Martinook's goal lifts Hurricanes past Senators 3-2 in 2OT in NHL playoffs
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Jordan Martinook beat Linus Ullmark from the slot at 13:53 of the second overtime to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Ottawa Senators 3-2 on Monday night. That gave Carolina a 2-0 lead in their first-round series in the NHL playoffs. Nikolaj Ehlers found Martinook for the shot that beat Ullmark, who was partially shielded by Carolina captain Jordan Staal at the top of the crease. Logan Stankoven and Sebastian Aho also scored for Carolina. Drake Batherson and Dylan Cozens scored for Ottawa. Ullmark finished with 43 saves.
Victor Wembanyama is a unanimous selection as the NBA's defensive player of the year
There had never been a unanimous NBA Defensive Player of the Year. Until now. Victor Wembanyama was announced Monday night as the league’s top defensive player. The San Antonio center was second in the voting for DPOY as a rookie. Wembanyama was the favorite last season until a medical condition ended his season prematurely, then left no doubt this year. At 22, the native of France is the youngest winner of the award. Oklahoma City’s Chet Holmgren was second and Detroit’s Ausar Thompson was third.
Yankees right-hander Cam Schlittler says he and his family have received threats from Red Sox fans
NEW YORK (AP) — New York Yankees right-hander Cam Schlittler says he’s looking forward to his Fenway Park debut against Boston even after revealing he and his family have received death threats from Red Sox fans. Schlittler overcame similar threats to thrive against Boston in the postseason last year. That gives him confidence before his first game at Fenway Park. Schlittler grew up a Red Sox fan in Walpole, Massachusetts. He told the New York Post that he and his family have received death threats leading up to Thursday night’s game. He says it's not necessary to get police involved.
Aloha, PGA Tour. Hawaii will be without a tour event in 2027 for the first time in 56 years
The PGA Tour is bidding aloha to Hawaii on its schedule. The Sentry at Kapalua was canceled last January because of a water dispute that kept the Plantation course from being ready in time. Wisconsin-based Sentry has a sponsorship deal through 2035 and will be going elsewhere. One likely landing spot is Torrey Pines in San Diego. The PGA Tour has also confirmed the Sony Open in Honolulu also won't be on the 2027 schedule. It's part of a revamped schedule that's slowly changing. The tour is talking to the Sony Open about being a PGA Tour Champions event next year.
CJ McCollum leads a late rally as the Hawks stun the Knicks 107-106 to tie their series at 1-1
NEW YORK (AP) — CJ McCollum scored 32 points and the Atlanta Hawks rallied late to stun the New York Knicks 107-106 on Monday night, tying their first-round playoff series at one game apiece. McCollum led a late surge that was almost for naught when he missed two free throws with 5.6 seconds remaining. The Knicks rushed the ball up the court without any timeouts left, but Mikal Bridges missed a jumper as time expired. Jonathan Kuminga added 19 points off the bench and Jalen Johnson had 17, including a basket with 10 seconds left. The sixth-seeded Hawks host Game 3 on Thursday.
Steelers are still waiting to hear from Aaron Rodgers about returning for a 22nd season
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers are still waiting for Aaron Rodgers to decide whether he wants to return for a 22nd season. Steelers general manager Omar Khan says the club remains in frequent communication with the four-time MVP, who led Pittsburgh to an AFC North title last season. Rodgers' status is unlikely to play a significant role in the club's strategy when the NFL draft descends on the Steel City this week. The Steelers will head into the draft with 12 picks, including the 21st overall selection in the first round.
Defending champion John Korir breaks Boston Marathon record and Sharon Lokedi also repeats
BOSTON (AP) — Defending champion John Korir broke the Boston Marathon course record, riding a tailwind to outrun the fastest field in event history and win in 2 hours, 1 minute, 52 seconds for his second straight victory. The Kenyan broke away from the pack as it headed into Heartbreak Hill in Newton and opened a 40-second lead, peeking behind him as he went through Kenmore Square with a mile to go. Sharon Lokedi joined her fellow Kenyan as a back-to-back champion, winning the women’s race in 2:18:51. Marcel Hug of Switzerland won his ninth wheelchair title in 1:16:06. Eden Rainbow-Cooper of Britain won her second women's wheelchair title in Boston.
Draymond Green predicts Steve Kerr won't be back. The Warriors can't imagine life without him
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Draymond Green doesn't expect Steve Kerr to return as coach of the Golden State Warriors. Green said on his podcast Monday that he hopes Kerr returns but “it felt like that was it” after Golden State lost at Phoenix in a play-in tournament game. Green added that he doesn't even know if he'll be playing for the Warriors next season. Kerr just completed a two-year contract worth $35 million. The 60-year-old has won four championships during his 12 seasons leading the Warriors. After the loss to the Suns, Kerr said he wasn't sure whether he'd be back.
Blue Jays bus from Phoenix to Southern California after their charter plane is grounded
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — A mechanical issue with their charter plane forced the Toronto Blue Jays to bus from Phoenix to Southern California on Sunday night, a six-hour drive on a dark desert highway that got the team to its Orange County hotel at around 12:30 a.m. Toronto manager John Schneider said he was informed by Blue Jays traveling secretary Rodney Hiemstra of the mechanical problem at about 4 p.m. on Sunday, as the Blue Jays were finishing a 10-4 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks. Rather than wait for a different plane to arrive from Vancouver, the Blue Jays voted to bus to their next stop ahead of Monday night's series opener against the Los Angeles Angels.
Mahomes attends the start of the Chiefs' offseason program as he rehabs torn knee ligaments
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes is back for the Kansas City Chiefs' offseason program as he works to recover from torn knee ligaments. He tore his ACL and LCL in December, an injury that coincided with the end of the Chiefs' playoff hopes. Surgery followed, and he has been rehabbing in Kansas City. Mahomes aims to play in Week 1 without restrictions. The offseason program began Monday with strength training, meetings and rehab. Mahomes stayed in Kansas City this offseason to work with the Chiefs' staff. The team added Justin Fields from the Jets last month as insurance if Mahomes needs more recovery time when Week 1 approaches.
