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Arizona Coyotes Chairman and Governor Alex Meruelo, left, speaks as NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, right, listens as they hold a news conference regarding a provision for Arizona to get an expansion team if a new arena is built within the next five years with the announcement of the current team relocating to Salt Lake City, Friday, April 19, 2024, in Phoenix. The Coyotes are officially headed to Salt Lake City after NHL Board of Governors voted Thursday to approve a $1.2 billion sale from Meruelo to Utah Jazz owner Ryan Smith, with Meruelo retaining the Coyotes' name, logo and trademark. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Coyotes' move to Salt Lake City elicits opposing responses in 2 cities
PHOENIX (AP) — NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman sat next to the former Arizona Coyotes owner in a downtown Phoenix hotel meeting room, trying to put a positive spin on the funeral for a franchise. … more
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Philadelphia Flyers head coach John Tortorella looks on from the bench during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Montreal Canadiens in Montreal, Tuesday, April 9, 2024. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)
John Tortorella says he failed to get Flyers to 'close the deal' in wake of late-season collapse
VOORHEES, N.J. (AP) — Put those playoff plans on hold, Flyers fans. And not just this season. Philadelphia is stuck on the outside of the postseason for the fourth straight year after its … more
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Colorado Avalanche goaltender Alexandar Georgiev (40) makes a save against the Vegas Golden Knights during the second period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, April 14, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ian Maule)
At playoff time, NHL teams march to the beat of their goaltenders and count on them to save the day
This time of year teams march to the beat of their goaltenders. They want them laser-focused, full of confidence and ready to save the day. There are quite a few teams going into the postseason with … more
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FILE - A Houston Texans staff member tests the helmet radio system before the first half of an AFC Wild Card NFL game between the Houston Texans and the Oakland Raiders, Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017, in Houston. Following a sign-stealing scandal that rocked the sport and hung over Michigan's championship run in 2023, the NCAA's football oversight committee approved Friday, April 19, 2024, the use of coach-to-player helmet communications in games for the 2024 season. The football rules committee last month made a recommendation to allow — but not require — teams at the highest tier of Division I to use radio technology similar to what NFL teams use. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith, File)
Sign of the times: NCAA approves coach-to-player helmet communication for 2024 football season
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — College football is ready to put the signs away. Following a sign-stealing scandal that rocked the sport and hung over Michigan's championship run in 2023, the NCAA's … more
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) dribbles around Chicago Bulls guard Javonte Green (24) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, April 14, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/John Munson)
Knicks and 76ers got past injuries that could've ruined them. Now they meet in playoffs
GREENBURGH, N.Y. (AP) — Jalen Brunson and his New York teammates refused to let injuries knock them down. Joel Embiid of Philadelphia wouldn't let his keep him down. It was just days apart in … more
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FILE - Georgia tight end Brock Bowers responds to questions during NCAA college football Southeastern Conference Media Days, Tuesday, July 18, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. Bowers is widely considered one of the top 10 players in next week's NFL draft but because he plays a lower-premium position of tight end, there is much more uncertainty about how high he will get drafted.(AP Photo/George Walker IV, File)
Debate over tight end value hovers over Brock Bowers' draft prospects
Evaluating Brock Bowers the player is a fairly straightforward assignment. As he showed in three seasons at Georgia, Bowers is a dynamic receiver with the ability to create separation, make … more
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FILE - Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell, left, drives to the basket as center Jarrett Allen (31) looks on during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic, Monday, Jan. 22, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. Game 1 of the Cavaliers playoffs series against the Orlando Magic starts Saturday, April 20. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Cavaliers feel better prepared for playoff stage after '23 flop, face Magic in first-round series
CLEVELAND (AP) — Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen doesn't regret the harsh, eye-popping review he gave of his postseason performance a year ago. Looking back, he told the truth about himself — … more
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UConn guard Stephon Castle (5) drives as Purdue guard Lance Jones defends during the first half of the NCAA college Final Four championship basketball game, Monday, April 8, 2024, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
UConn freshman Stephon Castle declares for NBA draft and becomes school's second one-and-done player
STORRS, Conn. (AP) — UConn freshman Stephon Castle has entered his name into the NBA draft, becoming the fifth Husky starter to at least explore moving on after Connecticut's latest NCAA title … more
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This Date in Baseball - Julio Franco became the oldest player in major league history to hit a HR
