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By LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Villanova first-year coach Kyle Neptune is learning on the job. Jay Wright’s…

By JENNA FRYER AP National Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — FIFA president Gianni Infantino downplayed Qatar’s last minute ban on the sale of beer…

By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Gianni Infantino said he feels gay. That he feels like a woman. That he feels like a migrant…

PHOENIX (AP) — Rayshon Harrison had 25 points in Grand Canyon’s 81-48 victory against Grambling. Harrison shot 9 for 11, including 5 for 6 from…

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Jalen Mayden threw two touchdown passes to Mekhi Shaw, Kenan Christon scored on a 49-yard run and San Diego State beat New…

STOCKTON, Calif. (AP) — Latrell Wrightsell Jr. scored 27 points, Jalen Harris added 21 and sank four free throws in the final 56 seconds to help…

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Boogie Ellis scored 19 points, Drew Peterson added 15 points, eight rebounds and 12 assists and Southern California beat Mount…

NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) — Brandin Podziemski scored 21 points as Santa Clara beat DePaul 69-61. Podziemski also contributed 12 rebounds and three…

By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Stephen Curry had 24 points, 10 assists and six rebounds, Andrew Wiggins added 20 points…

STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Stanford opened the game with a 19-0 run and the Cardinal cruised to an 80-43 victory over Cal Poly. James Keefe scored the…

TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Deneric Prince rushed for 220 yards and two touchdowns, Braylon Braxton threw for 302 yards and a score and Tulsa held off…

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Brock Boeser scored twice to end an 11-game drought and the Vancouver Canucks beat the Los Angeles Kings 4-1.…

By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Anthony Davis had 38 points and 16 rebounds, Lonnie Walker added 17 points and the Los Angeles…

By MIKE FITZPATRICK AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Cody Bellinger, Brian Anderson and Luke Voit were among 83 players who became free agents…

By ANTHONY SANFILIPPO Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Milwaukee star Giannis Antetokounmpo argued with an arena worker and flung a ladder away…

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Shaina Pellington scored 19 points, Esmery Martinez had a double-double and No. 18 Arizona breezed past Loyola Marymount…

By MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Armaan Franklin scored a career-high 26 points, and No. 16 Virginia used a big second-half run…

By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Sports Writer DALLAS (AP) — Luka Doncic scored 33 points in his 50th career triple-double, and the Dallas Mavericks beat the…

By MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — No. 19 Illinois rallied from a 15-point deficit to beat No. 8 UCLA 79-70 in the Continental Tire…

By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Jalen Suggs nailed a wild 3-pointer in the closing seconds and the Orlando Magic beat the…

By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Jaylen Brown had 27 points and 10 rebounds, Derrick White highlighted a 26-point performance…

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Brandon Miller continued a dominant freshman campaign with 28 points, eight rebounds, three assists and a block in No. 18…

DAVIS, Calif. — Robby Beasley III had 15 points and UC Davis defeated Arkansas State 75-60. Beasley was 6 of 10 shooting. Elijah Pepper added 12…

By The Associated Press CONWAY, S.C (AP) — Chibuzo Agbo scored 24 points as Boise State beat Loyola Chicago 70-48 on Friday night. Agbo shot 7 for…

MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica (AP) — Toto Fagbenle’s two free throws in the final minute of overtime allowed Morgan State to escape the first-round of…

By WILLIAM S. PAXTON Associated Press STORRS, Conn. (AP) — Junior Adama Sanogo scored 24 points to lead No. 25 UConn to an 86-50 victory over…

By MATTHEW COLES Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Lauri Markkanen scored a career-high 38 points, including an improbable turnaround jumper…

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — Jalen Cole’s 17 points helped Northern Arizona defeat UCSB 63-54. Cone shot 5 for 10 and 6 of 8 from the free throw line for…

By The Associated Press EVANSVILLE, Ind. — Led by Jelani Simmons’ 21 points, the Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles defeated the Loras Duhawks…

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Ahmir Langlais had 18 points in South Carolina Upstate’s 79-78 victory against Coastal Carolina. Langlais added 11 rebounds…

By CLAY BAILEY Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Jaren Jackson Jr. had 25 points, 12 rebounds and three blocks and Memphis beat the Oklahoma…

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Foster Loyer scored 18 points and Sam Mennenga scored 15 and Davidson used a 10-2 run in the second half to beat South…

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Colin Castleton scored 19 of his 25 points in the second half and Florida overcame a 17-point halftime deficit to beat…

By DAVID SMALE Associated Press LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Jalen Wilson scored a career-high 33 points and No. 6 Kansas survived a letdown against…

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Recently acquired third baseman Miguel Andújar and the Pittsburgh Pirates have agreed to a $1,525,000, one-year contract.…

BOONE, N.C. (AP) — Devon Dunn’s 18 points helped Campbell defeat Appalachian State 63-58. Dunn shot 7 for 11, including 3 for 6 from beyond the…

By ANTHONY SANFILIPPO Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid had 32 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists and the short-handed…

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…