Shohei Ohtani has surpassed Ichiro Suzuki for the longest on-base streak by a Japanese-born player.

Plenty of players sat out as NBA teams played their second-to-last games of the season.

Victor Wembanyama had 40 points and 13 rebounds in his 65th game to become eligible for NBA awards, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Dallas Mavericks 139-120.

Valentín Castellanos and Konstantinos Mavropanos have scored twice each and West Ham has hammered Wolves 4-0 to bolster its hopes of Premier League survival.

A statue has been unveiled of Hall of Famer Ichiro Suzuki at the Seattle Mariners' T-Mobile Park.

Shota Imanaga pitched six sharp innings for the Chicago Cubs before Ryan O’Hearn led off the seventh with a single to right off Caleb Thielbar for Pittsburgh’s first hit of the game.

The Chicago White Sox are expanding their tribute to Pope Leo XIV, a Chicago native and longtime fan of the baseball team.

Terry Rozier, who is facing federal charges related to a gambling operation, has been waived by the Miami Heat in an expected and procedural move that allows the team to sign another player to its roster before the postseason.

Patrons are lining up at Augusta National to secure a limited edition Masters gnome.

New Florida coach Jon Sumrall went 5 for 5 in his quest to keep running back Jadan Baugh, receiver Vernell Brown III, linebacker Myles Graham, receiver Dallas Wilson and edge rusher Jayden Woods.

Rory McIlroy is turning the Masters into a victory lap.

For the first time in four years, it will soon be a great day for playoff hockey in Pittsburgh.

Prediction markets let people wager on anything from a basketball game to the outcome of a presidential election — and recently, even the fate of the U.S. and Israel’s war against Iran.

Detroit Tigers center fielder Parker Meadows has been sent to a hospital for overnight observation after a head-to-head collision with teammate Riley Greene.

Joel Embiid had an appendectomy in Houston after Philadelphia’s star big man was stricken with appendicitis overnight.

The Justice Department is investigating the NFL for potential anticompetitive practices, according to a government official.

Athletics pitcher Jeffrey Springs lost a no-hit bid with one out in the seventh inning against the New York Yankees when he allowed a single to Ben Rice.

A transgender darts player says she’s “not done fighting” after the sport’s governing body enacted rules barring transgender women from women’s tournaments.

Jayson Tatum wanted to walk off the floor as a winner in his return to Madison Square Garden.

The Big Ten amassed nearly $70 million in revenue from NCAA distributions awarded for team appearances and performances in the 2026 men’s and women’s basketball tournaments.

Xander Schauffele’s tee shot on the par-5 eighth hole at Augusta National came to rest in somebody’s merchandise bag.

San Antonio Spurs fans have the opportunity to score free merchandise, attend watch parties and eat tacos for free ahead of the 2026 NBA playoffs, according to a news release.

Gary Player believes Tiger Woods should avoid driving because of his medication use for pain management.

Colton Herta’s hopes of returning to the Indianapolis 500 in the middle of his bid to reach Formula 1 have taken a hit with a calendar clash after Formula 2 races were rescheduled.

As Rory McIlroy was warming up on the practice range, Jack Nicklaus was busy touting the star from Northern Ireland by saying he had a “very, very good chance” to repeat as Masters champion.

Major League Baseball’s average salary rose 3.4% on opening day to a record $5.34 million, according to a study by The Associated Press, and the New York Mets topped spending at the season’s start for the fourth straight year.

Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson got the Masters underway, hitting the ceremonial first tee shots on a postcard-perfect day at Augusta National.

De’Aaron Fox had 25 points and the San Antonio Spurs kept rolling even with Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle sidelined by injuries, defeating the Portland Trail Blazers 112-101.

The best way for the Edmonton Oilers to shake off a tough loss was to let Connor McDavid take over the game.

Rory McIlroy has been savoring his Masters win all week at Augusta National.

Many Iranian soccer fans in the U.S. have conflicting emotions about their homeland's beloved national team as the World Cup comes to North America.

The Associated Press has learned an NCAA panel is scheduled to discuss potential changes to eligibility rules that would incorporate age into the process.

