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NEW YORK (AP) — Anthony Nelson’s 18 points helped Manhattan defeat Mount Saint Vincent 86-39. Nelson was 8-of-11 shooting (2 for 3 from distance)…

WASHINGTON — Led by James Bishop’s 19 points, the George Washington Colonials defeated the Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks 69-64 on Friday…

AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — K.D. Johnson scored 16 points, Jaylin Williams and Chris Moore both had 14, and No. 13 Auburn defeated Texas Southern 72-56 on…

By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Cody Bellinger has been cut by the Los Angeles Dodgers, making the 2019 NL MVP a free agent.…

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs tendered All-Star outfielder Ian Happ a contract for next season, part of a flurry of moves. Happ made his first…

By The Associated Press ATLANTA — Cooper Robb hit nothing but net from beyond half court and his lone 3-pointer of the night at the buzzer carried…

By The Associated Press ST. THOMAS, Virgin Islands — Led by Freddy Hicks’ 26 points, the Tarleton State Texans defeated the Belmont Bruins…

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago White Sox have declined to tender 2023 contracts to outfielders Adam Engel and Mark Payton and infielder Danny Mendick.…

PHILADELPHIA — Lamar Oden Jr.’s 13 points helped Drexel defeat Arcadia 85-45. Oden had 10 rebounds for the Dragons (2-1). Kobe Magee scored 12…

By The Associated Press FARMVILLE, Va. — Led by Nate Lliteras’ 21 points, the Longwood Lancers defeated the VMI Keydets 90-58 on Friday…

By The Associated Press LAKE CHARLES, La. — Led by Tre Jackson’s 21 points, the Western Carolina Catamounts defeated the McNeese Cowboys…

DALLAS (AP) — Jamal Murray has joined Denver star Nikola Jokic in the health and safety protocols and is out for Friday night’s game at the…

UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Khalif Battle scored 24 points, Jamille Reynolds had 17 points and nine rebounds, and Temple beat former conference rival…

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Lamar Jackson missed practice because of an illness, but Baltimore coach John Harbaugh says the Ravens’ star…

By The Associated Press BOONE, N.C. — Led by Chris Youngblood’s 15 points, the Kennesaw State Owls defeated the SE Louisiana Lions 72-68 on…

By MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Virginia’s basketball players wore sweatshirts in warmups Friday that honored three Cavaliers…

DENVER (AP) — Right-hander Tyler Kinley and the Colorado Rockies agreed to a $6.25 million, three-year contract, a deal that could increase to…

By The Associated Press HAMDEN, Conn. — Matt Balanc’s scored 22 points on 7-for-7 shooting and Quinnipiac beat Division III-member Albertus…

NEW YORK (AP) — Infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa and the New York Yankees agreed to a $6 million, one-year contract that avoided salary arbitration.…

By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Matthew Stafford is out of the NFL’s concussion protocol and set to return to the…

By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Chargers receivers Keenan Allen and Mike Williams both say they expect to play…

By The Associated Press ST. THOMAS, Virgin Islands (AP) — Hunter Maldonado scored 28 points, 19 in the second half, and Wyoming beat Howard 78-71…

By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas (AP) — The Battle 4 Atlantis is the headliner in a growing number of women’s…

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The NCAA women’s basketball committee has decided women’s Final Four will continue to be played the same weekend as the…

By The Associated Press ST. CHARLES, Mo. — Led by Nate Calmese’s 20 points, the Lamar Cardinals defeated the Lindenwood Lions 73-71 on…

By The Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Led by Callum McRae’s 14 points, the Sacramento State Hornets defeated the UC Merced Bobcats…

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs have claimed infielder Rylan Bannon off waivers from the Atlanta Braves. Bannon made his big league debut this…

By The Associated Press CHARLESTON, S.C. — Tyreek Scott-Grayson scored 26 points, distributed six assists and had five rebounds and Old Dominion…

NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball has suspended three players for violating the sport’s minor league drug program. Johan Lopez, an infielder…

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer NAPLES, Fla. (AP) — Lydia Ko is in total control at the halfway mark of the CME Group Tour Championship. Total…

