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Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) gestures during the first half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr).

Stephen Curry leaves Warriors' win vs. Wolves with hamstring strain, putting rest of series in question

Golden State star Stephen Curry was sidelined by a strained left hamstring early in the second quarter at Minnesota, and the Warriors were bracing for an extended absence of their sharpshooting leader after opening the series by beating the Timberwolves 99-88 on Tuesday. Read More.

Utah Mammoth is the permanent name of the NHL team in Salt Lake City

The NHL team in Salt Lake City is now known as the Utah Mammoth. Mammoth replaces the inaugural season placeholder name Utah Hockey Club, which was also one of the three finalists. Read More.

The Steelers are working on a deal that would send WR George Pickens to Dallas, a source tells AP

The Pittsburgh Steelers have run out of patience with wide receiver George Pickens, agreeing Wednesday on a trade that sends the talented but mercurial 24-year-old to the Dallas Cowboys. Read More.

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Sovereignty, ridden by Junior Alvarado, left, crosses the finish line to win the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby horse race at Churchill Downs on Saturday. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr).

No Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty in Preakness highlights some philosophical horse racing changes

Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty is not running in the Preakness Stakes and that means for a fifth time in the past seven years there is no chance of a Triple Crown champion going into the race. Read More.

'Hands tied': Athletes left in dark as NCAA settlement leaves murky future for non-revenue sports

The $2.8 billion NCAA settlement awaiting final approval from a federal judge is touted as a solution for thousands of athletes to finally get the money they deserve and provide some clarity to recruiting. For some, it’s too late. Read More.

Super Sommer enjoying his moment in the sun after helping Inter reach Champions League final

It is rare that a goalkeeper is named player of the match and even rarer when he has conceded three goals. But Inter Milan’s Yann Sommer was given that honor following an astonishing 4-3 victory over Barcelona on Tuesday that sent the Italian team through to the Champions League final 7-6 on aggregate after extra time. Read More.

 

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United States' Coco Gauff competes against Mirra Andreeva of Russia at the Madrid Open quarter-final tennis match on April 30. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez).

Gauff and Swiatek want to check in on the papal conclave while in Rome for tennis

There could be some high-profile athletes joining the crowds in St. Peter’s Square over the coming days to keep track of the conclave to elect a new pope. With the Italian Open starting this week, tennis players Coco Gauff and Iga Swiatek both said they will head down to the Vatican if they get the chance. Read More.

Arsenal travels to PSG looking to overturn deficit and reach 1st Champions League final in 19 years

Boosted by the return of Thomas Partey, Arsenal looks to overcome a 1-0 deficit in its Champions League semifinal against PSG and do what only two teams have achieved in the history of Europe’s top competition. Read More.

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