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Today: April 20, 2026
Today: April 20, 2026

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Sociedad's Matarazzo: The American coach who studied math at Columbia and grew up watching Maradona

A 48-year-old American coach who studied mathematics at Columbia and grew up watching Diego Maradona play for Napoli is now part of the history of Spanish club Real Sociedad in the Basque Country

Sociedad's Matarazzo: The American coach who studied math at Columbia and grew up watching Maradona
Health|Sports

Kevin Durant misses playoff opener with knee injury, and the Rockets can't make up for his absence

Kevin Durant was ruled out of Houston’s playoff opener against the Los Angeles Lakers with a bruised right knee about 90 minutes before tipoff

Kevin Durant misses playoff opener with knee injury, and the Rockets can't make up for his absence
Sports|Technology|World

A humanoid robot sprints past the human half-marathon world record in Beijing race

A humanoid robot has won a half-marathon race for robots in Beijing, running faster than the human record

A humanoid robot sprints past the human half-marathon world record in Beijing race
Science|Sports|Technology|World

A Chinese android just ran a half-marathon faster than any human ever

A Chinese android just ran a half-marathon faster than any human ever

A Chinese android just ran a half-marathon faster than any human ever
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Sports

Football-Skydiver left dangling when parachute snags on stadium video board

A skydiver trailing a large American flag drifted off course and became tangled in the video board at a U.S. college football game on Saturday, leaving him suspended above the

Football-Skydiver left dangling when parachute snags on stadium video board
Business|Economy|Finance|Sports|Stock Markets|Technology|US

FanDuel wants to carve a sports niche in the controversial prediction market business

FanDuel wants to carve a sports niche in the controversial prediction market business

FanDuel wants to carve a sports niche in the controversial prediction market business
Business|Entertainment|Sports|World

Kennard scores 27, LeBron leads Lakers to surprising 107-98 win over Rockets in playoff opener

Luke Kennard scored a career playoff-high 27 points, LeBron James had 19 points and 13 assists, and the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers capitalized on Kevin Durant’s injury absence for a 107-98 victory over the Houston Rockets in the opener of their first-round playoff series

Kennard scores 27, LeBron leads Lakers to surprising 107-98 win over Rockets in playoff opener
Sports

Brunson and Towns lead the Knicks past the Hawks 113-102 in Game 1 of their series

Jalen Brunson scored 28 points, Karl-Anthony Towns had 19 of his 25 in the second half and the New York Knicks beat the Atlanta Hawks 113-102 in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference playoff series

Brunson and Towns lead the Knicks past the Hawks 113-102 in Game 1 of their series
Sports

Skydiver gets rescued after crashing into scoreboard before Virginia Tech spring game

A skydiver has crashed into the Lane Stadium scoreboard before Virginia Tech’s spring football game

Skydiver gets rescued after crashing into scoreboard before Virginia Tech spring game
Sports

Lionel Messi scores 2 goals, Inter Miami beats Rapids 3-2, extends unbeaten streak to 7 games

Lionel Messi had two goals, Germán Berterame scored a goal for the second consecutive game, and Inter Miami beat the Colorado Rapids 3-2 to extend their unbeaten streak to seven games

Lionel Messi scores 2 goals, Inter Miami beats Rapids 3-2, extends unbeaten streak to 7 games
Entertainment|Europe|Sports|World

Sociedad beats Atletico on penalties to win Copa del Rey. American coach Matarazzo lifts 1st title

Real Sociedad has beaten Atletico Madrid on penalties to win the Copa del Rey title

Sociedad beats Atletico on penalties to win Copa del Rey. American coach Matarazzo lifts 1st title
Sports|US|World

Matt Fitzpatrick overcomes slow start and leads Scheffler by 3 shots at Hilton Head

Matt Fitzpatrick had a slow start that let Scottie Scheffler back into the mix at the RBC Heritage

Matt Fitzpatrick overcomes slow start and leads Scheffler by 3 shots at Hilton Head
Sports

Cavaliers' Mitchell extends NBA-record streak of 30-point games to 9 in series openers

