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Old and new lift Red Wings over Penguins 5-2

Niklas Kronwall scores a goal for his 400th point

With World Cup looming, Messi sees Argentina lose to Spain

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) Trailing 6-1, Lionel Messi had seen enough.

Ball tampering plot: Smith, Warner banned for 12 months

JOHANNESBURG (AP) Australia cricket captain Steve Smith and vice captain David Warner have been banned from playing for their country for 12 months, with Warner identified Wednesday as the instigator of the ball tampering plot in the test series in South Africa.

Warner identified as instigator of cricket ball tampering plan; banned and won't ever be allowed to captain Australia

JOHANNESBURG (AP) Warner identified as instigator of cricket ball tampering plan; banned and won’t ever be allowed to captain Australia.

FIFA asked to probe Russian racism against France players

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) Anti-racism campaigners say they want FIFA to investigate the abuse of French players, including Paul Pogba, by Russian fans.

Ohtani starts Sunday, Dodgers clean up, Vlad Jr walks off

Shohei Ohtani has a starting assignment, and the Los Angeles Dodgers have a mess on their hands.

Australia captain Smith banned 12 months for tampering plot

JOHANNESBURG (AP) Australia cricket captain Steve Smith confirmed Wednesday he had been banned from playing for his country for 12 months for his role in a ball tampering plot in the test series in South Africa.

Australia cricket captain Steve Smith banned 12 months for his role in ball tampering plot

JOHANNESBURG (AP) Australia cricket captain Steve Smith banned 12 months for his role in ball tampering plot.

Kids want to ask Aussie cricket captain: Why did you cheat?

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) Young cricketers across Australia have been swept up in the discontent as politicians, commentators and players demand strong action in the wake of a cheating scandal that has rocked the foundations of a national institution – the country’s cricket team.

Fabio Capello leaves Chinese club Jiangsu Suning

NANJING, China (AP) Fabio Capello has left his post as head coach of Jiangsu Suning, the Chinese Super League club said Wednesday.

Column: World Cup offers chance for respite from Russia heat

PARIS (AP) It was late 1945, and distrust of Russia was rising. British military planners had recently hatched secret plans, codenamed “Unthinkable,” to attack the Soviet Union. Winston Churchill’s famous “iron curtain” speech that foreshadowed the onset of the Cold War was just months away.

Baker Mayfield jumps Josh Rosen in Joel Klatt's Top QBs in the NFL Draft

Baker Mayfield jumps Josh Rosen in Joel Klatt’s Top QBs in the NFL Draft

Who is No. 1? Top college player often not top NBA prospect

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) Duke’s Marvin Bagley III, Arizona’s Deandre Ayton and Oklahoma’s Trae Young are certain high NBA draft picks, one of them could easily be the top overall selection.

Clippers visit Suns with playoff spot in sight (Mar 28, 2018)

PHOENIX — The Los Angeles Clippers are beginning to make things verrrrry interesting in the Western Conference playoff race.

Vanek has 3 goals, assist to lift Blue Jackets over Oilers

Thomas Vanek had three goals and an assist to lift the Columbus Blue Jackets over the Edmonton Oilers 7-3 on Tuesday night.

Spurs' LaMarcus Aldridge to have MRI on injured left knee

Spurs’ LaMarcus Aldridge to have MRI on injured left knee

Pacers start slow, finish fast in comeback win over Warriors

Victor Oladipo scored 24 points in the Indiana Pacers’ 92-81 victory over the defending champions Tuesday night.

Bucks can't hold off late run in 105-98 loss to Clippers

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 26 points to lead Milwaukee

Warriors don't have enough down stretch, lose to Pacers (Mar 28, 2018)

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) The injury-plagued Golden State Warriors again lacked the firepower to finish off an opponent, and Victor Oladipo scored 24 points in the Indiana Pacers’ 92-81 victory over the defending champions Tuesday night.

Mavericks beat Kings 103-97 to end 5-game skid amid protests (Mar 28, 2018)

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) Harrison Barnes had 20 points, six assists and five rebounds, and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Sacramento Kings 103-97 on Tuesday night while protesters forced a lockdown of Golden1 Center for the second time in six days.

Playoff-bound Golden Knights host Coyotes (Mar 28, 2018)

LAS VEGAS — Thanks to Monday night’s 4-1 victory over Colorado, it’s finally okay to use the “P” word around Vegas Golden Knights coach Gerard Gallant.

Stratton throws 5 strong as Giants beat A's 3-0 (Mar 28, 2018)

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) Chris Stratton pitched four-hit ball over five innings to lift the San Francisco Giants over the Oakland Athletics 3-0 in the finale of the three-game Bay Bridge exhibition series Tuesday night.

Radulov's OT goal helps Stars end skid, beat Flyers 3-2

Tyler Seguin passed from the right side across to Radulov, who beat Philadelphia goalie Petr Mrazek for the game winner.

Penn State routes Mississippi State 75-60 to reach NIT final

NEW YORK (AP) Tony Carr scored 21 points, Shep Garner added 18 while breaking a school record for career 3-pointers and Penn State routed Mississippi State 75-60 in the National Invitation Tournament semifinals Tuesday night.

NFL to investigate Bennett assault charge

As Michael Bennett’s potential trial on an assault charge moves forward in Houston, the league will begin investigating the Eagles defensive end.

NFL extends uniform, apparel contract with Nike

The National Football league and Nike announced an eight-year extension of their agreement for the company to serve as the official supplier of uniforms and apparel on Tuesday. “Nike has been a long-time and trusted partner of NFL and we’re thrilled to extend our relationship with them,” said Brian Rolapp

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