Sports
April 17

South Carolina coach Dawn Staley gushes over congratulations from Queen B

South Carolina coach Dawn Staley has met plenty of noteworthy celebrities during her national championship run with the Gamecocks.
Gophers
April 17
Andover’s Cameron Begalle (1) scores a touchdown against Armstrong during the 2023 season. Begalle had 74 receptions for 1,252 yards and 12 touchdow

U football adds No. 6 in-state recruit to 2025 class, loses 3 to portal

Andover wide receiver Cameron Begalle committed to the Gophers, but the team also saw two linemen and a defensive back from its spring roster enter the transfer portal.
Sports
April 17

Kentucky spokeswoman: School is 'distressed' to hear of alleged sexual misconduct by ex-swim coach

A Kentucky spokeswoman says the school is ''distressed to hear disturbing allegations'' of sexual assault by former swimming and diving coach Lars Jorgensen outlined in a lawsuit by two former team members and will cooperate fully with law enforcement.
Sports
April 17

Marc-Andre Fleury signs a $2.5M extension with the Wild to return for next season at age 40

The Minnesota Wild signed goalie Marc-Andre Fleury to a one-year, $2.5 million contract extension on Wednesday, bringing back the veteran for his age-40 season.
Sports
April 17

Despite security risks, plans to open Paris Olympics on River Seine remain unchanged and on track

As the countdown clock to the Paris Olympics passed the 100-day mark, the question of holding the opening ceremony on the Seine River loomed large over the milestone celebrations on Wednesday.
Sports
April 17

Rookie Keaton Winn throws six solid innings. Giants beat Marlins 3-1 to win series

Rookie Keaton Winn threw six solid innings of one-run ball and the San Francisco Giants beat the Marlins 3-1 Wednesday afternoon to win their first series in Miami since 2016.
Sports
April 17

Korda chases fifth straight victory to tie LPGA record in Chevron Championship

Nelly Korda hasn't really considered her place in history as she prepares to chase her fifth consecutive victory, which would tie the LPGA record, this weekend at the Chevron Championship.
Sports
April 17

OJ Simpson has been cremated, estate attorney in Las Vegas says. No public memorial is planned

Former football star and celebrity criminal defendant O.J. Simpson was cremated Wednesday, the lawyer handling his estate said following his death last week at home in Las Vegas at age 76.
Sports
April 17

The Celtics have been the NBA's most dominant team. Only a championship will make season complete

The Boston Celtics know that no one cares about everything they've accomplished during the regular season.
Sports
April 17

Michael King's no-hit bid for the Padres broken up in 7th against Brewers

Padres pitcher Michael King had his no-hit bid against the Brewers broken up Wednesday in the seventh inning on Willy Adames' single.
Sports
April 17

Zion Williamson out for playoff play-in game vs. Kings; out 2 weeks if Pelicans advance

Zion Williamson has been ruled out of the New Orleans Pelicans' Western Conference play-in game against the Sacramento Kings on Friday night because of a left hamstring injury — and is expected to miss up to two weeks should New Orleans advance to the NBA playoffs.
Sports
April 17

Marquette hires Cara Consuegra away from Charlotte to replace Megan Duffy

Marquette has filled its head coaching vacancy by bringing back Cara Consuegra, a former Golden Eagles assistant who spent the last 13 seasons running Charlotte's program.

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