April 20 1910 — Addie Joss of Cleveland pitched the second no-hitter of his career, a 1-0 win over the White Sox in Chicago. 1912 — Fenway Park was opened in Boston and the Red Sox … more
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Michigan is going for another distinction, coming off its 15-0 national championship season. The Wolverines are hoping to surpass Georgia’s 2022 NFL draft class, which saw 15 former Bulldogs have their names called. (AP video: Mike Householder)
NFL draft will include many Michigan men, maybe enough to break record set by 2022 Georgia Bulldogs
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — J.J. McCarthy is expected to be the first of many Michigan men drafted from its national championship team. The Wolverines had a record 18 players at the combine, giving … more
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FILE - World Athletics President Sebastian Coe listens to a journalist's question during a press conference at the conclusion of the World Athletics meeting at the Italian National Olympic Committee, headquarters, in Rome, Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022. Track and field is set to become the first sport to introduce prize money at the Olympics, with World Athletics saying Wednesday, April 10, 2024, it would pay $50,000 to gold medalists in Paris. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia, File)
Olympic sports bodies criticize track and field's move to pay $50,000 for Paris gold medalists
GENEVA (AP) — Olympic sports bodies criticized World Athletics on Friday for promising to pay $50,000 for each track and field gold medal won at the Paris Olympics. Last week's move by the … more
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Dallas Mavericks' Kyrie Irving watches from the bench during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons, Friday, April 12, 2024, in Dallas. Irving did not play due to hamstring soreness. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)
Kyrie Irving is healthy and drama-free in Dallas as a playoff pairing with Luka Doncic dawns
DALLAS (AP) — Kyrie Irving is healthy and publicly free of drama, self-inflicted or otherwise, heading into his first playoff game with co-star Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks. The … more
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McLaren driver Lando Norris of Britain steers his car during the sprint qualifying session for the Chinese Formula One Grand Prix at the Shanghai International Circuit, Shanghai, China, Friday, April 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
Chinese Grand Prix could deliver drama to F1 and slow Verstappen's victory march
SHANGHAI (AP) — The Chinese Grand Prix could deliver some much-needed drama to Formula One, meaning Red Bull's Max Verstappen can't be penciled in as the almost-certain winner on Sunday. The … more
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Phillies host the White Sox on home winning streak
Chicago White Sox (3-15, fifth in the AL Central) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (11-8, second in the NL East)Philadelphia; Friday, 6:40 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: White Sox: Garrett Crochet (1-2, 3.57 … more
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Royals host the Orioles to start 3-game series
The Kansas City Royals host the Baltimore Orioles to start a three-game series. more
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Los Angeles Kings right wing Viktor Arvidsson (33) celebrates with teammates after scoring during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks Thursday, April 18, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
LA Kings rally late, finish 3rd in the Pacific Division with a 5-4 overtime victory over Chicago
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Viktor Arvidsson scored the tying goal with 1:21 left in regulation, and the Los Angeles Kings earned a playoff rematch with Edmonton by jumping into third place in the Pacific … more
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Anaheim Ducks right wing Frank Vatrano (77) celebrates a goal against the Vegas Golden Knights with teammates Trevor Zegras (11) and Ryan Strome (16) during the third period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, April 18, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Defending champ Golden Knights to face top-seeded Stars in playoffs after 4-1 loss to Ducks
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Frank Vatrano scored three goals and the Anaheim Ducks finished their season on a high note, defeating the playoff-bound Vegas Golden Knights 4-1 Thursday night. Vegas' … more
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Brunson and the Knicks host Philadelphia to begin playoffs
Philadelphia 76ers (47-35, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. New York Knicks (50-32, second in the Eastern Conference)New York; Saturday, 6 p.m. EDTBETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Knicks -3; over/under … more
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LSU's Haleigh Bryant gestures to teammates standing nearby as she prepares to compete on the uneven bars during the NCAA women's gymnastics championships in Fort Worth, Texas, Thursday, April 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Utah and Florida clinch final two spots at NCAA championship, denying Oklahoma's bid for three-peat
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Utah and Florida clinched the remaining two spots at the NCAA women’s gymnastics championship on Thursday night, denying No. 1 overall seed Oklahoma a chance at a … more
Montreal's Kristin O'Neill (43) celebrates her goal against Minnesota during the third period of a PWHL hockey game Thursday, April 18, 2024, in Montreal. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP)
Montreal scores twice in final minutes and rallies to beat Minnesota 4-3 in PWHL
MONTREAL (AP) — Kristin O’Neill scored twice, and Montreal rallied in the final minutes to beat Minnesota 4-3 on Thursday night in the Professional Women’s Hockey League. Trailing 3-2, … more
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