AP National Sports

By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — Adrian Kempe scored twice in the third period to rally Los Angeles from a two-goal deficit and Trevor…

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Logan Eggleston, the three-time Big 12 player of the year, had the game-winning kill to reach 16 on the match and No. 1 overall…

By MITCHELL NORTHAM Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Aziaha James matched her career high with 19 points as No. 8 North Carolina State ran…

By GEORGE RICHARDS Associated Press SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Pittsburgh defenseman Kris Letang scored in his third game back since having a stroke and…

By MARK DIDTLER Associated Press TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Brayden Point extended his goal streak to five games, backup Brian Elliott made 24 saves in his…

By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Jake Oettinger made 45 saves to backstop the Dallas Stars to a 2-1 comeback victory over the…

By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Carter Hart matched his career high with 48 saves and Travis Konecny scored the tiebreaking…

By ALLAN KREDA Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Jimmy Vesey had two goals, Igor Shesterkin made 22 saves and the New York Rangers beat the Toronto…

By BOB SUTTON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Carolina goalie Pyotr Kochetkov had his scoreless streak end and the Hurricanes held on after…

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Zia Cooke scored 13 of her 18 points in the second half, and top-ranked South Carolina overcame a sluggish offensive…

By The Associated Press Led by 13 points from  Javier Esquerra Trelles and Zaire Williams, the Wagner Seahawks defeated the Stony Brook Seawolves…

By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Baker Mayfield got less than 48 hours to prepare for his first game with Los Angeles…

By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Yankees have added Carlos Rodón to their rotation, agreeing to a $162 million,…

By TAMIRA MADSEN Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Steven Crowl scored 15 points, Jordan Davis had 14 and No. 22 Wisconsin overcame a…

By GENE CHAMBERLAIN Associated Press LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields grew up as a fan of Michael Vick. He’s…

By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Pro Football Writer FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Dallas linebacker Micah Parsons isn’t wasting time getting people talking about…

SEATTLE (AP) — San Francisco QB Brock Purdy is active and expected to start for the 49ers against Seattle despite being listed as questionable with…

LONDON (AP) — Netherlands forward Vivianne Miedema has sustained a knee injury while playing for Arsenal in a women’s Champion’s League match…

CINCINNATI (AP) — The E.W. Scripps Company has announced the launch of a sports division as it looks to acquire local and national rights for teams…

By RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer Alex Yannis, who chronicled Pelé’s career and the rise of soccer interest in the United States during three…

By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer The NCAA isn’t backing away from enforcing rules and imposing penalties for rules violations amid a host of…

By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Randy Gregory’s knee is healthy and he’s eager to return after missing more than two…

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers have acquired infielder Yonny Hernández from the Oakland Athletics in exchange for cash. The…

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Kings forward Trevor Moore has agreed to a five-year contract extension worth $21 million. The Southern…

By The Associated Press The New England Patriots visit the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. Las Vegas is a slight favorite. New England is coming off a…

By NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — All signs point to Tyler Huntley being Baltimore’s starting quarterback for a…

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The National Labor Relations Board will investigate an unfair labor practice complaint involving the rights of University of…

By The Associated Press The Green Bay Packers host the Los Angeles Rams on Monday night in a matchup featuring two of the NFL’s most…

By The Associated Press The Los Angeles Chargers will host the Tennessee Titans on Sunday in a game with playoff implications for both teams. The…

ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela is expected to be out for one to two weeks after suffering a strained right calf in Wednesday…

By STEVE LeBLANC Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Charlie Baker, the next leader of the largest college sports governing body in the country, is…

By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Padraig Harrington first squared off against Tiger Woods in a major 20 years ago. The Irishman…

By The Associated Press Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals look to extend their winning streak to six games when they visit Tom Brady and the…

BALTIMORE (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles have agreed to an $8 million, one-year deal with second baseman Adam Frazier. Frazier hit .238 with three…

