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Clayman De Melo to replace Fittipaldi at IndyCar Grand Prix

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Zachary Claman De Melo will replace the injured Pietro Fittipaldi in Saturday’s IndyCar Grand Prix.

Paul to bring slime as host of Kids’ Choice Sports awards

LOS ANGELES (AP) Chris Paul is going to bring the slime as host of the Kids’ Choice Sports awards.

2018 FCS vs. FBS: Missouri Valley

(STATS) – The Missouri Valley Football Conference is the only FCS league that lays claim to having at least one FBS win in every season this decade.

WORLD CUP: Sochi is a summer and winter tourist attraction

MOSCOW (AP) Visiting Sochi is a mouthwatering prospect for World Cup fans, with beaches, blue skies and arguably the best game in the group stage.

Corbin not sharp, bullpen less so as D-backs fall to L.A.

The Diamondbacks’ season high-tying three-game winning streak was stopped.

All righty then: Phillies demote only lefty pitcher

PHILADELPHIA (AP) The Philadelphia Phillies have demoted their only left-handed pitcher, optioning reliever Zac Curtis to Triple-A Lehigh Valley and recalling right-hander Jake Thompson.

LPGA Tour gets 1st team event in Michigan next year

MIDLAND, Mich. (AP) The LPGA Tour has an official team event for the first time in its 69-year history.

Will the Kyrie-less Celtics dethrone King James’ Cavs in the Eastern Conference Finals? Shannon Sharpe makes his prediction

Ahead of the 2018 Eastern Conference Finals where the Boston Celtics will face the Cleveland Cavaliers, Shannon Sharpe reveals who he thinks will win the East.

Tessitore, Witten, McFarland, Salters on ESPN 'MNF' crew

Three new voices will work ESPN’s Monday night games this NFL season: play-by-play announcer Joe Tessitore, analysts Jason Witten and Booger McFarland.

Lions coach Matt Patricia denies 1996 sexual assault allegation

Team says it’s standing by Patricia

Ex-NFL player says police knew gun charge was based on lie

ELIZABETH, N.J. (AP) A former NFL linebacker says in a lawsuit that police and prosecutors in New Jersey knew a shooter had lied about getting a weapon from the player, but charged him anyway.

Nick Wright unveils why this summer is so crucial for the Philadelphia 76ers

In his conversation with Cris Carter and Jenna Wolfe surrounding Philadelphia getting bounced from the 2018 Eastern Conference Semifinals by the Boston Celtics, Nick Wright unveils why this summer is so crucial for the Sixers to complete ‘the process’ and acquire a true superstar in free agency. Will Kawhi, LeBron or PG13 sign with Philly?

Nick Wright details why Zeke is the key to the Dallas Cowboys’ success next year

Joined by Super Bowl champion Chris Canty in studio on First Things First, Nick Wright reveals to Cris Carter and Jenna Wolfe why he believes Ezekiel Elliott is the key to the Dallas Cowboys having a successful season next year. Do you agree with Nick?

Nick Wright reveals why it’s ‘inexcusable’ the Philadelphia 76ers lost to the Boston Celtics in 5 games

In his reaction to Philadelphia losing to Boston in game 5 to close out the series, Nick Wright reveals why it’s ‘inexcusable’ that the 76ers were not able to make the 2018 Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Celtics more of a competitive series, knowing the offensive firepower Philly has in Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons.

Kelly Clarkson will sing national anthem at Indianapolis 500

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Three-time Grammy Award winner Kelly Clarkson will sing the national anthem at this month’s Indianapolis 500.

Preview: Brewers at Rockies

The Milwaukee Brewers will begin a formidable road trip Thursday when they open a four-game series with the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field.

Mikolas gets a shot to face team that drafted, then later traded him

St. Louis Cardinals-San Diego Padres preview

England recall Cipriani, pick Shields for South Africa tour

LONDON (AP) Flyhalf Danny Cipriani has been rewarded for his outstanding form for Wasps by being picked in England’s squad for the tour of South Africa next month.

WORLD CUP: Lopetegui surpasses expectations with Spain

MADRID (AP) Julen Lopetegui stepped into a tricky situation when he took over as coach of the Spanish national team two years ago.

Lehigh Valley tops Charlotte in 5 OTs in AHL's longest game

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) This one kept going. And going. And going. And going. And going – straight into the American Hockey League record books.

Lights out anytime, Brewers’ Josh Hader brings the heat

MILWAUKEE (AP) Reliever Josh Hader’s most important role with the Milwaukee Brewers might be that he doesn’t really have a defined role at all.

Celtics complete improbable run back to conference finals

BOSTON (AP) The Boston Celtics have been mining possibility out of improbable odds throughout the 2017-2018 season.

Nationals open four-game series against Diamondbacks (May 10, 2018)

PHOENIX — Perennial MVP candidates Bryce Harper and Paul Goldschmidt will meet once again in a four-game series at Chase Field this weekend beginning on Thursday.

The NBA's Final Four: Cavs, Celtics, Warriors, Rockets

The franchise with the most titles. The best player of this generation. The reigning champions. The probable MVP.

Reds face Dodgers while awaiting Harvey's arrival (May 10, 2018)

LOS ANGELES – Tyler Mahle will get the start for the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday at Dodger Stadium, but all eyes will be searching for a different pitcher on the roster.

Patricia's sex assault cold case raises questions

Is there any credence to a 22-year-old sexual assault case that involved Lions head coach Matt Patricia that has suddenly resurfaced?

NFL: Matt Patricia denies 1996 allegation

“As someone who was falsely accused of this very serious charge over 22 years ago, and never given the opportunity to defend myself and clear my name, I find it incredibly unfair, disappointing, and frustrating that this story would resurface now with the only purpose being to damage my character

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