Donovan Mitchell has more support on the Cleveland Cavaliers roster going into this year’s postseason run

Cavaliers' Mitchell extends NBA-record streak of 30-point games to 9 in series openers
Sports

Murray, Jokic lead Nuggets to 116-105 win over Timberwolves in physical opener to 1st-round series

Jamal Murray scored 30 points, going 16 of 16 from the free-throw line and Nikola Jokic had a triple-double as the Denver Nuggets shook off a sluggish start to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 116-105 in the opener of their first-round playoff series

Murray, Jokic lead Nuggets to 116-105 win over Timberwolves in physical opener to 1st-round series
Sports

Mitchell scores 32 as Cavaliers defeat Raptors 126-113 in Game 1 of East first-round series

Donovan Mitchell scored 32 points, Max Strus had 24 off the bench and the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Toronto Raptors 126-113 in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series

Mitchell scores 32 as Cavaliers defeat Raptors 126-113 in Game 1 of East first-round series
Sports

Late goal hurts Tottenham's Premier League survival hopes and Chelsea loses to Man United

Tottenham remains rooted inside the relegation zone and Chelsea is stuck outside the Champions League spots

Late goal hurts Tottenham's Premier League survival hopes and Chelsea loses to Man United
Europe|Sports|World

Bundesliga's first female coach, Marie-Louise Eta, looks ahead after Union Berlin loses on her debut

Marie-Louise Eta was in little mood for celebrating after making her debut as the first female coach in the Bundesliga on Saturday

Bundesliga's first female coach, Marie-Louise Eta, looks ahead after Union Berlin loses on her debut
Sports

Royals manager Matt Quatraro ejected after top of first inning in game against the Yankees

Kansas City manager Matt Quatraro wanted to find out if Will Warren was committing a balk in the first inning when he was ejected by second base umpire Nestor Ceja in Saturday’s 13-4 loss to the New York Yankees

Royals manager Matt Quatraro ejected after top of first inning in game against the Yankees
Europe|Sports|World

Bayern Munich is on the verge of clinching the Bundesliga title after another Dortmund defeat

Bayern Munich can clinch another Bundesliga title this weekend thanks to Hoffenheim’s 2-1 win over second-place Borussia Dortmund

Bayern Munich is on the verge of clinching the Bundesliga title after another Dortmund defeat
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

NFL is not investigating Patriots coach Mike Vrabel for behavior regarding reporter Dianna Russini

The NFL is not investigating Mike Vrabel’s behavior after published photos of the New England Patriots coach and former Athletic reporter Dianna Russini at an Arizona resort prompted her resignation and an internal investigation at The New York Times-owned sports outlet

NFL is not investigating Patriots coach Mike Vrabel for behavior regarding reporter Dianna Russini
Business|Entertainment|Sports

Warriors coach Steve Kerr uncertain about his future, notes 'these jobs all have an expiration date'

Golden State coach Steve Kerr isn’t sure about his future, saying after the Warriors saw their season end Friday night that he’ll take some time to decompress before gathering with the team’s leadership and figuring out what’s next

Warriors coach Steve Kerr uncertain about his future, notes 'these jobs all have an expiration date'
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Sports

Inside the Numbers: Some notes going into the NBA playoffs

This NBA season has been unusual, with three teams finishing over

Inside the Numbers: Some notes going into the NBA playoffs
Arts|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Finance|Health|MidEast|Opinion|Political|Sports|Technology|World

A US citizen said she was illegally held by ICE. Surveillance video, the DHS and a million-dollar lawsuit say otherwise

A US citizen said she was illegally held by ICE. Surveillance video, the DHS and a million-dollar lawsuit say otherwise

A US citizen said she was illegally held by ICE. Surveillance video, the DHS and a million-dollar lawsuit say otherwise
Arts|Celebrity|Interview|Lifestyle|Sports|World

Eileen Gu is at the top of her sport. Now, she’s out to fight ‘the bad guys’

Eileen Gu is at the top of her sport. Now, she’s out to fight ‘the bad guys’