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Longtime St. Louis Cardinals television play-by-play announcer Dan McLaughlin will not return to the booth this year after being…

By MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Bobby Petrino will be UNLV’s new offensive coordinator. Petrino is known for his high-powered…

By LARRY LAGE AP Sport Writer The Detroit Tigers have bolstered their rotation by agreeing to a one-year contract with right-hander Michael Lorenzen,…

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — There’s no doubt in Mike White’s mind he’ll start at quarterback for…

By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs have added bullpen help and agreed to a $2.8 million, one-year contract with…

GRAND BAIE, Mauritius (AP) — Sami Valimaki of Finland has taken a two-shot lead at the Mauritius Open after setting a course record of 62. The…

MIAMI (AP) — FIU has given coach Mike MacIntyre an extension through the 2027 season, the university announced Thursday. MacIntyre went 4-8 this…

By The Associated Press Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson finally makes his home debut against the AFC North-leading Ravens, who are having major QB…

TORONTO (AP) — Gold Glove-winning centerfielder Kevin Kiermaier finalized a $9 million, one-year contract with the Toronto Blue Jays. The…

CLINTON, S.C. — Led by Owen McCormack’s 21 points, the Presbyterian Blue Hose defeated the Elon Phoenix 69-63 on Thursday. The Blue Hose are…

HOUSTON — Led by Quincy Olivari’s 22 points, the Rice Owls defeated the North American Stallions 92-54 on Thursday. The Owls are now 7-3 on…

By The Associated Press Kansas City can clinch its seventh straight AFC West title with a win over the lowly Houston Texans on Sunday. The Chiefs…

By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — One of Cleveland’s offseason priorities was to find a better hitting catcher. The Guardians…

By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Red Sox have agreed to terms with Japanese outfielder Masataka Yoshida. Yoshida won a gold…

By The Associated Press The Dallas Cowboys travel to Jacksonville for the first time since 2006. Dallas can clinch an NFC playoff spot with a…

WACO, Texas (AP) — Freshman Darianna Littlepage-Buggs had a career-high 30 points and 11 rebounds for her fourth double-double and No. 18 Baylor…

By JAMES ROBSON AP Soccer Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — The chances of the winning the World Cup might have gone for Croatia and Morocco but…

By The Associated Press Mount Union quarterback Braxton Plunk is one of the three Purple Raiders on The Associated Press Division III All-America…

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Billie Moore, who coached America’s first women’s Olympic basketball team to a silver medal at the Montreal Games in…

By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Former Purdue quarterback Drew Brees is returning to his alma mater as a coach for…

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs coach Andy Reid knew that Travis Kelce was destined for stardom the moment he laid…

By JAMES ROBSON AP Soccer Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — As Lionel Messi approaches his second and likely last World Cup final, the stakes could hardly…

LONDON (AP) — Chilean tennis player Bárbara Gatica Avilés has been banned from the sport for three years after admitting she was paid to…

By GRAHAM DUNBAR and TAREK BOUSSAHA Associated Press DOHA, Qatar (AP) — The idea that Morocco could co-host the 2030 World Cup with near-neighbors…

DALLAS (AP) — Dallas Mavericks forward Maxi Kleber has a torn right hamstring and will be sidelined indefinitely. It’s a blow to the…

SANDUSKY, Ohio (AP) — Hailie Deegan will drive full time in the NASCAR Truck Series next season with ThorSport Racing. ThorSport formally added…

By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Brandon Nimmo said the promise of attempting to contend every year with the Mets is how owner…

By The Associated Press The Minnesota Vikings host the Indianapolis Colts this week. The Vikings are 10-3 and favored by 4 points according to…

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina has hired Chip Lindsey from Central Florida as its new offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. The…

By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — World Cup history is beckoning for France, star player Kylian Mbappé and coach Didier…

By The Associated Press No. 23 Troy and No. 22 UTSA help kick off the college bowl season, meeting in the Cure Bowl — the lone FBS postseason…

