Vikings
April 17
Ohio State receiver Marvin Harrison, left, scores a touchdown as Minnesota defensive back Coleman Bryson (16) defends during the second half of an NCA

Much talent in draft at position where Vikings don't need much help

Third in a series: The Vikings don't need much help at receiver, but this is considered to be a very talented draft class for the teams that do.
Sports
April 17

The United States and China are expected to win the most medals at the Paris Olympics

The United States and China are expected to finish 1-2 in the gold and the overall medal counts at the Paris Olympics, which open in 100 days.
Twins
April 17
Gunnar Henderson (2) and James McCann (27) celebrated Henderson's booming home run in the second inning by drinking from the Orioles' "Homer Hydration

Orioles smash Twins again; Baldelli says team needs to be better prepared

In the 11-3 loss, starter Chris Paddack was hit even harder than Louie Varland was the night before. Both pitchers have identical ERAs of 8.36 through their first three starts.
Business
April 17

Paris prepares for 100-day countdown to the Olympics. It wants to rekindle love for the Games

In Paris' outskirts, a bright-eyed young girl is eager for the Olympic and Paralympic Games to end.
Sports
April 17

Paris 2024: Roster of more than 10,000 Olympians is still forming, but trials await for thousands

The names have been trickling in, one or two at a time. Over the next two months, that trickle will turn into a flood.
Sports
April 17

Dozens of Russian athletes are likely to qualify for the Paris Olympics. Will Moscow let them go?

With 100 days to go until the Paris Olympics, it's still not clear whether any athletes from Russia who are expected to qualify will actually go.
Sports
April 17

Kraken come into matchup with the Wild on losing streak

Seattle Kraken (33-35-13, sixth in the Pacific Division) vs. Minnesota Wild (39-32-10, sixth in the Central Division)
Sports
April 17

Brewers take 3-game losing streak into matchup against the Padres

San Diego Padres (11-9, second in the NL West) vs. Milwaukee Brewers (10-6, first in the NL Central)
Sports
April 17

Tyler Myers, Thatcher Demko help Canucks beat Flames 4-1 to clinch Pacific Division title

Tyler Myers had a goal an an assist, Thatcher Demko stopped 39 shots in his return from a knee injury and the Vancouver Canucks beat the Calgary Flames 4-1 on Tuesday night to clinch the Pacific Division title.
Sports
April 17

Marte hits tying homer in 9th, Grichuk has winning double in 10th, D-backs beat Cubs 12-11

Ketel Marte hit a tying solo homer with two outs in the ninth, and Randal Grichuk won it with a pinch-hit RBI double in the 10th, lifting the Arizona Diamondbacks to a wild 12-11 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday night.
Sports
April 17
Kings guard De'Aaron Fox (5) shoots during the first half of an NBA play-in tournament game against the Warriors on Tuesday in Sacramento, Calif.

The Kings eliminate the Warriors from play-in tournament with 118-94 win

The chants of ''Light the Beam!'' started midway through the fourth quarter as the Sacramento Kings kept piling on the Golden State Warriors.
Sports
April 17

Mookie Betts ties career high with 5 hits as Dodgers beat Nationals 6-2

Mookie Betts tied his career high with five hits, doubling twice and driving in two runs to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 6-2 victory over the Washington Nationals on Tuesday night.

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