• Yahoo Sports

    Raiders dispute Terrion Arnold's claim that Brock Bowers was drafted instead by 'coin flip'

    NFL first-round draft pick Terrion Arnold says the Las Vegas Raiders nearly took him with the No. 13 selection, but opted for Brock Bowers on a coin flip. The Raiders deny that was the case.

  • The Canadian Press

    Schauffele shoots 67 to grab Wells Fargo lead, McIlroy in contention

    CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Rory McIlroy hoped that his victory with Shane Lowry two weeks ago in the Zurich Classic team event would serve as a springboard for the remainder of the season. He's off to a good start. McIlroy positioned himself for a run at a record fourth Wells Fargo Championship title Thursday, opening with a 4-under 67 that left him three shots behind leader Xander Schauffele. Collin Morikawa and Alex Noren also shot 67, and Justin Thomas topped the group at 68. Quail Hollow is one

  • The Canadian Press

    Wolves bring 2-0 lead on Nuggets into wild night at Target Center. Knicks, up 2-0, brace for Pacers

    MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Timberwolves have been the surprise hit of the NBA playoffs, winning their first six games behind a dominant defense, clutch performances from superstar Anthony Edwards and enviable depth to fuel a relentless approach. They did the hard part by taking the first two games of their Western Conference semifinal series in Denver from the defending champion Nuggets in commanding fashion. Now they get to take the court in front of their own crowd. Game 3 is on Friday n

  • The Canadian Press

    Saints sign their top draft choice, offensive tackle Taliese Fuaga

    METAIRIE, La. (AP) — The New Orleans Saints have signed their first-round draft choice, tackle Taliese Fuaga, to a four-year contract. The club announced the agreement on Thursday, a day before the opening of the Saints' three-day rookie camp. The 6-foot-6, 324-pound Fuaga's prospects for playing immediately — if not starting — are high. Andrus Peat, who played both guard and tackle last season, left in free agency for Las Vegas. Meanwhile, James Hurst, who also played guard and tackle, retired.