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Jorge Soler and Atlanta Braves pitcher Reynaldo López each received seven-game suspensions from Major League Baseball on Wednesday after they were ejected following their participation in a brawl.

Davey Lopes, a longtime Los Angeles Dodgers infielder and premier base stealer, has died.

Hall of Famer Sue Bird watched the WNBA on NBC growing up.

Scottie Scheffler has two kids and two Masters titles.

Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle have been ruled out for the San Antonio Spurs' game against the Portland Trail Blazers.

Everyone knows about the azaleas and dogwoods at Augusta National during the Masters.

The Diamond League track meet in Qatar has been postponed from next month to June 19 if conditions allow amid ongoing uncertainty caused by the conflict in the Middle East.

Alex Ovechkin says he is waiting until after the Washington Capitals' season is over to decide whether he's calling it a career or returning to play one more year.

Konnor Griffin has signed a nine-year, $140 million contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia adds another solo goal to his collection as defending champion Paris Saint-Germain beats Liverpool 2-0 in the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal.

Atletico Madrid scored twice after Barcelona was reduced to 10 men to earn a valuable 2-0 road win and take the advantage in their Champions League quarterfinal.

Atlanta Braves pitcher Reynaldo López and Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Jorge Soler were ejected after getting into a brawl Tuesday night.

The Missions jumped out to a 3-1 lead in their 2026 home opener, but the Hooks erupted for 4 runs in the fifth inning, which proved to be the difference in the game.

Fernando Mendoza, expected to go first overall to the Las Vegas Raiders, will watch the NFL draft with family and friends in Miami, someone with knowledge of the quarterback’s plans said Tuesday.

The start of John Harbaugh's first offseason program as coach of the New York Giants comes with a significant absence looming over it.

Rory McIlroy thought winning the Masters was one of the greatest days of his career.

Michigan men’s basketball returned to campus as national champions and coach Dusty May told the fans who greeted them at the Crisler Center that “this trophy is yours.”.

North Carolina has hired NBA championship-winning coach Michael Malone to lead the Tar Heels’ basketball program.

South Carolina women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley says it is time to move past her Final Four skirmish with UConn coach Geno Auriemma that became the talk of the tournament.

Michigan is No. 1 in the final Associated Press Top 25 men’s college basketball poll for the 2025-26 season after winning the program’s first national championship in 37 years.

Kansas big man Flory Bidunga, Wake Forest’s Juke Harris and Saint Mary’s Paulius Murauskas are among the parade of players entering the transfer portal on the first of 15 days Division I men’s basketball players can go looking for a new school.

Colin Kaepernick will publish his life story, “The Perilous Fight,” on Sept. 15.

United States international Patrick Agyemang will miss his home World Cup after suffering a serious Achilles tendon injury.

Kai Havertz scored in stoppage time to give Arsenal a 1-0 win in the first leg of its Champions League quarterfinal against Sporting Lisbon.

Harry Kane delivered for Bayern Munich on his return from injury, scoring a goal and helping set up another in the team’s 2-1 win over Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinals.

The Dallas Stars banned a person from attending games at American Airlines Center after they bought tickets for a group of four spectators seen celebrating a goal with a Nazi salute.

Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras had a warning for the Milwaukee Brewers after he was hit on the hand by a pitch from right-hander Brandon Woodruff.

Michigan has won a national championship with a roster full of transfers.

Stephon Castle had 17 points, 13 assists and 10 rebounds and the San Antonio Spurs held on to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 115-102 after losing Victor Wembanyama in the first half due to a left rib contusion.

Victor Wembanyama suffered a left rib contusion and was ruled out of the second half of San Antonio’s 115-102 win over Philadelphia on Monday night, leaving the status of the Spurs’ center for the rest of the regular season in doubt.

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh, who led the major leagues with 60 home runs last year, hit his first of the 2026 season Monday night following a 10-game drought.

There’s been a lot of postgame thinking to do for Tony Vitello given the new Giants manager’s frustrating 3-8 start in his jump from college coach to the major leagues.

North Carolina is working toward finalizing a deal with NBA championship-winning coach Michael Malone to take over the Tar Heels' basketball program.

The New Jersey Devils are parting ways with general manager Tom Fitzgerald in an abrupt late-season change of direction for a team that is set to miss the playoffs.

