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The Latest: Kings player speak out about police killing

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) The Latest on the Sacramento Kings support for police shooting protesters (all times local):

LeBron breaks Jordan record as Cavs down Pelicans 107-102 (Mar 30, 2018)

CLEVELAND (AP) LeBron James scored in double digits in his 867th straight game, breaking the record he shared with Michael Jordan, and the Cleveland Cavaliers rallied to beat the New Orleans Hornets 107-102 on Friday night to avoid slipping in the standings.

Panthers playoff hopes ride on performances vs. Bruins (Mar 30, 2018)

BOSTON — Despite three losses in their last five games, the Florida Panthers still have a chance to grab the second wild card spot in the Eastern Conference.

Lightning stops 3-game slide with 7-3 win over Rangers

NEW YORK (AP) Brayden Point and Cedric Paquette each scored two goals, and the Tampa Bay Lightning stopped a three-game slide with a 7-3 victory over the New York Rangers on Friday night.

Frank Thomas thinks velocity will be the key to Masahiro Tanaka's success this year

Frank Thomas and Dontrelle Willis join Kevin Burkhardt to discuss what to expect from Masahiro Tanaka this season.

Kings hope to add to Warriors' slide (Mar 30, 2018)

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The visiting team — the one that normally dominates this series — comes into the home of its Northern California rival riding its longest losing streak in a year.

Scoring proves hard to come by as Magic fall at home to Bulls

Rookie Lauri Markkanen scored 13 points and the Chicago Bulls snapped a seven-game losing streak with a 90-82 victory over the Orlando Magic on Friday night.

Vanek, Blue Jackets aim to continue surge vs. Canucks (Mar 30, 2018)

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Many observers questioned whether Thomas Vanek and John Tortorella would get along.

Bulls beat Magic to end 7-game losing streak (Mar 30, 2018)

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) Rookie Lauri Markkanen and Sean Kilpatrick each scored 13 points, rookie Ryan Arcidiacono had all of his eight points in the fourth quarter, and the Chicago Bulls snapped a seven-game losing streak with a 90-82 victory over the Orlando Magic on Friday night.

Miss State earns second straight trip to women's final (Mar 30, 2018)

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Teaira McCowan had 21 points and 25 rebounds to help Mississippi State reach the national championship game for the second straight year with a 73-63 overtime win over Louisville on Friday night.

Wall to return when Wizards host Hornets (Mar 30, 2018)

WASHINGTON — The slumping Washington Wizards will welcome the Charlotte Hornets to Capital One Arena on Saturday afternoon.

NFL notebook: Rypien opens up on mental health issues

Mark Rypien, the MVP of Super Bowl XXVI, revealed that he once attempted suicide as a result of mental health issues he believes originated from his days of playing football. “I suffer from a complex stew of mental health conditions,” Rypien told Spokane, Wash., TV station KHQ. Rypien opened

Kansas and Villanova to face off in "big boy" semifinal

Don’t mind Kansas or Villanova if the winner starts cutting down nets Saturday night.

LeBron passes Jordan with 867th straight double-digit game

CLEVELAND (AP) LeBron James broke Michael Jordan’s NBA record by scoring at least 10 points in his 867th straight regular-season game, a streak he could make nearly untouchable by the end of his brilliant career.

Royals in recovery mode after opening loss to White Sox (Mar 30, 2018)

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Royals could not have had a better 2018 Opening Day beginning or a worse finish against the Chicago White Sox.

Richards: Jay Wright is the best current coach in college basketball

Judson Richards and Nick Hardwick had some kind words for the ‘Nova coach.

Cashner to make first start for Orioles vs. Twins (Mar 30, 2018)

BALTIMORE — The Baltimore Orioles had a dramatic 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Thursday on a game-winning homer by Adam Jones in the 11th inning on Opening Day.

Baker Mayfield keeps notes on media members who aren't sold on him as a starting NFL QB

Baker Mayfield’s motivation stems from media criticism. That may not be such a great thing.

Scherzer fans 10, pitches Nationals over Reds 2-0 in opener (Mar 30, 2018)

CINCINNATI (AP) Max Scherzer struck out 10 in six innings and the Washington Nationals, in their first game with Dave Martinez as a major league manager, began defense of their NL East title by opening with a 2-0 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Friday.

Penguins try to avoid Canadiens' trap (Mar 30, 2018)

PITTSBURGH — It could be a trap game Saturday for the Pittsburgh Penguins when they host the Montreal Canadiens at PPG Paints Arena.

Gregory Polanco's monster home run powers Pirates past Tigers in 13 innings

Gregory Polanco launches a no-doubter in the 13th inning to give Pittsburgh a 13-10 win over Detroit.

Loyola's Moser hopes Ramblers run opens door for mid-majors

SAN ANTONIO (AP) Loyola-Chicago’s miraculous run to the Final Four will be remembered for clutch shots, the ”Wall of Culture,” a couple of guards who have been playing together since grade-school and, of course, Sister Jean.

Letters: Rams might be turning into the Bad Boys of the NFL

Was Sam Farmer serious? Did Cleveland coach Hue Jackson really say Baker Mayfield going “Hee hee!” — inspiring “Hee Hee!” from others — was “the most unbelievable thing I’ve ever seen?” If so, Josh Rosen and Sam Darnold can avoid being drafted by the Browns by simply

Sit down with #ShoTime: Shohei Ohtani talks goals with Angels in first season

Shohei Ohtani is one of the biggest storylines to ever come out of Angels camp. The two-way star sits down to chat about his goals during his first season in MLB.

Ex-NFL QB Mark Rypien says he attempted suicide

Mark Rypien, who played 11 seasons in the NFL and was the Most Valuable Player of Super Bowl XXVI for the Washington Redskins, said in interviews with a radio station and newspaper that he is dealing with mental health issues and once tried to commit suicide. The 55-year-old Rypien, who said he sustained

Prepare for a 3-point heavy Final Four in San Antonio

SAN ANTONIO (AP) These days, the Final Four is all about the 3.

Moorhead, Mississippi St pushing for quick spring transition

STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) Mississippi State’s Joe Moorhead is going through the same problems and having the same headaches that first-year coaches always go through when establishing the way they want their football program run.

Tulowitzki to have surgery on bone spurs in both heels

TORONTO (AP) Blue Jays shortstop Troy Tulowitzki will have surgery Monday to remove bone spurs from both heels and is expected to miss eight weeks, general manager Ross Atkins said Friday.

PR firm tracked Nassar victims' social media for university

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) The public relations firm hired by Michigan State University amid the scandal surrounding disgraced ex-sports doctor Larry Nassar says it monitored social media accounts, including those of Nassar’s victims, but its contract was to provide crisis communications.

Kings support protesters marching over man shot by police

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) The struggling Sacramento Kings find themselves in the national spotlight and it has nothing to do with another disappointing NBA season in their sparkling new two-year-old arena.