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David Wright’s No. 5 to be retired by New York Mets on July 19

NEW YORK (AP) — David Wright's No. 5 will be retired by the New York Mets before a July 19 game against Cincinnati, the team said Monday. Wright's number will be the 10th retired by the Mets, the sixth since Steve Cohen bought the team ahead of the 2021 season. Wright also will enter the ...

Magic hand Knicks season-high third straight loss with 103-94 victory

By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Cole Anthony scored 24 points, Wendell Carter Jr. had a season-high 19 off the bench and the Orlando Magic shut down a New York Knicks team missing Karl-Anthony Towns for a 103-94 victory on Monday night. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope ...

The Chargers are hitting their stride on offense going into the playoffs

By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer The Los Angeles Chargers' offense is finally hitting its stride at the most important part of the season. Over the last 10 quarters, the Chargers have scored on 18 of 25 possessions (10 touchdowns, eight field goals). That includes seven straight drives that ...

Bengals fire defensive coordinator, 3 other assistants after missing playoffs

CINCINNATI (AP) — The defensive issues that contributed to the Cincinnati Bengals missing the playoffs led to major changes on Monday, when four assistants were fired — three on that side of the ball. Defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo was dismissed along with linebackers coach James ...

Utah Jazz beat Orlando Magic 105-92 for 2nd win in 2 nights

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Brice Sensabaugh scored 27 points, Collin Sexton added 20 and Walker Kessler grabbed 17 rebounds for the Utah Jazz in a 105-92 win over the Orlando Magic on Sunday night. Sensabaugh shot 11 for 19 from the field including 5 of 6 on 3-pointers in 28 minutes off the ...

Voronkov scores 2 goals as Blue Jackets beat Blues 6-4

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Dmitri Voronkov scored two goals and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the St. Louis Blues 6-4 on Saturday night. Kirill Marchenko, Adam Fantilli, Mathieu Oliver and Mikael Pyyhtia also scored for the Blue Jackets, who are 5-2-1 in their last eight. Ivan Provorov and Sean ...