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Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving carry Mavs past Clippers 114-101 to advance to second round https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/LukaDoncicandKyrieIrvingcarryMavspastClippers114-101toadvancetosecondround/6d78c79856084e38bbdcf852f87f1d4c

Paolo Banchero scores 27 points, Magic overcome Mitchell’s 50 to beat Cavs 103-96 and force Game 7 https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/PaoloBancheroscores27pointsMagicovercomeMitchells50tobeatCavs103-96andforceGame7/a41e64819ca245b6a22bea3c1dbfeb44

Noah Hanifin breaks late tie, Golden Knights beat Stars 2-0 to force Game 7 https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/NoahHanifinbreakslatetieGoldenKnightsbeatStars2-0toforceGame7/30da7c49a06a46cf8c4a9f4dd786d2e3

Canucks advance to 2nd round, beating Predators 1-0 in Game 6 on Pius Suter’s late goal https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/Canucksadvanceto2ndroundbeatingPredators1-0inGame6onPiusSuterslategoal/a7edccdcdd1d494c951c95f8c951adfd

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TOP STORIES

BKN—MAVERICKS ADVANCE

DALLAS — Kyrie Irving’s big second half has helped carry the Dallas Mavericks into the second round. Luka Doncic’s co-star fueled a 114-101 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers for a 4-2 series victory. Dallas beat LA for the first time in three first-round tries over the past five seasons in the first postseason together for Irving and Doncic. Dallas is the No. 5 seed and opens the Western Conference semifinals at top-seeded Oklahoma City on Tuesday. By Schuyler Dixon. UPCOMING: 690 words, photos.

HKN—CANUCKS ADVANCE

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Vancouver coach Rick Tocchet won’t deny that being among the NHL’s final eight teams still alive means a lot. An all-Canadian showdown against the Edmonton Oilers in the second round is even better. Tocchet says they know the next series will be tough. His Canucks advanced by downing Nashville 1-0 in Game 6 on Friday night. By Teresa M. Walker. UPCOMING: 630 words, photos by 6 a.m.

US-NCAA-COMPENSATING ATHLETES

The NCAA and major college conferences are considering a possible settlement of an antitrust lawsuit that could cost them billions in damages and force schools to share athletics-related revenue with their athletes. But even if college sports leaders create a new, more professional model for collegiate athletics they likely would need help from Congress if athletes are not classified as employees. By AP College Sports Writer Ralph D. Russo. SENT: 720 words, photo.

BBN—MARLINS-PADRES TRADE

OAKLAND, Calif. — The Miami Marlins are working on a trade that would send second baseman Luis Arraez to the San Diego Padres. The Marlins say the deal is pending a review of medical information before it could be finalized and formally announced. By Janie McCauley. SENT: 530 words, photos.

RAC--KENTUCKY DERBY-EVOLUTION

LOUSIVILLE, Ky. — The Kentucky Derby turns 150 years old this Saturday. America’s longest continuously held sporting event has survived two world wars, the Great Depression and pandemics, including COVID-19 in 2020. That year it was run in virtual silence without the usual crowd of 150,000. Among the changes this year is the value of the race, which has been boosted to $5 million. By AP Racing Writer Beth Harris. SENT: 890 words, photos, audio.

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RAC--KENTUCKY DERBY PREVIEW

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The 150th Kentucky Derby features 20 3-year-old horses chasing a record $5 million purse and the garland of red roses. By Racing Writer Beth Harris. SENT: 650 words, photos.

RAC--KENTUCKY OAKS

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Thorpedo Anna capped her biggest victory with one impressive burst. The filly went wire to wire in the 150th Kentucky Oaks on Friday. By Gary B. Graves. SENT: 570 words, photos.

TEN--MADRID OPEN

MADRID — Top-ranked Iga Swiatek will face No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka on Saturday in a repeat of last year’s Madrid Open final won by Sabalenka. Andrey Rublev beat Taylor Fritz 6-4, 6-3 on Friday to reach the Madrid Open final where he will meet Felix Auger-Aliassime. Auger-Aliassime advanced after Jiri Lehecka had to retire at 3-3 in the first set of their semifinal and joined the list of players injured at the event. SENT: 510 words, photos.

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BBO—UNIFORMS

Major League Baseball uniforms will have larger lettering on the back of jerseys and individual pant customization will be available to all players beginning in 2025. MLB and Nike said the uniform adjustments will be made following conversations with players, clubs and equipment managers. Some players in spring training complained about the fit and look. SENT: 200 words.

BBA-ANGELS-TROUT SURGERY

Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout had surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee, and the three-time AL MVP is expected to return this season. Trout had a partial medial menisectomy procedure performed in California. By Tom Withers. SENT: 300 words, photos.

GLF-BYRON NELSON

McKINNEY, Texas — PGA Tour rookie Jake Knapp led the CJ Cup Byron Nelson after consecutive rounds of 7-under 64. He had a one-stroke lead over Troy Merritt and first-round leader Matt Wallace. Knapp has only one bogey through the first 36 holes at TPC Craig Ranch north of Dallas. By Stephen Hawkins. SENT: 800 words, photos.

EU-BRITAIN-BORIS BECKER

LONDON — German tennis legend Boris Becker was discharged from bankruptcy court in London after a judge found Wednesday he had done “all that he reasonably could do” to repay creditors tens of millions of pounds. By Brian Melley. SENT: 430 words, photo.

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Saturday's EDT Time Schedule

NBA

Minnesota at Denver, 7 p.m.

NHL

Toronto at Boston, 8 p.m.

MLB

Detroit at N.Y. Yankees, 1:05 p.m.

Boston at Minnesota, 2:10 p.m.

Chicago White Sox at St. Louis, 2:15 p.m.

Milwaukee at Chicago Cubs, 2:20 p.m.

Colorado at Pittsburgh, 4:05 p.m.

Toronto at Washington, 4:05 p.m.

Miami at Oakland, 4:07 p.m.

San Francisco at Philadelphia, 6:05 p.m.

L.A. Angels at Cleveland, 6:10 p.m.

Baltimore at Cincinnati, 6:40 p.m.

Texas at Kansas City, 7:10 p.m.

N.Y. Mets at Tampa Bay, 7:15 p.m.

Seattle at Houston, 7:15 p.m.

San Diego at Arizona, 8:10 p.m.

Atlanta at L.A. Dodgers, 9:10 p.m.

MLS

FC Cincinnati at Orlando, 7:30 p.m.

Dallas at Toronto, 7:30 p.m.

LAFC at San Jose, 7:30 p.m.

Minnesota at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m.

New York at Miami, 7:30 p.m.

Philadelphia at D.C., 7:30 p.m.

Portland at Charlotte, 7:30 p.m.

Montreal at Nashville, 8:30 p.m.

New England at Chicago, 8:30 p.m.

Kansas City at Salt Lake, 8:30 p.m.

St. Louis at Houston, 8:30 p.m.

Austin at Vancouver, 10:30 p.m.

NWSL

North Carolina Courage at NJ/NY Gotham FC, 7:30 p.m.

Washington Spirit at Portland Thorns FC, 10 p.m.

PWHL

Minnesota at New York, 1 p.m.

Montreal at Boston, 3:30 p.m.

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