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DETROIT (AP) — The Minnesota Timberwolves ruled out Anthony Edwards to help manage pain in his right knee against the Detroit Pistons on Thursday night, one game after he scored 17 points in 23 minutes in a win over Dallas. Edwards returned against the Mavericks after missing six games with an injured right knee. Advertisement He has played in 59 …

PHOENIX (AP) — This year’s Final Four at the women’s NCAA Tournament features a quartet of powerhouse programs, teams that have overwhelmed almost all of their opponents with superior talent and veteran coaching. They have size. They are athletic. They have pedigree. Advertisement But they haven’t faced a ton of on-court adversity — particularly in March. That could change on …

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Lawyers for the family of an Oklahoma junior college basketball player who died after suffering a head injury during a game said Thursday the student had been struck by another player’s elbow and accused the team of not providing proper medical care before putting him back on the court. Ethan Dietz, 20, died on Nov. 25 …

PHOENIX (AP) — Cheryl Miller’s impact on women’s basketball spans generations, from dominating on the court at Southern California in the 1980s to making her mark in the broadcast booth. On Thursday, Miller’s legacy was recognized along with UConn star Breanna Stewart. The two women’s hoops game-changers were honored by The Associated Press as the greatest players of the women’s …

INDIANAPOLIS – There are worse things in college basketball than getting overlooked at the Final Four. Like not getting here at all. Or the entire COVID tournament in 2021, just the thought of which is enough to send UConn coach Dan Hurley spiraling. Advertisement “If you did great in that tournament, you deserve all the credit. If it went bad …

EVANS, Ga. (AP) — California teen Asterisk Talley birdied her opening three holes on her way to a 5-under 67 on Thursday, finishing two rounds at Champions Retreat without a bogey to take a one-shot lead into the final round on golf’s brightest stage at the Augusta National Women’s Amateur. The final round Saturday is at Augusta National, the first …

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Taj Bradley pitched six innings of five-hit ball, Minnesota homered three times in the ninth inning to break open a close game, and the Twins beat the Kansas City Royals 5-1 on Thursday to avoid a three-game series sweep. Bradley (1-0) struck out three and walked one while out-dueling Cole Ragans (0-2), helping the Twins …

Dan Hurley is no stranger to controversy. The Connecticut men’s basketball coach is often animated on the sidelines. However, in the Elite Eight, he went viral for appearing to headbutt official Roger Ayers in celebration of Braylon Mullins’ game-winning shot. Advertisement Hurley has since downplayed the incident. When asked about it again Thursday, April 2, at a news conference ahead …

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Michigan starting point guard Elliot Cadeau rejoined his teammates for the Final Four and said Thursday his allergic reaction that required hospitalization a day earlier was due to an accidental exposure to nuts. “I just ate something I was allergic to,” the junior said as he sat at his locker at Lucas Oil Stadium, two days before …

The NBA postseason is rapidly approaching, with less than two weeks remaining in the 2025-26 regular season. While all postseason berths have been clinched, teams are furiously jockeying for playoff positioning, especially those seeking to remain above the fray of the Play-In Tournament. That’s especially true in the Eastern Conference, where only four games separate the current No. 5 seed, …

It’s been a week since North Carolina fired Hubert Davis as its men’s basketball coach. And so far, the job remains open. That leads many to believe the Tar Heels are focusing their search on a coach in the Final Four, with Arizona’s Tommy Lloyd and Michigan’s Dusty May linked to the job. Or possibly the NBA, with Billy Donovan …

Kevin O’Connor and Tom Haberstroh go over all 30 NBA franchises and share “One Thing for Every Team.” The pair discuss Jayson Tatum’s return to form, Victor Wembanyama’s ascent to basketball deity, how the Golden State Warriors should handle Steph Curry’s desire to play and much more. Advertisement (1:02) One thing for every team in the Atlantic Division(15:02) One thing …

PHOENIX (AP) — Shea Ralph of Vanderbilt was named The Associated Press women’s basketball Coach of the Year on Thursday after turning the Commodores into one of the top teams in the nation. Ralph led a team that returned just one starter to the most successful season in school history. The team went 29-5, with 13 of those wins coming …

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. The San Antonio Spurs have won an NBA-best 10 straight games, and they’ll look to make it 11 when they travel to Intuit Dome to face the Los Angeles Clippers on the second leg of a back-to-back set. Advertisement Victor Wembanyama’s play has …

DETROIT (AP) — All-Star guard Cade Cunningham of the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons will be out at least another week in his recovery from a collapsed left lung. The Pistons gave an update Thursday saying Cunningham will be re-evaluated in one week. He is working to return to the court being supervised by doctors and Detroit’s medical and performance staff. …

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. Tonight’s matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and Oklahoma City Thunder features two MVP favorites, but our NBA player prop projections have found value elsewhere. Advertisement Find more NBA picks in our complete Lakers vs. Thunder predictions for Thursday, April 2. Lakers vs …

As the NBA regular season winds down, the race for MVP, which seemingly intensifies every night, might be the best ever. It’s not simply due to overwhelming statistics — although that does play a significant part — but rather the uniqueness of the four candidates, who differ greatly in skill set, approach and resume. Advertisement Let’s break down the favorites: …

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. The Detroit Pistons handed the Minnesota Timberwolves a frustrating loss on Saturday, perhaps even a humbling one. Advertisement Less than a week later, Minnesota has a chance at payback. My Timberwolves vs. Pistons predictions and NBA picks expect Minnesota to exact revenge, but …

CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. (AP) — Former Cy Young winner Trevor Bauer has signed with the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League and is scheduled to pitch opening night on April 21 for the minor league team. The Ducks announced the signing Thursday for Bauer’s 15th professional season. Bauer also will be “Mic’d Up” for all games and practices, helping …

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. The Los Angeles Lakers and Oklahoma City Thunder get to know each other intimately over the next six days, with the first of two matchups scheduled at the Paycom Center tonight. Advertisement Oklahoma City is the top team in the West, but Los …

Tiger Woods expressed astonishment as he was handcuffed after crashing his vehicle last week in Florida, according to body camera footage released Thursday. “I do believe your normal faculties are impaired, and you’re under an unknown substance, so at this time you’re under arrest for DUI,” Martin County Sheriff’s deputy Tatiana Levenar told Woods after conducting a sobriety test on …

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Konnor Griffin Era will begin on Friday in Pittsburgh. A person familiar with the decision has told The Associated Press that the Pirates are calling up the 19-year-old shortstop, the consensus choice as the top prospect in baseball, before Friday’s home opener against the Baltimore Orioles. Advertisement The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the …

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Kirk Cousins signed with the Las Vegas Raiders, his agent announced Thursday morning, giving them a veteran quarterback to help ease the expected selection of Fernando Mendoza with the top draft pick. Agent Mike McCartney announced the signing on social media, but didn’t provide contractual terms. He didn’t immediately respond to a request for more information. …

Iranian soccer had a good week on its troubled path to playing World Cup games in the United States in June. A first face-to-face meeting with FIFA President Gianni Infantino since the U.S. and Israel started a war against Iran on Feb. 28 made genuine progress in soccer diplomacy at the end of a fraught month. Advertisement The Iranian soccer …

Malcolm Brogdon is officially returning to the Virginia Cavaliers men’s basketball program but this time, in a professional capacity. On Tuesday, the Virginia Cavaliers announced that the Virginia alumnus would be returning to serve as Strategic Advisor, a newly created position. In the statement, head coach Ryan Odom said Brogdon will bring “a wealth of knowledge, leadership and expertise from his …