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SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) — Alexah Chrisman scored 16 points to secure the tournament MVP award, Zoie Barth added 12 points and top-seeded Thomas More…

By DENNIS PASSA AP Sports Writer BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Top-ranked Ash Barty has announced her retirement from tennis at the age of 25. Barty…

By DANA GAURUDER Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Jakub Vrana scored twice and the Detroit Red Wings won for the second time in nine games, beating…

By ALLAN KREDA Associated Press NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Jack Hughes scored twice and the New Jersey Devils broke loose for five second-period goals —…

By SCOTT CHARLES Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Semyon Varlamov made 24 saves in his first shutout of the season, leading the New York Islanders…

By DICK SCANLON Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Franz Wagner made three free throws with 12.2 seconds remaining and dunked on an inbounds…

By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Trae Young had 45 points and eight assists in his first game at Madison Square Garden since…

By BOB SUTTON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Martin Necas and Tony DeAngelo scored to break a power-play drought for the Carolina Hurricanes…

By BILL WHITEHEAD Associated Press PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) — In his first start since last summer, New York Mets ace Jacob deGrom had some…

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The New York Yankees reached agreements on one-year contracts with 10 of their 11 players eligible for arbitration and exchanged…

By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jake Guentzel scored twice in the second period, and the Pittsburgh Penguins breezed past the…

By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) — Elnardo Webster, who put Saint Peter’s basketball on the map more than a half century…

By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Nathan Walker scored the go-ahead goal hours after being called up to help the St. Louis Blues…

By JAKE SEINER AP Baseball Writer PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. (AP) — New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge and five players from the World Series champion…

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — Kyle Lofton hit a pair of foul shots with five seconds remaining to lead Saint Bonaventure to a 52-51 win over Virginia in…

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Jaylen Sims had 17 points to lead five UNC Wilmington players in double figures as the Seahawks defeated Northern Colorado…

By NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Kevin Willard can see the potential in Maryland’s basketball program. Now it’s up to…

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Terron Armstead has become the Miami Dolphins’ latest big free agent move, announcing…

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Outfielder Darin Ruf agreed to terms on a $6.25 million, two-year contract with the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday.He…

The Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Even when the World Cup draw takes place next week, three slots will unusually still be vacant. But the next…

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Free agent defensive tackle Jarran Reed says he’s heading to the Green Bay Packers. Reed indicated his choice by tweeting,…

By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Sports Writer ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Wild have raved all season about their chemistry. General manager Bill…

By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) — One of the biggest changes in college sports in recent years has been the transfer portal.…

By W.G. RAMIREZ Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Davante Adams has been introduced in Las Vegas as the Raiders’ newest receiver. Adams gives…

By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer Canada’s men are on the verge of going to the World Cup for the first time in 36 years. Canada sits atop the…

By DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Here’s a pretty safe bet: last week was the first time ever that two St. Peter’s…

By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Providence was trailed by a national narrative entering the NCAA Tournament, that…

By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — No other tournament in golf is more fickle than Match Play. The winner from the top 64 players…

By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer Automatic runners in extra innings are sticking around for a third straight season. Despite an easing of pandemic…

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers have signed free agent wide receiver and return specialist Ray-Ray McCloud to a two-year deal.…

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions have re-signed reserve quarterbacks Tim Boyle and David Blough, retaining the players who backed up…

By RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer MEXICO CITY (AP) — Gio Reyna has a chance to play at Azteca for the first time Thursday night, when the U.S. faces…

By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles Chargers free agent signee J.C. Jackson immediately upgrades a cornerback group that…

CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) — Nick Castellanos and the Philadelphia Phillies have finalized a $100 million, five-year contract. The All-Star outfielder…

TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Tulsa has named Eric Konkol its new men’s basketball coach. Konkol compiled a 153-75 record in seven seasons at Louisiana…

By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The second act of Madison Bumgarner’s career hasn’t been nearly as successful as the…

By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina is leaning heavily on its starters entering the NCAA Tournament’s…

NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA has fined Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green $25,000 for directing profane language toward a game official. Green…

By MARK DIDTLER Associated Press DUNEDIN, Fla. (AP) — George Springer played for the first time this year, Yusei Kikuchi made his Toronto debut,…

By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. won’t see game action in spring training,…

By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer Arkansas guard JD Notae has a well-earned reputation as a big-time performer. He’s a first-team All-SEC performer…

By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) — Shaheen Holloway of Saint Peter’s might be one the hottest coaching commodities in…

By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer New Indianapolis Colts quarterback Matt Ryan is ready for a change. After 14 seasons in Atlanta, Ryan joined his…

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs signed linebacker Elijah Lee, who starred in college just down Interstate 70 at Kansas State, and…

By MAURICIO SAVARESE AP Sports Writer SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil-born striker Junior Moraes has joined Corinthians recently but admits his mind is far…

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer Two-time Olympic bobsled medalist Justin Kripps has added his voice to the growing chorus of Canadian athletes…

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Claude Giroux said he would probably giggle if the Florida Panthers afforded him the…

By JOHN MARSHALL AP Basketball Writer TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Christian Koloko has transformed himself from a skinny kid with limited offensive skills…

By ROB HARRIS AP Global Soccer Writer LONDON (AP) — The owner of disqualified Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit is among the bidders for Premier…

