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Seattle Mariners pitcher Luis Castillo reacts during fourth-inning baseball game action against the Toronto Blue Jays in Toronto, Monday, April 8, 2024.

Castillo falls to 0-3 as Mariners lose 5-2 in Blue Jays’ home opener

Seattle Mariners pitcher Luis Castillo reacts during fourth-inning baseball game action against the Toronto Blue Jays in Toronto, Monday, April 8, 2024.

April 8, 2024, 7:45pm Latest News

José Berríos pitched 6 2/3 shutout innings, Davis Schneider hit a two-run single and the Toronto Blue Jays won their home opener Monday night, beating the Seattle Mariners 5-2. Read story

A Hank Aaron bobblehead commemorating the 50th anniversary of Aaron breaking Babe Ruth&rsquo;s career home run record is shown before a baseball game between New York Mets and Atlanta Braves Monday, April 8, 2024, in Atlanta. Aaron hit his 715th home run on April 8, 1974.

50 years after Hank Aaron’s 715th homer, Hall of Fame announces statue, Postal Service unveils stamp

A Hank Aaron bobblehead commemorating the 50th anniversary of Aaron breaking Babe Ruth&rsquo;s career home run record is shown before a baseball game between New York Mets and Atlanta Braves Monday, April 8, 2024, in Atlanta. Aaron hit his 715th home run on April 8, 1974.

April 8, 2024, 4:50pm National Sports

The 50th anniversary of Hank Aaron’s 715th home run was marked Monday with announcements of a new statue at Baseball’s Hall of Fame and a new commemorative stamp from the U.S. Postal Service. Read story

South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley celebrates after the Final Four college basketball championship game against Iowa in the women&#039;s NCAA Tournament, Sunday, April 7, 2024, in Cleveland. South Carolina won 87-75.

South Carolina finishes perfect season, beating Clark and Iowa

South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley celebrates after the Final Four college basketball championship game against Iowa in the women&#039;s NCAA Tournament, Sunday, April 7, 2024, in Cleveland. South Carolina won 87-75.

April 7, 2024, 3:19pm Latest News

Dawn Staley and South Carolina completed their perfect season, ending Caitlin Clark’s historic college career with an 87-75 win over Iowa in the NCAA championship game Sunday. Read story

UConn forward Samson Johnson celebrates a basket during the second half of the NCAA college basketball game against Alabama at the Final Four, Saturday, April 6, 2024, in Glendale, Ariz.

UConn returns to NCAA title game, beating Alabama 86-72

UConn forward Samson Johnson celebrates a basket during the second half of the NCAA college basketball game against Alabama at the Final Four, Saturday, April 6, 2024, in Glendale, Ariz.

April 6, 2024, 8:38pm National Sports

UConn kept its bid to repeat as national champion intact by surviving its first true test of the NCAA Tournament, getting 21 points from freshman Stephon Castle while clamping down defensively in the second half of an 86-72 win over Alabama in the Final Four on Saturday night. Read story

Purdue guard Fletcher Loyer (2) celebrates with guard Braden Smith (3) after scoring against North Carolina State during the second half of the NCAA college basketball game at the Final Four, Saturday, April 6, 2024, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/David J.

Zach Edey, Purdue power their way into NCAA title game

Purdue guard Fletcher Loyer (2) celebrates with guard Braden Smith (3) after scoring against North Carolina State during the second half of the NCAA college basketball game at the Final Four, Saturday, April 6, 2024, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/David J.

April 6, 2024, 5:56pm National Sports

Purdue kept its March Madness dream alive while snuffing out North Carolina State’s, getting 20 points and 12 rebounds from Zach Edey in a 63-50 victory Saturday that placed the Boilermakers a win from their first NCAA title. Read story

Charlie Russo speaks during an interview at his home Tuesday, March 26, 2024, in Savannah, Ga. Russo had an unbelievable view of Hank Aaron&rsquo;s record-breaking 715th home run. Fifty years later, he&rsquo;s ready to share it with the world.

50 years later, a Braves fan shares long-private video of Hank Aaron’s 715th home run

Charlie Russo speaks during an interview at his home Tuesday, March 26, 2024, in Savannah, Ga. Russo had an unbelievable view of Hank Aaron&rsquo;s record-breaking 715th home run. Fifty years later, he&rsquo;s ready to share it with the world.

April 6, 2024, 10:01am National Sports

Just in time for the 50-year anniversary of Hank Aaron's record 715th home run, Charlie Russo is making available footage he shot of the homer. Read story

Seattle Kraken center Shane Wright, center left, celebrates after his goal with the bench during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Anaheim Ducks, Friday, April 5, 2024, in Anaheim, Calif.

Shane Wright has first 2-goal game in NHL as Kraken beat Ducks 3-1

Seattle Kraken center Shane Wright, center left, celebrates after his goal with the bench during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Anaheim Ducks, Friday, April 5, 2024, in Anaheim, Calif.

April 5, 2024, 9:59pm National Sports

Shane Wright had his first two-goal game in the NHL and the Seattle Kraken defeated the Anaheim Ducks 3-1 for their fourth victory in the past six games. Read story

Milwaukee Brewers' William Contreras (24) celebrates a after walkoff walk during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners Friday, April 5, 2024, in Milwaukee.

Brewers walk off Mariners with a walk, 6-5

Milwaukee Brewers' William Contreras (24) celebrates a after walkoff walk during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners Friday, April 5, 2024, in Milwaukee.

April 5, 2024, 9:24pm National Sports

Andrés Muñoz walked four batters in the ninth inning to bring home the winning run in the Milwaukee Brewers’ 6-5 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Friday night. Read story

Sutter Health Park, home of the Triple A team Sacramento River Cats, is shown in West Sacramento, Calif., Thursday, April 4, 2024. The Oakland Athletics announced the decision to play at the home of the Sacramento River Cats from 2025-27 with an option for 2028 on Thursday after being unable to reach an agreement to extend their lease in Oakland during that time.

Athletics announce plans to play next 3 seasons in minor league park near Sacramento

Sutter Health Park, home of the Triple A team Sacramento River Cats, is shown in West Sacramento, Calif., Thursday, April 4, 2024. The Oakland Athletics announced the decision to play at the home of the Sacramento River Cats from 2025-27 with an option for 2028 on Thursday after being unable to reach an agreement to extend their lease in Oakland during that time.

April 4, 2024, 11:03am National Sports

The Athletics will leave Oakland after this season and play temporarily at a minor league park near Sacramento until their planned new stadium in Las Vegas is built. Read story

Los Angeles Kings left wing Trevor Moore, right, scores on Seattle Kraken goaltender Philipp Grubauer during the third period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, April 3, 2024, in Los Angeles. That was Moore's third goal of the game. (AP Photo/Mark J.

Kraken eliminated from playoff contention with 5-2 loss to Kings

Los Angeles Kings left wing Trevor Moore, right, scores on Seattle Kraken goaltender Philipp Grubauer during the third period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, April 3, 2024, in Los Angeles. That was Moore's third goal of the game. (AP Photo/Mark J.

April 3, 2024, 9:28pm National Sports

The Los Angeles Kings snapped their three-game skid while eliminating Seattle from the Stanley Cup playoff race with a 5-2 victory over the Kraken. Trevor Moore scored three goals in his second career hat trick. Read story