Month: April 2022

By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — The Washington Commanders selected Penn State wide receiver Jahan Dotson with the 16th pick in the NFL draft after trading down in the first round. Dotson gives the new quarterback Carson Wentz another target and provides the Commanders offense with a slot receiver to pair

By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Defense was the focus to start the NFL draft Thursday night, with the first five selections coming on that side of the ball, including edge rushers Travon Walker of national champion Georgia to Jacksonville and Aidan Hutchinson of Michigan to Detroit at Nos. 1

By NICOLE KRAFT Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Oliver Bjorkstrand led Columbus with a goal and an assist, and the Blue Jackets beat Tampa Bay 5-2 and kept the Lightning from clinching the No. 3 seed in the Atlantic Division. Jakub Voracek, Cole Sillinger, Jack Roslovic and Andrew Peeke also scored in the Blue

By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer Patrice Bergeron recorded his eighth career hat trick and his 400th NHL goal to lead the Boston Bruins past the Buffalo Sabres 5-0. David Pastrnak ended Boston’s 0-for-39 power-play slump with his 40th goal of the season. Linus Ullmark made 37 saves against his former team for his first

By LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions selected Michigan defensive end Aidan Hutchinson with the No. 2 pick in the NFL draft, addressing a desperate need with a hometown star. Detroit also traded up to take Alabama receiver Jameson Williams at No. 12 overall. The Lions seem to

By BOB SUTTON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Jesperi Kotkaniemi had a goal and two assists and the Carolina Hurricanes closed out a record-setting regular season with a 6-3 win over the New Jersey Devils. The Hurricanes added to their franchise records for wins (54) and points (116) in a season. Ethan Bear, Martin

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — The New York Jets are adding some Big Apple Sauce to their defense. And get ready for some Wilson-to-Wilson connections on offense. Cincinnati cornerback Ahmad “Sauce” Gardner was taken by the Jets with the No. 4 overall pick in the NFL draft

By IAN HARRISON Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — Joel Embiid had 33 points and 10 rebounds, James Harden added 22 points and 15 assists and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Toronto Raptors 132-97 in Game 6 to end the first-round series Thursday night. Philadelphia will face Miami in the second round. The top-seeded Heat beat

By ALLAN KREDA Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Brock Nelson and Anders Lee scored first-period goals,  Mathew Barzal had three assists and Semyon Varlamov made 26 saves as the New York Islanders routed the playoff-bound Washington Capitals 5-1 on Thursday night. J.G. Pageau, Kyle Palmieri and Josh Bailey added third-period goals for the Islanders,

PALOS VERDES ESTATES, Calif. (AP) — Minjee Lee shot an 8-under 63 on Thursday to take a one-stroke lead over top-ranked Jin Young Ko after the first round of the Palos Verdes Championship. Coming off a third-place tie Sunday in the LA Open at Whilshire Country Club, Lee had a bogey-free round at hilly Palos

By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer RENTON, Wash. (AP) — When general manager John Schneider and coach Pete Carroll arrived to lead the Seattle Seahawks a dozen years ago, their overhaul of the roster started with finding a left tackle. They’re hoping after an offseason of upheaval and more major roster changes that landing a