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Celtics outlast Timberwolves in OT Jayson Tatum scored a career-high 53 points — including 18 in the fourth quarter and overtime — and the Boston Celtics held on to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 145-136 on Friday night. by Associated Press Published Apr. 9 2021 @ 10:42pm

Turner, Buehler help Dodgers edge out the Nationals, 1-0 Justin Turner homered in the sixth inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrated their World Series ring ceremony day with a 1-0 victory over the Washington Nationals on Friday. by Associated Press Published Apr. 9 2021 @ 10:41pm

Pirates post shutout against Eagles, 10-0 James Bowie starting pitcher Zane DeBerry earned the win, allowed two hits over four innings, struck out nine and walked one in a 10-0 shutout win over Detroit on Tuesday in a District 17-2A baseball game. Published Apr. 9 2021 @ 10:39pm

NCAA men's gymnastics struggling to survive The death of a 117-year-old program, one that captured championships and produced Olympians, ended with a gasp. And then a vote. by Associated Press Published Apr. 9 2021 @ 10:38pm

Lady Tigers crush Pine Tree, 23-1 Texas High put up 13 runs in the first inning as it run-ruled Pine Tree, 23-1, in a District 15-5A softball game at Lady Tiger Field on Friday. by Brian Tyl Published Apr. 9 2021 @ 10:10pm

Heavy rains force local events to be postponed Heavy rains and wet field conditions forced postponement of a number of local sports events Friday. Published Apr. 9 2021 @ 10:08pm

Rose clings to 1-shot Masters lead as Spieth, Thomas lurk Justin Rose was happy enough to still have the lead Friday at the Masters, even if only by a fraction on a day when Augusta National was more forgiving and he had to rally just to shoot par. by Associated Press Published Apr. 9 2021 @ 10:06pm

This Day in Sports History This Day in Sports History for April 10, 2021 by Associated Press Published Apr. 9 2021 @ 10:04pm

Hearings result in identification of 13 accusers of Texans QB Deshaun Watson The names of 13 of the 22 women who have filed lawsuits accusing Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson of sexual assault and harassment will be made public following court hearings Friday. by Associated Press Published Apr. 9 2021 @ 10:03pm

Accused shooter said to have spurned NFL, union health programs The NFL and its players' union have an array of health programs designed to help players in their life after football. According to his agent, Phillip Adams did not avail himself of those opportunities. by Associated Press Published Apr. 9 2021 @ 10:00pm

Keselowski, Truex eager for more success at Martinsville Brad Keselowski didn't get the finish he hoped for two weeks ago when NASCAR's Cup Series ran on the dirt at Bristol Motor Speedway, but the 2012 series champion didn't dwell too long on his 11th-place finish. by Associated Press Published Apr. 9 2021 @ 9:30pm

Gilmer, L-E claim district titles All the fireworks in the District 15-4A track meet were saved for the final day. by Earl Gill Published Apr. 8 2021 @ 10:36pm

Rose torches tough Augusta for 65 and 4-shot Masters lead Even before the Masters began, it was obvious Augusta National in April was nothing like it was in November. Far less clear was which course Justin Rose was playing Thursday. by Associated Press Published Apr. 8 2021 @ 10:31pm

NHL grapples with vaccine inequity between U.S., Canada His smile covered by a light blue surgical mask, Jacob Trouba's eyes shined as the needle went into his left arm. by Associated Press Published Apr. 8 2021 @ 10:30pm

Heat edge depleted Lakers, 110-104 Jimmy Butler scored 28 points to lead the Miami Heat past the depleted Los Angeles Lakers, 110-104 on Thursday night. by Associated Press Published Apr. 8 2021 @ 10:29pm

COLUMN | Payback for Elder, but he'll never be paid in full Lee Elder was 40 years old when he made history as the first Black player to tee it up at the Masters, after so many prime years had already been stolen from him by the scourge of racism. by Associated Press Published Apr. 8 2021 @ 9:16pm

French Open postponed by one week because of pandemic For the second year in a row, the traditional French Open schedule is being disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic. by Associated Press Published Apr. 8 2021 @ 9:14pm

State of College Football in Florida The Top 25 College Football Audio Podcast's latest edition discusses the state of college football in Florida. by Associated Press Published Apr. 8 2021 @ 9:12pm

Liberty-Eylau, Paris lead at District 15-4A meet After a morning shower, the first day of the District 15-4A track meet at Harris Field was able to finish as expected. by Earl Gill Published Apr. 7 2021 @ 11:11pm

Catfishing remains best bet out at Wright Patman Lake Catfish have been biting good out at Lake Wright Patman. by Brian Tyl Published Apr. 7 2021 @ 11:05pm

In firm conditions, Masters in November a distant memory No one needed to see the colorful blooms at Augusta National to realize this will be a much different Masters than the last one. It was the color of the greens. by Associated Press Published Apr. 7 2021 @ 11:03pm

Gibson gives a strong rebound for Rangers in 2-1 win over Blue Jays Kyle Gibson rebounded from a horrendous opening day start for Texas by striking out eight over six scoreless innings, and the Rangers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 2-1 in the rubber game of their three-game series Wednesday. by Associated Press Published Apr. 7 2021 @ 11:01pm

Durant returns to spark Nets' blowout win over Pelicans Kevin Durant returned from a 23-game absence to spark Brooklyn's most explosive half of the season, finishing with 17 points and perfect shooting in the Nets' 139-111 rout of the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night. by Associated Press Published Apr. 7 2021 @ 10:55pm