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    Jalen Brunson leaves Knicks game with sore right foot and is questionable to return

    NEW YORK (AP) — Jalen Brunson has left Game 2 of New York's first-round series against Indiana with a sore right foot, and the Knicks say he is questionable to return. Brunson checked out of the game with about 3 1/2 minutes remaining in the first quarter and has spent the second period in the locker room as the Pacers have surged to a double-digit lead. Brunson has scored 40 or more points in four straight games, the fourth player in NBA history to do that in the postseason, and is the leading

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    Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton hits 119.9 mph home run, hardest-hit ball in majors this season

    NEW YORK (AP) — Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton hit a 119.9 mph home run Wednesday night against the Houston Astros, the hardest-hit ball in the majors this season. In the third inning, Stanton pulled a 1-2 curveball from rookie starter Spencer Arrighetti into the second deck in left field at Yankee Stadium, just inside the foul pole. The 447-foot drive came one night after Stanton rocketed a 118.8 mph homer off Justin Verlander in Tuesday's 10-3 win over the Astros. It was Stanton’s third har

  • The Canadian Press

    Spanish judge confirms Rubiales will stand trial for kiss on player after Women's World Cup final

    MADRID (AP) — Former Spanish soccer federation president Luis Rubiales will stand trial on charges of sexual assault and coercion for kissing forward Jenni Hermoso without her consent after last year's Women's World Cup final, a Spanish judge confirmed Wednesday. Judge Francisco de Jorge had ruled in January that Rubiales’ kiss was “unconsented and carried out unilaterally and in a surprising fashion.” Spanish news agency EFE reported that he has confirmed the charges. Prosecutors seek a prison

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    Two Canadians named to match officials panel for Paris Olympics rugby sevens

    Canadians Moe Chaudhry and Maggie Cogger-Orr are among 23 match officials selected to work the rugby sevens competition at this summer's Paris Olympics. Chaudhry, a native of Mississauga, Ont., has worked as both referee and assistant referee on the international front as well as the HSBC SVNS, formerly known as the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series. He also officiates Major League Rugby games. When not officiating, he is a Chick-fil-A franchisee. A former Tim Hortons franchisee, he also spent time

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    Inside the NBA MVP Race: Jokic's consistency was key, and No. 1 picks were denied the trophy again

    A look at some notes and numbers surrounding the NBA's MVP race this season: ___ MULTIPLE TOP 10s Denver's Nikola Jokic was the only player in the league to rank among the top 10 in points (10th), rebounds (4th) and assists (3rd) per game this season, which surely went a long way toward voters giving him the MVP award for the third time in four years. There were only three other players who ranked among top 10 in two of those categories. Dallas' Luka Doncic won the scoring title and was second i

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    Jokic wins NBA's MVP award, finishing ahead of Canada's Gilgeous-Alexander in voting

    Nikola Jokic did it all again. And the MVP trophy is his again. Jokic, the Denver Nuggets star from Serbia, was announced Wednesday night as the NBA's Most Valuable Player, topping Canada's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder in the voting. It was the third time Jokic has won the award in the past four seasons, a feat that just six other players in league history have accomplished. He averaged 26.4 points, 12.4 rebounds and 9.0 assists. Others averaged more in each category — an

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    Veteran Mitchell attends Ticats rookie camp wearing a walking boot

    HAMILTON — Bo Levi Mitchell and Jordan Williams made the start of Hamilton Tiger-Cats' rookie camp an eventful one. Veteran quarterback Mitchell attended Wednesday's opening session wearing a walking boot on his right foot. Sophomore Taylor Powell took the majority of snaps. Mitchell suffered a fractured right leg last season that required surgery. Afterwards, Ticats head coach Scott Milanovich told reporters Mitchell was wearing the boot as a precaution and that he expected the quarterback to p

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    Nikola Jokić, now a three-time MVP, is an all-time great facing his greatest challenge yet

    The Nuggets superstar joined exclusive company with his third NBA MVP award, which comes with unfair responsibility.

