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NBA playoffs 2026: Thunder try to end the parity, challengers set to crash the party

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander looks on in street clothes during player introductions before the first half of an…

April 17, 2026

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NHL playoffs arrive with the West stacked with contenders like Colorado, Dallas and Vegas

Colorado Avalanche's Gabriel Landeskog, center, celebrates his goal against the Calgary Flames with Brett Kulak, left, and Martin Necas during…

April 17, 2026

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Nuggets center Nikola Jokic surges into playoffs after a scary knee injury and historic season

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) runs up court during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the…

April 16, 2026

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Denver beats Wisconsin 2-1 for its 11th national title, 3rd in 5 years

Denver goaltender Johnny Hicks (31) celebrates with teammates after defeating Wisconsin in the championship game at the NCAA Frozen Four…

April 14, 2026

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Rory McIlroy goes back-to-back at the Masters to join Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo and Tiger Woods

Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, holds the trophy after winning the Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club,…

April 14, 2026

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Rockies bring Broncos owners in as minority partners as they try to turn around franchise

Colorado Rockies' Hunter Goodman (15) holds hand after getting hit by a pitch while batting during the sixth inning of…

April 10, 2026

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Scheffler, McIlroy, DeChambeau lead star-studded field at Masters

Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, walks to green on the 16th hole during a practice round ahead of the Masters…

April 9, 2026

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North Carolina working to finalize deal to hire Michael Malone as basketball coach, AP source says

FILE – Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone stands on the sideline during the second half of an NBA basketball…

April 7, 2026

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Michigan muscles its way to program’s 2nd national title, beating stubborn UConn 69-63

From left, Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg, guard Roddy Gayle Jr., center Aday Mara, forward Morez Johnson Jr., and guard Nimari…

April 7, 2026

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Marsh helps power 7-run first inning as Phillies beat Rockies 10-1 in Colorado’s home opener

Philadelphia Phillies' Brandon Marsh, right, follows the flight of his three-run home run off Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen…

April 3, 2026

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UConn star sophomore Sarah Strong named the AP Player of the Year in women’s college basketball

FILE – UConn forward Sarah Strong (21) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Notre Dame…

April 3, 2026

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Duke freshman forward Cameron Boozer named The Associated Press men’s national player of the year

Duke forward Cameron Boozer (12) reacts after scoring during the second half in the second round of the NCAA college…

April 3, 2026

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The NBA’s stretch run has arrived. Here’s a look at what’s happening

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) holds the ball away from Utah Jazz guard John Konchar during the first half…

April 2, 2026

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Avs forward Nathan MacKinnon becomes 1st to 50 goals this season with early score against Canucks

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon reacts after scoring his 50th goal of the season in the first period of an…

April 1, 2026

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Mullins Madness! Freshman’s 35-footer gives UConn a 73-72 win over Duke and a Final Four spot

Duke head coach Jon Scheyer during the second half in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament on…

March 31, 2026

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The Final Four is set as UConn stuns Duke to join Illinois, Arizona and Michigan

Illinois' Zvonimir Ivisic cuts part of the net after an Elite Eight game against Iowa in the NCAA college basketball…

March 31, 2026

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Tiger Woods released on bail hours after arrest at crash scene on suspicion of DUI

Golfer Tiger Woods stands by his overturned vehicle in Jupiter Island, Fla., on Friday, March 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Jason Oteri)dur-i-syn…

March 28, 2026

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Rockies begin franchise makeover under the front office leadership of Paul DePodesta and Josh Byrnes

FILE – Colorado Rockies new president of baseball operations, Paul DePodesta, front, responds to questions as Dick Monfort, chairman and…

March 24, 2026

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Bracket Reset: NCAA Tournament down to a Sweet 16 of high-majors

Duke head coach Jon Scheyer during the second half in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday,…

March 24, 2026

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MacKinnon stars as the Avalanche beat the Blackhawks 4-1 to clinch playoff spot

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon, left, and right wing Valeri Nichushkin (13) celebrate after a goal by center Martin Necas…

March 21, 2026

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NBA owners will work on expansion again next week with Vegas and Seattle the targets, AP sources say

NBA commissioner Adam Silver greets NBA referee Ashley Moyer-Gleich as he arrives for an NBA basketball game between the Portland…

March 18, 2026

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Venezuela beats U.S. 3-2 to win first World Baseball Classic title

Venezuela pitcher Daniel Palencia celebrates after the team defeated the United States in the championship game of the World Baseball…

March 17, 2026

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Lou Holtz, college football staple who coached Notre Dame to 1988 national title, dies at 89

FILE – Arkansas coach Lou Holtz is carried by his players after defeating Oklahoma in the Orange Bowl NCAA college…

March 4, 2026

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A record-setting Winter Olympics: 6 golds and 16 medals for the U.S. in women’s events set marks

United States' Megan Keller (5), covered in the U.S. flag, gets a hug from a teammate after the United States'…

February 21, 2026