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Leverkusen’s young team primed for Champions League return

BERLIN (AP) Bayer Leverkusen is on course for a return to the Champions League.

Eric Reid situation exemplifies hypocrisy of Bengals, NFL

The Cincinnati Bengals have always been a peculiar bunch. Talent has never been an issue in Cincinnati, but it always feels like the Bengals underachieve every season. Since 2005, the franchise has been to the playoffs seven times. However, they haven’t actually won a postseason game since 1991.

Which NFL Players Are Prime Candidates for in-Season Extensions in 2018?

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan is next in line to receive a megadeal. He’ll do so after Kirk Cousins, Drew Brees and Jimmy Garoppolo reset the market. Ryan’s contract holds a $21.65 million cap hit this season. He can expect that number to spike once he signs an extension. Cousins, Brees

Juventus president calls for removal of UEFA’s Collina

ROME (AP) Juventus is still fuming over the penalty that resulted in its elimination from the Champions League, with club president Andrea Agnelli calling for the removal of UEFA chief refereeing officer Pierluigi Collina.

Verstappen, Hamilton ready tangle again in Chinese GP

SHANGHAI (AP) Get set for Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton to tangle again in the Chinese Grand Prix.

Austria probes doping, fraud, corruption in biathlon

VIENNA (AP) Austrian prosecutors say they are investigating possible doping, fraud and corruption involving Russian athletes and officials in the sport of biathlon.

Japan coach Nishino says timing of promotion a challenge

TOKYO (AP) Japan coach Akira Nishino is facing a difficult challenge by taking over from Vahid Halilhodzic with only two months to go before the World Cup.

FIFA World Rankings List for April

ZURICH (AP) FIFA rankings for April (last month’s rankings in parentheses):

Germany tops FIFA rankings despite loss to No. 2 Brazil

ZURICH (AP) Germany stayed at the top of the FIFA rankings despite losing to No. 2 Brazil in a friendly last month.

Patience finally pays off for big-game goalie Grubauer

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) Philipp Grubauer was 18 and had only been in North America for a year and a half when he walked into the Windsor Spitfires locker room as the latest member of a stacked junior team.

Wilson expected to go first in WNBA draft

NEW YORK (AP) It would be a real shock if A’ja Wilson isn’t the first pick in the WNBA draft Thursday night by the Las Vegas Aces.

Draft Diary: A'ja Wilson talks WNBA meetings and giving back

NEW YORK (AP) Whew, this was one of the busiest days I’ve had in my life.

Westbrook averages a triple-double for 2nd straight season

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) For most point guards, grabbing 16 rebounds to achieve a milestone would seem a daunting task.

Without Curry or top seed, Warriors face different playoffs

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Stephen Curry on the sidelines again, this time with a hurt knee. No longer the sure-thing No. 1 seed. Steve Kerr piecing together rotations based on who’s available through illness and injury.

Dead red: Cardinals deploy Reds-killer Wacha to start series in Cincy

St. Louis Cardinals-Cincinnati Reds preview

Royals fans get first look at the Shohei Ohtani show

Los Angeles Angels-Kansas City Royals preview

Rangers' Andrus breaks elbow after getting hit vs Angels

Andrus, the 29-year-old in his 10th season as the Rangers starting shortstop, is likely headed to the disabled list for the first time in his career.

Ohtani RBI and pickoff in Angels' 7-2 win for sweep at Texas

Elvis Andrus has a broken right elbow after being hit by a pitch in the ninth inning.

AP Source: Knicks fire coach Jeff Hornacek after 2 seasons

NEW YORK (AP) The New York Knicks have fired coach Jeff Hornacek after two seasons, a person with knowledge of the decision said early Thursday.

Cubs look to hand Pirates first series loss (Apr 12, 2018)

The Chicago Cubs will go for a series win over the Pittsburgh Pirates when the two teams meet in Thursday’s finale at Wrigley Field.

Shanshan Feng takes early LPGA Tour lead in Hawaii

KAPOLEI, Hawaii (AP) Top-ranked Shanshan Feng birdied three of her last five holes Wednesday to take the lead halfway through a windy first round of the Lotte Championship.

LEADING OFF: Yankees-Red Sox calm? Arenado awaits decision

A look at what’s happening all around the majors Thursday:

Doc Rivers reflects on season after Clippers fall in finale

After the Clippers fell 115-100 to the Lakers in their season finale, Doc Rivers was very open talking about his relationship with DeAndre Jordan, what is next for the organization and what kept his team out of the playoffs.

Blazers claim No. 3 seed with 102-93 win over Utah (Apr 12, 2018)

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) Damian Lillard had 36 points and 10 assists and the Portland Trail Blazers snapped a four-game losing streak with a 102-93 victory over the Utah Jazz Wednesday night to earn the Northwest Division title.

Angels' Ohtani takes his show to Kansas City (Apr 12, 2018)

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City fans will get a chance in the next four games to witness what all the international baseball buzz is about when the Royals host the Los Angeles Angels.

Davis, Rondo power Pelicans past Spurs, 122-98

Spurs coach Gregg Popovich pulled his regulars early in the fourth quarter, limiting all of his key players to fewer than 30 minutes on the court.

Ticket punched: Timberwolves clinch first playoff berth since 2004

The Minnesota Timberwolves are headed for the postseason, thanks to 31 points from Jimmy Butler in a 112-106 overtime win against Denver.

Los Angeles FC-Whitecaps FC Preview (Apr 12, 2018)

Last week, Los Angeles FC finally got a place to call home as its $30 million training complex opened at Cal State Los Angeles.

Buccaneers, Titans to hold joint practices prior to preseason meeting

The top two picks from the 2015 NFL Draft will face each other on the practice field for a few days this August. According to Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will practice against the Tennessee Titans prior to their meeting in Week 2 of the preseason. Jameis Winston and [

Rangers’ Andrus has broken elbow after getting hit vs Angels

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Texas shortstop Elvis Andrus broke his right elbow when he was hit by a pitch in the ninth inning of the Rangers’ 7-2 loss to the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday night.