Eileen Gu is at the top of her sport. Now, she’s out to fight ‘the bad guys’
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Sports|World

Swiss football club cancel Kanye West concert

Swiss football club FC Basel said on Saturday they have cancelled a Kanye West concert, becoming the latest European venue to stop or postpone the

Swiss football club cancel Kanye West concert
Business|Lifestyle|Sports

Angels ace José Soriano has an 0.28 ERA, 39 Ks after 5 phenomenal starts to begin the season

In just five starts, José Soriano’s season with the Los Angeles Angels has gone from good to great to historic

Angels ace José Soriano has an 0.28 ERA, 39 Ks after 5 phenomenal starts to begin the season
Sports

Green scores 36 points, Suns lock down Warriors, Curry in 111-96 win in NBA's play-in tourney

Jalen Green scored 36 points, Devin Booker added 20 and the Phoenix Suns locked down Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors, winning 111-96 in the NBA’s play-in tournament Friday night

Green scores 36 points, Suns lock down Warriors, Curry in 111-96 win in NBA's play-in tourney
Americas|Environment|Sports|US

A mid-April snowstorm coats Coors Field as Dodgers-Rockies series gets off to frosty start

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Colorado Rockies faced an unusual challenge in April as snow blanketed Coors Field

A mid-April snowstorm coats Coors Field as Dodgers-Rockies series gets off to frosty start
Business|Entertainment|Sports|World

Magic rout Hornets 121-90 in play-in game, advance to face Pistons in 1st round of playoffs

Paolo Banchero scored 25 points and the Orlando Magic built a 35-point lead in the first half on the way to a 121-90 rout of Charlotte Hornets in a play-in tournament game on Friday night and advanced to a first-round playoff matchup against the Detroit Pistons

Magic rout Hornets 121-90 in play-in game, advance to face Pistons in 1st round of playoffs
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Sports|US

San Diego Padres are nearing a whopping sale, AP source says

The family of late San Diego Padres owner Peter Seidler is nearing a sale of the team, a person with knowledge of the negotiations tells The Associated Press

San Diego Padres are nearing a whopping sale, AP source says
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Political|Sports|Technology|World

Federal judge blocks Nexstar-Tegna TV station merger until antitrust lawsuit is settled

A federal judge has blocked the $6.2 billion merger between local television giants Nexstar Media Group and Tegna until an antitrust lawsuit is resolved

Federal judge blocks Nexstar-Tegna TV station merger until antitrust lawsuit is settled
Business|Entertainment|Sports|World

Jon Rahm keeps his focus on golf as LIV CEO's interview raises more questions about tour's future

Jon Rahm says he isn't worried about the future of LIV Golf despite uncertainty about its funding

Jon Rahm keeps his focus on golf as LIV CEO's interview raises more questions about tour's future
Sports

Matt Fitzpatrick rides a good bounce and great golf to a 63 to lead Viktor Hovland at Hilton Head

Matt Fitzpatrick has a one-shot lead over Viktor Hovland going into the weekend at the RBC Heritage

Matt Fitzpatrick rides a good bounce and great golf to a 63 to lead Viktor Hovland at Hilton Head
Business|Entertainment|Sports

Dallas Stars and Minnesota Wild finally set for Game 1 in long-expected 1st-round NHL playoff series

The Dallas Stars and Minnesota Wild are getting ready to start a first-round playoff series that has been expected for months

Dallas Stars and Minnesota Wild finally set for Game 1 in long-expected 1st-round NHL playoff series
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Now with Atlanta, Angel Reese says she is grateful for her 2 years in Chicago but wanted more

Angel Reese is excited about the talent she'll be surrounded with in Atlanta

Now with Atlanta, Angel Reese says she is grateful for her 2 years in Chicago but wanted more
Health|Sports|World

Oscar Schmidt, the Basketball Hall of Famer from Brazil, dies at 68

Oscar Schmidt, the Basketball Hall of Famer whom his Brazil compatriots know as the “Holy Hand,” has died

Oscar Schmidt, the Basketball Hall of Famer from Brazil, dies at 68
Economy|Sports|Travel|World

