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A new playmaker in Denver, but no Bo Nix yet as Jaylen Waddle settles into the Broncos offense

Denver Broncos wide receiver Jaylen Waddle warms up during an NFL football practice at the team's headquarters, Thursday, June 4,…

June 4, 2026

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Jalen Brunson is playing for an NBA championship and maybe for the title of best Knick ever

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson speaks with the media prior to the start of the NBA Finals basketball series…

June 2, 2026

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Browns trade 2-time AP Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett to Rams

FILE – This photo combination shows Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett, left, in Cincinnati, Jan. 4, 2026, and Los…

June 2, 2026

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Predators hire Chris MacFarland from Avalanche to become president of hockey operations/GM

FILE – Colorado Avalanche general manager Chris MacFarland speaks during a news conference at the NHL hockey team's training headquarters…

June 2, 2026

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Goodman’s 3-run homer and Rumfield’s sac fly help Rockies rally for 9-8 win over Angels

Colorado Rockies' Hunter Goodman reacts after hitting a home run during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the…

June 2, 2026

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PSG wins back-to-back Champions League titles after shootout victory against Arsenal

PSG's head coach Luis Enrique, top, celebrates with players after winning the Champions League final soccer match against Arsenal in…

May 30, 2026

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MLB owners propose a salary cap for the first time since baseball’s 1994-95 strike

FILE – Rob Manfred, commissioner of Major League Baseball answers questions during a news conference at the MLB winter meetings,…

May 29, 2026

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Golden Knights sweep Avalanche to advance to third Stanley Cup Final in nine seasons

Vegas Golden Knights right wing Cole Smith (22) celebrates after scoring against the Colorado Avalanche during the third period in…

May 27, 2026

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Knicks fans forget about the bad times and savor a record run to their first NBA Finals since 1999

New York Knicks fans cheer during the second half of Game 4 in the Eastern Conference finals NBA basketball playoffs…

May 26, 2026

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Late pass sends Felix Rosenqvist past David Malukas for the closest Indianapolis 500 win in history

Felix Rosenqvist, of Sweden, celebrates after winning the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, May…

May 26, 2026

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2-time NASCAR champ Kyle Busch dies at 41 after being hospitalized with a ‘severe illness’

FILE – Kyle Busch is introduced during the NASCAR All-Star auto race at Dover Motor Speedway, Sunday, May 17, 2026,…

May 21, 2026

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Golden Knights roll to early lead, hold off Avs 4-2 to open Western Conference Final

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Dylan Coghlan, front left, is congratulated after scoring a goal by defenseman Shea Theodore, back left,…

May 21, 2026

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Aaron Rai runs away with the PGA Championship, first English-born winner in more than a century

Aaron Rai, of England, holds the Wanamaker Trophy after winning the PGA Championship golf tournament at Aronimink Golf Club on…

May 19, 2026

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Avalanche shrug off 2021 playoff loss to Golden Knights as they meet in the Western Conference final

Minnesota Wild defenseman Jake Middleton, left, checks Colorado Avalanche left wing Joel Kiviranta in the first period of Game 5…

May 19, 2026

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Deep, star-studded Avalanche reach the conference finals for 8th time since arriving in Denver

Colorado will play winner of Vegas vs. Anaheim series

May 14, 2026

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Avalanche bounce back to beat the Wild 5-2 and take a 3-1 lead in the series

Colorado Avalanche center Parker Kelly, center, celebrates after scoring during the third period of Game 4 in a second-round NHL…

May 12, 2026

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Washington wins NBA draft lottery, chance to pick first on June 23

Washington Wizards' John Wall, left, and NBA Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum, pose for photos after Tatum announced that the Wizards…

May 12, 2026

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Denver’s playoff flop didn’t cost David Adelman. The roster, though, could be wide open

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) looks on during the second half of Game 6 of a first-round NBA basketball…

May 8, 2026

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March Madness tournaments will expand to 76 teams each starting next season

FILE – March Madness logo sis displayed at center court during the opening rounds of the NCAA college basketball tournament…

May 7, 2026

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Benavidez KOs Ramirez in the 6th to win the WBA and WBO cruiserweight titles

LAS VEGAS (AP) — David Benavidez hasn’t given up the dream of facing Canelo Alvarez — and now he might…

May 5, 2026

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A 15-goal playoff opener puts modern NHL offense on full display in Avalanche-Wild

Colorado Avalanche center Parker Kelly, center top, tries to redirect a shot at Minnesota Wild goaltender Jesper Wallstedt (30) as…

May 5, 2026

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Exorbitantly expensive tickets for early World Cup games still on general sale

FILE – Argentina's Lionel Messi hoists the winning team replica of the FIFA World Cup trophy during a celebration ceremony…

May 5, 2026

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Golden Tempo takes the Kentucky Derby as Cherie DeVaux becomes the 1st woman to train its winner

Trainer Cherie DeVaux kisses the trophy after a victory by Golden Tempo in the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby…

May 3, 2026

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Nuggets face franchise-shifting questions after a first-round flop vs Timberwolves

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) looks on during the second half of Game 6 of a first-round NBA basketball…

May 2, 2026