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    Nuggets star Nikola Jokić wins third NBA MVP in four seasons, placing him alongside all-time greats

    Nikola Jokić joins a short list of the game's all-time greats after securing his third MVP.

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    Nuggets star Jamal Murray takes ‘full responsibility’ for throwing heat pack, towel on court in Game 2 loss

    Jamal Murray was fined $100,000 by the league this week for throwing things onto the court in his team's loss to the Timberwolves on Monday.

  • The Canadian Press

    Reds 1B Encarnacion-Strand out 4 to 6 weeks with a wrist injury. Ford promoted from Triple-A

    CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Reds put struggling first baseman Christian Encarnacion-Strand on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a fractured bone in his wrist. The 24-year-old is expected to be out four to six weeks. To replace him on the roster, Cincinnati signed journeyman first baseman Mike Ford to a major-league contract for the 2024 season. Jeimer Candelario, who has mostly played third base, started at first base on Wednesday night against the Diamondbacks. Encarnacion-Strand miss

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    Giants place outfielder Jorge Soler on the 10-day injured list

    DENVER (AP) — The San Francisco Giants on Wednesday placed outfielder-designated hitter Jorge Soler on the 10-day injured list with a right shoulder strain and filled his roster spot by recalling outfielder Heliot Ramos from their Triple-A affiliate in Sacramento. Soler, whose placement on the IL was made retroactive to Sunday, had missed the last three games. He was hitting .202 with five home runs and 8 RBIs. Soler joined the Giants in the offseason, signing a three-year, $42 million deal as a

  • The Canadian Press

    De Ligt says linesman apologized for late 'mistake' in Bayern's loss to Madrid in Champions League

    MADRID (AP) — Bayern Munich defender Matthijs de Ligt said the linesman apologized to him for raising the flag for offside before he scored what would have been a late equalizer in the Champions League semifinal against Real Madrid on Wednesday. De Ligt scored deep into stoppage time for what would have been a 2-2 goal that likely would have sent the match into extra time at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. But the goal didn't count because the referee blew the whistle for the offside without lett

  • The Canadian Press

    Contreras' injury highlights the danger of big league catchers moving closer to home plate

    When catcher Willson Contreras of the St. Louis Cardinals was struck on his left arm by a swing Tuesday night, it was felt by former and current backstops all over the big leagues. Everyone from Salvador Perez in Kansas City to managers like Bruce Bochy and Rob Thomson. It was especially painful for his Contreras' brother, William. “It’s hard for me, too, because I love my brother. He plays every day. But he’ll be back,” said William Contreras, a catcher with the Milwaukee Brewers. Willson Contr

  • The Canadian Press

    Real Madrid rallies late to beat Bayern 2-1 and reach another Champions League final

    MADRID (AP) — After yet another magical night at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, Real Madrid is back in the Champions League final. The 14-time European champion pulled off another thrilling comeback on Wednesday, rallying to defeat Bayern Munich 2-1 and reach the final for the second time in three seasons. Like it happened so many times in 2022, Madrid needed some late drama to advance. Joselu scored in the 88th minute and then in stoppage time as Madrid advanced 4-3 on aggregate to set up a fin

  • The Canadian Press

    Mariners send starting pitcher Hancock to Triple-A and put reliever Tayler Saucedo on injured list

    MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Seattle Mariners sent starting pitcher Emerson Hancock to Triple-A Tacoma and placed reliever Tayler Saucedo on the 15-day injured list with a hyperextended right knee on Wednesday. Hancock finished four innings with four runs allowed in his last turn on Tuesday in Minnesota. The sixth overall pick in the 2020 amateur draft is 3-3 with a 5.24 ERA in seven starts, with six home runs allowed in 34 1/3 innings. The Mariners are expected to insert Bryan Woo into the rotation o

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    Shea Langeliers drives in career-high five runs, A's beat Rangers 9-4 in Game 1 of doubleheader

    OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Shea Langeliers hit a two-run homer on his way to a career-high five RBIs, and the Oakland Athletics beat the Texas Rangers 9-4 on Wednesday in the first game of a doubleheader. Brett Harris hit a go-ahead homer in the fifth and Brent Rooker added a three-run drive in the seventh for the A's, who backed lefty JP Sears (3-2) and snapped a three-game skid that came after a six-game win streak. Marcus Semien homered for the Rangers against his former club. Leody Taveras then

