Business
April 17

New York competition, smoking, internet betting concerns roil US northeast's gambling market

Casinos in the northeastern U.S. are dealing with numerous challenges as they brace for the arrival of new competitors in New York City.
Sports
April 17

Bucks' Damian Lillard makes progress with his adductor issue before the start of the playoffs

Damian Lillard took a small step forward Wednesday in his bid to be ready for the start of the Milwaukee Bucks' Eastern Conference first-round playoff series with the Indiana Pacers.
Sports
April 17

Starling Marte's HR keys surging Mets to sweep of Pirates with 9-1 victory

Starling Marte hit his 150th career homer Wednesday, powering the New York Mets to a 9-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates and a sweep of a three-game series.
Sports
April 17

Kimmich heads Bayern Munich past Arsenal and into Champions League semifinals

Joshua Kimmich's header powered Bayern Munich to a 1-0 win over Arsenal on Wednesday to reach the Champions League semifinals with a 3-2 victory on aggregate.
Sports
April 17

Perkins singles in 8th to give Brewers 1-0 win over Padres, spoiling King's stellar pitching

Blake Perkins hit a single in the eighth inning to lead the Milwaukee Brewers to a 1-0 win over the San Diego Padres on Wednesday, spoiling a stellar start by Padres right-hander Michael King, who pitched a no-hitter through 6 2/3 innings.
Sports
April 17

Denver Nuggets realize defending their NBA championship will be a tough task in improved West

The Denver Nuggets met coach Michael Malone's challenge not to let up after winning the franchise's first NBA title.
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.

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