April 18, 2026

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

Oscar Schmidt, the Basketball Hall of Famer known to his Brazilian compatriots as the “Holy Hand,” died Friday. He was 68. Read More.

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

Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe are splitting up. Read More.

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

Play ball! And watch out for snowballs. Read More.

Gout Gout wins 100 meters at Australian junior track titles but misses national record

Talented sprinter Gout Gout waved to the crowd over the final few meters on Saturday while winning the Australian junior 100-meter race in 10.21 seconds. Read More.

Kennedy Wesley scores 1st international goal and adds assist as USWNT beats Japan 3-0

Kennedy Wesley scored her first international goal and had an assist after entering as a substitution after halftime, Naomi Girma and Rose Lavelle each added a goal and the United States beat Japan 3-0 in a friendly Friday night. Read More.

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

Garret Anderson, the multitalented outfielder who became the Los Angeles Angels' career hits leader and led the team to its only World Series title, has died. He was 53. Read More.

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. Read More.

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

Golden State coach Steve Kerr is contemplating his future, the four-time NBA champion coach suggesting after the Warriors' season ended that there is a chance he might not be back with the club next season. Read More.

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