Josh Naylor's grand slam powers Mariners past Orioles, 6-3

A's Japanese three-way prospect Shotaro Morii finds his footing in the minor leagues

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Shotaro Morii has just finished lifting weights before a game on an unseasonably warm May afternoon in the Bay Area when he and teammate Itsuki Takemoto burst into laughter, their cackling so loud it most certainly can be heard out on the field.

Brendan Sorsby gets injunction vs. NCAA and could play for Texas Tech after gambling ineligibility

Brendan Sorsby has been granted a temporary injunction against the NCAA. The ruling could clear the way for him to play for Texas Tech this fall, even after the transfer quarterback was declared ineligible for wagering on college sports. Some of those bets were made on his own team while at India...

Carson Hocevar accused of 'creating a lot of enemies' in NASCAR after 9-car crash at Michigan

With a fifth place at Michigan International Speedway, Carson Hocevar earned the best Cup finish of his NASCAR career at his home-state track. But the Spire Motorsports driver nicknamed “The Hurricane” left another trail of wreckage to get there. Hocevar triggered a nine-car crash that left his

Hurricanes experience a playoff baby boom, Golden Knights could join in amid wild Stanley Cup Final

The Carolina Hurricanes are experiencing a playoff baby boom in their push to the Stanley Cup Final, and the Vegas Golden Knights could join them. Hurricanes defensemen K'Andre Miller, Sean Walker and Jalen Chatfield have welcomed new children during the playoffs going back to early May. That has...

The Knicks try to move to the brink of a title in Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the Spurs

NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA Finals are back in New York and the hype is unavoidable.

Eriksen 'doing well' and expected to leave the hospital after on-field collapse, Denmark team says

Christian Eriksen is “in good spirits” and expected to leave the hospital soon after collapsing on the field again playing for Denmark, the national team's physician said Monday.

Roger Federer will return to the US Open to take part in an exhibition event

NEW YORK (AP) — Roger Federer will play in an exhibition at the U.S. Open this year, returning to the Grand Slam tournament that he is the only player to win five consecutive times.

Andersen or Bussi? Canes face decision in net for Game 4 of Stanley Cup Final

Frederik Andersen has started the first 16 games of the postseason for the Carolina Hurricanes, but regular-season hero Brandon Bussi was solid in relief of Andersen in Game 3’s 5-4 double overtime loss.

Major sports investor wants to bring MLB to Raleigh. Is it competition or collaboration with Dundon?

Marc Lasry’s Avenue Sports Fund is already invested in the NC Courage. He now wants to invest in big-league baseball in Raleigh, telling WRAL he’s willing to partner with Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon, who also has MLB ambitions.

FIFA and Infantino draw bipartisan skepticism ahead of the World Cup

WASHINGTON (AP) — Dozens of mayors and other city leaders gathered in the ballroom of a Washington hotel on a snowy January morning this year gripped by anger and anxiety about the federal government's increasingly aggressive immigration enforcement operation that included the killings of two U.S.

Suthar and the spinners dominate as India routs Afghanistan by an innings and 300 runs

NEW CHANDIGARH, India (AP) — Debutant spinner Manav Suthar took seven wickets as India beat Afghanistan by an innings and 300 runs Monday on day three of the one-off test.

Tar Heels defeat USC 4-3 with ninth-inning rally, heading to College World Series

The North Carolina Tar Heels baseball team defeated the USC Trojans 4-3 on Sunday in a winner-take-all Game 3 of the Chapel Hill Super Regional, giving the Tar Heels their 13th appearance in the College World Series.

Denmark says soccer star Christian Eriksen 'conscious' after collapsing on field again in match

ODENSE, Denmark (AP) — Christian Eriksen is conscious after collapsing on the field again while playing for Denmark’s national team, the country’s soccer federation said Sunday.

Bulls broadcaster Stacey King, who played on three of Chicago's NBA championship teams, dies at 59

CHICAGO (AP) — Stacey King, who played on three consecutive NBA championship teams with the Chicago Bulls from 1991-93 before returning to the organization as an Emmy-winning broadcaster, has died. He was 59.

