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World Cup has heat plan

LOS ANGELES — The 2022 World Cup tournament in Qatar was moved from summer to winter because of the threat of extreme heat. But if the record-breaking heat that scorched the Southwest in March is any indication, summer temperatures in cities hosting World Cup games this year could be sizzling. In Los Angeles, officials are planning temporary pop-up hydration stations, shade structures and a public messaging campaign on how to stay safe in the heat. For the Dallas games and related events, plans include tents with misters, water distribution and multiple first aid stations, and ...

New York Knicks, Boston Celtics chase clinchers

The New York Knicks and Boston Celtics aim to advance to the second round of the NBA playoffs with road victories while the Denver Nuggets look to force a Game 7 against the injured Minnesota Timberwolves tonight. Back-to-back losses have the Atlanta Hawks looking into their arsenal of ...

Orlando Magic, L.A. Lakers have shot to move into next round

CLEVELAND — The Orlando Magic and the Los Angeles Lakers were underdogs going into their first-round playoff series. Both teams will be looking to close things out on tonight in their respective Game 5s. Orlando looks to become the seventh No. 8 seed to advance when it plays at top-seeded ...

Big Ten shines on NFL draft night

The SEC’s reign as the king of the first round of the NFL draft was toppled by the Big Ten. But the conference that coined the mantra “It Just Means More” for its dominance of college football in the 2010s remained in the top spot for the entire draft after the SEC set a record for the ...

Phillies fire manager Rob Thomson after losing 11 of 12 games

PHILADELPHIA — Manager Rob Thomson, who led the Phillies to four straight playoff appearances, including the 2022 World Series, was fired on Tuesday after Philadelphia lost 11 of 12 games and began the day tied for last place in the majors. Bench coach Don Mattingly was named interim ...

Duke star beats out another Duke star for NBA award

DALLAS — Cooper Flagg set a host of records for an NBA teenager in an also-ran season for Dallas Mavericks. Kon Knueppel helped the Charlotte Hornets to a 25-win improvement that almost led to a spot in the playoffs. It’s no wonder they ended up in a tight Rookie of the Year race. Flagg ...