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New York Mets' Dominic Smith (2) drops his bat after hitting an RBI-single to drive in Jeff McNeil and Pete Alonso against the Philadelphia Phillies during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, May 1, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)

Smith, McNeil 4 hits each as Mets beat Phils behind Scherzer

By Mike Fitzpatrick May. 01, 2022 10:47 PM EDT

Villanova's Jay Wright, right, and Kyle Neptune smile before throwing out ceremonial pitches before a baseball game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Milwaukee Brewers, Sunday, April 24, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Chest bumps for charity: Vols coach makes best of suspension

Apr. 20, 2022 06:32 PM EDT

Duke center Mark Williams (15) celebrates his dunk against North Carolina during the first half of a college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Men's Final Four NCAA tournament, Saturday, April 2, 2022, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Duke's Williams entering NBA draft after sophomore season

By Aaron Beard Apr. 18, 2022 07:01 PM EDT

Boston Red Sox's J.D. Martinez follows through on a RBI double during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees Sunday, April 10, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Dalbec's HR helps Red Sox avoid sweep, beat Yankees 4-3

By Jake Seiner Apr. 10, 2022 10:58 PM EDT

St. Peter's basketball player KC Ndefo throws out a ceremonial first pitch as his teammates watch before a baseball game between the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox, Sunday, April 10, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Opening Day in MLB: New No. 21 patches, NL DHs and Guardians

By Ben Walker Apr. 08, 2022 02:53 AM EDT

Cleveland Guardians' Myles Straw crosses home plate to give them a 1-0 lead against the Kansas City Royals on a double by teammate Jose Ramirez during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Thursday, April 7, 2022 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)

Witt a debut! Royals rookie stars in 3-1 win over Guardians

By Dave Skretta Apr. 07, 2022 07:14 PM EDT

By The Associated Press Apr. 03, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
April 4 1921 — The NHL champion Ottawa Senators beat the Pacific Coast Hockey Association champion Vancouver Millionaires 2-1 to win the Stanley Cup 3...

FILE - CBS director Bob Fishman, left, greets Michigan State coach Tom Izzo during practice at the NCAA men's college basketball tournament in Washington on March 28, 2019. Fishman, who has directed the NCAA Tournament since it was acquired by CBS, will direct his last Final Four for CBS and Turner this weekend. The fact that the tournament is in New Orleans is fitting since that is where Fishman's first Final Four took place.(AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Last dance: Director Fishman ready for his 39th Final Four

By Joe Reedy Apr. 01, 2022 02:25 AM EDT

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Mar. 31, 2022 11:19 AM EDT
April 1 1938 — Joe Louis knocks out Harry Thomas in the fifth round in Chicago to retain his world heavyweight title. 1940 — Governor...