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• Eastern Conference playoffs: Magic, Bucks win Game 3s to extend series April 26, 2025
  Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Eastern Conference's first round.
• Western Conference playoffs: Wolves rout Lakers, take 2-1 lead April 26, 2025
  Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Western Conference's first round.
• Sapped by stomach bug, Luka struggles in G3 loss April 26, 2025
  A visibly ill Luka Doncic played through a stomach ailment and was limited to 17 points in a 116-104 Game 3 loss to the Wolves.
• Saints invest in QB room, draft Shough at 40 April 26, 2025
  The Saints bypassed Sanders for the second time in as many nights Friday, selecting Louisville's Tyler Shough with the 40th pick in the NFL draft.
• Boone to mull Yanks' closer as Williams flops again April 26, 2025
  Devin Williams' continued struggles in the ninth prompted Yankees manager Aaron Boone to say "we'll see" when asked if the team would consider making a switch at closer.
• Harmon's mom died after Steelers picked her son April 26, 2025
  Tiffany Saine, the mother of Steelers first-round pick Derrick Harmon, died Thursday night shortly after her son was selected No. 21 in the NFL draft.
• Taylor, Hall of Fame DE's son, drafted by Jets April 26, 2025
  The Jets selected Mason Taylor, the son of Hall of Famer Jason Taylor, in the second round of the NFL draft.
• Celts vent after loss: Refs not controlling play April 26, 2025
  Through three games of this first-round series, the seventh-seeded Magic have displayed a physical style of basketball that the defending champion Celtics say they believe is over the line.
• Payton: 'Beware' if you snubbed Sanders in draft April 26, 2025
  Broncos coach Sean Payton said teams that passed over Shedeur Sanders in the NFL draft should "beware" because the ex-Colorado QB will use the snub as motivation.
• Sanders remains undrafted as free fall continues April 26, 2025
  Shedeur Sanders remained undrafted entering the fourth round of the NFL draft. Coverage resumes Saturday at noon ET on ESPN.
• Why Jags went all-in on Travis Hunter at the NFL draft: Will he play both sides of the ball? April 26, 2025
  Hunter has been tabbed as a "generational talent". Did the Jags overspend? Breaking down the deal.
• Evra eyes Suárez MMA fight: 'He can even bite me' April 26, 2025
  Former Manchester United defender Patrice Evra will make his debut as an MMA fighter in a "showcase bout" on May 23 in Paris, the PFL has announced.
• Madrid to play Copa final despite protest over refs April 26, 2025
  Real Madrid denied they were considering boycotting Saturday's Copa del Rey final against Barcelona, despite protesting comments made by the refereeing team.
• Reynolds: Wrexham promotion bid given me ulcer April 26, 2025
  Wrexham co-owner Ryan Reynolds has said the crucial last weeks of Wrexham's bid for promotion have developed "an eight-inch ulcer in my stomach."
• NWSL seeks to launch second division in 2026 April 26, 2025
  The National Women's Soccer League has formally applied to the U.S. Soccer Federation to create a new Division II league.
• Chelsea-bound Estêvão scores, vomits in Copa win April 26, 2025
  Palmeiras' Estêvão had an 18th birthday to remember, netting the club's second goal in a 3-2 Copa Libertadores win over Bolivar before dropping to the turf, vomiting and leaving the field on a stretcher as the high altitude of La Paz took its toll.
• Pride stage late comeback, avoid 2nd straight loss April 26, 2025
  Defending NWSL champions Orlando Pride rallied with three goals in the last 20 minutes to secure a 3-2 victory and avoid consecutive defeats after ending their 23-game unbeaten streak last week.
• Senator wants travel policies eased before '26 WC April 26, 2025
  Sen. Ron Wyden of Oregon has asked top Trump administration officials to reconsider policies that are impacting travelers arriving in the United States, citing upcoming sporting events like the 2026 World Cup.
• Nice end PSG's hopes of unbeaten Ligue 1 season April 26, 2025
  Paris Saint-Germain's hopes of becoming the first side to complete a Ligue 1 season unbeaten came crashing down at the Parc des Princes on Friday when Nice handed them their first defeat of the league campaign.
