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New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers runs onto the field before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

Aaron Rodgers says he’s not holding teams hostage as he ponders his future in the NFL

Aaron Rodgers is in no rush to make a decision about his future. The free-agent quarterback said during an appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show” on Thursday that he is “not holding anybody hostage” as he weighs whether to return for a 21st season.
 
Fans react as Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) celebrates after making a 3-point basket during the second half of an NBA play-in tournament basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies in San Francisco, Tuesday, April 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

The NBA playoffs are about to begin. And it might be a wide-open race to the title again

 
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred speaks during a news conference Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred meets with President Donald Trump at White House

 
Justin Thomas watches his ball on the 18th tee during the first round of the RBC Heritage golf tournament, Thursday, April 17, 2025, in Hilton Head Island, S.C. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

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

 
New York Yankees' Jazz Chisholm Jr., center, reacts after getting called out on strikes by home plate umpire John Bacon, left, during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays Thursday, April 17, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Chisholm ejected for arguing called 3rd strike during Yankees’ 6-3 win over Rays

 

In Cuba, transgender men’s soccer team kicks off, marking International Transgender Day of Visibility

Cuba’s first transgender men’s soccer team kicked off their first ever match in Havana this weekend, with the goal of increasing visibility of transgender people. (AP/ Ariel Fernández and Milexsy Durán)
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At Victus’ bat factory, surging interest in torpedo bats has workers scrambling to meet demand

NFL players score a shot at Hollywood

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic watches his 3-point shot go in during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans, Friday, April 4, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/William Liang)

Luka Doncic eager to start playing big games for Lakers, starting in playoff date with Timberwolves

 
Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava (8) takes a break during the second half of an NCAA college football game against UTEP, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)

College football players chasing dollars with portal open and House settlement approval delayed

 
McLaren driver Lando Norris of Britain walks through the paddock ahead of the Formula One Saudi Arabian Grand Prix at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Thursday, April 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)

The F1 title fight is increasingly focused on McLaren. Verstappen says he’s still hopeful

 
Colorado head coach Deion Sanders, left, talks with his son, quarterback Shedeur Sanders before passing drills at Colorado's NFL football pro day Friday, April 4, 2025, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Deion Sanders, Buffs face scrutiny over retiring jersey numbers of Shedeur Sanders, Travis Hunter

 
Washington Nationals pitcher Jorge López walks to the dugout after being ejected from a baseball game after hitting a batter and then throwing high and inside to Pittsburgh Pirates' Andrew McCutchen during the seventh inning in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, April 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Nats pitcher Jorge López suspended 3 games for throwing at Pittsburgh’s Andrew McCutchen’s head

 

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Taylor Swift poses in the press room with the award for album of the year for "Folklore" at the 63rd annual Grammy Awards at the Los Angeles Convention Center on Sunday, March 14, 2021. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

Taylor Swift poses in the press room with the award for album of the year for “Folklore” at the 63rd annual Grammy Awards at the Los Angeles Convention Center on Sunday, March 14, 2021. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

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The awards celebrate the biggest stars in music and entertainment. The awards were broadcast live on Capital FM, Capital XTRA, Heart FM, Radio X, and Smooth Radio. Some of the winners included Calvin Harris, RAYE, and Taylor Swift.

 
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Harmony from a foursome

 

With music, Killer Mike says there’s no age limit – especially in hip-hop, which celebrated 50 years of existence last year.

 

SZA on stage

 

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TCU center Sedona Prince reacts on the bench during the second half against Texas in the Elite Eight of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, March 31, 2025. in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

  1. Sedona Prince goes undrafted in WNBA with her basketball future now murky

  2. Lee Corso to retire from ESPN’s ‘College GameDay’ after four-decade run

  3. Tennis player Harriet Dart apologizes for saying opponent should put on deodorant during match

  4. NCAA panel gives final OK to rule designed to discourage football players from faking injuries

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NBA

Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet (5) drives to the basket past Los Angeles Lakers guard Jordan Goodwin (30) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles, Monday, March 31, 2025. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)

Rockets complete rebuild in return to playoffs and series against defending champion Celtics

 

  1. After embarrassing high-priced failure, Suns owner Mat Ishbia begins process of franchise reset

  2. Celtics enter playoffs embracing adversity, tougher path to repeating as NBA champions

  3. Bulls executive Karnisovas asks for patience as he tries to lift team out of mediocrity

NFL

Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon is interviewed at the NFL football annual meetings Tuesday, April 1, 2025, in Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Nearing the end of multiyear rebuild, Cards on the hunt for more help in NFL draft