Pole vault star Duplantis loses for 1st time in 3 years at home Diamond League event

STOCKHOLM, Sweden (AP) — Swedish star Armand “Mondo” Duplantis fell to his first loss in the pole vault since 2023 at his home Diamond League event in Stockholm on Sunday.

Lawsuit seeks to stop the UFC fight on the White House South Lawn for Trump's birthday

A federal lawsuit seeks to halt the upcoming UFC fight card on the White House South Lawn in a mixed martial arts show timed for President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday and part of the celebration of the nation’s 250th anniversary. The filing Saturday by the Public Integrity Project on behalf of

Serena Williams not ruling out a singles return ahead of her doubles comeback at Queen’s Club

LONDON (AP) — Tennis great Serena Williams is not ruling out a return to singles competition but suggested Sunday it's not imminent ahead of her doubles comeback in the sport she dominated for two decades.

Tyrrell Hatton holds on to win second LIV Golf title

SOTOGRANDE, Spain (AP) — Tyrrell Hatton had two late birdies to hold off Jon Rahm and close with a 1-under 71, giving him a two-shot victory in LIV Golf Andalucia for his second title in the league.

J.T. Poston seizes control at the Memorial to build a 4-shot lead

DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) — J.T. Poston was tied for the lead Sunday morning when three swings with a wedge changed everything at the Memorial. He ran off three straight birdies with superb shots, finished off the rain-delayed third round with a 3-under 69 and built a four-shot lead.

Alexandra Eala wins the Birmingham Open for her 2nd WTA 125 singles title

BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Alexandra Eala claimed her second WTA 125 singles title with a hard-fought victory in the Birmingham Open final against doubles partner Nikola Bartunkova on Sunday.

Hurricanes comeback not enough in thrilling double-overtime Game 3 loss in Vegas

Carolina scored four third-period goals to force overtime, but Vegas scored the game winner in double overtime.

UNC defeats USC in Game 2 of Super Regional

The UNC baseball team beat USC on Saturday during Game 2 of the Super Regional. The Tar Heels must win Sunday's game for a chance to reach the College World Series.

Vegas-Carolina Stanley Cup Final is 'a new series' going into Game 3 after Canes' comeback

The Stanley Cup Final was less than 15 minutes away from looking lopsided in favor of the Vegas Golden Knights. Then the Carolina Hurricanes looked like the powerhouse they've been all season and playoffs, rallying to win Game 2 and making this a competitive series.

New Zealand 36-3 chasing 254 after England removes Williamson late on day two

LONDON (AP) — New Zealand was 36-3 in pursuit of an increasingly distant 254 runs to beat England after day two on a minefield of a Lord's test pitch on Friday.

Zverev beats Mensik in French Open semifinals and will face Cobolli for elusive Grand Slam title

PARIS (AP) — Jannik Sinner lost early. Carlos Alcaraz withdrew due to injury.

Paul Westhead, champion coach in NBA and WNBA, receives NBCA's Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement Award

Paul Westhead won an NBA championship as coach of the Los Angeles Lakers in 1980. He won a WNBA championship as coach of the Phoenix Mercury in 2007. And at the college level, his 1989-90 Loyola Marymount team that was led by Hank Gathers and Bo Kimble remains the highest-scoring squad in NCAA Di...

Canes fans face high travel costs for Stanley Cup Final games in Las Vegas

Carolina Hurricanes fans looking to make a last-minute trip to Las Vegas for Stanley Cup Final games are finding limited flight options and roundtrip airfare starting at more than $500 from Raleigh-Durham International Airport.

UNC hosts USC in Super Regional for ticket to Omaha

The UNC baseball team is on the doorstep of another College World Series. They must win two games against USC at Boshamer Stadium to advance to Omaha.

Serena Williams adds Berlin to her comeback tour and will play doubles

BERLIN (AP) — Serena Williams' comeback to tennis will include a stop in Berlin this month.