• Stanley Cup playoffs odds: Stars a top-5 favorite after Game 3 win over Avalanche April 26, 2025
  Every playoff team's odds to win the Stanley Cup and favorites for the Conn Smythe Trophy for playoff MVP.

MLB Baseball

• Paul Skenes wins duel with Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Dodgers extend losing streak April 26, 2025
  Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched five innings but surrendered three runs and the team's bats were quiet during a loss to the Pirates on Friday.
• Mets' Carlos Mendoza talks 'frustrating' triple play call: 'Tough break for us there' April 26, 2025
  In what was a wacky game on Friday night between the Mets and the Washington Nationals, perhaps the strangest play happened in the fourth inning: a controversial triple play call that could not be reviewed.
• Devin Williams' woes continue after blown save in Yankees' 4-2 loss to Blue Jays April 26, 2025
  Alejandro Kirk hit a go-ahead two-run double in the ninth inning off Yankees closer Devin Williams and the Toronto Blue Jays beat New York 4-2 on Friday night, snapping a five-game losing streak.
• Mets take late lead, blow first game in 5-4 walk-off loss to Nationals April 26, 2025
  The Mets fought late to come back and take the lead against the Washington Nationals, only to blow it in the ninth for a 5-4 loss to their NL East rivals on Friday night.
• Justin Verlander leaning on MLB experience in search of first win with Giants April 25, 2025
  Justin Verlander hasn't won a game this season, but the veteran San Francisco Giants starter believes he's moving in the right direction.
• Pirates' Tommy Pham issued 1-game suspension, fine by MLB for 'inappropriate action toward fans' April 25, 2025
  Pham took issue with a fan reaching out to grab a ball he was fielding in Anaheim.
• What we learned as Giants' offense goes ice cold in shutout loss to Rangers April 25, 2025
  Matt Chapman and the San Francisco Giants were blanked by Nathan Eovaldi and three Texas Rangers relievers on Friday night.
• Pirates' Tommy Pham suspended, fined for making crude hand-jerking gesture at Angel fans April 25, 2025
  Pirates outfielder Tommy Pham has been punished for a heated, vulgar reaction to hecklers at Angel Stadium.
• Mets activate C Francisco Alvarez and 2B Jeff McNeil from injured list April 25, 2025
  The New York Mets activated catcher Francisco Alvarez and second baseman Jeff McNeil from the injured list Friday, and both were in the lineup to make their season debut in the opener of a four-game series against the Washington Nationals.
• Mets, Brooks Raley agree to one-year deal: report April 25, 2025
  Left-handed pitcher Brooks Raley and the Mets have reportedly agreed to a one-year contract, pending a physical. The contract has a team option for 2026.
• Mets Notes: Why Brett Baty was the odd man out, how much time will Luis Torrens see behind the plate? April 25, 2025
  Mets manager Carlos Mendoza discusses Brett Baty, Luis Torrens, and Edwin Diaz before Friday's series opener against the Nationals.
• Francisco Alvarez, Jeff McNeil excited to return to Mets’ lineup: ‘It feels like Opening Day’ April 25, 2025
  After working their way back from injuries, Jeff McNeil and Francisco Alvarez are ready to make their return to the Mets' starting lineup.
• Best offense in baseball? So far, that title belongs to the Chicago Cubs April 25, 2025
  Through the first month of the season, the Cubs lead MLB in batting average, OBP, OPS, hits, runs scored and stolen bases.
• Sanchez won't start Tuesday but Phillies encouraged April 25, 2025
  Cristopher Sanchez will not take his turn in the Phillies' rotation on Tuesday, but the news on his forearm has been promising.
• Losing streak reaches 5 for the .500 Phillies, who can't buy a big hit April 25, 2025
  The Phillies were shut out for the third time in losing their fifth consecutive game. They’re at .500 for the first time this season and searching for answers.
• MLB free agency rankings 2025-26: Cubs slugger Kyle Tucker tops the list one month into the season April 25, 2025
  Alex Bregman, Pete Alonso, Kyle Schwarber and Marcell Ozuna round out a high-powered top five on the list.
• Bochy reflects on Giants memories with Posey, Crawford in return April 25, 2025
  As he settled into San Francisco for the second time as Texas Rangers manager, Giants legend Bruce Bochy discussed Brandon Crawford, Buster Posey and more.
