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SAN FRANCISCO – Facing a Houston lineup stocked with skyscraping centers and wings with enough athleticism to touch the clouds, Golden State’s flowing offense and free-wheeling sets were ground-bound in Sunday night’s 106-96 loss in Chase Center that featured Draymond …

NEW YORK — Alex Ovechkin fired just about the perfect shot from the place on the ice that has defined his remarkable career. When the puck hit the net, it made him the top goal scorer in NHL history. Ovechkin …

OAKLAND — The former chief of staff to ex-Mayor Sheng Thao, who had stayed in her role to help guide the turnover between the city’s mayoral administrations, has been fired over a reference to Black people that she wrote down …

The Nuggets are staring their own mortality in the face. They have lost four games in a row for the first time this season, and at the worst time, after a 125-120 defeat to the Indiana Pacers on Sunday. With …

The Blackhawks finally held on to a lead Sunday, snapping a streak of four games in which they led past the halfway point but wound up losing. Frank Nazar scored his first short-handed goal in the NHL, Sam Rinzel notched …

When young musicians with Equity Arc were denied a chance to perform in Washington, D.C., because of President Donald Trump’s executive order targeting diversity, equity and inclusion, Olivia Doolin was afraid the Chicago-based organization’s other performances would also be affected. …

These days, any news regarding a New York Yankees starting pitcher that doesn’t portend something of season-ending doom has to be celebrated.  According to SNY-TV, Yankees manager Aaron Boone told reporters prior to Friday’s game against Pittsburgh that Luis Gil …

There’s a scenario where the Kansas City Chiefs and Las Vegas Raiders could be trade partners in the upcoming NFL draft. During his most recent two-round mock draft on April 2, ESPN insider and draft analyst Field Yates predicted that the …

Boosting their pass rush remains on the to-do list for the Baltimore Ravens, but they won’t find many better still available in 2025 NFL free agency than a former Super Bowl MVP and eight-time Pro Bowler. The free agent in …

SAN JOSE — Twenty-nine years ago to the day, the San Jose Clash made history, facing off against DC United in Major League Soccer’s first game at Spartan Stadium.  The Clash won that game 1-0 with an 87th-minute bending goal …

Chase The Ace? He’s got the face. And the pace. “I was pumped up. I just tried my best to keep it kind of low-key a little bit,” Chase Dollander, the Rockies’ brightest pitching hope since Kyle Freeland, said after …

The Philadelphia Eagles found a formula that works in 2024 that they’re going to try and emulate in 2025 — call it the “Diamond in the Rough” approach to signing free agents. Last year, the Eagles signed linebacker Zack Baun …

SAN FRANCISCO – Red-hot Steph Curry, Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green rightfully get most of the plaudits for the Warriors’ 21-5 record and climb up the Western Conference standings since trading for Butler in early February. But supporting the star …

Neither a warning track nor a foul-ball net could thwart one of the greatest catches ever at Oracle Park since the Giants’ home opened 25 years ago. Seattle right fielder Victor Robles went in hot pursuit of Andrew Bailey’s flyball …

By ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON and FATIMA HUSSEIN WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — President Donald Trump said Sunday that he won’t back down on his sweeping tariffs on imports from most of the world unless countries even out their trade with …

Kyle Tucker hit his first Wrigley Field home run, a two-run drive to right field in the second inning that gave the Cubs a 7-3 lead. “It was nice,” Tucker said of the home run off the Padres’ Logan Gillaspie. “Obviously, …

TAMPA, Fla. — During the final sweet moments of UConn’s 12th national title, Geno Auriemma and Paige Bueckers embraced after the star guard departed her final game with the Huskies. It was the moment they wanted all along. “They’ve all …

Toronto Maple Leafs superstar forward Mitch Marner will be the top free agent available if he hits the open market on July 1. Marner is in the final year of his six-year, $65.41 million deal with the Maple Leafs. If …

BOSTON — Two seasons ago, Al Horford was 36 and in the last year of his contract. Checking the odometer in his 16th NBA year, there was room to wonder if this might be it. But there was no question …

SAN FRANCISCO – A sun-kissed sellout crowd celebrated more than just another Giants’ win Sunday at Oracle Park. This 5-4 victory came in walk-off fashion, it secured a sweep of their home-opening series against the Seattle Mariners, and it extended …

SAN JOSE — Same as it ever was. The San Jose Earthquakes, in their 30th year of existence, beat DC United, also in its 30th year, 6-1 on Saturday at PayPal Park in San Jose. Chicho Arango, Josef Martinez, Cristian …

Jamal Murray has been listed as questionable on the Nuggets’ injury reports lately, but that’s evidently more of a long-term assessment than an immediate one. Murray will “hopefully” be available for the start of the NBA playoffs if Denver makes …

When her brother’s renal disease progressed to the point where he needed a new kidney, Monique Hoskins immediately knew she’d be the one to give it to him. She hadn’t been tested to know if she was a match, and …

Beyond the chaos and weirdness of the first two innings, the Cubs had an opportunity to sweep one of the best teams in the National League and run their winning streak to six games. Because of a struggling starter, bullpen …

By DOUG FEINBERG TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — UConn is back on top of women’s basketball, winning its 12th national championship by routing defending champion South Carolina 82-59 on Sunday behind Azzi Fudd’s 24 points. Sarah Strong added 24 points and …