 

  1. Falcons expected to take advantage of NFL draft’s deep pool of edge rushers to boost poor pass rush

  2. After upgrading defense in free agency, Panthers left with more options entering NFL draft

  3. Broncos can focus on building around their QB in the NFL draft instead of finding him

Men’s College Basketball

Iowa State guard Cade Kelderman (13) handles the ball against Lipscomb guard Joe Anderson (22) during the second half in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, March 21, 2025, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Kayla Wolf)

Atlantic Sun champion Lipscomb hires Carroll as men’s head basketball coach to replace Acuff

 

  1. Ex-Michigan State guard Tre Holloman is transferring to NC State

  2. Florida gets another championship celebration, this one in the Swamp in front of nearly 60K

  3. Kentucky lands quartet, Conwell heads to Louisville, UCLA adds 3 transfers, Michigan adds 1

Women’s College Basketball

Notre Dame guard Olivia Miles (5) reacts after making a 3-point basket against TCU during the first half in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 29, 2025. in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Olivia Miles is transferring from Notre Dame to TCU to finish her college career

 

  1. DI leading scorer Ta’Niya Latson commits to South Carolina

  2. CBS Sports entrant finishes 1 game from a perfect bracket in women’s NCAA Tournament

  3. Walter Clayton Jr.'s defensive stop gives Florida its 3rd national title with 65-63 win over Houston

NHL

Ottawa Senators right wing Drake Batherson (19) scores against Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen (31) during third-period NHL hockey game action in Ottawa, Ontario, Thursday, April 17, 2025. (Spencer Colby/The Canadian Press via AP)

Senators beat the Hurricanes 7-5 in the regular-season finale for the playoff-bound teams

 

  1. Ovechkin adds to record goal total, Crosby dazzles as Penguins top Capitals 5-2 in season finale

  2. Playoff-bound Maple Leafs beat the Red Wings 4-3 in OT in regular-season finale

  3. Coach Lindy Ruff earns 900th victory in Sabres’ season-ending 5-4 win over Flyers

MLB

New York Yankees' Aaron Judge runs onto the field before a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at George M. Steinbrenner Field Thursday, April 17, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Ben Rice has 1st 4-hit game, Yankees beat Rays 6-3 as visitors at Steinbrenner Field

 

  1. Vientos hits 1st home run of season and Mets beat Cardinals 4-1

  2. Riley Greene sheds slump with 3 hits, 2 RBIs as Tigers send Royals to their 4th straight loss, 6-1

  3. Grayson Rodriguez to have MRI of shoulder after bullpen session canceled

College Football

Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders takes part in passing drills during Colorado's NFL football pro day Friday, April 4, 2025, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Colorado will retire Shedeur Sanders’ No. 2 and Travis Hunter’s No. 12 in ceremony at spring game

 

  1. Vance fumbles Ohio State’s NCAA football championship trophy as Buckeyes visit the White House

  2. Ex-LSU receiver Kyren Lacy died in an apparent suicide during a police chase, authorities say

  3. Florida’s DJ Lagway will ‘start throwing’ soon in the next step in his shoulder rehab

Soccer

Bruno Henrique of Brazil's Flamengo controls the ball during a Copa Libertadores round of 16 second leg soccer match against Paraguay's Olimpia at Defensores del Chaco stadium in Asuncion, Paraguay, Aug. 10, 2023. (AP Photo/Jorge Saenz, File)

Brazilian club Flamengo backs Bruno Henrique after claim he deliberately sought yellow card

 

  1. Liverpool can win 20th English league title this weekend to equal Man United’s record

  2. The final four: What to know about the Champions League semifinals

  3. Bayern defender Stanisic sorry for pushing ball kid in Champions League loss-update1

High-A Midwest League Glance

 
Texas Rangers starting pitcher Kumar Rocker throws a pitch to the Los Angeles Angels during the fifth inning of a baseball game Thursday, April 17, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Kumar Rocker strikes out 8 and earns 1st MLB win as Rangers sweep Angels 5-3

 

Double-A Southern League Glance

 

Friday’s Time Schedule

 

Single-A Carolina League Glance

 

Single-A Florida State League Glance

 

Double-A Eastern League Glance

 
Madelene Sagstrom, right, gestures to the crowd after making a hole-in-one on the ninth hole during the first round of the LPGA's JM Eagle LA Championship golf tournament at El Caballero Country Club, Thursday, April 17, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/William Liang)

