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By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — There are times when Rory McIlroy sounds like an old man. He reminisces about his first…

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — There could be another world-record crowd on hand to watch Barcelona’s semifinal in the women’s Champions League as the…

LONDON (AP) — Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel believes the potential absence of rival manager Carlo Ancelotti for the Champions League match against…

AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Auburn freshman Jabari Smith, who led the Tigers to their first No. 1 ranking, is entering the NBA draft. Smith, who is…

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — The boxes weren’t flying off the shelves. They weren’t even making it onto the shelves.…

HAVANA (AP) — Cuban officials say they’ve agreed to let Cuban boxers fight professionally for the first time since the 1960s under a deal with a…

By MARK DIDTLER Associated Press TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Newly acquired Detroit Tigers outfielder Austin Meadows is expected to be ready for opening day…

By The Associated Press The Masters is back. Tiger Woods is back. It’s hard to figure out which is creating more buzz. Woods plans to tee it up…

By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Duke assistant coach Nolan Smith is heading to Louisville. A person with knowledge of the…

By JOHN ZENOR AP Sports Writer AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Olympic gold medalist Sunisa Lee is enjoying success both inside and outside the gym. The…

LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Russian federations and athletes have filed multiple legal challenges to fight their isolation from world sports…

By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Anaheim Ducks captain Ryan Getzlaf says he will retire at the conclusion of the regular…

By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Browns aren’t ready to kick Chase McLaughlin aside just yet. After choosing not to…

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Tiger Woods says, for now anyway, he’s planning to play this week in the Masters, a little more than a year after he nearly…

By NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer Gene Shue, a two-time NBA Coach of the Year who won 784 games with the Bullets, 76ers and Clippers, has died. A…

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — The introduction differs slightly from tournament to tournament though the general theme never…

PARIS (AP) — Former France great Michel Platini has filed a criminal complaint against FIFA president Gianni Infantino. Platini previously served…

By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer Villarreal knows its chances of advancing past Bayern Munich in the Champions League will depend largely on whether…

By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid is likely to be without coach Carlo Ancelotti for the first leg of the Champions League…

By DOUG PADILLA Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — As Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Julio Urias awaits to hear if he will be the team’s No. 2…

By NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer Not since 1998 have the Cleveland Cavaliers made the playoffs without LeBron James. This season, they’re at least…

By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Bryson DeChambeau’s power game hasn’t done him much good at Augusta National. Now,…

By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Great Kansas Comeback is about more than just one scintillating, stifling 20-minute…

By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Johnny Gaudreau had two goals and an assist, and the Calgary Flames extended their lead in the…

By JOHN MARSHALL AP Basketball Writer NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Bill Self won his elusive second national title with a masterful second-half coaching job…

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Basketball Writer NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Bill Self went from the Hall of Fame coach who too often failed on the big stage to the…

By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer NEW ORLEANS (AP) — David McCormack’s late inside baskets to help Kansas surge past North Carolina in the NCAA…

By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Best. Comeback. Ever. Sounds pretty good next to Rock Chalk, Jayhawk. What looked like a lost…

JOE HARRIS Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Vladimir Tarasenko scored twice, Pavel Buchnevich had a goal and two assists, and the St. Louis Blues…

LAKELAND, Fla. (AP) — The Detroit Tigers have acquired outfielder Austin Meadows in a trade with the Tampa Bay Rays. Detroit sent infielder Isaac…

By MARK DIDTLER Associated Press TAMPA, Fla (AP) — Auston Matthews had three goals to tie the franchise single-season record for goals with 54, and…

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Saints have agreed to free-agent contracts with defensive end Taco Charlton and defensive back Justin Evans.…

By MITCH STACY AP Sports Writer COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Jake DeBrusk scored his second goal of the game 1:03 into overtime to lift the Boston Bruins…

MIAMI (AP) — The United States will play 74th-ranked El Salvador and No. 170 Grenada in the CONCACAF Nations League as preparation for the World…

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Right-hander David McKay was acquired by the New York Yankees from the Tampa Bay Rays for $1. The 27-year-old had a 6.08 ERA and…

By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bobby Wagner wants everybody to know he didn’t sign with the Rams after the acrimonious end…

By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Cavaliers coach J.B. Bickerstaff was fined $15,000 by the NBA for criticizing the officials…

DENVER (AP) — The Colorado Rockies selected the contract of left-hander Ty Blach in a series of moves. The team also placed right-hander Peter…

WACO, Texas (AP) — Baylor and athletic director Mack Rhoades have agreed on a 10-year contract that officials say will allow him to “complete his…

KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) — Western Michigan has hired longtime Michigan State assistant Dwayne Stephens to lead its basketball program. Stephens is…

By MARK DIDTLER Associated Press TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — New York Yankees star Aaron Judge and general manager Brian Cashman had no update on a contract…

JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — Gold Glove-winning outfielder Harrison Bader and the St. Louis Cardinals agreed to a $10.4 million, two-year contract and…

