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Dodgers give Shohei Ohtani a DH break for 2 days amid his offensive slump

AP News LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani is getting a break from the batter's box for two days.

The struggling Los Angeles Dodgers superstar hit just his second home run in his last 24 games — an opposite field solo shot to left-center in a 6-2 loss to the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday night. It ended an 11-game homerless streak, which tied his longest as a Dodger.

Ohtani looked skyward as he crossed the plate.

“Relief, he smiled, he laughed,” manager Dave Roberts said. “He's going to feel good about the offensive side tonight to then refocus for tomorrow...
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Dorofeyev scores in OT to give Golden Knights 3-2 win over Ducks and 3-2 series lead

AP News LAS VEGAS (AP) — Pavel Dorofeyev scored his second goal of the game at 4:10 of overtime to give Vegas a 3-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday night, moving the Golden Knights a victory away from advancing to the Western Conference final.

Game 6 of the second-round series is Thursday night at Anaheim.

The Golden Knights can reach the conference final for the first time since winning the Stanley Cup in 2023. Anaheim, making its first playoff appearance in eight years, will try force a Game 7 back in Las Vegas on Saturday.

Tomas Hertl had gone 29 games...
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Wembanyama returns with a huge performance as the Spurs beat the Wolves 126-97 for a 3-2 lead

AP News SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Victor Wembanyama atoned for his first career ejection with another huge performance, finishing with 27 points, 17 rebounds and three blocks as the San Antonio Spurs beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 126-97 on Tuesday night to take a 3-2 lead in their second-round series.

Keldon Johnson had 21 points, De'Aaron Fox added 18 and Stephon Castle had 17 as San Antonio moved a game away from the Western Conference finals. The Spurs can advance to face Oklahoma City with a victory in Game 6 on Friday in Minneapolis.

Anthony Edwards, who was limited to eight...
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Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke, a veteran of 7 NBA seasons, dies at 29

AP News Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke has died, the NBA team and his agents announced Tuesday, and a person familiar with the terms of the ongoing investigation said an autopsy was planned to determine the exact cause.

The 29-year-old Clarke was found dead Monday at a home in the Los Angeles area and emergency personnel who responded to the scene found drug paraphernalia in the home, said the person, who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because those details were not released publicly.

Neither the Grizzlies nor Clarke's agency, Priority Sports,...
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Benson breaks tie on birthday, Sabres beat Canadiens 3-2 in Game 4 to even series

AP News MONTREAL (AP) — Zach Benson broke a tie on a third-period power play on his 21st birthday and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 on Tuesday night in Game 4 to even the Eastern Conference semifinal series.

Benson took a pass in the slot from Josh Doan, kicked the puck to his stick and put a backhander past goalie Jakub Dobes at 4:41 of the third. The goal came with Jake Evans off for holding Peyton Krebs.

Game 5 is Thursday night in Buffalo, with Game 6 in Montreal on Saturday night. The series winner will face Carolina in the Eastern Conference final...
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  • Dodgers give Shohei Ohtani a DH break for 2 days amid his offensive slump
  • Dorofeyev scores in OT to give Golden Knights 3-2 win over Ducks and 3-2 series lead
  • Wembanyama returns with a huge performance as the Spurs beat the Wolves 126-97 for a 3-2 lead
  • Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke, a veteran of 7 NBA seasons, dies at 29
  • Benson breaks tie on birthday, Sabres beat Canadiens 3-2 in Game 4 to even series
  • Paul Skenes takes a no-hitter into the 7th, strikes out 10 as Pirates topple Rockies 3-1
  • 76ers fire Daryl Morey as president and keep Nick Nurse as coach
  • Jason Collins, NBA's first openly gay player, dies at 47 of brain cancer
  • Pirates ace Paul Skenes loses no-hit bid in seventh inning against the Colorado Rockies
  • NBA concludes its investigation of Antetokounmpo-Bucks injury dispute, AP source says