Yan Liu, Ashleigh Buhai share lead at 63 in the LPGA Tour’s JM Eagle LA Championship

 
Canada head coach Jesse Marsch reacts during the first half of a CONCACAF Nations League semifinal soccer match against Mexico, Thursday, March 20, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Etienne Laurent)

Canada coach Jesse Marsch ban extended to 2 games by CONCACAF over red card vs US

 
New York Rangers' Mika Zibanejad (93), center, brings the puck up the ice during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Tampa Bay Lightning in New York, Thursday, April 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Mika Zibanejad scores twice, Igor Shesterkin makes 27 saves and Rangers down Lightning 4-0

 

Arizona hires former WNBA player Michelle Marciniak as women’s basketball GM

 
Columbus Blue Jackets center Adam Fantilli (19) celebrates his goal with teammates during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Sunday, April 13, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Blue Jackets close the season with a 6–1 victory over the Islanders

 
Baltimore Orioles' Ryan O'Hearn (32) celebrates with Gunnar Henderson (2) after hitting a three-run home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians, Thursday, April 17, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

O’Hearn’s go-ahead, 3-run homer lifts Orioles over Guardians 6-2 for 1st series win this year

 
Atlanta Braves outfield Bryan De La Cruz (14) hits a double against the Philadelphia Phillies in the second inning of a baseball game, Thursday, April 10, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Slumping Braves look to boost offense by recalling Alex Verdugo to replace Bryan De La Cruz in OF

 
Dallas Stars left wing Mason Marchment, center, celebrates his goal with center Tyler Seguin (91) during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Nashville Predators, Wednesday, April 16, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Stars skid into NHL playoffs on 7-game losing streak and have season on the line again

 
Baltimore Ravens cornerback Tre'Davious White (25) looks on during pre-game warm-ups before an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams,File)

Tre’Davious White rejoining Bills after agreeing to 1-year, $6.8 million deal, his agent tells AP

 
New York Mets former outfielder Darryl Strawberry answers questions from reporters before number retirement ceremony at Citified. Saturday, June 1, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray, File)

Strawberry says MLB needs to focus on developing and marketing the game within the inner cities

 
Philadelphia Phillies' Cristopher Sánchez pitches during the second inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Thursday, April 17, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Cristopher Sánchez strikes out career-high 12 for Phillies in 6-4 win over Giants

 

Joel Dahmen sets course record with 62 and leads in Dominican Republic

 
A sell out crowd watches during the second inning of a baseball game between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Colorado Rockies at Steinbrenner Field Friday, March 28, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Yankees were winners as visitors for the first time in their spring training home

 
Orlando Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley reacts during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Friday, March 21, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

A shaken Magic coach Jamahl Mosley reacts to Florida State shooting: ‘Lives are more important’

 
Houston Astros pitcher Héctor Neris throws during the fifth inning of Game 1 of an AL Wild Card Series baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox, File)

Angels sign reliever Héctor Neris to minor league contract

 
Chicago Blackhawks center Frank Nazar celebrates after scoring a goal during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils in Chicago, Wednesday, March 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Blackhawks encouraged by the play of the team’s top prospects at the end of another losing season

 
Michigan State wide receiver Nick Marsh (6) scores a touchdown against Michigan in the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez, File)

Michigan State’s Nick Marsh turned down more money from other schools to stay

 
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell, right, passes the ball as he is guarded by San Antonio Spurs forward Sandro Mamukelashvili (54) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, April 4, 2025, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)

NBA East playoff preview capsules: Celtics-Magic, Knicks-Pistons, Pacers-Bucks

 
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, right, shots over Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, March 29, 2025, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Kyle Phillips)

NBA West playoff preview capsules: Rockets-Warriors, Lakers-Wolves, Nuggets-Clippers

 

Report: Notre Dame QB Steve Angeli entering transfer portal, making race to start a 2-man battle

 
Florida State University students wait for news amid an active shooter incident at the school’s campus in Tallahassee, Fla., Thursday, April 17, 2025 (AP Photo/Kate Payne)

Florida State cancels all on-campus sports events through the weekend after on-campus shooting

 
Athletics' Tyler Soderstrom, right, hits a home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, Thursday, April 17, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Soderstrom hits major league-leading 9th homer as A’s beat White Sox 8-0

 
Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes is interviewed at the NFL football annual meetings Monday, March 31, 2025, in Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Lions in unfamiliar territory, picking late in NFL draft and trying to keep talented roster intact

 
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