Saints QB Derek Carr is retiring because of ‘significant degenerative changes’ to his right shoulder
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Saints say veteran quarterback Derek Carr has decided to retire because of a labral tear in his right shoulder and “significant degenerative changes” to his rotator cuff. The 34-year-old Carr has played for 11 pro seasons since being selected out of Fresno State by the then-Oakland Raiders in the second round of the 2014 NFL draft. Carr was acquired by the Saints as a free agent in 2023 but had mixed results in New Orleans, going 14-13 as a starter while also struggling through oblique, hand and head injuries that caused him to miss seven games last season. His retirement comes two weeks after the Saints selected Louisville QB Tyler Shough in the second round of the draft.
Man City’s surprising draw at Southampton throws Champions League hopes into doubt
Manchester City’s Champions League qualification ambitions have been thrown back into doubt after a surprising 0-0 draw at already-relegated Southampton, the Premier League’s last-placed team. It could prove to be two crucial dropped points for third-placed City in a six-team race for the four remaining spots to get into the Champions League, along with champion Liverpool. Even Erling Haaland’s return after a six-week absence because of injury couldn’t inspire City. City has two more points than Newcastle and Chelsea and four more than Nottingham Forest. They all have a game in hand.
Stuart Skinner replaces injured Calvin Pickard as Oilers’ starter for Game 3 vs. Golden Knights
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — The Edmonton Oilers have switched goaltenders for Game 3 of their second-round playoff series against the Vegas Golden Knights, with Stuart Skinner replacing Calvin Pickard on Saturday night. Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch says Pickard is considered day to day. Pickard took over as Edmonton’s starter during a first-round series against the Los Angeles Kings. He was stellar in Edmonton’s 5-4 overtime win in Game 2 with 28 saves, but he appeared uncomfortable in the third period and was seen shaking out his left leg.
Celtics in trouble down 2-0 against Knicks and say they ‘have to win’ Game 3 on Saturday
In more trouble than they faced at any time last year, the Boston Celtics take a 2-0 deficit into Game 3 against the New York Knicks. Ticket prices are soaring for Saturday’s game at Madison Square Garden, with fans hoping to be in the building to see the Knicks try to close in on their first Eastern Conference finals appearance in 25 years. The Celtics lost only three games all last postseason. No NBA team has comeback from a 3-0 deficit. Golden State and Minnesota play Game 3 of their series that is tied 1-1 as well on Saturday.
Oh Ohtani! Dodgers star hits 3-run homer in late rally in 14-11 victory over Diamondbacks
PHOENIX (AP) — The Dodgers and Diamondbacks played one of the wildest games of the season in the desert, combining for 25 runs, 26 hits, two blown leads of at least three runs and six homers. It all came down to Shohei Ohtani. One of two players to win MVP in both leagues, Ohtani came to the plate in the ninth after the Dodgers rallied with three runs to tie it at 11. Ryan Thompson entered the game to face Ohtani with runners on first and second. Thompson got ahead of Ohtani 1-2, but left a breaking ball on the inside corner. Ohtani turned on it quickly and sent it into the seats in right for his 12th homer of the season.
The Invincibles: Chelsea completes historic unbeaten campaign in Women’s Super League
Chelsea became the first team to complete an undefeated 22-game campaign in the Women’s Super League after beating Liverpool 1-0 thanks to a stoppage-time goal by Aggie Beever-Jones in the final round. Already crowned champion, Chelsea finished with 60 points — 12 more than second-place Arsenal — after 19 wins and three draws. The league was expanded to 12 teams, with 22 games in the season, in 2019-20.
Murray and Porter lead the Nuggets to a 113-104 bounce-back win over the Thunder
DENVER (AP) — Jamal Murray scored 27 points and Michael Porter Jr. bounced back with 21 clutch points, leading the Denver Nuggets past the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder 113-104 in overtime Friday night for a 2-1 lead in the Western Conference semifinal series. Nikola Jokic added 20 points and 16 rebounds, and Aaron Gordon had 22 points for the Nuggets. They led by no more than two points in regulation but went on an 11-2 run in the extra period. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had a tough night for Thunder, missing 15 of 22 shots, going 1 for 6 from deep and finishing with 18 points. Jalen Williams led OKC with 32 points. Game 4 is Sunday at Ball Arena.
Donovan Mitchell scores 43 and Cavaliers beat the Pacers 126-104 to cut series deficit to 2-1
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Donovan Mitchell had 43 points and nine rebounds, and the finally full-strength Cleveland Cavaliers beat Indiana 126-104 on Friday night to cut the Pacers’ lead to 2-1 in the Eastern Conference semifinals. The road team has won all three games in the series, and the Pacers will have another chance to break that trend Sunday in Game 4. With NBA Defensive Player of the Year Evan Mobley, All-Star guard Darius Garland and key backup De’Andre Hunter all suited up, Mitchell got the support he needed. Bennedict Mathurin led the Pacers with 23 points.
Jasson Dominguez becomes youngest Yankees player with a 3-homer game
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Jasson Dominguez homered three times for the New York Yankees against the Athletics in by far the most prolific game of his career. Dominguez came into the game with two homers on the season and eight in 191 career at-bats since making his debut in the majors in 2023. He connected for a solo shot in the third inning against Osvaldo Bido, a solo shot against Hogan Harris in the seventh and then a grand slam in the eighth against Elvis Alvarado.
Gilgeous-Alexander hears taunts at end, smiles through them as Thunder fall 113-104 in OT to Nuggets
DENVER (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander didn’t sulk over his off night. He didn’t hang his head, either, after the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder lost to the Denver Nuggets for the second time in three games. He just smiled. And as some fans in the Ball Arena crowd taunted him while he left court following the 113-104 loss in overtime, his smile, like his resolve, only grew. The Thunder were coming off a 43-point win in Game 2 where everything seemed so easy. This game was a grind, especially in overtime where they were outscored 11-2. The Thunder trail 2-1 in the second-round series heading into Game 4 on Sunday at Ball Arena.
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