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The Los Angeles Lakers say they have mutually agreed to part ways with head coach Luke Walton after three losing seasons. Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka announced Walton’s departure Friday, April 12, 2019.

Luke Walton out as Lakers coach after 3 losing seasons

The Los Angeles Lakers say they have mutually agreed to part ways with head coach Luke Walton after three losing seasons. Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka announced Walton’s departure Friday, April 12, 2019.

April 12, 2019, 6:20pm National Sports

Luke Walton is out as coach of the Los Angeles Lakers after three losing seasons. Read story

Former Green Bay Packers player and Hall of Famer Forrest Gregg in 2011. The Pro Football Hall of Fame says Green Bay Packers great Forrest Gregg has died. He was 85. The Hall did not disclose details about his death in its statement Friday, April 12, 2019.

Forrest Gregg, lineman for mighty Packers teams, dies at 85

Former Green Bay Packers player and Hall of Famer Forrest Gregg in 2011. The Pro Football Hall of Fame says Green Bay Packers great Forrest Gregg has died. He was 85. The Hall did not disclose details about his death in its statement Friday, April 12, 2019.

April 12, 2019, 3:24pm National Sports

Forrest Gregg, the great Hall of Fame lineman for the mighty Green Bay Packers of the 1960s that Vince Lombardi called the “finest player I ever coached,” died Friday at age 85. Read story

Seattle Mariners designated hitter Daniel Vogelbach hugs a teammate while celebrating in the dugout after hitting a solo home run during the 10th inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Thursday, April 11, 2019. The Mariners defeated the Royals 7-6 in 10 innings.

Mariners homer in 15th straight game, down Royals 7-6

Seattle Mariners designated hitter Daniel Vogelbach hugs a teammate while celebrating in the dugout after hitting a solo home run during the 10th inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Thursday, April 11, 2019. The Mariners defeated the Royals 7-6 in 10 innings.

April 11, 2019, 3:47pm National Sports

The Seattle Mariners became the first major league team to homer in each of its first 15 games when Dee Gordon connected in the sixth inning, then beat the Kansas City Royals 7-6 Thursday behind Daniel Vogelbach’s home run leading off the 10th. Read story

Seattle Mariners second baseman Dee Gordon throws out Kansas City Royals’ Martin Maldonado during the seventh inning of a baseball game at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Tuesday, April 9, 2019.

Gordon helps spark Mariners past Royals, 6-3

Seattle Mariners second baseman Dee Gordon throws out Kansas City Royals’ Martin Maldonado during the seventh inning of a baseball game at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Tuesday, April 9, 2019.

April 9, 2019, 9:31pm National Sports

Dee Gordon got three hits and drove in two runs as the high-scoring Seattle Mariners extended baseball’s best record with a 6-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night. Read story

Dallas Mavericks’ Dirk Nowitzki acknowledges cheers from fans as he walks off the court following the team’s NBA basketball game against the Phoenix Suns in Dallas, Tuesday, April 9, 2019. The team honored Nowitkzi, who played his final home game of his 21-year career.

Nowitzki announces retirement after final home game for Mavs

Dallas Mavericks’ Dirk Nowitzki acknowledges cheers from fans as he walks off the court following the team’s NBA basketball game against the Phoenix Suns in Dallas, Tuesday, April 9, 2019. The team honored Nowitkzi, who played his final home game of his 21-year career.

April 9, 2019, 9:30pm National Sports

Dallas Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki announced his retirement from the NBA after a record 21 seasons with the same franchise, giving the fans the secret he had kept all season after scoring 30 points in his final home game, a 120-109 win over Phoenix. Read story

Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade, right, speaks as his son Zaire, left, looks on during a ceremony honoring Wade who is playing his final home regular season game when the Heat host the Philadelphia 76ers, Tuesday, April 9, 2019, in Miami. Wade is retiring at the end of the season.

Wade goes out a winner in Miami

Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade, right, speaks as his son Zaire, left, looks on during a ceremony honoring Wade who is playing his final home regular season game when the Heat host the Philadelphia 76ers, Tuesday, April 9, 2019, in Miami. Wade is retiring at the end of the season.

April 9, 2019, 9:29pm National Sports

Dwyane Wade's final game in Miami was everything he wanted, and then some. He scored 30 points in the tribute-filled game, and the Heat sent him off a winner by defeating the Philadelphia 76ers 122-99 on Tuesday night. Read story

Magic Johnson wipes his eyes as he speaks to reporters prior to an NBA basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday, April 9, 2019, in Los Angeles. Johnson abruptly quit as the Lakers' president of basketball operations Tuesday night, citing his desire to return to the simpler life he enjoyed as a wealthy businessman and beloved former player before taking charge of the franchise just over two years ago. (AP Photo/Mark J.

Magic Johnson abruptly resigns as Lakers’ president

Magic Johnson wipes his eyes as he speaks to reporters prior to an NBA basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday, April 9, 2019, in Los Angeles. Johnson abruptly quit as the Lakers' president of basketball operations Tuesday night, citing his desire to return to the simpler life he enjoyed as a wealthy businessman and beloved former player before taking charge of the franchise just over two years ago. (AP Photo/Mark J.

April 9, 2019, 8:25pm National Sports

Magic Johnson abruptly quit as the Los Angeles Lakers’ president of basketball operations Tuesday night, citing his desire to return to the simpler life he enjoyed as a wealthy businessman and beloved former player before taking charge of this franchise just over two years ago. Read story

Seattle Mariners first baseman Edwin Encarnacion hits a three-run home run off Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Kevin McCarthy during the sixth inning of a baseball game at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Monday, April 8, 2019. It was the second home run of the inning for Encarnacion.

Encarnacion HRs twice in 6th as Mariners roll over Royals

Seattle Mariners first baseman Edwin Encarnacion hits a three-run home run off Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Kevin McCarthy during the sixth inning of a baseball game at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Monday, April 8, 2019. It was the second home run of the inning for Encarnacion.

April 8, 2019, 9:23pm National Sports

Edwin Encarnacion homered twice during an eight-run sixth inning, two of five homers for the hot-hitting Seattle Mariners during a 13-5 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Monday night. Read story

Seattle Mariners’ Daniel Vogelbach hits a three-run double against the Chicago White Sox during the third inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Sunday, April 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Nam Y.

Mariners blow out of Chicago with 12-5 win over White Sox

Seattle Mariners’ Daniel Vogelbach hits a three-run double against the Chicago White Sox during the third inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Sunday, April 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Nam Y.

April 7, 2019, 3:49pm National Sports

Daniel Vogelbach homered twice, hit a bases-clearing double and set a career high with six RBIs, helping the Seattle Mariners beat the Chicago White Sox 12-5 Sunday to extend the best start in club history at 9-2. Read story

Kyle Busch, facing camera, gets a hug from brother Kurt Busch after winning the NASCAR Cup Series auto race Sunday, April 7, 2019, at Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, Tenn.

Kyle Busch beats brother to grab 8th Bristol NASCAR win

Kyle Busch, facing camera, gets a hug from brother Kurt Busch after winning the NASCAR Cup Series auto race Sunday, April 7, 2019, at Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, Tenn.

April 7, 2019, 3:48pm National Sports

Kyle Busch was in the race Sunday at Bristol Motor Speedway, so of course, he won. Read story