Author: Associated Press

One year after a forgettable 0-for-10 night ended his Warriors tenure, Klay Thompson found redemption in Dallas. Thompson poured in 16 of his 23 points during a scorching second quarter, hitting four 3-pointers to fuel a 44-point outburst that buried the Kings early. The Mavericks cruised to a 120-106 win Wednesday night, staying alive in the Western Conference play-in tournament. “Human nature – when you end a season on a sour note like that, you want to prove people wrong,” Thompson said. “I just focused on defense, rebounding and playmaking early. The shots came after that.” It was exactly one…

Carlo Ancelotti says his coaching future is uncertain after Real Madrid’s Champions League quarterfinal exit to Arsenal. The veteran Italian, who holds a record five titles in the competition, was asked if Wednesday’s 2-1 defeat at the Bernabeu – sealing a 5-1 aggregate loss – marked his final Champions League night with the Spanish giants. “I don’t know. Maybe the club will decide to make a change. It could be this year or next year, when my contract runs out,” he said. “The day I finish here, I can only do one thing, and that is to thank this club.…

Arsenal stunned defending champion Real Madrid 2-1 on Wednesday to book its first UEFA Champions League semifinal berth since 2009, with VAR taking center stage in two decisive penalty calls. The Gunners advanced 5-1 on aggregate after a commanding 3-0 win in London last week, keeping alive their dream of a maiden European crown. They’ll face Paris Saint-Germain in the semifinals. Inter Milan also punched its ticket to the final four, edging past Bayern Munich to set up a clash with Barcelona. There was no miracle for Madrid this time – no comeback, no last-gasp heroics, no Bernabeu magic. The…

Arsenal stunned defending champion Real Madrid 2-1 on Wednesday to book its first UEFA Champions League semifinal berth since 2009, with VAR taking center stage in two decisive penalty calls. The Gunners advanced 5-1 on aggregate after a commanding 3-0 win in London last week, keeping alive their dream of a maiden European crown. They’ll face Paris Saint-Germain in the semifinals. Inter Milan also punched its ticket to the final four, edging past Bayern Munich to set up a clash with Barcelona. There was no miracle for Madrid this time – no comeback, no last-gasp heroics, no Bernabeu magic. The…

Arsenal stunned defending champion Real Madrid 2-1 on Wednesday to book its first UEFA Champions League semifinal berth since 2009, with VAR taking center stage in two decisive penalty calls. The Gunners advanced 5-1 on aggregate after a commanding 3-0 win in London last week, keeping alive their dream of a maiden European crown. They’ll face Paris Saint-Germain in the semifinals. Inter Milan also punched its ticket to the final four, edging past Bayern Munich to set up a clash with Barcelona. There was no miracle for Madrid this time – no comeback, no last-gasp heroics, no Bernabeu magic. The…

Arsenal stunned defending champion Real Madrid 2-1 on Wednesday to book its first UEFA Champions League semifinal berth since 2009, with VAR taking center stage in two decisive penalty calls. The Gunners advanced 5-1 on aggregate after a commanding 3-0 win in London last week, keeping alive their dream of a maiden European crown. They’ll face Paris Saint-Germain in the semifinals. Inter Milan also punched its ticket to the final four, edging past Bayern Munich to set up a clash with Barcelona. There was no miracle for Madrid this time – no comeback, no last-gasp heroics, no Bernabeu magic. The…

U.S. Vice President JD Vance added an unexpected twist to the Ohio State football team’s White House celebration Monday when he accidentally fumbled the national championship trophy. Following speeches from President Donald Trump, Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day and Vance himself on the South Lawn, the Ohio State alumnus attempted to lift the hardware in a moment of pride. But the trophy’s two-piece design – with a detachable golden football atop a black base – caught him off guard. As Vance hoisted it, the pieces separated. Running back TreVeyon Henderson quickly snatched the golden top midair, while the base clattered…

U.S. Vice President JD Vance added an unexpected twist to the Ohio State football team’s White House celebration Monday when he accidentally fumbled the national championship trophy. Following speeches from President Donald Trump, Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day and Vance himself on the South Lawn, the Ohio State alumnus attempted to lift the hardware in a moment of pride. But the trophy’s two-piece design – with a detachable golden football atop a black base – caught him off guard. As Vance hoisted it, the pieces separated. Running back TreVeyon Henderson quickly snatched the golden top midair, while the base clattered…

U.S. Vice President JD Vance added an unexpected twist to the Ohio State football team’s White House celebration Monday when he accidentally fumbled the national championship trophy. Following speeches from President Donald Trump, Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day and Vance himself on the South Lawn, the Ohio State alumnus attempted to lift the hardware in a moment of pride. But the trophy’s two-piece design – with a detachable golden football atop a black base – caught him off guard. As Vance hoisted it, the pieces separated. Running back TreVeyon Henderson quickly snatched the golden top midair, while the base clattered…

U.S. Vice President JD Vance added an unexpected twist to the Ohio State football team’s White House celebration Monday when he accidentally fumbled the national championship trophy. Following speeches from President Donald Trump, Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day and Vance himself on the South Lawn, the Ohio State alumnus attempted to lift the hardware in a moment of pride. But the trophy’s two-piece design – with a detachable golden football atop a black base – caught him off guard. As Vance hoisted it, the pieces separated. Running back TreVeyon Henderson quickly snatched the golden top midair, while the base clattered…