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — It’s going to cost fans more to watch South Carolina coach Dawn Staley and her powerhouse Gamecocks at home games next…

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills have signed receiver Jamison Crowder and running back Duke Johnson to one-year contracts. Crowder joins…

MADRID (AP) — Mallorca has fired coach Luis García Plaza after the team slid into the relegation zone in the Spanish league. The club owned by…

CHUCK KING Associated Press JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — Reigning World Series MVP Jorge Soler says he’s happy to be playing in front of family in…

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Big Sky Conference commissioner Tom Wistrcill and Samford athletic director Martin Newton were added to the NCAA men’s…

By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Pro Football Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings and free agent outside linebacker Za’Darius Smith have agreed to…

OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi has added two more transfers to its roster with the addition of SMU running back Ulysses Bentley IV and TCU…

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Former Georgia football star Lorenzo Carter is returning home to play for the Atlanta Falcons. Looking to bolster its…

NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA has fined Minnesota Timberwolves guard Patrick Beverley $20,000 and Milwaukee Bucks guard George Hill $15,000 for their…

By ROB HARRIS AP Global Soccer Writer LONDON (AP) — An overhaul of financial restrictions in European soccer will be discussed by leading clubs at…

NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA has fined Jusuf Nurkic of the Portland Trail Blazers $40,000 for confronting a fan at a game in Indiana and throwing the…

By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — It was a 1-2 punch to the gut for Atlanta’s sports fans. In the space of an extraordinary week,…

DALLAS (AP) — SMU coach Tim Jankovich has retired after six seasons as head coach of the Mustangs and a coaching career of nearly four decades. His…

By TERESA M. WALKER AP Sports Writer The phrase “March Madness” is everywhere this women’s NCAA Tournament. It’s part of the NCAA’s…

By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer Martin Kaymer doesn’t feel as though his best golf is behind him. The 37-year-old German took a big step by…

GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) — Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell says shortstop José Barrero will have hand surgery and will be sidelined for about six…

By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Sports Writer The National College Players Association says NCAA Division I schools are violating the civil rights of…

By GARY SCHATZ Associated Press GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) — Jonathan India and Tyler Stephenson pledge to avoid the “sophomore jinx” by setting new…

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson starting guard Nick Honor has entered the NCAA transfer portal with the intention of playing his final college season…

LONDON (AP) — Two-time Olympic champion Mark Todd will face a disciplinary hearing on Thursday after a video on social media showed him striking a…

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Royals have agreed to a $3 million contract with shortstop Adalberto…

By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — The price for Deshaun Watson went up for the Browns in 24 hours. Call it football inflation.…

LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Olympic weightlifting champion Nijat Rahimov has been stripped of his 2016 gold medal and banned for eight years for…

By MICHELLE L. PRICE Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — New York City Mayor Eric Adams is preparing to lift requirements that children under age 5…

By CHRIS SHERIDAN AP Basketball Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Michael Jordan retires at the age of 40 for the third and final time after an…

By JOHN NADEL AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kobe Bryant shoots and keeps shooting from all over the court and from every angle. The Los…

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer The top two women from the Beijing Olympics, Anna Shcherbakova and Alexandra Trusova, won’t be at the world figure…

By LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) — The “Malice at the Palace” starts as a disagreement between Indiana Pacers forward…

By CHRIS SHERIDAN AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — A star-studded draft takes place with 18-year-old phenom LeBron James picked No. 1. Carmelo…

The Associated Press Timeline of the National Basketball Association during the 2000s to the NBA’s 75th season. The timeline includes milestone…

By The Associated Press Golf’s major championship season is on the horizon. The Match Play in Austin, Texas, features the top 64 players…

By LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer DETROIT (AP) — Oakland Hills Country Club has landed the U.S. Open in 2034 and 2051. The USGA made the announcement…

By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — Rafael Nadal says he will be sidelined for four to six weeks because of a rib injury. The problem…

By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — Next week’s World Cup draw will have some of its seedings skewed because of Russia’s war with…

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Basketball Writer Dennis Gates was a young standout at Chicago’s Whitney Young High School and mulling college scholarship…

By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer Sweden is heading into the World Cup qualifying playoffs against the Czech Republic on Thursday without the…

AMSTERDAM (AP) — Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal has tested positive for COVID-19 and is in isolation ahead of friendly internationals against…

LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Portugal has called up Wolverhampton goalkeeper José Sá to replace Anthony Lopes for the World Cup qualifier against…

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkish media reports say a second superyacht belonging to Chelsea soccer club owner and sanctioned Russian oligarch Roman…

MADRID (AP) — Italian cyclist Sonny Colbrelli is “conscious and feeling OK” a day after collapsing at the end of the first stage of the…

The Associated Press Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal highlight the 2000s all-decade team for the NBA, as voted on by AP Sports staffers…

By HOWARD FENDRICH AP National Writer Michael Jordan gave way to LeBron James in the NBA of the 2000s, just as traditional forms of communication…

By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer Duke guard Jeremy Roach has provided a big spark for the Blue Devils at the right time. Roach has stepped up his…

By LARRY LAGE AP Hockey Writer Marc-Andre Fleury may have been the biggest winner at the NHL trade deadline. He was traded by the rebuilding Chicago…