After a difficulttowatch film session of their Monday night meltdown against Minnesota and an energetic practice Wednesday, Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone gave his team a stinging reminder and made a request. More

Indianapolis police announced Wednesday they've opened an investigation into an “NBA player and citizen” altercation that happened at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on the night Bucks guard Patrick Beverley threw a ball at a fan in the final minutes of a seasonending loss to the Pacers. More

With more late drama and another magical night at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, Real Madrid rallied to defeat Bayern Munich 21 on Wednesday to reach the Champions League final for the second time in three seasons. More

The Dallas Cowboys released receiver Martavis Bryant on Wednesday, ending his latest attempt to return to the NFL following a long absence. More

The Pittsburgh Pirates will promote top pitching prospect Paul Skenes for his major league debut on Saturday, a person with direct knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press. More

Dylan Cease struck out 12 and combined with two relievers on a onehitter, and the San Diego Padres beat the Chicago Cubs 30 on Wednesday. More

Bobby Witt Jr. hit a home run and scored three times to lead the Kansas City Royals over the Milwaukee Brewers 64 on Wednesday. More

Teoscar Hernández hit a tworun homer in the sixth, Gavin Stone continued the run of solid Dodgers' starts and Los Angeles beat the Miami Marlins 31 on Wednesday to win its sixth straight and complete an unbeaten homestand. More

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Ryan Pepiot was placed on the 15day injured list with a bruised lower left leg on Wednesday. More

Colleges and universities are having a difficult time hiring, recruiting and retaining members of their athletic training staffs because of a number of below-market conditions, a survey shows. More

Brayan Rocchio singled home automatic runner Ramón Laureano with one out in the 10th inning, giving the Cleveland Guardians a 54 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday. More

Chris Bassitt tossed threehit ball and struck out six over 6 2/3 innings and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had three hits and an RBI to lead the Toronto Blue Jays to a 53 victory on Wednesday that ended the Philadelphia Phillies’ home winning streak at 11 games. More

The former interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani has agreed to plead guilty to bank and tax fraud in a sports betting case where prosecutors allege he stole $16 million from the Japanese baseball player to pay off debts, federal prosecutors said Wednesday. More

The New York Mets and St. Louis Cardinals game was rained out on Wednesday. More

As Oklahoma City prepared to host the Dallas Mavericks in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals, Thunder coach Mark Daigneault was asked how his team would brace for Luka Doncic's physical style. More