Breaking News

McIlroy pulls away with birdie binge

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Rory McIlroy delivered a dynamic finish to the Masters on Friday, looking every bit like someone who has done this before. Six birdies over the last seven holes gave him a 7-under 65 and a six-shot lead that set a Masters record through 36 holes. Maybe he should ...

Wisconsin faces Denver for NCAA hockey title

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Bruno Mars Day was celebrated outside T-Mobile Arena on Friday, the recording artist honored for the musical impact he has had on Las Vegas. Another celebration will occur inside the building Saturday when Wisconsin meets Denver for college hockey's national ...

Wisconsin beats North Dakota 2-1 to reach Frozen Four final

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Simon Tassy and Ryan Botterill scored 27 seconds apart in the first period and Wisconsin defeated North Dakota 2-1 on Thursday to put the Badgers in the Frozen Four title game for the first time since 2010. The Badgers (24-12-2), seeded third in their region, will play ...

Packers to host childhood safety event

GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Green Bay Packers and the Center for Childhood Safety are teaming up for the first-ever Packers Safety Playbook event on Saturday, May 9, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lambeau Field Atrium. The event will offer a variety of interactive safety stations so kids and ...

Thunder wrap up top seed; Pistons’ Cunningham returns

Home-court advantage mattered big-time to Oklahoma City last season, when the Thunder won a Game 7 at home to secure the NBA title. And every Game 1 the Thunder play this season — along with every Game 7, if necessary — will be on their home floor once again. The defending NBA ...

Sports briefs

Packers trade Wicks PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Eagles have acquired wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks from the Green Bay Packers for two draft picks. Two people with knowledge of the trade told The Associated Press about the deal on Friday. They spoke on condition of anonymity ...