ST. SIMONS ISLAND, Ga. (AP) — Harry Higgs is part of a three-way tie for the lead in the RSM Classic at Sea Island. That’s a big deal because…

ATLANTA (AP) — Even though he’ll be out until 2024, the Atlanta Braves have re-signed reliever Tyler Matzek to a $3.1 million, two-year…

MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica (AP) — Tyree Appleby scored 23 points for the second straight game, Damari Monsanto had four 3-pointers and 14 points, and…

ST. THOMAS, Virgin Islands (AP) — Tucker DeVries scored 22 points and reserve Sardaar Calhoun scored 13 points and Drake beat Buffalo 80-72 in a…

By KEVIN McGILL Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A federal appeals court has ruled that Congress gave too much power to a nonprofit authority it…

By The Associated Press BALTIMORE — Led by Matteo Picarelli’s 19 points, the UMBC Retrievers defeated the Lafayette Leopards 71-63 on Friday.…

By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Myles Garrett would much rather make sacks than snow angels. The NFL’s decision to relocate…

By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — Cale Makar skated almost 33 minutes for the defending Stanley Cup champion Colorado…

REGINA, Saskatchewan (AP) — A member of the First Nations in Canada will perform “O Canada” in three languages at the Canadian Football…

By MIKE FITZPATRICK AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — With holes to fill on their pitching staff, the New York Mets have acquired right-handers…

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Grant Basile scored 17 points, Justyn Mutts had 10 points, 12 rebounds and five assists, and Virginia Tech beat Penn State…

By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer U.S. decathlon champion Garrett Scantling will miss the Paris Olympics due to a ban imposed after he falsified an…

AL-RUWAIS, Qatar (AP) — German soccer federation president Bernd Neuendorf has criticized FIFA for its attempts to restrict national teams’…

CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — KJ Simpson had career-highs of 30 points and six steals and Colorado beat No. 24 Texas A&M 103-75 at the Myrtle Beach…

By JOANNA KOZLOWSKA Associated Press LONDON (AP) — WNBA star Brittney Griner has begun serving her nine-year sentence for drug possession at a…

By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer The Washington Commanders have agreed to return security deposits to former season ticket holders and pay a…

DENVER (AP) — The Colorado Rockies have claimed left-hander Brent Suter off waivers from the Milwaukee Brewers. The 33-year-old Suter went 5-3 with…

COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (AP) — American midfielder Cole Bassett has been recalled by Major League Soccer’s Colorado Rapids from his loan to the…

By The Associated Press DUBLIN — Led by Noah Thomasson’s 29 points, Niagara defeated Central Arkansas 73-64 on Friday in the MAAC/ASUN Dublin…

By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers backup safety Demontae Kazee has given the team’s secondary an influx…

By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Bills coach Sean McDermott is trying to keep things light as a major snowstorm hits Buffalo…

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Leon Washington was a dynamic running back in the NFL and an All-Pro kick…

By JON GAMBRELL Associated Press DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Flag-draped fans poured into Qatar on Friday ahead of the Middle East’s first World Cup…

DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Italian referee Daniele Orsato has been chosen to handle the opening game of the World Cup. Host country Qatar will play Ecuador…

By JAMES ROBSON AP Soccer Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — England goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale is hoping his team can lift the spirits of soccer fans after…

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Veteran guard Laurent Duvernay-Tardif has signed with the Jets’ practice…

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer For the first time in 12 years, USA Basketball is not atop the world men’s rankings. FIBA, the sport’s…

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer NAPLES, Fla. (AP) — More than $100 million will be awarded to LPGA players for the first time in 2023.…

FRANKLIN, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Todd Downing is free on bond after he was arrested on charges of speeding and driving…

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — It’s almost like Miami coach Jim Larrañaga wrote the script. A game against his…

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Rory McIlroy hopes his strong second-round finish at the season-ending DP World Tour Championship is a good…

MADRID (AP) — Spain has called up Barcelona defender Alejandro Balde to replace injured left back José Gayà less than a week before the team’s…

