Millwall fumes after anti-racism booklet shows its badge on a Ku Klux Klan robe

An English soccer team’s attempts to shake off its rowdy reputation have been damaged by, of all things, a children’s anti-racism booklet

Jim Furyk is returning as US Ryder Cup captain for 2027, AP sources say

The AP has learned Jim Furyk is the next U.S. Ryder Cup captain

Man who helped fellow runner across Boston Marathon finish line says it was natural instinct to help

One of two men who helped carry a fellow runner across the finish line of the Boston Marathon said he had been struggling earlier himself but drew strength from the supportive crowd

Mike Vrabel says he takes accountability for distraction, doesn't address specifics

Patriots coach Mike Vrabel said he is taking accountability for actions that have created a distraction for New England without addressing specifics about photos published recently of him with longtime NFL reporter Dianna Russini at an Arizona resort

Scoreboard roundup -- 4/23/26

Spain heads to World Cup with its image battered by cases of racism, sexism and xenophobia

First came the racist abuse against Vinícius Júnior

Avalanche get a pair of lucky goals and hold off Kings 4-2, taking a 3-0 series lead

Cale Makar scored the tiebreaking goal, Scott Wedgewood made 24 saves and the top-seeded Colorado Avalanche moved to the brink of the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs with a 4-2 victory over the Los Angeles Kings in Game 3 of their first-round series

QB Fernando Mendoza, edge rusher David Bailey, running back Jeremiyah Love go 1-2-3 in the NFL draft

Fernando Mendoza’s journey from overlooked two-star recruit to the top of the NFL draft is complete after the Las Vegas Raiders took him with the first pick on Thursday night

Timberwolves take a 2-1 lead on the Nuggets with a dominant defensive effort in a 113-96 win

Jaden McDaniels and the Minnesota Timberwolves flexed even more of their defensive muscle against the flagging Denver Nuggets and seized a 2-1 lead in the first-round NBA playoff series with a dominant 113-96 victory

Plenty of high-end talent available for NFL teams on Day 2 of draft after some early surprises

The Los Angeles Rams made a surprise selection of quarterback Ty Simpson from Alabama with the 13th overall pick in the NFL draft

Journeyman Peyton Gray makes MLB debut with Rangers at age 30, gets 1st K against Bucs' Griffin

Peyton Gray has made his big league debut at age 30 after an eight-year journey through the minors, independent and winter leagues

George Pickens is planning to sign $27.3 million franchise tag with Cowboys, AP sources say

Two people with knowledge of the decision say Dallas Cowboys receiver George Pickens is planning to sign the $27.3 million franchise tag

Hurricanes beat the Senators 2-1 to take a 3-0 series lead

Jackson Blake broke a tie late in the second period, Frederik Andersen made 21 saves and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Ottawa Senators 2-1 on Thursday night to take a 3-0 lead in the first-round series

Chiefs assistant coach Dave Merritt charged in suburban KC with misdemeanor domestic battery

Kansas City Chiefs assistant coach Dave Merritt has been charged with misdemeanor domestic battery

Fitzpatrick brothers 6 shots behind Smalley and Springer at Zurich Classic

Matt Fitzpatrick, fresh off his RBC Heritage victory, teamed with younger brother Alex to shoot an 8-under 64 in better-ball play Thursday in the Zurich Classic, leaving the English duo six shots behind Alex Smalley and Hayden Springer