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Brian Hernandez Jr. celebrates in the winner's circle after riding Mystik Dan to win the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby horse race at Churchill Downs Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Kentucky Derby victory aboard Mystik Dan provides signature win for jockey Brian Hernandez Jr.

Jockey Brian Hernandez Jr. rode Mystik Dan to victory in the 150th Kentucky Derby to complete the most rewarding weekend of his career. The Eclipse Award winner and two-time Breeders' Cup champion …
Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi falls on New York Red Bulls midfielder Daniel Edelman during the first half of an MLS soccer game, Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Michael Laughlin)

Messi scores a goal and has 5 assists to lead Inter Miami to a 6-2 rout of Red Bulls

Lionel Messi scored a goal and had five assists as Inter Miami trounced the New York Red Bulls 6-2. Fresh after earning MLS Player of the Month Award for April, Messi has scored and assisted in six …
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards reacts after hitting a basket in the first half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series against the Denver Nuggets, Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Edwards scores 43 points, Reid erupts in 4th to help Timberwolves beat Nuggets 106-99 in Game 1

Anthony Edwards scored a playoff career-high 43 points, Naz Reid had 14 of his 16 points in the fourth quarter and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the defending NBA champion Denver Nuggets 106-99 in …
Taylor Pendrith, right, laughs with fellow competitor Davis Riley, left, at the second hole tee box during the third round of the Byron Nelson golf tournament in McKinney, Texas, Saturday, May 4, 2024. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Taylor Pendrith leads Byron Nelson as one of several seeking first PGA Tour victory

Taylor Pendrith has a one-shot lead going into the final round of the CJ Cup Byron Nelson. The Canadian is among several leaders seeking his first PGA Tour victory. Pendrith chipped in twice for …
Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch, center, looks on from the bench in the first half of an Game 1 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series against the Denver Nuggets, Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Recovering from knee surgery, Finch in 2nd row of Timberwolves bench for series opener with Nuggets

After having knee surgery, Minnesota coach Chris Finch was in the second row of the bench for Game 1 of a second-round series with Denver on Saturday night. Finch used crutches to attend his pregame …
NFL

Bob Avellini, the former Chicago quarterback who teamed with Hall of Fame running back Walter Payton to lead the Bears to the 1977 playoffs, has died. He was 70. The Bears said Saturday that Avellini …

Jordan Travis still has some recovering to do in his return from a horrific leg injury that once put his football career on hold. The former Florida State star quarterback was taken by the New York …
New Seattle Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald went through his first true practice as a head coach with the start of rookie minicamp. The Seahawks have been in their offseason program for a few weeks, …
NBA

Donovan Mitchell went for 50 points on Orlando Magic, but it wasn't enough to help the Cleveland Cavaliers close out the first-round NBA playoff series between the teams. Mitchell scored his team's …

There are a ton of connections and similarities between the Denver Nuggets and the Minnesota Timberwolves who meet in Round 2 of the NBA playoffs beginning this weekend. The biggest connection …
Today in Sports, May 4 - Charles Barkley scores 56 points, including a playoff-record 38 in the first half
College sports

(All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Sunday, May 5 AUTO RACING 3 p.m. FS1 — NASCAR Cup Series: The AdventHealth 400, Kansas Speedway, Kansas City, …

The highlights of the AP Sports report. An up-to-the minute listing of all stories planned, including games and events, is available in Coverage Plan on AP Newsroom, …
(All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Saturday, May 4 AUSTRALIAN RULES FOOTBALL (MEN’S) 5:30 a.m. FS2 — AFL: Geelong at Melbourne AUTO RACING …
Erika Reineke of Miami, Florida is sponsored by Zefiro, and has competed in sailing events in 30 countries worldwide. After winning a major qualifying event, Ms. Reineke will be racing for the U.S. …
INDIANAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 2, 2024--The Indy Autonomous Challenge (IAC) will make a grand return to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) “The Racing Capital of the World” on September …
MLB

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Pablo López struck out eight in six strong innings, Max Kepler homered and the Minnesota Twins extended their winning streak to 12 games with a 3-1 win over the Boston Red Sox …

Luis Arraez had four hits and an RBI in his first game after being traded from Miami, Ha-Seong Kim hit a three-run homer in San Diego’s eight-run seventh inning and the Padres routed the listless …
The San Diego Padres seek to prolong a three-game win streak with a victory against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
NHL

The New York Rangers are well aware about the difficulties Presidents’ Trophy winners have had in advancing in the Stanley Cup playoffs. Since being awarded to the team with the highest point total …

There is one more game to go between the defending Stanley Cup champion Vegas Golden Knights and the top-seeded Stars. A deciding Game 7 on Sunday night in Dallas. They have split wins at home since …
Vegas Golden Knights captain Mark Stone returned from long-term injured reserve just in time for the first-round series against Dallas. Stone has gone on LTIR each of the past three seasons, which …
Suns Basketball

Suns owner Mat Ishbia says franchise is doing 'excellent.' He's quiet on coach Frank Vogel's future

Mat Ishbia knows the offseason chatter around the Phoenix Suns is it’s a team with a top-heavy roster, salary cap issues and precious little room to maneuver after a disappointing season. The …
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Timberwolves sweep Suns from NBA playoffs

The Phoenix Suns thought they had built a formidable superteam during the offseason by adding three-time All-Star Bradley Beal to form a star-studded trio with Kevin Durant and Devin Booker. It …

Edwards and Towns lead Timberwolves into the 2nd round of the NBA playoffs for 1st time since 2004

The Minnesota Timberwolves are off to the second round of the NBA playoffs for the first time in 20 years. Their first-round sweep of the Phoenix Suns served notice they might be ready to go even …
Coyotes Hockey

Utah hockey fans welcome the former Arizona Coyotes to their new home

Utah hockey fans welcomed the former Arizona Coyotes to their new home Wednesday. Players and coaches were greeted at the airport in morning by a crowd of approximately 100 players from local youth …

New NHL team marks coming-of-age moment for Salt Lake City as a pro sports hub

It may look like an NHL team has just fallen into Salt Lake City’s lap. But local organizers say the Arizona Coyotes’ relocation to Utah is the product of a yearslong effort to beckon …

Coyotes' move to Salt Lake City elicits opposing responses in 2 cities

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman sat next to the former Arizona Coyotes owner in a downtown Phoenix hotel meeting room, trying to put a positive spin on the funeral for a franchise. A few hour later, …