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Andrew Novak, Ben Griffin clinch first PGA wins at Zurich Classic
Andrew Novak and Ben Griffin became first-time PGA Tour winners by capturing the Zurich Classic of New Orleans on Sunday in Avondale, La.,The pair posted a final-round 1-under-par 71 in alternate-shot play for a one-stroke victory at TPC Louisiana.,Novak and Griffin finished at 28-under 260, with Da...

UFL investigating Samson Nacua over fan incident
The UFL is investigating an incident involving Michigan Panthers wide receiver Samson Nacua, who appeared to slap a fan after Saturday night's game against the host St. Louis Battlehawks.,"The UFL is aware of the incident that took place last evening at the conclusion of the Michigan Panthers vs. St...

Torrid Anthony Edwards paces Timberwolves over Lakers
Anthony Edwards scored 43 points on 12-for-23 shooting, and the Minnesota Timberwolves rallied late for a 116-113 win over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 4 of their Western Conference quarterfinals series on Sunday afternoon in Minneapolis., ,Edwards grabbed nine rebounds and dished six assists for ...

Officials acknowledge missed call at end of Knicks-Pistons game
An NBA referee crew chief acknowledged that a foul should have been called when Detroit's Tim Hardaway Jr. was bumped while shooting the ball with less than a second remaining in the New York Knicks' 94-93 victory over the host Pistons on Sunday afternoon.,Hardaway was about to put up a corner 3-poi...

Braves bring back postseason hero Ian Anderson
Right-hander Ian Anderson, a World Series hero for the Atlanta Braves in 2021, is back with the organization after being claimed off waivers from the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday.,Anderson, who turns 27 on May 2, was traded by the Braves to the Angels on March 23 for left-hander Jose Suarez after fa...

Hurricanes G Frederik Andersen injured in Game 4 vs. Devils
Carolina Hurricanes goalie Frederik Andersen exited Game 4 of an Eastern Conference first-round series following a second-period collision in the crease with New Jersey Devils right winger Timo Meier on Sunday in Newark, N.J.,With the Hurricanes leading 3-1, Meier moved into the crease and extended ...

Brewers jump ahead early, salvage finale vs. Cards
Jose Quintana tossed five solid innings and Christian Yelich had two hits and two RBIs as the visiting Milwaukee Brewers avoided a three-game sweep with a 7-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday.,Quintana (4-0) allowed one run on five hits and has yielded three runs in 25 2/3 innings over fou...

Dodgers' Tyler Glasnow (shoulder discomfort) leaves start after 1 inning
Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Tyler Glasnow departed Sunday's outing against the Pittsburgh Pirates after one inning with right shoulder discomfort.,It is Glasnow's second consecutive start the Dodgers have cut short after he experienced leg cramps in a matchup against the Texas Rangers last Sund...

Falcons say son of DC Jeff Ulbrich prank-called Shedeur Sanders
The son of Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich orchestrated Friday's prank call to Shedeur Sanders amid the quarterback prospect's fall in the NFL draft.,The Falcons released a statement Sunday apologizing for 21-year-old Jax Ulbrich's hoax after it was reported that the NFL was inves...

Joe Ryan fans 11 as Twins shut out Angels
Joe Ryan threw seven scoreless innings, Ryan Jeffers and Ty France each drove in two runs and the Minnesota Twins posted a 5-0 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday in Minneapolis.,Ryan (2-2) allowed just four hits, struck out 11 and walked one, as the Twins completed a three-game sweep of L...

Cavaliers poised to finish sweep of staggering Heat
Cleveland coach Kenny Atkinson understands the long-term benefits of his Eastern Conference No.1 seed Cavaliers completing a first-round sweep of the eighth-seeded Heat in Miami on Monday.,Cleveland comfortably protected home court in the first two games, then motored to a 3-0 lead by hammering the ...

Reports: NFL investigating prank call to Shedeur Sanders
The NFL is investigating Friday's prank call to Shedeur Sanders that purported the rookie quarterback would be drafted by the New Orleans Saints with the 40th overall pick, according to reports.,A brief video posted on social media showed Sanders taking a call from someone claiming to be Saints gene...

Marlins demote struggling RHP Connor Gillispie to Triple-A
The Miami Marlins optioned starting pitcher Connor Gillispie to Triple-A Jacksonville on Sunday and promoted fellow right-hander Luarbert Arias to take his place on the active roster.,Gillispie, 27, posted a 0-3 record with an 8.65 ERA in six starts this season. ,That includes Saturday's start at Se...

Gabriel Landeskog, Avalanche hit road for Game 5 vs. Stars
When the Colorado Avalanche return to the road for Game 5 of their Western Conference first-round series against the Dallas Stars on Monday, they'll have their captain in the lineup this time around.,Gabriel Landeskog returned after a nearly three-year absence to play in Game 3 in Denver. Then he to...

Duke freshman center Khaman Maluach declares for NBA draft
Now all three of Duke's superb freshmen have declared for the 2025 NBA Draft.,Following in the footsteps of Kon Knueppel and national Player of the Year Cooper Flagg, 7-foot-2 center Khaman Maluach made his move official Sunday when Duke announced the news via social media.,The South Sudan native, w...

Report: Panthers reach deal with Muhsin 'Moose' Muhammad III
The Carolina Panthers agreed to sign wide receiver Muhsin "Moose" Muhammad III as an undrafted free agent, NFL Network reported on Sunday.,If that name sounds familiar, well, it should. ,Muhsin Muhammad, his father, ranks second in the franchise's history in catches (696), receiving yards (9,255) an...

Lightning bring restored belief to Game 4 vs. Panthers
Suddenly, the Tampa Bay Lightning are feeling more alive.,Make no mistake -- the Florida Panthers still lead this Eastern Conference first-round series 2-1. And the Panthers -- the reigning Stanley Cup champions -- will be at home for Game 4 on Monday night in Sunrise, Fla. But no team has yet to wi...

Yankees' Devin Williams out of closer role ahead of DH with Jays
The New York Yankees removed Devin Williams from the team's closer role prior to the start of Sunday's doubleheader against the visiting Toronto Blue Jays,"For right now, I'm going to take him out of that role," manager Aaron Boone said of Williams, who has an 11.25 ERA in 10 games and has surrender...

Yankees remove Devin Williams from closer role 'for right now'
Devin Williams, the Yankees' struggling reliever, temporarily has been removed from the team's closer role, manager Aaron Boone said Sunday in advance of his New York's doubleheader with the Toronto Blue Jays.,"For right now, I'm going to take him out of that role," Boone said of Williams, who has a...

Pistons C Isaiah Stewart (knee) out for Game 4 vs. Knicks
Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart will sit out his third straight contest on Sunday when he misses Game 4 of the Eastern Conference first-round series against the visiting New York Knicks due to right knee inflammation.,Stewart, who originally was questionable to play on Sunday, is listed as out...