-for-6 shooting from 3-point range and the Phoenix Suns beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 125-106 on Sunday to stay out of the play-in tournament and set up a rematch …

Minnesota puts home win streak on the line against Phoenix

Minnesota comes into a matchup against Phoenix as winners of four games in a row at home. The teams meet Sunday for the third time this season. Minnesota is 37-14 against the Western Conference, and …

Kevin Durant scores 28 points, Jusuf Nurkic makes late free throw as Suns beat Kings 108-107

Kevin Durant scored 28 points, Jusuf Nurkic made a late free throw and the Phoenix Suns beat the Sacramento Kings 108-107 on Friday. With the game tied 107 after Phoenix overcame a 16-point deficit, …
Coyotes Hockey

Islanders' close out season with 5-4 win over Penguins

NEW YORK (AP) — Simon Holmstrom scored the go-ahead goal in the third period, Ilya Sorokin stopped Sidney Crosby on a late penalty shot and the playoff-bound New York Islanders edged the Pittsburgh …

Coyotes close out 28-year tenure in Arizona with 5-2 win over Oilers

The Coyotes closed out their 28-year Arizona tenure as winners, getting a goal and an assist from Dylan Guenther in a 5-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers. The Coyotes buzzed early at Mullett Arena …
HOCKEY

Coyotes end tenure in the desert with raucous atmosphere and win

Mullett Arena buzzed like few times in the three years since the Arizona Coyotes moved in, the fans amped for one last desert hurrah. For 60 minutes, they got one last chance to watch the team they …