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By MARK LONG AP Pro Football Writer JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Travon Walker and Aidan Hutchinson will always be compared to one another. Same…

BEAVER CREEK, Colo. (AP) — The first of two World Cup downhill races to be held at Beaver Creek was canceled Friday morning due to strong wind and…

NEW YORK (AP) — MLB and the players’ association resumed blood testing for human growth hormone. That news came this week in an annual report,…

By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer ASH-SHHANIYA, Qatar (AP) — Like all good pageant contestants, Nazaa’a displayed not only dazzling beauty…

By CIARÁN FAHEY AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — From most angles, it looked like the ball went out of play just before Japan scored its…

By ANDREW DAMPF AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — The fact that Croatia conceded only one goal in its three group games at the World Cup is…

By JOHN BOHNENKAMP Associated Press IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Diamond Johnson and Saniya Rivers each scored 22 points to help No. 12 North Carolina…

LONDON (AP) — Formula One confirmed Friday that the Chinese Grand Prix will not take place in 2023, making it the fourth year in a row the race has…

By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — It’s not how Spain imagined reaching the knockout phase of the World Cup: finishing the group…

By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer Josh McCown played quarterback for 12 teams across nearly two decades in the NFL, and learned a different…

By JAMES ROBSON AP Soccer Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Roberto Martinez said his goodbyes and left with his next whereabouts unknown. It is the end of…

By BRUCE MATTHEWS Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Major winners Adam Scott and Hannah Green underlined their big-event mentality to…

By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Anze Kopitar scored twice, including the go-ahead goal in the third period, and the Los Angeles…

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Cole Caufield broke a third-period tie on a power play, Sean Monahan had two assists against his old team and the Montreal…

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Sam Bennett scored twice and the Florida Panthers ended a three-game skid with a 5-1 victory over the Vancouver…

By SONJA CHEN Associated Press STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Jaime Jaquez Jr. scored 27 points to help No. 21 UCLA open up Pac-12 play with an 80-66 win…

By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — Matty Beniers scored seven seconds into overtime and the Seattle Kraken rallied to beat the Washington…

CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Dzmitry Ryuny had 14 points, Dexter Akanno scored the last three points and Oregon State held off Washington for a 66-65 win…

HUNTSVILLE, Texas The Northwestern State Demons defeated the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks 102-96 on Thursday led by Demarcus Sharp’s 34…

By The Associated Press DAVIS, Calif. — Keylan Boone scored 17 points off of the bench to lead the Pacific (CA) Tigers over the UC Davis Aggies…

MURRAY, Ky. — Rob Perry scored 20 points, including five in the overtime, as the Murray State Racers beat the Illinois State Redbirds 70-67 on…

By WARREN MAYES Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Jordan Martinook had a hat trick to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the St. Louis Blues 6-4 on…

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays are relocating their spring base for 2023 due to extensive damage to team training facilities caused…

By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Josh Allen threw two touchdown passes and the Buffalo Bills beat the New England…

BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Desmond Cambridge Jr. hit a 3-pointer with 2.6 seconds left and Arizona State rallied from a 15-point, second-half deficit to…

CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Leigha Brown scored 26 points, Emily Kiser added 20 and No. 17 Michigan eased past Miami 76-64 in the Big Ten/ACC…

By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer DALLAS (AP) — Jason Robertson had his third career hat trick, scoring in all three periods to extend his points…

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Nathan MacKinnon and J.T. Compher scored two goals apiece to lead the Colorado Avalanche to a 6-4 win over the Buffalo Sabres.…

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Basketball Writer LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Kevin McCullar Jr. returned from an injury to score 17 points and grab 10 rebounds,…

by DAVE HOGG Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Killian Hayes scored eight of 22 points in overtime as the Detroit Pistons recovered from blowing a…

JONESBORO, Ark. — Led by Malcolm Farrington’s 15 points, the Arkansas State Red Wolves defeated the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils…

By JIM VERTUNO AP Sports Writer AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Marcus Carr scored 19 points and No. 2 Texas held off No. 7 Creighton’s furious…

FAIRBORN, Ohio — Led by Kahliel Spear’s 27 points, the Robert Morris Colonials defeated the Wright State Raiders 80-59 on Thursday night. The…

NEWARK, Del. — Led by Greg Dolan’s 15 points, the Cornell Big Red defeated the Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens 74-67 on Thursday night. The…

BURLINGTON, Vt. — Led by Robin Duncan’s 18 points, the Vermont Catamounts defeated the NVU-Lyndon Hornets 101-63 on Thursday night. The…

By AARON BRACY Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Steven Stamkos had an assist for his 1,000th career point, Nick Paul scored twice and the Tampa…

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Led by Messiah Jones’ 16 points, the Wofford Terriers defeated the Presbyterian Blue Hose 76-63 on Thursday night. The…

RADFORD, Va. — Led by Josiah Jeffers’ 18 points, the Radford Highlanders defeated the North Carolina Central Eagles 80-78 on Thursday night.…

By PHILLIP B. WILSON Associated Press BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Mackenzie Holmes scored 25 points, Sydney Parrish added 24 and No. 5 Indiana hit 12…