Russell says teammate Antonelli has F1 title 'to lose.' Ferrari might beat both in Monaco

It's Kimi Antonelli's Formula 1 title “to lose” or so his Mercedes teammate George Russell says. At the Monaco Grand Prix this week, for once they might both lose.

Vegas D-man Brayden McNabb's Stanley Cup Final status is unclear after taking a puck to the face

The status of Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Brayden McNabb moving forward in the Stanley Cup Final is unclear after he took a puck to the face in Game 2. Coach John Tortorella had no update on McNabb on Friday other than to confirm the 35-year-old was traveling home with the team. Game 3 is Sat...

Tarps off: How a bunch of shirtless fans helped the Hurricanes win Game 2

Hurricanes players credited the energy in the Lenovo Center in the third period for helping the team's comeback victory.

Here's where to watch the 2026 World Cup

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to begin, and hype for local watch parties and events has reached a fever pitch.

Jarvis' goal gives Hurricanes OT win in Game 2 of Stanley Cup Final

The best-of-seven series is tied at 1 after a dramatic comeback victory for the Carolina Hurricanes over the Vegas Golden Knights.

South Carolina to pay UNC $1M for canceling football series

The cancellation leaves North Carolina without any Power 4 opponents on its nonconference schedule in 2028 and 2029.

Family raising generations of Caniacs has to choose who goes to the Stanley Cup Final games

Kristi and Stuart White were dating when they went to every Carolina Hurricanes home game of the 2005-2006 season. A lot has happened since then, including raising two Caniacs. As a family of four, deciding who gets to go to the Stanley Cup Final home games is not easy.

Nikolaj Ehlers fuels Hurricanes’ Stanley Cup run with breakout playoff performance

Nikolaj Ehlers has emerged as a key contributor to the Carolina Hurricanes’ Stanley Cup Final run, recording 11 points in the 2026 playoffs and delivering several clutch performances. It includes an overtime winner in the Eastern Conference Final.

Meckler, Madrigal each have 4 hits in the Angels' 11-4 win over the Rockies

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Wade Meckler and Nick Madrigal each had four of Los Angeles' 16 hits, Walbert Ureña pitched six solid innings and the Angels beat the Colorado Rockies 11-4 on Wednesday night.

Jalen Brunson scores 30 and Knicks finish on 11-0 run, steal Game 1 from Spurs with 105-95 win

The New York Knicks’ winning streak lives on, and they struck first in the NBA Finals. Jalen Brunson scored 30 points, Karl-Anthony Towns finished with 18 points and 12 rebounds, and the Knicks erased a 14-point second-half deficit to beat the San Antonio Spurs 105-95 in Game 1 of the finals on W.

Smith has tiebreaking 2-run triple in 8th to help the Astros beat the Pirates 11-9

HOUSTON (AP) — Cam Smith hit a tiebreaking two-run triple to cap Houston’s six-run eighth inning, Isaac Paredes homered and the Astros overcame a five-run deficit to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 11-9 on Wednesday night.

Kurtz drives in winning run in 10th as A's beat Cubs 5-4; Chicago's Happ reaches 1,000 career hits

CHICAGO (AP) — Nick Kurtz singled in automatic runner Alika Williams in the 10th inning, and the Athletics rallied for a second straight win, 5-4 over the sliding Chicago Cubs on Wednesday night.

Webb and Bericoto lead the way as Giants hold off the Brewers 1-0

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Logan Webb carried a no-hitter into the seventh inning, Victor Bericoto hit his first career homer and the San Francisco Giants edged the Milwaukee Brewers 1-0 on Wednesday night.

Murder trial underway for Texas teenager accused of fatally stabbing a track athlete at school meet

DALLAS (AP) — Opening statements were set for Thursday in the murder trial of a former Texas high school athlete accused of taking out a knife during a track meet and fatally stabbing a 17-year-old competitor from a rival team in the stadium's bleachers.