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Wallace making strides early in NASCAR season

DOVER, Del. (AP) Darrell Wallace Jr. was a budding photographer his first few years at the track, snapping away with his Canon 60D to show an insider’s view of NASCAR.

Confident Darnold hits Jets practice field for first time

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) Todd Bowles chuckled for a moment and then just couldn’t resist the urge to break from his normally low-key, stoic public persona.

Sevilla beats Sociedad 1-0, keeps Europa League hopes alive

MADRID (AP) Sevilla returned to the Europa League qualification zone after beating Real Sociedad 1-0 in the Spanish league on Friday.

Heat roster in a state of uncertainty going into offseason, Goran Dragic eager to remain put

All-star guard Goran Dragic wants to make his intention of staying with the Miami Heat clear as the team prepares to make roster moves in the offseason.

A Derby with lightly raced colts, and lots of possibilities

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) Todd Pletcher is throwing numbers at the Kentucky Derby again. Bob Baffert is seeking a fifth victory and he’s got the favorite, too. An old jinx could be disproved, and history would be written if Mendelssohn wears the garland of red roses.

Nighty-night Dark Knight: Mets to cut ties with Harvey

NEW YORK (AP) The New York Mets are cutting ties with former ace Matt Harvey.

LPGA Texas Classic shortened to 36 holes because of rain

THE COLONY, Texas (AP) The LPGA Texas Classic has been shortened to 36 holes after two days of rain. The postponed first round is expected to start late Friday.

Vikings sign 2nd-round draft pick OT Brian O'Neill

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) The Minnesota Vikings have signed offensive tackle Brian O’Neill, their second-round draft pick out of Pittsburgh.

Army upbeat after spring ball, White House visit

Army finished spring with a visit to the White House after a standout season.

Called shot: LeBron's fadeaway has Raptors endangered

CLEVELAND (AP) LeBron James has perfected a signature, soul-crushing shot that also seems to describe what’s happening again to the Toronto Raptors.

Semenya wins 1500 in Diamond League opener in Doha

DOHA, Qatar (AP) Caster Semenya’s quest for a title double in the Diamond League started well when she won the 1,500 meters in a South African record time on Friday.

World-renowned climber rescued from Yosemite's El Capitan

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif. (AP) A world-renowned speed climber has been rescued from Yosemite’s El Capitan after he fell and had to spend the night on top of the famous rock.

With the work done, scouts sit back on draft night

Think draft night is crazy? It is for some, but for scouts, it’s akin to a night off. The months of work is behind them; now it’s up to the higher-ups to make the right choice.

Unfortunately for the Raptors, there is LeBron James

Watching LeBron James at shootaround, Kevin Love knew something special was in store.

Ranking the playoff chances of the NFL's seven new head coaches

The NFL’s 2017 season turned out to be ultra-productive for the league’s crop of new head coaches, with half of the six-man class getting their teams to the playoffs in their first try, overcoming burdensome legacies of losing in the process. The AFC East’s Bills ended their ignominious NFL-worst

Meet Gerhard De Beer, SA's aspiring NFL star

Not many South Africans grow up dreaming about becoming a professional in the NFL – the premier American football league in the world. Neither did Gerhard de Beer for that matter. Yet, now, the 23-year-old from Pretoria has just signed a professional contract with the Buffalo Bills and could do what

NFL exec downplays idea of London Super Bowl or draft

It’s fun (and potentially profitable) for NFL figures to periodically muse about moving a team to and/or playing a Super Bowl in London. However, neither is likely to happen soon. One NFL executive has strongly suggested that, as to playing a Super Bowl in London, that can’t and won’t happen until a

Panthers assistant coach Fuller resigns after investigation

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The Panthers have announced that defensive backs coach Curtis Fuller resigned following an investigation into complaints of inappropriate conduct.

LPGA Texas Classic cut to 54 holes; rain halts play again

THE COLONY, Texas (AP) The LPGA Texas Classic has been cut to 54 holes and the start of the postponed first round has been delayed 7 + hours because of rain.

Pietro Fittipaldi with suspected broken legs after car crash

SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium (AP) Brazilian driver Pietro Fittipaldi has been taken to hospital with suspected broken legs after crashing during a World Endurance Championship event on Friday.

Tiger shoots 73 to stay inside cut line at Quail Hollow

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Tiger Woods has been at Quail Hollow four days, apparently still not enough time to adjust to the greens.

Non-friends Saudi Arabia and Qatar draw same Asian Cup group

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) Saudi Arabia and Qatar were drawn in the same group for the 2019 Asian Cup, increasing the ongoing political edginess to a tournament eight months away.

Figure Skating in Harlem now opening doors in Detroit

NEW YORK (AP) When Sharon Cohen created Figure Skating in Harlem 21 years ago, she understood it would take baby steps to succeed. Now, the organization that stresses education, personal development and excellence on the ice – has a sister group in Detroit.

Steve Wilks, Brandon Williams And CB2

Steve Wilks had a sign posted for his defensive backs when he coached in Carolina, a sign Josh Norman remembers to this day. “Hands, feet, eyes, hips are going to be the key on every play,” the current Washington cornerback recalled, “whether you make it or not.” Wilks is a head coach now, but he got

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