By JAMES ROBSON AP Soccer Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — England goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale says Arsenal teammate Bukayo Saka has put the racist abuse he…

By CIARÁN FAHEY AP Sports Writer BERLIN (AP) — Normally when the World Cup comes around, Germans happily wave their country’s flag and…

By The Associated Press DUBLIN — Led by Wheza Panzo’s 15 points and five rebounds, Stetson beat Rider Broncs 78-68 on Friday in the MAAC/ASUN…

By The Associated Press DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Capsules for teams at the 2022 World…

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Formula One is launching a new racing series for female drivers that will start next year. The series will…

By JAMES ROBSON AP Soccer Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Manchester United has “initiated appropriate steps” in response to Cristiano…

By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Qatar banned the sale of beer at World Cup stadiums on Friday, a sudden U-turn on the deal the…

DOHA, Qatar (AP) — The Argentine soccer federation say strikers Nicolás González and Joaquín Correa have been ruled out of the World Cup because…

By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Reggie Jackson scored 23 points and the Los Angeles Clippers rallied in the fourth quarter to…

By JOSH DUBOW AP Sports Writer SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Moritz Seider scored the tiebreaking goal with 6:06 to play and the Detroit Red Wings…

By CAMERON SALERNO Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — De’Aaron Fox had 28 points and eight assists and the Sacramento Kings beat the San…

SEATTLE (AP) — Taran Armstrong scored 18 points with six assists, Joe Quintana added 17 points and California Baptist defeated Washington 73-64.…

KAMLOOPS, British Columbia (AP) — Alex Carpenter scored the tiebreaking goal at 13:24 of the third period, leading the United States to a 2-1…

By JERRY BEACH Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Desmond Cambridge Jr. scored 20 points and Arizona State never trailed in blowing out No. 20…

SEATTLE (AP) — Justin Schultz scored his second goal of the game 3:39 into overtime and the Seattle Kraken snapped a two-game skid with a 3-2 win…

By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers couldn’t produce a second consecutive late comeback and didn’t get much…

By W.G. RAMIREZ Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Alex Pietrangelo had a goal and two assists, and the Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Arizona…

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Daniel Akin scored 21 points and Steven Ashworth hit the game-winning jumper with 3.9 seconds left in the overtime as Utah State…

By ERIK GARCÍA GUNDERSEN Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Royce O’Neale scored on a tip-in with 0.7 seconds left to complete a…

By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Michael Pratt passed for three touchdowns and ran for three, and No. 21 Tulane capitalized on a…

MILWAUKEE — The Marquette Golden Eagles defeated the Long Island Sharks 95-58 on Thursday led by Olivier-Maxence Prosper’s 31 points. The…

By The Associated Press CONWAY, S.C. — Led by Sam Griffin’s 20 points, the Tulsa Golden Hurricane defeated the Loyola Chicago Ramblers 85-66…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Led by Tyler Robertson’s 15 points, the Portland Pilots defeated the Air Force Falcons 64-51 on Thursday. The…

By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Ryan Tannehill threw for 333 yards and two touchdowns to outduel Aaron Rodgers as the…

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Kyle Connor completed a hat trick with 53.5 seconds left to give the Winnipeg Jets a 3-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks…

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Albany men’s basketball coach Dwayne Killings, athletic director Mark Benson, and the university are being sued by a former…

By BRIAN J. PEDERSEN Associated Press TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Kerr Kriisa followed up a triple-double in his previous game with a career-high 24…

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Qua Grant scored 20 of his 22 points in the second half and Sam Houston State picked up its second win over a Power 5…

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Dawson Garcia scored 11 of his 17 points in the second half and Minnesota beat Central Michigan 68-60. Ta’lon Cooper added 12…

By The Associated Press BOCA RATON, Fla. — Led by Alijah Martin’s 15 points, the Florida Atlantic Owls defeated the Bryant Bulldogs 85-74 on…

By The Associated Press CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — Brice Williams helped lead Charlotte over Boise State on Thursday night with 12 points off of the bench…

By The Associated Press TAMPA, Fla. — Sean Durugordon scored 15 points off of the bench to lead the Austin Peay Governors over the South Florida…