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  • After a court win and first spring practice as Ole Miss' No. 1 QB, Chambliss is ready to recharge
  • 2026 NFL schedule: Broncos and Chiefs play in 1st Monday night game of the season
  • 2026 NFL schedule: Bills stadium debuts Week 2, Cowboys at Giants Week 1, vs. Eagles on Thanksgiving
  • Craig Morton, who became the first quarterback to start Super Bowl for two franchises, dies at 83
  • College Sports Commission wins key NIL arbitration in case brought by Nebraska football players
  • SEC commissioner Greg Sankey stands firm on 16-team CFP, details challenges amid 24-team push
  • Pegula putting family experience in NFL and NHL to use in tennis prize money protest
  • Kansas City Chiefs are ready to turn over revamped Arrowhead Stadium to FIFA for the World Cup
  • Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy is in stable condition after being shot at a concert
  • Quarterback RJ Day, son of Ohio State coach Ryan Day, commits to Northwestern in 2027

Baseball

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  • Dodgers give Shohei Ohtani a DH break for 2 days amid his offensive slump
  • Paul Skenes takes a no-hitter into the 7th, strikes out 10 as Pirates topple Rockies 3-1
  • Pirates ace Paul Skenes loses no-hit bid in seventh inning against the Colorado Rockies
  • MLB players, owners start collective bargaining, 6 1/2 months ahead of contract's expiration
  • Mookie Betts returns to the Dodgers' lineup after an oblique injury
  • René Cárdenas, pioneer in Spanish-language broadcasts of MLB games, dies at 96
  • Bobby Cox, manager of Braves' teams that ruled National League and won 1995 World Series, dies at 84
  • Almost everywhere you look in the American League, there's mediocrity to be found
  • Red Sox left-hander Payton Tolle honors his mom, who passed away 2 years ago
  • Mookie Betts set to return from strained oblique when Dodgers open series against Giants on Monday

Basketball

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  • Wembanyama returns with a huge performance as the Spurs beat the Wolves 126-97 for a 3-2 lead
  • Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke, a veteran of 7 NBA seasons, dies at 29
  • 76ers fire Daryl Morey as president and keep Nick Nurse as coach
  • Jason Collins, NBA's first openly gay player, dies at 47 of brain cancer
  • NBA concludes its investigation of Antetokounmpo-Bucks injury dispute, AP source says
  • Lakers want LeBron James to return for another season alongside Luka Doncic, GM Rob Pelinka says
  • All eyes on Wemby for Game 5 of Spurs-Timberwolves series, after his elbow merited Game 4 ejection
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder say they aren't perfect. The champs' 8-0 playoff record is spotless anyway
  • What might LeBron James do next? He has plenty of options for next season and beyond
  • LeBron James hasn't decided whether to return for a 24th NBA season after Lakers' playoff run ends

College

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  • After a court win and first spring practice as Ole Miss' No. 1 QB, Chambliss is ready to recharge
  • College Sports Commission wins key NIL arbitration in case brought by Nebraska football players
  • SEC commissioner Greg Sankey stands firm on 16-team CFP, details challenges amid 24-team push
  • Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy is in stable condition after being shot at a concert
  • SEC receives 6 of the top 8 seeds in NCAA softball bracket, including No. 1 Alabama and No. 2 Texas
  • Quarterback RJ Day, son of Ohio State coach Ryan Day, commits to Northwestern in 2027
  • UCLA's Megan Grant sets NCAA softball record with 38th home run this season
  • Basketball gets more beer money, while tennis and other small college sports worry over their future
  • Fueled by beer ads, March Madness tournaments will expand to 76 teams each starting next season
  • Coaches group supports earlier CFP finish and proposes changes to accomplish that

Auto Racing

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  • Preakness could soon move later, to 3 weeks after the Kentucky Derby. That might not be enough
  • Iron Honor is a slight 9-2 favorite on the morning line for the Preakness
  • After dominating the road in NASCAR, Shane van Gisbergen wants to master ovals and make the Chase
  • Shane van Gisbergen remains NASCAR’s road-course ace with Watkins Glen win from the pole
  • Christian Lundgaard wins the Indianapolis Grand Prix and hopes to carry momentum into Indy 500
  • Shane van Gisbergen will defend NASCAR win at Watkins Glen from the pole position
  • A rule change is causing confusion among IndyCar drivers as season restarts at Indianapolis GP
  • F1 leaders agree to make engine design change for 2027 season
  • Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo is not running in the Preakness

