Rams draft Georgia QB Stetson Bennett in 4th round
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Stetson Bennett will get the chance to deliver for the Los Angeles Rams.
AP Report Cards: Texans, Eagles get highest NFL draft grades
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Texans got two of the best players in the NFL draft in the first three picks. The Eagles added three more defensive standouts from Georgia.
Cogliano out indefinitely with fracture in neck
DENVER (AP) — Colorado Avalanche forward Andrew Cogliano suffered a fracture in his neck during Game 6 in Seattle on Friday, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press.
Jack Nicholson returns to courtside for Lakers’ playoff game
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jack is back.
Raiders trade up to select Notre Dame TE Michael Mayer
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — A noticeable void at tight end made the Las Vegas Raiders an attractive destination for Michael Mayer.
2023 NFL Draft | Second round ends with seven trades
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — It’s Day 2 of the NFL draft! Will Levis has finally come off the board after being picked in the second round by the Tennessee Titans. The standout Kentucky quarterback was the biggest name on the board when the second round kicked off from Kansas City’s Union Station.
Stastny’s OT goal sends Hurricanes past Isles into 2nd round
NEW YORK (AP) — Paul Stastny scored 6:01 into overtime, and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the New York Islanders 2-1 on Friday night in Game 6 to advance to the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.
Monk, Fox lead Kings past Warriors 118-99 to force Game 7
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Sacramento Kings challenged themselves to play with the very identity that got them this far in the first place: Push the ball in transition, make all the hustle plays, defend with fury.
A’s met by fans in Oakland with chants of `Sell the team!’
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Just 6,423 fans showed up for the Athletics’ first home game since announcing a deal for land to build a ballpark in Las Vegas, many chanting “Sell the team!” and “Stay in Oakland!” during an 11-7 loss to the Cincinnati Reds on Friday night.
Maple Leafs, Golden Knights win in overtime
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Morgan Reilly scored at 19:15 of overtime to give the Toronto Maple Leafs a 4-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday night in Game 3 of the first-round NHL playoff series.
Wrexham earns promotion on wild journey under Ryan Reynolds
Wrexham has secured promotion to the fourth tier of English soccer to achieve the first part of the dream of celebrity owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. The Hollywood actors were among a crowd of around 10,000 at the Racecourse Ground in north Wales to see Wrexham clinch the National League title with a 3-1 win over Boreham Wood. Reynolds and McElhenney seemingly have become soccer fanatics since completing their out-of-nowhere purchase of the Welsh club for $2.5 million in 2021. Wrexham is heading back into the English Football League for the first time in 15 years. Wrexham is four points clear of second-placed Notts County with one round of games left.
76ers finish sweep of Nets without Embiid in 96-88 win
NEW YORK (AP) — All Joel Embiid could give the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday was encouragement.
Rays homer for 21st game, 12-0 at home after topping ChiSox
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla (AP) — Randy Arozarena homered in the first inning as Tampa Bay set a major league record by going deep in each of its first 21 games, then hit a 10th-inning single for his fourth RBI that gave the Rays a 4-3 win over the Chicago White Sox on Saturday.
Yanks’ Donaldson stays on injured list with hamstring strain
NEW YORK (AP) — Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson will remain on the injured list because of a strained right hamstring after feeling discomfort during a minor league rehabilitation assignment.
Bergeron doesn’t travel with Bruins for games in Florida
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Boston captain Patrice Bergeron did not accompany the Bruins on their trip to Florida for Games 3 and 4 of an Eastern Conference first-round series with the Panthers.
LeBron not trading trash talk with Brooks before Game 3
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — LeBron James has seemed wise beyond his years since the start of his basketball journey, and he wasn’t about to drop down to Dillon Brooks’ level of discourse heading into a pivotal game for the Los Angeles Lakers.
Young scores 32, Hawks beat Celtics 130-122 to close to 2-1
ATLANTA (AP) — Trae Young scored 32 points in his best game of the playoffs and the Atlanta Hawks gave themselves a glimmer of hope, beating the Boston Celtics 130-122 Friday night to close the gap to 2-1 in the opening-round series.
Collision ends Smyly perfect game bid, Cubs top Dodgers 13-0
CHICAGO (AP) — Drew Smyly and Yan Gomes tumbled to the grass under a sunny sky at a picturesque Wrigley Field. Reclining on his side for one brief moment, Smyly grinned.
Australian Grace Kim wins LOTTE Championship in playoff
HONOLULU (AP) — Australian rookie Grace Kim won the LOTTE Championship on Saturday at breezy Hoakalei Country Club for her first LPGA Tour title, beating Yu Liu and Yu Jin Sung with a birdie on the first hole of a playoff.
Julio Rodriguez the catalyst as Mariners cruise past Rockies for 3rd win in a row
SEATTLE — On the day reserved for the celebration of the life and contributions of Jackie Robinson, the reigning winner of the American League Rookie of the Year award, which now is now named after Robinson, offered a reminder of why he won the prestigious award in a near-unanimous vote last season and why he is still the focal point in a Seattle Mariners offense that is slowly starting to gain respectability.