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United States wins women’s hockey worlds 4-3 in OT against Canada

CESKE BUDEJOVICE, Czech Republic (AP) — Tessa Janecke scored the winner as the United States prevailed in overtime over defending champion Canada 4-3 to win the women's ice hockey world championship on Sunday. Janecke struck with 2:54 left in overtime for the Americans to claim their 11th ...

Cubs top Arizona in wild ballgame

CHICAGO (AP) — Kyle Tucker had the fans on their feet, roaring and pumping their fists as he rounded the bases after hitting the go-ahead two-run homer in the eighth inning. His screaming line drive cleared the right-field wall with plenty of room to spare. The Chicago Cubs went from giving ...

Thomas makes 11 birdies for a 61 to take the lead at Harbour Town

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — Justin Thomas had a round to match the immaculate weather Thursday at Harbour Town with 11 birdies that allowed him to tie the course record with a 10-under 61 to lead the RBC Heritage. The best shot he hit all day was an 8-iron that dropped near the pin and ...

NFL teams no longer shying away from older prospects in the draft

Bo Nix has already turned 25. Michael Penix Jr. will get there in May. Both quarterbacks were first-round picks last year. They were among 56 players age 24 or older drafted in 2024. That number was up from 54 in 2023, 44 in 2022, 16 in 2021 and 19 in 2020. There have been more older ...