Tiger Woods is a topic of conversation at the Masters without even being there.

The Chicago Bulls fired executive vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas and general manager Marc Eversley, ending a six-year run that produced just one playoff appearance.

Major League Baseball's first week of challenges to robot umpires shows catchers outperforming batters.

The Atlanta Dream have acquired two-time WNBA All-Star Angel Reese from the Chicago Sky in exchange for first-round draft picks in 2027 and 2028.

High-scoring Michigan had to get down and dirty to dig out the national title, making only two 3-pointers all night but still muscling its way to a 69-63 victory over stingy, stubborn UConn.

Cori Close and the UCLA Bruins are going to have to work hard to repeat as champions.

The Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees are off to good starts — and their MVPs are finally starting to hit.

Lauren Coughlin made sure victory was never truly in doubt Sunday in the Aramco Championship in rolling to a five-shot win over Nelly Korda and the rest of the star-studded field.

Stephen Curry swished a 3-pointer on his second shot from deep and raised his arms in delight when the ball went through.

Ann Meyers Drysdale will always be a Bruin.

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UCLA women's basketball has won its first NCAA national championship with a 79-51 blowout of South Carolina.

South Carolina’s quest to win a fourth national title ended in ugly fashion for a second straight season when the Gamecocks lost to UCLA 79-51 in the NCAA women’s basketball title game.

Two-time Masters champion Scottie Scheffler has brought his entire family to Augusta National.

Leeds throws away a two-goal lead in second-half injury time and has a double scare in extra time before going on to beat West Ham in a penalty shootout and reach the FA Cup semifinals for the first time since 1987.

Major League Baseball’s pitch clock was no match for the New York Yankees and Miami Marlins.

Patrick Roy has been fired as coach of the New York Islanders.

UConn starting guard Solo Ball was skipping practice because of a sprained foot but said he expects to play when the Huskies face Michigan in the NCAA championship game Monday night.

Gabriela Jaquez scored 21 points, Lauren Betts added 16 and UCLA routed South Carolina 79-51 Sunday to win its first NCAA championship in women’s basketball.

Players in the Masters will have a hard time believing Byron Nelson once drove onto the green at the par-4 seventh hole at Augusta National.

You’ve done something special when Torii Hunter, a nine-time Gold Glove Award winner known for his acrobatic catches, calls what you just did “probably the greatest defensive game I’ve ever seen.”.

Michigan overpowered Arizona early and humbled the ’Cats all night long, turning the Final Four meeting billed as the game of the year into a 91-73 Wolverines highlight reel.

Michigan star forward Yaxel Lendeborg finished with 11 points while playing just 14 minutes due to ankle and knee injuries in Saturday's 91-73 win over Arizona in the Final Four.

Freshmen Braylon Mullins of UConn and Keaton Wagler of Illinois led the way for their teams in the Final Four on Saturday.

UConn got another critical 3-pointer from Braylon Mullins and coach Dan Hurley’s Huskies are heading back to the national title game.

Maria Jose Marin of Colombia has won the Augusta National Women's Amateur.

Bring on postseason hockey in Buffalo.

UConn coach Geno Auriemma has apologized for his actions during a heated exchange with Dawn Staley at the end of the Huskies’ loss to South Carolina in the women’s Final Four.

Justin Verlander’s long-awaited return to Comerica Park as a member of the Detroit Tigers has been put on hold.

The Milwaukee Brewers apparently have a quirky new mascot, a tortoise named Bobby Jr_ During a pregame interview Friday, manager Pat Murphy pulled out the tortoise as a joke instead of his usual “pocket pancakes.”.

Second-tier Southampton has caused a huge shock by beating Premier League leader Arsenal in the FA Cup quarterfinals.

Dawn Staley and Geno Auriemma’s coaching rivalry reached a dramatic peak Friday night.

American sprinters Sha’Carri Richardson and Christian Coleman have won their heats and qualified for Monday’s semifinals of the Stawell Gift, an annual race contested over 120 meters on grass in a small Australian town near Melbourne.

Cooper Flagg scored 51 points to become the first teenager to reach the 50-point mark in an NBA game.