F1's Japanese GP will be the last for 5 weeks due to Iran war

SUZUKA, Japan (AP) – The Japanese Grand Prix is only the third race of the new Formula 1 season, but it will be last one for five weeks with events in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia called off because of the war in Iran.

Jalen Duren's 30-point double-double leads Pistons past Pelicans 129-108

DETROIT (AP) – Jalen Duren had 30 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Detroit Pistons past the New Orleans Pelicans 129-108 on Thursday night.

Automated Ball-Strike System sees 60.7% success rate in first games

CINCINNATI (AP) – Terry Francona had every reason not be a fan of the Automated Ball-Strike System, after the Cincinnati Reds’ 3-0 loss to the Boston Red Sox on Thursday.

Kylian Mbappé sparks France's 2-1 World Cup tuneup win over Brazil

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) – The traffic on the way to France’s World Cup tuneup against Brazil was a problem. Kylian Mbappé’s knee was not.

Washington welcomes stellar quartet in Duke, UConn, Michigan State and St. John's

WASHINGTON (AP) – Jon Scheyer is the coach at Duke, the NCAA Tournament’s No. 1 overall seed and arguably the top brand in college basketball.

Mexico prepares for Portugal in World Cup warmup despite rash of injuries

MEXICO CITY (AP) – Mexico’s Javier Aguirre prefers not to dwell on absences and instead focus on players he has available for two warmup matches ahead of the World Cup.

Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych speaks at United Nations

UNITED NATIONS (AP) – Vladyslav Heraskevych was shunned by the Olympics, then invited to the United Nations.

New-look Mets knock out Skenes in 1st inning and sink Pirates 11-7

NEW YORK (AP) – Brett Baty laced a bases-loaded triple and the New York Mets chased Paul Skenes in the first inning of his worst major league start, beating the Pittsburgh Pirates 11-7 on Thursday in their season opener at Citi Field.

Falcons bolster running back by signing Brian Robinson Jr. and Tyler Goodson

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) – The Atlanta Falcons signed running back Brian Robinson Jr. on Thursday, giving starter Bijan Robinson a new backup.