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Investigation launched into Paris-Roubaix rider's death

PARIS (AP) French judicial officials launched an investigation Monday into the death of Belgian rider Michael Goolaerts during the Paris-Roubaix cycling race.

Van der Burgh beats Peaty in Commonwealth Games backstroke

GOLD COAST, Australia (AP) Cameron van der Burgh beat world record holder Adam Peaty to win the 50-meter backstroke gold medal Monday on the penultimate night of swimming at the Commonwealth Games.

Beckham reports to Giants, 'wants to be great'

New Giants coach Pat Shurmur told reporters that he wasn’t worried about Odell Beckham Jr. being with the team on Day 1 of the offseason program.

Fabio Capello announces his retirement from coaching

ROME (AP) Fabio Capello has announced his retirement from coaching.

French league expending in China with TV deal

PARIS (AP) The French football league is continuing its expansion in China after signing a four-year deal with the China Central Television group.

Ferrari mechanic hit by Raikkonen says he's OK after surgery

SAKHIR, Bahrain (AP) The Ferrari mechanic who was hospitalized with a broken leg after being struck by Kimi Raikkonen’s car says he is ”OK” following surgery.

Competitive soccer finally returns to Iraq on Tuesday

Competitive international soccer returns to Iraq on Tuesday less than a month after FIFA lifted a near three-decade-long ban.

Strong-starting Braves face struggling Nationals (Apr 09, 2018)

The Atlanta Braves and Washington Nationals have gotten off to different starts so far this season.

Hot Mets head south to Miami to face Marlins (Apr 09, 2018)

MIAMI — When it comes to Monday night’s matchup between the host Miami Marlins and the New York Mets, both teams are surely looking forward to being back in a warm-weather locale.

Warner leads decathlon; Blake in night final for the 100

GOLD COAST, Australia (AP) The most versatile competitors in the track and field arena got their competition started hours before Yohan Blake and the sprint finalists were racing to determine the fastest man and woman at the Commonwealth Games.

Cespedes’ single lifts Mets over Nats in 12 for 3-game sweep

WASHINGTON (AP) Yoenis Cespedes scored Juan Lagares with a broken-bat single in the 12th inning to help the New York Mets beat the Washington Nationals 6-5 on Sunday night to complete a three-game sweep.

Canada town grieves after road crash decimates youth team

HUMBOLDT, Saskatchewan (AP) This shattered town mourned its revered local youth hockey team, trying to come to grips with a devastating highway accident that killed 15 players and team personnel and injured the other 14 people on their bus.

Suns clinch top draft odds with latest loss to Warriors

Phoenix has lost 31 of its last 34. The Suns have a 25 percent chance of securing the No. 1 overall pick in the draft.

Holland makes home debut vs. Diamondbacks (Apr 09, 2018)

SAN FRANCISCO — Left-hander Derek Holland is scheduled to make his rain-delayed first home start for his new team Monday night when the San Francisco Giants open a three-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

First-place Sporting KC wins again, 2-0 at Galaxy

Daniel Salloi and Johnny Russell scored five minutes apart in the second half to lift Sporting Kansas City over the Los Angeles Galaxy 2-0

Salloi, Russell scores, Sporting KC beats LA 2-0

CARSON, Calif. (AP) Daniel Salloi and Johnny Russell scored five minutes apart in the second half in Sporting Kansas City’s 2-0 victory over the Los Angeles Galaxy on Sunday night.

Pelicans must win vs. Clippers, who are out of playoffs (Apr 08, 2018)

LOS ANGELES — A bunched up Western Conference has the New Orleans Pelicans knowing there is plenty to play for with two games remaining in the regular season.

Ibrahimovic can’t repeat rally, Sporting KC beats Galaxy 2-0

CARSON, Calif. (AP) Daniel Salloi and Johnny Russell scored five minutes apart in the second half to lift Sporting Kansas City over the Los Angeles Galaxy 2-0 on Sunday night.

Pistons hope to contain East-leading Raptors (Apr 08, 2018)

The Detroit Pistons could not stop the woeful and depleted Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday.

WATCH: Huge wreck takes out several cars at O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Texas Motor Speedway

Denny Hamlin takes out Jimmie Johnson, Brad Keselowski in major multi-car wreck | 2018 TEXAS MOTOR SPEEDWAY | FOX NASCAR

Finishing strong: Panthers take down Bruins to close out 2017-18 season

The Florida Panthers dashed the Bruins’ hopes of getting the top seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs with a 4-2 win Sunday night.

Panthers spoil Bruins' bid for top seed in East (Apr 08, 2018)

BOSTON (AP) Roberto Luongo came off the bench to shut down Boston in the third period, and the Florida Panthers dashed the Bruins’ hopes of getting the top seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs with a 4-2 win Sunday night.

Report: Japan fires coach Halilhodzic ahead of World Cup

TOKYO (AP) Vahid Halilhodzic has reportedly been dismissed as Japan’s head coach following two disappointing international friendly matches and with the World Cup opening in just over two months.

Bucks host Magic with seeding in East playoffs at stake (Apr 08, 2018)

MILWAUKEE — With just two regular-season games left, the Milwaukee Bucks are assured of a spot when the postseason gets underway next week.

Angels look to keep momentum against Rangers (Apr 08, 2018)

The new-look Los Angeles Angels have been impressive during the first week and a half of the 2018 season and look to keep up that momentum against the Texas Rangers on Monday in the opener of a three-game set at Globe Life Park in Arlington, Texas.

Torrence wins Top Fuel final in NHRA 4-Wide Nationals

LAS VEGAS (AP) Steve Torrence won the Top Fuel final Sunday in the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

Garbine Muguruza wins Abierto GNP Seguros

MONTERREY, Mexico (AP) Wimbledon champion Garbine Muguruza won the Abierto GNP Seguros on Sunday for her fourth title of the year, beating Timea Babos 3-6, 6-4, 6-3.

Blue Jays, Orioles hope to keep up the pace (Apr 08, 2018)

The Baltimore Orioles and the Toronto Blue Jays renew their spirited American League East rivalry on Monday at Camden Yards with both teams looking to keep the momentum going after a successful weekend.

Fowler, Spieth make Reed earn his 1st major championship

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) After the final putt disappeared into the cup, Rickie Fowler waited outside the scoring room at Augusta National.

Jazz clinch playoff spot in crowded Western Conference (Apr 08, 2018)

LOS ANGELES (AP) Donovan Mitchell scored 28 points to help the Utah Jazz clinch a playoff berth with a 112-97 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday.