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Stephen Ames celebrates 60th birthday with successful title defense in Mitsubishi Electric Classic

DULUTH, Ga. (AP) - Stephen Ames celebrated his 60th birthday with a successful title defense in the Mitsubishi Electric Classic, closing with a 5-under 67 on Sunday for his eighth PGA Tour Champions v...

Apr 28, 2024

McIlroy, Lowry rally to win Zurich Classic team event in a playoff

NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry won the Zurich Classic of New Orleans team event Sunday, beating Chad Ramey and Martin Trainer with a par on the first hole of a playoff. Trainer pushed...

Apr 28, 2024

Canadian women defeat U.S. handily in Pacific Four Series rugby tournament opener

CARSON, Calif. - Captain Sophie de Goede scored 18 points, including two tries, as Canada thumped the U.S. 50-7 Sunday in the opening match of Pacific Four Series rugby tournament. Claire Gallagher sc...

Apr 28, 2024

Paul George, James Harden help Clippers hang on beat Mavs 116-111 after blowing 31-point lead

DALLAS (AP) - Paul George and James Harden each scored 33 points while playing key fourth-quarter roles to help the Los Angeles Clippers hold on after blowing a 31-point lead and beat the Dallas Maver...

Apr 28, 2024

Jets forward Namestnikov leaves Game 4 after taking puck to side of the head

DENVER - Winnipeg Jets forward Vladislav Namestnikov left Sunday's game against the Colorado Avalanche after taking a slapshot to the side of the head. Nate Schmidt fired a shot from the point that wa...

Apr 28, 2024

Alejandro Kirk's first homer of the year lifts Blue Jays over Dodgers 3-1

TORONTO - Alejandro Kirk went 3 for 3 at the plate and hit his first home run of the season to lead the Toronto Blue Jays past the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-1 on Sunday to snap a five-game losing skid. Da...

Apr 28, 2024

Brunson scores career playoff-high 47 points, leads Knicks over 76ers for 3-1 lead

PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Jalen Brunson scored a career playoff-high 47 points, added 10 assists and the New York Knicks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 97-92 on Sunday to take a 3-1 lead in their first-round p...

Apr 28, 2024

Hit parade: Players throwing their weight around in the Stanley Cup playoffs

Oilers captain Connor McDavid took a big hit from Kings forward Quinton Byfield along the boards. Edmonton winger Zach Hyman steamrolled Los Angeles centre Philip Danault in the same series. Back east...

Apr 28, 2024

Rookie goalie Arturs Silovs takes over Vancouver Canucks net for Game 4: reports

NASHVILLE - Multiple reports say rookie goalie Arturs Silovs will be in net for the Vancouver Canucks when they face the Nashville Predators in Game 4 of their first-round playoff series today. The 23...

Marty Hastings Apr 28, 2024

Darmstadt is relegated from the Bundesliga. Late penalty slightly helps Cologne survival hopes

BERLIN (AP) - Darmstadt was relegated from the Bundesliga on Sunday with a 1-0 loss at home to fellow promoted side Heidenheim. Darmstadt, which finished runner-up behind second-division champion Heid...

Apr 28, 2024