• Mets activate Francisco Alvarez from the IL April 25, 2025
  The Mets activated catcher Francisco Alvarez from the IL ahead of Friday's series-opener with the Nationals in Washington, D.C., adding a jolt to their roster.
• Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Noelvi Marte, Will Vest, Jo Adell April 25, 2025
  Marte might be here to stay in Cincinnati.
• Fantasy baseball two-start pitchers: Jack Flaherty fronts the list of terrific options for week of April 28th April 25, 2025
  Shota Imanaga, Freddy Peralta and Logan Webb are among the projected two-start pitchers for the fifth week of the 2025 MLB season.

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PGA Golf

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• Cut: Notable LPGA players who won't play the weekend at Chevron April 26, 2025
  World No. 10 Charley Hull is among the big names to come up short in Texas.
• VOTE: Who will be the Shore's top senior girls golfer this spring? April 26, 2025
  The senior class has elevated Shore girls golf over the past four seasons, and now readers can cast their vote for the best of the Class of 2025.
• Architect Beau Welling talks about building public golf, TGL and his work with Tiger Woods April 26, 2025
  Beau Welling: "Every golf designer in the world says the same thing about playability, but then so many designers go and put sand everywhere."
• Who qualified for the state golf tournament? Several Coastal Bend golfers impress at regionals April 26, 2025
  The stage for the UIL and TAPPS state golf tournament is set with several Corpus Christi and Coastal Bend athletes qualifying.
• China's Liu takes Chevron lead after albatross April 26, 2025
  A rare albatross from China's Yan Liu helps her move into the outright lead on day two at the Chevron Championship in Texas.
• Golf roundup: Hosts fare well at Invitational April 26, 2025
  Apr. 25—WILLMAR — The top five teams remained unshook at Day 2 of the Cardinal/Wildcat Invite. Brainerd, which led Day 1 in Spicer, edged New London-Spicer with a two-day total of 598 on Friday at Eagle Creek Golf Club. The Wildcats finished at 607, followed by Lakeville South's 628, Willmar's 641 and Morris/Chokio-Alberta's 649. The […]
• BOYS GOLF: Claremore's Williams, Mason tie for first as Zebras claim Pryor 36-Hole title April 26, 2025
  With the leaderboard tightening, Jack Williams stepped up and delivered the round of the tournament. The Claremore standout fired a 3-under-par 69 in the final round Thursday, capping a stellar performance that earned him co-medalist honors and helped lift the Zebras to a dominant team victory at the Pryor Tigers 36-Hole Tournament at Pryor Creek […]
• Yan Liu makes albatross, hangs onto lead at Chevron Championship April 26, 2025
  Yan Liu had an albatross to offset three front-nine bogeys and rebounded from a late bogey for an even-par 72 and a one-stroke lead.
• Nelly Korda keeps the 'faith,' switches putter and rallies to make cut at Chevron Championship April 26, 2025
  Korda was well off the cut line Friday when she went on a birdie spree to make it to the weekend in her title defense.
• Albatross and closing birdie lift China's Liu to LPGA Chevron lead April 26, 2025
  China's Liu Yan made a stunning albatross and a closing birdie to seize a one-stroke lead when darkness halted Friday's second round of the LPGA Chevron Championship.A 90-minute morning fog delay led to the round being halted by darkness with nine players yet to finish.
• SNAP! — 2025 CSUB Golf Classic April 26, 2025
  A golf game may be good, but how much better is it when it benefits college students? Cal State Bakersfield invited golfers to the 2025 CSUB Golf Classic on March 31 at Stockdale Country Club. Proceeds went to student scholarships and the university's Nursing Student Global Outreach Fund, which sends Roadrunners around the world to […]
• SNAP! — 32nd annual Sharyn Woods Memorial Pro-Am Golf Tournament April 26, 2025
  Both golfers and people whose lives have been touched by breast cancer converged April 7 at Seven Oaks Country Club for the 32nd annual Sharyn Woods Memorial Pro-Am Golf Tournament. It was put on by Links for Life, which was started in 1992 by Sharyn Woods and Carol Barraza to promote breast cancer awareness and […]