Penguins rout Panthers 9-4 to end Florida's bid for a 3-peat

PITTSBURGH (AP) – Evgeni Malkin had his 14th career hat trick and added an assist to become the 23rd player in NHL history to reach 1,400 career points, and the Pittsburgh Penguins routed the Florida Panthers 9-4 on Saturday to eliminate the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions from playoff contention.

NBA says investigation into dispute between Bucks and Antetokounmpo is ongoing

MILWAUKEE (AP) – An NBA investigation into the dispute between the Milwaukee Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo regarding the two-time MVP’s injury status is ongoing.

Athletics pitchers issue 13 free passes to set the pace for Astros' lopsided 11-0 win

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – Athletics pitchers were in a giving mood on Saturday as they issued 13 walks in their 11-0 loss to the Houston Astros.

UConn reaches 3rd national title game in 4 seasons, beating Illinois 71-62

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) – UConn got another critical 3-pointer from Braylon Mullins and coach Dan Hurley’s Huskies are heading back to the national title game, beating Illinois 71-62 in the Final Four on Saturday night as they seek their third championship in four seasons.

Real Madrid loses to Mallorca in La Liga and risks dropping further behind Barcelona

MADRID (AP) – Real Madrid could drop further behind La Liga leader Barcelona after a 2-1 loss at Mallorca on Saturday.

After 13 years, David Beckham's dream comes true. Inter Miami calls Miami home

MIAMI (AP) – Don Garber remembers the earliest days of David Beckham’s plans to bring Major League Soccer to Miami, the quest that started more than a dozen years ago.

Josh Sargent's first career goal is winner as Toronto rallies 3-2 over Rapids

TORONTO (AP) – Josh Sargent had the go-ahead score after notching his first assist in a three-goal second-half run and Toronto FC rallied to beat the Colorado Rapids 3-2 on Saturday in a match that saw three red cards issued.

Braylon Mullins and Keaton Wagler shine in UConn's win over Illinois

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) – The horn sounded, signaling UConn’s return to the national championship game for the third time in four seasons. And freshman Braylon Mullins raised his arms in triumph, a huge smile on his face as he trotted over to join his celebrating Huskies teammates.

Sal Frelick leaves Brewers' second game against Royals with left side tightness

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – Milwaukee Brewers right fielder Sal Frelick exited the second game of Saturday’s split doubleheader in the fourth inning with left side tightness.