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Tiger Woods is wearing Nike apparel this week as always. Except his shoes. He showed up for…

FLORHAM PARK, NJ. (AP) — The New York Jets released tight end Ryan Griffin, who became expendable when the team signed free agents C.J. Uzomah and…

By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Commanders are denying a report that alleged they withheld ticket revenue from…

By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — This Masters is all about Tiger Woods to start the week. That’s been the case ever since…

MADRID (AP) — Struggling Spanish league club Alavés said Monday it has parted ways with coach José Luis Mendilibar. Mendilibar won only one of…

MADRID (AP) — Alexander Isak has converted a penalty kick six minutes into stoppage time as Real Sociedad secured a 1-0 win over Espanyol in the…

LONDON (AP) — Crystal Palace dominated from the start to beat Arsenal 3-0 in the Premier League on Monday as Patrick Vieira’s side dealt his…

JACK MAGRUDER Associated Press MESA, Ariz (AP) — For the remade Oakland Athletics, there are opportunities all over the roster. After trading Matt…

By DANIELLA MATAR AP Sports Writer MILAN (AP) — AC Milan missed the chance to pull three points clear at the top of Serie A as it was held to a 0-0…

By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Outfielder/first baseman Danny Santana, pitcher Richard Rodríguez and infielder José Rondón…

By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz says his confidence hasn’t wavered even during an…

By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer The Philadelphia Eagles have traded two first-round picks in this month’s draft to the New Orleans in a…

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Browns filled a major need, signing free agent punter Corey Bojorquez to a two-year contract. Bojorquez spent last…

By ERIC OLSON AP Sports Writer Miami is on its longest winning streak in coach Gino DiMare’s four seasons and playing its best baseball since Jim…

NEW YORK (AP) — All major league players, managers, coaches and umpires will wear Jackie Robinson’s No. 42 in Dodger blue for the first time on…

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky forward Keion Brooks Jr. will enter the NBA draft but does not plan on hiring an agent. That leaves open the…

By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer The Las Vegas Raiders signed quarterback Nick Mullens to be the backup to Derek Carr and brought back defensive…

By CHUCK KING Associated Press WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — As either a player, coach or manager, Dusty Baker of the Houston Astros has been…

PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) — Seattle Mariners’ top prospect Julio Rodríguez will be on the opening day roster following a torrid spring training…

By ROB HARRIS AP Global Soccer Writer LONDON (AP) — A deeper alliance between the football confederations from Europe and South America has been…

By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tommy Davis, a two-time National League batting champion who won three World Series titles with…

By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer The NFL is opening a pathway for African players with a developmental camp in Ghana. Following a camp this…

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer Tori Miller didn’t play college basketball, since she thought standing 5-foot-2 would be a bit of a drawback.…

FREIBURG, Germany (AP) — Bundesliga club Freiburg has appealed the result of its 4-1 loss to Bayern Munich after the Bavarian powerhouse briefly…

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer Albert Pujols will be in the starting lineup for the St. Louis Cardinals against the Pittsburgh Pirates when he…

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Syracuse forward Cole Swider will forgo his final year of eligibility and declare for the NBA draft. Swider announced his…

By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer NEW ORLEANS (AP) — If the nine months that led to Monday night’s national title game proved anything, it’s…

By JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Connor Dawson is a psychologist, gatekeeper, analyst and strategist. And a hitting coach, too.…

By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is in Lisbon this week for a Champions League quarterfinal match against Benfica and…

By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer Benfica will take on the free-flowing attack of Liverpool in the Champions League likely betting on the same…

By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer Iga Swiatek has moved up one spot to the top of the WTA rankings and is the first tennis player from Poland to be…

By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer There will be a clash of styles on show when Manchester City and Atlético Madrid meet in the Champions League…

By CIARÁN FAHEY AP Sports Writer BERLIN (AP) — More than 81,000 supporters packed Westfalenstadion to capacity on Saturday for Borussia…

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Netherlands national soccer team coach Louis van Gaal says he is being treated for an aggressive form of prostate…

By SKIPPER PATRICK Associated Press KANSAS CITY (AP) — Two free throws by calm Joe Quigg with six seconds remaining in the third overtime broke up…

By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Dawn Staley and Geno Auriemma hugged at midcourt after South Carolina ended UConn’s…

By PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The South Carolina Gamecocks granted The Associated Press behind-the-scenes access to their…

By DAVE SKRETTA and AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writers NEW ORLEANS (AP) — There are strong connections between North Carolina and Kansas. The…

MIAMI (AP) — The Miami Marlins solidified their bullpen by acquiring left-hander Tanner Scott and right-hander Cole Sulser from the Baltimore…

By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Marcus Morris Sr. scored 22 points, Ivica Zubac got his 22nd double-double of the season with 16…

By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — Jared McCann scored a short-handed goal in the first period, Ryan Donato converted on a breakaway…

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Andrew Wiggins scored 25 points, Jordan Poole added 22 and the Golden State Warriors…