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    Dallas Stars in familiar hole after 6th Game 1 1oss. Avs look to put them down 0-2 again

    The Dallas Stars are in an all-too familiar hole. This is their sixth consecutive playoff series over three postseasons, the fourth at home, that they go into Game 2 after losing the opener. “It's not ideal, we know that. And it's definitely not the plan,” Stars coach Pete DeBoer said Wednesday. “You’re kind of playing with fire when you put yourself in that position enough,” forward Joe Pavelski said. When they play Game 2 of their second-round Western Conference series against Colorado on Thur

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    Report: Indianapolis police investigating Bucks' Patrick Beverley after incident with fans in Game 6 loss to Pacers

    Patrick Beverley threw a ball at Pacers fans multiple times in the final minutes of the Bucks' Game 6 loss earlier this month.

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    As Patrick Beverley calls his actions 'inexcusable,' police announce they've opened an investigation

    INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis police announced Wednesday they've opened an investigation into an “NBA player and citizen” altercation that happened at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on the night Bucks guard Patrick Beverley threw a ball at a fan in the final minutes of a season-ending loss to the Pacers. Police said in a news release the case has been forwarded to detectives, “who are currently investigating this situation and take all accusations seriously.” Detectives will present the case to the Ma

  • The Canadian Press

    Toronto's Chris Bassitt shuts down Phillies' offense, ends home winning streak at 11 games

    PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Bryce Harper chucked his bat toward the dugout in anger after a groundout in the eighth inning and the Phillies left the tying run stranded on base in the ninth, enough for the Toronto Blue Jays to hold on for a 5-3 victory Wednesday that ended Philadelphia's home winning streak at 11 games. Harper, who had homered in the last three games, went to the plate in the eighth with the Phillies down 5-2 with two outs and a runner on second base. He just missed his pitch and grounde

  • The Canadian Press

    Coach Malone reminds the Nuggets they're the defending champs and asks them to play like it

    DENVER (AP) — After a difficult-to-watch film session of their Monday night meltdown against Minnesota and an energetic practice Wednesday, Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone gave his team a stinging reminder and made a request. “Guys, we're the reigning world champions,” Malone said. "Act like it and play like it.” They did neither in their 108-80 Game 2 loss to the Timberwolves, who took a 2-0 lead in the best-of-7 Western Conference semifinal series back to Minneapolis. On Tuesday, the NBA f

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    Joselu, the unlikeliest Real Madrid hero, stuns Bayern and lifts the Champions League kings to another final

    A year ago, Joselu was a 33-year-old journeyman on a path to anonymity. Now, after two late goals in the Champions League semifinals, he's a Real Madrid hero.

  • The Canadian Press

    Rays starting pitcher Ryan Pepiot placed on 15-day IL with bruised lower left leg

    ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Ryan Pepiot was placed on the 15-day injured list with a bruised lower left leg on Wednesday. The right-hander departed his start Sunday after getting hit on the calf by a 107.5 mph line drive off the bat of the New York Mets’ Starling Marte. Both Pepiot and Rays manager Kevin Cash believe it will be a short-term injury. “Really feel like this is a smart thing to do for him,” Cash said. “To land on that leg 100 times here in a couple of

  • The Canadian Press

    Teoscar Hernández hits 2-run homer in 6th inning to propel Dodgers to 3-1 victory over Marlins

    LOS ANGELES (AP) — Teoscar Hernández hit a two-run homer in the sixth, Gavin Stone continued the run of solid Dodgers' starts and Los Angeles beat the Miami Marlins 3-1 on Wednesday to win its sixth straight and complete an unbeaten homestand. Freddie Freeman got aboard with a two-out double off the wall in right field before Hernández drove a full-count changeup from Ryan Weathers (2-4) just over the wall in left center and past the outstretched glove of Miami left fielder Nick Gordon. Hernánde