$13 train fare spikes to $150 for World Cup fans attending matches in New Jersey

Sky-high ticket prices won’t be the only thing emptying the wallets of soccer fans attending World Cup matches at some U.S. venues this spring

$13 train fare spikes to $150 for World Cup fans attending matches in New Jersey
Sports

Kevin Durant, LeBron James meet in playoffs for 4th time when Rockets visit short-handed Lakers

LeBron James and Kevin Durant have faced each other in the playoffs three times, and the superstar with the superior supporting cast won a championship every time

Kevin Durant, LeBron James meet in playoffs for 4th time when Rockets visit short-handed Lakers
Business|Entertainment|Sports|US

Ballesteros, Hoerner and Happ homer as Cubs hand Mets their 9th straight loss in 12-4 romp

Moisés Ballesteros, Nico Hoerner and Ian Happ homered, and the Chicago Cubs handed the Mets their ninth straight loss, pounding New York 12-4

Ballesteros, Hoerner and Happ homer as Cubs hand Mets their 9th straight loss in 12-4 romp
Sports

Inter Milan eases past Cagliari and moves one step closer to Serie A title

Inter Milan has moved a step closer to a 21st Serie A title after beating Cagliari 3-0

Inter Milan eases past Cagliari and moves one step closer to Serie A title
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe are breaking up and phasing out their podcast

Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe are splitting up

Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe are breaking up and phasing out their podcast
Business|Economy|Sports

Texans' Will Anderson Jr. lands a record $150M extension, top-paid non-QB in NFL

Houston Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr. has agreed to a three-year, $150 million contract extension making him the highest paid non-quarterback in NFL history

Texans' Will Anderson Jr. lands a record $150M extension, top-paid non-QB in NFL
Sports

Garret Anderson, the talented outfielder and Angels career hits leader, dies at 53

Former Angels outfielder Garret Anderson has died

Garret Anderson, the talented outfielder and Angels career hits leader, dies at 53
Business|Crime|Economy|Sports

Prosecutors say makeup, wigs helped former Alabama tackle impersonate NFL players in $20M fraud

A former defensive tackle at the University of Alabama is accused of wearing makeup and wigs to impersonate NFL players in a fraud scheme that bilked investors of $20 million

Prosecutors say makeup, wigs helped former Alabama tackle impersonate NFL players in $20M fraud
Business|Entertainment|Sports

AP Mock Draft 3.0: Real intrigue in NFL draft starts at No. 2 after Raiders take QB Fernando Mendoza

Fernando Mendoza will get a chance to learn from Kirk Cousins before the Las Vegas Raiders give him an opportunity to start

AP Mock Draft 3.0: Real intrigue in NFL draft starts at No. 2 after Raiders take QB Fernando Mendoza
Education|Entertainment|Health|Interview|Lifestyle|Political|Sports

Transgender athlete focuses on what may be her last track season as Supreme Court ruling looms

A West Virginia transgender girl who competes on her high school girls' track team says she's focused on having fun with her friends

Transgender athlete focuses on what may be her last track season as Supreme Court ruling looms
Entertainment|Sports

Kevin Durant returns to the playoffs, leading the Rockets into a 1st-round clash with the Lakers

Kevin Durant is back in the playoffs after missing out last season

Kevin Durant returns to the playoffs, leading the Rockets into a 1st-round clash with the Lakers
Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Sports

Nebraska proposes $600 million renovation of Memorial Stadium to be finished in time for 2028 season

Nebraska’s Memorial Stadium will undergo a $600 million renovation that will make the 103-year-old venue more fan-friendly and greatly increase revenue for the athletic department, according to a plan expected to be approved next week

Nebraska proposes $600 million renovation of Memorial Stadium to be finished in time for 2028 season
Economy|Europe|Sports|World

Italy saw modest growth in Q1, supported by Olympics, central bank estimates

The Italian economy posted modest growth in the first quarter, supported by the Winter Olympics in February which drew a major influx of tourists, the country's central

Italy saw modest growth in Q1, supported by Olympics, central bank estimates