By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Sports Writer Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker will be the next president of the NCAA, stepping in to lead an…

By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Eight-time All-Star and two-time MVP Stephen Curry is expected to undergo an MRI on Thursday…

By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The burly, bearded men belting out holiday classics have made the night before Christmas more…

NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL has awarded through its Inspire Change social justice initiative five new national grants to organizations focused on…

LONDON (AP) — Iga Swiatek and Rafael Nadal have been honored by the International Tennis Federation as its 2022 ITF World Champions after each…

DOHA, Qatar (AP) — A cold virus has run through the France squad though coach Didier Deschamps expects all his players to be healthy for the World…

SELVA DI VAL GARDENA, Italy (AP) — A double world champion two seasons ago. The winner in Wengen last winter. Now Vincent Kriechmayr has added…

By JAMES ROBSON AP Soccer Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Morocco made history, but couldn’t make it past Kylian Mbappé and France. The first African…

LONDON (AP) — German tennis legend Boris Becker has returned to Germany after serving eight months in prison in Britain, his lawyer said Thursday.…

PARIS (AP) — French authorities say a suspect driving a car in the southern French city of Montpellier “violently hit” and killed a teenage boy…

By SAMUEL PETREQUIN Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — A senior legal adviser proposes the European Court of Justice recognize that FIFA-UEFA rules…

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tre White and Reese Dixon-Waters each scored a career-high 20 points on combined 17-of-26 shooting and Southern California never…

By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kawhi Leonard scored 19 points, Paul George had a triple-double and the Los Angeles Clippers…

By The Associated Press MORAGA, Calif. — Led by Kyle Bowen’s 16 points, the Saint Mary’s Gaels defeated the New Mexico State Aggies…

By MIKE CRANSTON Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic had a season-high 43 points to go with 14 rebounds and eight assists, and the Denver…

By NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Jaylen Clark scored 19 points, and No. 16 UCLA raced out to a 30-point lead in the first…

By The Associated Press RENO, Nev. — Led by Kenan Blackshear’s 19 points, the Nevada Wolf Pack defeated the UC San Diego Tritons 64-56. The…

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — El Ellis had career highs of 30 points and 10 assists and Louisville finally won after opening the season with nine losses,…

By The Associated Press DENVER — Led by Tommy Bruner’s 23 points, the Denver Pioneers defeated the Colorado Christian Cougars 85-74. The…

By MARK GONZALES Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Julius Randle scored 31 points and Jalen Brunson added a season-high 30 as the New York Knicks…

OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Shane Pinto, Drake Batherson and Brady Tkachuk scored in Ottawa’s three-goal second period and the Senators held on to…

By RAUL DOMINGUEZ Associated Press SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Damian Lillard had 37 points and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the San Antonio Spurs…

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Cate Reese and Esmery Martinez had double-doubles and No. 20 Arizona held Texas Southern to 14 second-half points in an 89-55…

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Tyler Herro made a career-high nine 3-pointers, hit the go-ahead jumper and scored 35 points in the Miami Heat’s 110-108…

By JOHN ZENOR AP Sports Writer AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Jaylin Williams scored 20 points, Wendell Green Jr. had 17 and No. 19 Auburn beat Georgia State…

By The Associated Press JACKSONVILLE, Ala. — Led by Demaree King’s 25 points, the Jacksonville State Gamecocks defeated the Reinhardt Eagles…

By The Associated Press RUSTON, La. — Kyle Hayman scored 18 points, including eight in the overtime, AJ Cajuste made a driving layup just before…

By The Associated Press JONESBORO, Ark. — Led by Caleb Fields’ 14 points, the Arkansas State Red Wolves defeated the Southeast Missouri State…

By The Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Led by Claudell Harris Jr.’s 23 points, the Charleston Southern Buccaneers defeated the Tennessee…

By The Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Led by Ahsan Asadullah’s 21 points, and Will Pruitt’s last-second steal and jumper, the…