Sports

By SEAN MURPHY and HANNAH SCHOENBAUM Associated Press A Biden administration proposal to forbid outright bans on transgender athletes sparked outrage from conservative leaders while also angering trans rights activists who note schools could still prevent some athletes from participating on teams that align with their gender identity. The proposed rule, which still faces a

By MIKE FITZPATRICK AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Touted prospect Francisco Álvarez has been recalled by the New York Mets from Triple-A Syracuse before their home opener against the Miami Marlins. Alvarez was brought up to replace fellow catcher Omar Narváez, who was placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to April 6,

By PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer Dirt guys like Kyle Larson and Chase Briscoe figure to have a huge edge this weekend when the NASCAR Cup Series moves to Bristol’s dirt layout. They’re not so sure. Both wonder if there’s any advantage from their younger days as top-notch dirt drivers because the Next Gen cars

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Live updates from the second round Friday of the Masters (all times local): 2:10 p.m. Sam Bennett is showing no signs of fading under the bright lights of the Masters. The amateur from Madisonville, Texas is actually moving up the leaderboard at Augusta National. He has put together back-to-back birdies at

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell is missing a game because of an undisclosed minor medical procedure. Bench coach Freddie Benavides is the acting manager for Friday’s game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Benavides has been Bell’s bench coach for five seasons. The Reds are 3-2 and were scheduled to have an off day,

By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer DENVER (AP) — Colorado Avalanche forward Mikko Rantanen recorded a hat trick in San Jose to become the fifth player in franchise history to score 50 or more goals in a season. He’s also the third NHL player from Finland to achieve the milestone. Ask the humble player nicknamed

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Caleb Love plans to transfer to Michigan from North Carolina, giving coach Juwan Howard some much-needed talent for his roster next season. The 6-foot-4 guard announced his decision on social media Friday. The Wolverines also added former Seton Hall guard and Detroit native Tray Jackson, who shared his plans on

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Live updates from the second round Friday of the Masters (all times local): 1:20 p.m. Brooks Koepka took advantage of the early prime playing conditions at Augusta National, shooting a bogey-free round of 67 to move to 12-under for the tournament, five shots ahead of the rest of the field. Several

By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Bryce Harper has made his first appearance at Citizens Bank Park since Tommy John surgery last fall, hitting home runs in batting practice. The two-time National League MVP had been projected to return as a designated hitter by the All-Star break this season. But it appears

CINCINNATI (AP) — Bengals running back Joe Mixon is again facing a misdemeanor charge of aggravated menacing over allegations that he threatened and pointed a gun at a woman in Cincinnati earlier this year. City police issued a statement Friday announcing that they had refiled the charge “following the discovery of new evidence during the

By DANIELLA MATAR AP Sports Writer MILAN (AP) — Former Inter Milan midfielder Antonio Candreva has scored a stunning goal in the final minute to help Salernitana snatch a 1-1 draw against his old club in Serie A. Candreva’s strike canceled out Robin Gosens’ early opener for Inter. Inter hasn’t won for more than a

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Rory McIlroy is in danger of being sent home from the Masters before the weekend. Hardly what anyone expected from one of the favorites for the green jacket. McIlroy has bogeyed four of the first seven holes in the second round, on a day when many players are taking advantage of

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Brooks Koepka is now four strokes ahead in the second round of the Masters. Koepka made a short birdie putt at the par-5 13th hole, pushing his overall score to 11 under. The 36-hole record is a 14-under 130, set by Jordan Spieth in 2015 on his way to the green

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Brooks Koepka is putting some distance on the Masters field, making the turn at 3 under for the day and 10 under overall. The 2019 runner-up is now one of the highest-profile players on the breakaway LIV Golf tour. He made an eagle at the par-5 eighth hole to extend his

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United midfielder Christian Eriksen has recovered from an ankle injury ahead of schedule in a boost to the Premier League club’s hopes of a top-four finish. The Denmark international has been sidelined since late January but will suit up Saturday when United hosts Everton. Manager Erik ten Hag says they

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Brooks Koepka was among the early starters for the second round of the Masters on Friday, and a birdie at the par-5 second and a couple of nice par saves moved him ahead of first-round co-leaders Viktor Hovland and Jon Rahm. Koepka is leading a contingent of LIV Golf players on

By JOHN ZENOR AP Sports Writer AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Hugh Freeze’s to-do list at Auburn includes picking or bringing in a quarterback who can revive one of the nation’s worst passing offenses and closing the talent gap its Southeastern Conference rivals. Tempering expectations for the near future is also on there somewhere. Freeze is