Sports
April 25

Roger Goodell envisions more overseas games, more streaming and more cities hosting the NFL draft

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said Thursday night at the draft that he envisions a dramatic increase in international games in the coming years.
Sports
April 25

Eagles agree to three-year, $96 million extension with WR AJ Brown, AP source says

The Philadelphia Eagles and wide receiver A.J Brown have agreed to a three-year contract extension that includes $84 million in guaranteed money, according to a person familiar with the situation.
Sports
April 25

Elias Díaz gets key hit as the Rockies rally for a wild 10-9 victory over the Padres

Elias Díaz capped Colorado's six-run eighth inning with a tiebreaking RBI double, and the Rockies beat the San Diego Padres 10-9 on Thursday.
Sports
April 25

G Javian McCollum transferring to Georgia Tech after leading Oklahoma hoops in scoring

Guard Javian McCollum is transferring to Georgia Tech after leading Oklahoma in scoring this past season.
Local
April 25
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Rare and fatal brain disease in two deer hunters raises concerns about CWD

A team of researchers said the cases hint at a potential contamination from infected venison. CDC says link is unlikely.
Sports
April 25

Yoshinobu Yamamoto's 6 shutout innings help Dodgers finish sweep, defeat Nats 2-1

Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched six shutout innings, and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Washington Nationals 2-1 on Thursday to complete a three-game sweep.
Sports
April 25

Crow-Armstrong homers for his first big league hit as the Cubs beat the Astros 3-1

Pete Crow-Armstrong hit a tiebreaking two-run homer for his first major league hit, and the Chicago Cubs swept the Houston Astros with a 3-1 victory on Thursday.
Sports
April 25

Man City beats Brighton 4-0 to stay on course for another Premier League title. Phil Foden scores 2

Manchester City chalked up another big win in its pursuit of an unprecedented fourth straight Premier League title, with Phil Foden continuing his career-best scoring season with two goals in a 4-0 thrashing of Brighton on Thursday.
Sports
April 25

France and Urías hit 2-run HRs as Mariners beat Texas 4-3 to take series and top spot in AL West

Ty France and the Seattle Mariners never left Texas with a win last season. In their first trip to the Rangers' ballpark this year, they took the series and first place in the AL West from the reigning World Series champions
Sports
April 25

Suns' Big 3 in a big pickle, down 2-0 against the Timberwolves as series moves to Phoenix

The Phoenix Suns and their so-called Big Three return home to the desert in a big pickle.
Sports
April 25

Defending champion Golden Knights beat Stars 3-1 to take 2-0 series lead home to Vegas

Jack Eichel and defending Stanley Cup champion Vegas got exactly what they anticipated, and withstood that early hard push in Game 2 by the desperate Dallas Stars.
Sports
April 25

Bryce Harper homers in return from daughter's birth as Phillies beat Reds 5-0 for 5th shutout

Bryce Harper homered in his return to the lineup following the birth of his third child, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-0 Thursday for their second shutout win in splitting a four-game series.

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