Soccer

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  • Amid spying controversy, Southampton reaches playoff final and is one win from Premier League return
  • 30 days out, Los Angeles is ready for the World Cup. The playing surface? Not just yet
  • Messi doubles MLS base salary, his $28 million total compensation more than twice any other player
  • Barcelona star Lamine Yamal waves Palestinian flag during title parade
  • US hotel operators say promised boon from hosting World Cup hasn’t materialized yet
  • Gio Reyna pleased with landmark goal in Germany ahead of US World Cup team selection
  • Spurs draw with Leeds for priceless point in Premier League survival fight
  • Kansas City Chiefs are ready to turn over revamped Arrowhead Stadium to FIFA for the World Cup
  • US midfielder Cardoso set to miss the World Cup because of ankle surgery
  • Premier League corner chaos is heading to the World Cup and FIFA believes referees will handle it

Tennis

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  • Pegula putting family experience in NFL and NHL to use in tennis prize money protest
  • Sinner win streak reaches 25 as he aims to complete Masters collection at Italian Open
  • Spieth and Scheffler are one leg from the career Grand Slam. It looks farther away for Spieth
  • Basketball gets more beer money, while tennis and other small college sports worry over their future
  • Djokovic beaten by a Croatian qualifier 18 years younger than him at the Italian Open
  • ITF says tennis players from Belarus and Russia to continue playing as neutrals despite IOC shift
  • Sinner adds his voice to French Open prize money protests and awaits Wimbledon response
  • Italian Open leaders side with players on prize money issue and aim to become a 5th Grand Slam
  • Wembanyama, Spurs take out frustration on Timberwolves to even semifinal series at one apiece

Golf

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  • Scottie Scheffler is looking to end a streak of runner-up finishes with PGA Championship repeat
  • Rory McIlroy hits Hollywood, dines at the White House, still finds time to win grand slam
  • Alex Fitzpatrick and brother Matt enjoy simultaneous success on PGA Tour
  • PGA Championship at Aronimink is largely about the big slopes on big greens
  • Norway's Kristoffer Reitan earns 2-shot win at Truist Championship for first PGA Tour victory
  • Spieth and Scheffler are one leg from the career Grand Slam. It looks farther away for Spieth
  • Cameron Young shoots 63 at Quail Hollow, trails Alex Fitzpatrick by 2 as he seeks 2nd straight win
  • Jeeno Thitikul holds off every contender to stay in the lead at Mizuho Americas Open
  • Rory McIlroy says LIV players should be able to return to PGA Tour, but he's not sure they want to
  • Rory McIlroy shoots 67 to move into contention at Truist Championship, 4 shots back of Sungjae Im

Hockey

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  • Dorofeyev scores in OT to give Golden Knights 3-2 win over Ducks and 3-2 series lead
  • Benson breaks tie on birthday, Sabres beat Canadiens 3-2 in Game 4 to even series
  • MacKinnon takes a puck from an Avs teammate to the face
  • Avalanche bounce back to beat the Wild 5-2 and take a 3-1 lead in the series
  • PWHL postpones Minnesota-Montreal Game 5 out of player safety illness concerns
  • Pegula putting family experience in NFL and NHL to use in tennis prize money protest
  • The Carolina Hurricanes are rolling in the NHL playoffs. Next is another lengthy between-rounds rest
  • Avs make their first goalie change by pulling Wedgewood for Blackwood during Game 3 in loss to Wild
  • Kaprizov gets the Wild going with a goal and two assists in a 5-1 win to hand the Avs their 1st loss
  • Blake's overtime goal lifts the Hurricanes 3-2 over the Flyers for their second playoff series sweep
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