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FILE - In this Nov. 14, 2018, file photo, Michael Avenatti speaks to the media outside the Los Angeles Police Department Pacific Division after posting bail for a felony domestic violence charge. U.S. prosecutors announced Monday, March 25, 2019 they have charged Avenatti with extortion and bank and wire fraud. A spokesman for the U.S. attorney in Los Angeles said Avenatti was arrested Monday in New York. (AP Photo/Michael Owen Baker, File)
March 25, 2019 - 10:37 pm

Avenatti charged with trying to extort millions from Nike

NEW YORK (AP) — Michael Avenatti, the pugnacious attorney best known for representing porn actress Stormy Daniels in lawsuits against President Donald Trump, was arrested Monday on charges that included trying to shake down Nike for as much as $25 million by threatening the company with bad...
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Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid (21) is fouled as he collides with Orlando Magic's Khem Birch while going up to shoot during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, March 25, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
March 25, 2019 - 9:27 pm

Magic shut down 76ers in 2nd half, win 119-98, close on 8th

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A little desperation went a long way for the Orlando Magic. The Magic shut down the Philadelphia 76ers in the second half of a 119-98 victory on Monday night that moved them within a half-game of eighth place in the Eastern Conference. "They were desperate. They played like it...
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Maryland forward Stephanie Jones, left, shoots over UCLA forward Michaela Onyenwere, second from left, Maryland forward Shakira Austin (1) and UCLA forward Lajahna Drummer during the first half of a second-round game in the NCAA women's college basketball tournament Monday, March 25, 2019, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
March 25, 2019 - 8:22 pm

UCLA beats Maryland 85-80 in women's NCAA Tournament

COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Michaela Onyenwere scored a career-high 30 points, Japreece Dean added 22 and UCLA squeezed past No. 3 seed Maryland 85-80 Monday night to earn its fourth consecutive berth in the Sweet 16 of the women's NCAA Tournament. Dean, the smallest player on the court, sank two free...
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Bianca Andreescu, left, of Canada, receives medical treatment from Lisa Pataky, of the WTA, during her match against Anett Kontaveit, of Estonia, during the Miami Open tennis tournament, Monday, March 25, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Andreescu retired from the match. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
March 25, 2019 - 3:36 pm

Teen Andreescu retires from 4th-round match at Miami Open

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Indian Wells champion Bianca Andreescu retired from her fourth-round match at the Miami Open while trailing Anett Kontaveit 6-1, 2-0 Monday. Andreescu called a medical timeout after the first set to receive treatment on her right shoulder. She received similar treatment...
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March 25, 2019 - 3:15 pm

Trump hosts Stanley Cup champion Capitals at White House

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump welcomed the reigning NHL champion Washington Capitals to the Oval Office at the White House on Monday to congratulate them for winning the Stanley Cup in June. Trump said it was an honor to have the team there because he's a hockey fan and a Capitals fan...
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Duke's Zion Williamson, center, celebrates the team's 77-76 win over Central Florida in a second-round men's college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament in Columbia, S.C., Sunday, March 24, 2019. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)
March 25, 2019 - 1:24 pm

Familiar look: Top seeds dominate spots for NCAA Sweet 16

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The path to the Final Four will not be easy for Zion Williamson, Luke Maye, De'Andre Hunter and the other top-seeded stars in the NCAA Tournament. For the first time in a decade, the remaining tournament field entering the Sweet 16 looks a lot like the one set on Selection...
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March 25, 2019 - 10:08 am

Goldschmidt the biggest [financial] deal in Cards history... might also be a steal

The ink has dried on the Cardinals/Goldschmidt deal and Birds fans are pumped! Some may have been shocked by the number but Ackerman says we’re actually getting a great deal. "Paul Goldschmidt is a better play than Brice Harper right now," says Ackerman . Let's go birds!
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March 25, 2019 - 8:55 am

High court won't referee dispute over Michael Jordan images

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court says it won't referee a dispute between Nike and a photographer who took a famous image of basketball great Michael Jordan. The high court declined Monday to hear the copyright case brought by photographer Jacobus Rentmeester. Rentmeester took a famous photograph...
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Tennessee's Jordan Bowden, right, and Lamonte Turner (1) celebrate after winning a second round men's college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament against Iowa, Sunday, March 24, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
March 24, 2019 - 11:44 pm

Tennessee blows 25-point lead, beats Iowa 83-77 in OT

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Admiral Schofield ran around the court in sheer joy, waving a March Madness towel after Tennessee made it back to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2014. The rest of the Volunteers? Just trying to breathe normally again. Tennessee avoided one of the biggest meltdowns in...
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Cleveland Indians' Jose Ramirez is taken off the field on a cart after an injury during the third inning of the team's spring training baseball game against the Chicago White Sox on Sunday, March 24, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
March 24, 2019 - 11:09 pm

Indians' Ramirez hurts knee, uncertain for opening day

The Cleveland Indians already were dealing with a depleted infield when Jose Ramirez took a most damaging swing. A two-time All-Star third baseman, Ramirez bruised his left knee when he fouled a ball off his leg Sunday in a spring training game. His status for opening day was uncertain. X-rays were...
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