Alex Bonetig scores 1st MLS goal in stoppage time, Timbers beat San Diego 2-1
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Alex Bonetig scored his first goal in MLS in the sixth minute of stoppage time, Kevin Kelsy added a goal in the 27th minute, and the Portland Timbers beat San Diego FC 2-1. San Diego (3-5-2) has lost five in a row and is winless in seven straight. Bonetig, a 25-year-old defender who made his seventh career appearance, put away a loose ball from the center of the area to cap the scoring. Anders Dreyer scored for San Diego in the 33rd minute.
Sabastian Sawe breaks fabled 2-hour barrier in the marathon to shatter world record by 65 seconds
LONDON (AP) — Sabastian Sawe of Kenya has become the first person to break the fabled 2-hour barrier in the marathon in a huge moment in sports history. Sawe smashed the men’s world record by 65 seconds in winning the London Marathon in 1 hour, 59 minutes and 30 seconds. The second-place finisher, Yomif Kejelcha of Ethiopia, also dipped under 2 hours by crossing the line in 1:59:41 in his first-ever marathon. Jacob Kiplimo of Uganda broke the previous world-record time, set by Kenya’s Kelvin Kiptum in Chicago in 2023, by seven seconds in finishing in 2:00:28.
NBA postseason guide: Schedule, stories, betting odds, how to watch and more
Injuries continue leaving a big mark on the NBA playoffs. Minnesota’s Donte DiVincenzo tore his Achilles tendon on Saturday night, which not only ends his season but calls his 2026-27 season into question. He joins Boston’s Jayson Tatum, Indiana’s Tyrese Haliburton and then-Milwaukee’s, now-Portland’s Damian Lillard on the list of prominent players to tear Achilles tendons during playoff games in the last year or so.
Boston Red Sox fire manager Alex Cora and 5 coaches
BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Red Sox have fired manager Alex Cora, who led them to the 2018 World Series championship. He will be replaced on an interim basis by Chad Tracy, who had been managing the club’s Triple-A Worcester affiliate. The team made the announcement Saturday after a 17-1 victory in Baltimore that snapped a four-game losing streak — including a three-game sweep at Fenway Park by the archrival New York Yankees. The organization said it is also parting ways with five members of the coaching staff: hitting coach Peter Fatse, third base coach Kyle Hudson, bench coach Ramón Vázquez, assistant hitting coach Dillon Lawson, and major league hitting strategy coach Joe Cronin.
A ‘hot pick’ at No. 257: How the Broncos made Red Murdock this year’s Mr. Irrelevant
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — University of Buffalo linebacker Red Murdock is this year’s “Mr. Irrelevant.” He was the final pick of the NFL draft by the Denver Broncos. Murdock expressed gratitude after being selected 257th on Saturday. The Broncos also picked Utah tight end Dallen Bentley just before Murdock. Denver became the only team to hold the last two picks since the AFL-NFL merger in 1970. Broncos coach Sean Payton praised Murdock’s instincts and tackling skills. Both players will attend the traditional celebration for the final draft pick.
Bernd Wiesberger rallies to win China Open for first European title since returning from LIV Golf
SHANGHAI (AP) — Bernd Wiesberger is finally a winner again on the European tour. The Austrian played bogey-free and shot 67 to rally past Adrian Otaegui of Spain and win the China Open. It’s his first victory since Denmark in 2021 when Wiesberger qualified for his only Ryder Cup team at Whistling Straits. He then left for LIV Golf for two years until returning to the European tour. Otaegui had a three-shot lead on the back nine until bogeys on both par 3s. He needed birdie on the par-5 18th to force a playoff but drove into a bush and made double bogey.
Timberwolves lose Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo to leg injuries in Game 4 against Nuggets
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Donte DiVincenzo’s season ends with an Achilles tendon injury, while Anthony Edwards’ knee injury remains unclear. Minnesota coach Chris Finch shared the news Saturday night after the Timberwolves’ playoff win over the Denver Nuggets. DiVincenzo was injured 1:19 into Game 4, suggesting an Achilles issue. Edwards was hurt late in the first half. Despite losing their starting guards, the Timberwolves, led by Ayu Dosunmu’s 43 points, beat the Nuggets for a 3-1 lead in their series. Finch expressed devastation for DiVincenzo, and Dosunmu dedicated the win to both injured players.
Dosunmu scores 43 points as Timberwolves overcome injuries to beat Nuggets 112-96 for 3-1 lead
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Ayo Dosunmu scored a career-high 43 points, stepping up after leg injuries to Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo with the highest-scoring playoff performance by a reserve in 50 years, and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Denver Nuggets 112-96 on Saturday night. The Timberwolves took a 3-1 lead in the series in a game that ended with ejections of Nikola Jokic and Julius Randle after Jokic became angry when Jaden McDaniels made a meaningless layup with 2.1 seconds remaining and confronted the Wolves swingman near his bench.
Banchero and Bane each score 25, Magic waste big lead but rally to top Pistons 113-105 for 2-1 lead
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Paolo Banchero and Desmond Bane each scored 25 points, and the Orlando Magic blew a 17-point fourth-quarter lead before rallying to beat the Detroit Pistons 113-105 for a 2-1 lead in their Eastern Conference first-round series. Banchero added 12 rebounds and nine assists for the Magic. Franz Wagner scored 17 points for Orlando, which got 15 from Jalen Suggs and 14-point from Wendell Carter Jr. Cade Cunningham scored 27 for Detroit, which trailed 96-79 with 8:34 left and then outscored the Magic 26-8 over the next six minutes to grab the lead. But the Pistons were outscored 9-0 the rest of the way.
Towns has a triple-double and the Knicks beat the Hawks 114-98 to tie the series at 2-2
ATLANTA (AP) — Karl-Anthony Towns had his first postseason triple-double, OG Anunoby scored 22 points and the New York Knicks recovered after back-to-back losses to beat the Atlanta Hawks 114-98 on Saturday night, tying the Eastern Conference playoff series at 2-2. Towns had 20 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists. The 11th-year All-Star became the fourth Knicks player to record a triple-double in a playoff game, joining Walt Frazier, Dick McGuire and Josh Hart. The Knicks host Game 5 at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night, and the series is now guaranteed to return to Atlanta for Game 6 on Thursday.
Gilgeous-Alexander scores 42, Thunder beat Suns 121-109 to take a 3-0 series lead
PHOENIX (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 42 points in a brilliant shooting performance, Ajay Mitchell added 15 in place of the injured Jalen Williams and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Phoenix Suns 121-109 on Saturday to take a 3-0 lead in the Western Conference first-round series. Gilgeous-Alexander — the league’s reigning MVP — hit 15 of 18 shots on a variety of tough looks, frustrating a Suns’ defense that actually played well for much of the game. Alex Caruso added 13 points off the bench while Chet Holmgren had 10 points, seven rebounds and two blocks. Dillon Brooks led the Suns with 33 points. The Thunder go for the sweep on Monday.