By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer Michigan star running back Blake Corum is expected to have surgery on his injured left knee that will…

BOSTON (AP) — World record holder and two-time Olympic gold medalist Eliud Kipchoge will make his Boston Marathon debut in 2023, returning 10 years…

BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Georgia Amoore had 24 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds for the first triple-double in Virginia Tech history as the No. 9…

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Diamond Miller scored 31 points, including the game-winner at the buzzer, to lead No. 20 Maryland to a 74-72 victory over…

NACOGDOCHES, Texas (AP) — Kaylynne Truong had 21 points and seven assists, Yvonne Ejim added 19 points and nine rebounds and No. 23 Gonzaga beat…

By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer The College Football Playoff will include 12 teams, starting with the 2024 season. An expansion plan…

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton appears on the verge of making his 2022-23 debut as he returns from offseason wrist…

By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — This was supposed to be the season that the Green Bay Packers showed they could win by…

By MAURICIO SAVARESE AP Sports Writer SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazilian soccer great Pelé thanked fans worldwide for the well-wishes he’s received…

By CIARÁN FAHEY AP Sports Writer AL KHOR, Qatar (AP) — Germany is facing another round of soul-searching after being eliminated from the World Cup…

By The Associated Press Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers aim to tighten their grip on first place in the NFC South when they host the…

By TERESA M. WALKER AP Sports Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Chase Elliott simply can’t be beat when it comes to his grip on NASCAR’s title as…

By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer AL RAYYAN, Qatar (AP) — The “Agony of Doha” came 29 years ago and Hajime Moriyasu experienced it first-hand…

By The Associated Press The Minnesota Vikings host the New York Jets this weekend. The Vikings are 9-2. They can clinch the NFC North with a win over…

By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) — Sepp Straka is part of the Hero World Challenge as the replacement for Tiger Woods. He gave…

By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Broncos wide receiver KJ Hamler had a setback in his recovery from a torn…

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Mike White was greeted by his twin toddlers when he finally got home last…

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields appears poised to return against the Green Bay Packers after missing a game…

By ERIC OLSON AP College Football Writer LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska football staff member Mickey Joseph is accused of putting his hands around a…

By MARK LONG AP Sports Writer GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida backup quarterback Jalen Kitna has been released from jail on $80,000 bond a day…

By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer BEAVER CREEK, Colo. (AP) — The ski racer to beat these days is Marco Odermatt of Switzerland. The…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Olympic ice dancers Maia and Alex Shibutani along with Paul E. George, who served as the director of the U.S.…

CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland police have released the name of the man they believe damaged the field at FirstEnergy Stadium by driving a vehicle on…

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Goaltender Cal Petersen has been loaned to the Los Angeles Kings’ American Hockey League affiliate after he cleared…

By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — The budding chemistry between Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett and wide receiver…

By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — Veteran big man Al Horford has signed an extension to remain with the Boston Celtics. A person…

By The Associated Press Fresno State (8-4, 7-1 MW) at Boise State (9-3, 8-0 MW), Saturday, 4 p.m. EST (FOX) FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK COLLEGE LINE: Boise…

By JAMES ROBSON AP Soccer Writer AL KHOR, Qatar (AP) — Germany was eliminated from the group stage of the World Cup for the second tournament in a…

By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Japan scored twice early in the second half to come from behind to defeat Spain 2-1 in a result…

By The Associated Press Baltimore hosts Denver this weekend after the Ravens beat the Broncos 23-7 in 2021. The biggest game between these teams came…

By The Associated Press Ohio will try to win its first conference championship since 1968 when the Bobcats face Toledo in the Mid-American Conference…

By The Associated Press The Lions and Jaguars are both coming to Ford Field at 4-7. But the teams have good offenses and two shaky defenses and it…

By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins are bracing for life without defenseman Kris Letang. The six-time…

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills have placed defensive end Von Miller on injured reserve. Miller was injured in the second quarter of…

By TERESA M. WALKER AP Sports Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Ty Gibbs on Thursday declined to discuss the death of his father, which occurred just…

By The Associated Press The Los Angeles Chargers play at the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. Los Angeles is a slight favorite, according to FanDuel…

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer There was a time when a college basketball or football coach that had just landed his program on probation would be…

By The Associated Press The Washington Commanders and New York Giants are going to be doing something few expected in their first meeting of the…

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Kevin Harvick will know if 2023 will be his final NASCAR season before he goes to Daytona in February. The 2014 Cup…

By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — German soccer great Jurgen Klinsmann is part of a FIFA team sharing tactical and strategic…

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — Wofford has promoted Shawn Watson from interim coach to the full-time job on Thursday for the FCS program. Watson came to…

AL KHOR, Qatar (AP) — French referee Stéphanie Frappart became the first woman to take charge of a men’s World Cup game on Thursday as she blew…

By MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Pac-12 Conference extended its agreement to at least 2023 to play its championship game at…

NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL is searching for a technology-driven game plan to help predict and prevent player injuries on the field. The league…