Celtics blow 20 point lead, fall to Knicks in Game 1
BOSTON — Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby each scored 29 points before Mikal Bridges stole the ball from Jaylen Brown with a second left in overtime as the New York... Read more.
Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff who ministered with a charming, humble style, dies at 88
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis, history’s first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor but alienated... Read more.
Florida defeats Houston in NCAA title game
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Florida and Walter Clayton Jr. somehow overcame Houston’s spirit-crushing defense Monday night to will out a 65-63 victory in an NCAA title-game... Read more.
Bueckers, Strong lead UConn to Final Four
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Paige Bueckers carried UConn to its record 24th Final Four of the women’s NCAA Tournament, scoring 31 points Monday night in a 78-64... Read more.
Texas defeats TCU to advance to first Final Four since 2003
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Madison Booker scored 18 points and No. 1 seed Texas used its stifling defense to reach the Final Four of the women’s NCAA Tournament... Read more.
PENNANT FEVER GRIPS HUB
ARLINGTON, Texas — Wilyer Abreu hit a three-run shot in the ninth inning for his second homer of the opener, powering the Boston Red Sox past the Texas Rangers... Read more.
Patriots sign WR Stefon Diggs as new target for Drake Maye
FOXBOROUGH — The New England Patriots have signed free agent wide receiver Stefon Diggs, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press, giving quarterback... Read more.
MARCH MADNESS ROUNDUP: Top-seeded Duke rolls past Mount St. Mary’s
Tyrese Proctor had 19 points and freshman star Cooper Flagg returned from an ankle injury as No. 1 seed Duke beat Mount St. Mary’s 93-49 in the first round of... Read more.
MARCH MADNESS ROUNDUP: McNeese State delivers first major upset, edges Clemson
McNeese coach Will Wade and his boombox-toting manager are moving on in March Madness after the 12th-seeded Cowboys held off late-charging No. 5 seed Clemson 69-67... Read more.
Xavier rallies to beat Texas 86-80 in First Four
DAYTON, Ohio — Marcus Foster scored 22 points and Zach Freemantle added 15 while overcoming foul trouble as Xavier rallied past Texas 86-80 in the First Four on... Read more.