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By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Filip Forsberg scored two goals in the third period of a five-point performance, and Matt…

By PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A person with direct knowledge of the decision says South Carolina and Chattanooga’s…

By MICHAEL KELLY Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Nathan MacKinnon scored 52 seconds into overtime to lift the Colorado Avalanche to a 3-2 win over…

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Sue Semrau, the longest-tenured head coach in the Atlantic Coast Conference and Florida State’s all-time winningest…

By JOHN MARSHALL AP Basketball Writer TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Kennedy Todd-Williams scored 19 points, Deja Kelly added 15 and North Carolina…

By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Sports Writer DALLAS (AP) — Reggie Bullock scored 18 points with a clutch 3-pointer late after missing four games for personal…

By PAT EATON-ROBB AP Sports Writer STORRS, Conn. (AP) — Freshman Azzi Fudd scored 16 points and hit two key free throws late as No. 2 seed UConn…

By GAVIN GOOD Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine each scored 26 points and Nikola Vucevic had 19 points and 13 rebounds…

By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Christian Wood set career highs with eight 3-pointers and 39 points as the Houston Rockets used a…

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Coryon Mason had 20 points as Abilene Christian edged past Ohio 91-86 in the College Basketball Invitational quarterfinals.…

By JOE ERWIN-BUETTNER Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Jayson Tatum scored 36 points and the Boston Celtics beat the Oklahoma City Thunder…

By BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer The U.S. SailGP team capsized its foiling 50-foot catamaran just off Alcatraz Island on San Francisco Bay, six days…

By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Jacy Sheldon had 23 points, eight assists and three steals, and sixth seed Ohio State…

MOBILE, Ala. — Javon Franklin had a career-high 28 points as South Alabama narrowly defeated South Carolina Upstate 83-79 in the second round of…

By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Grace Berger scored the last of her 15 points on a spinning, tiebreaking layup with 28.2…

MONTREAL (AP) — Brad Marchand scored his second goal of the game 34 seconds into overtime to give the Boston Bruins a 3-2 win over the Montreal…

By AARON BRACY Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Tyrese Maxey scored 13 of his game-high 28 points in the fourth quarter, including nine in a…

By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Kevin Durant had 37 points, nine rebounds and eight assists, and the Brooklyn Nets beat the…

By DAVE HOGG Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Brandon Williams scored 23 points and Ben McLemore added 21 as the patchwork Portland Trail Blazers…

By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — LaMelo Ball and Terry Rozier each scored 17 points and the Charlotte Hornets came back to…

By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — LeBron James scored 38 points, notched another triple-double and sparked memories of his time in…

By TERESA M. WALKER AP Sports Writer KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Sara Puckett hit a 3-pointer with 17.5 seconds left to put Tennessee ahead to stay as…

CONWAY, S.C. — Rudi Williams scored 24 points as Coastal Carolina topped Florida Gulf Coast 84-68 in the second round of The Basketball Classic.…

Former Green Bay outside linebacker Za’Darius Smith has been in Minnesota for a free agent visit with the Vikings. Smith was released by the…

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Hurricanes have signed forward Jesperi Kotkaniemi to an eight-year extension, which would keep the 21-year-old…

The Under-18 women’s world championship will be held in Madison, Wisconsin, in June after the coronavirus pandemic led to the tournament being…

By DAN GREENSPAN Associated Press EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty might not be able to return this regular…

By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Dara Mabrey scored a season-high 29 points, and No. 5 seed Notre Dame rolled past No. 4…

CANTON, Ohio (AP) — The late Broncos offensive line coach Alex Gibbs and longtime NFL public relations steward Joe Browne are among the inaugural…

By LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Naz Hillmon had 27 points, 11 rebounds and five steals to help third-seeded Michigan pull…

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Teafale Lenard had 14 points as Middle Tennessee routed Boston University 76-46 in the College Basketball Invitational…

By CHUCK KING Associated Press JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — At a time when many starters are throwing two innings before hitting the showers, Max Scherzer…

FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Carlos Correa has wasted no time making new friends with the Minnesota Twins. His new team is predictably excited about his…

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys have added defensive end Dante Fowler and receiver James Washington in free agency while safety Jayron…

By TOM DAVIES Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana’s Republican governor has vetoed a bill banning transgender females from participating…

By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Ben Simmons’ back injury is a herniated disk, though Brooklyn Nets coach Steve Nash still…

By AARON BRACY Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia 76ers stars Joel Embiid and James Harden were ruled out for Monday night’s…

By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer Phil Mickelson won’t be playing in the Masters this year. Mickelson has been out of sight since inflammatory…

By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Kraken went through an overhaul of their roster at the NHL trade deadline. Seattle traded…

LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — The Court of Arbitration for Sport has dismissed a third request by the Russian soccer federation for urgent rulings…

By JACK THOMPSON Associated Press GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Max Muncy is back on the diamond for the Los Angeles Dodgers. He returned Monday in the…

By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Quarterback Drew Lock says he’s relishing the chance to get a fresh start for his career…

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard has been ruled out for the rest of the season. Lillard had abdominal surgery on…

By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Major League Baseball’s free-agent frenzy was fun while it lasted. Less than two weeks after…

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A Nevada Supreme Court panel has rejected an appeal in a legal battle between UFC President Dana White and a Las Vegas man who…

By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Kayla Jones scored 18 points to help top-seeded North Carolina State beat Kansas State…

By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A person familiar with the situation says free agent quarterback Jameis Winston has agreed to…

By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Following the hip surgery that cut his 2021 season short after just three games, James…

By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer Purdue’s using its extraordinary size to push around opponents, dominate the boards and get to the free-throw…

By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Matthew Stafford realizes he almost certainly could have gotten more money in a contract…

By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Two-way star Shohei Ohtani had a solid spring training debut on the mound, striking out five…

HOUSTON (AP) — Midfielder Brenden Aaronson will miss the United States’ final three World Cup qualifiers after injuring a knee during pregame…

By ERIC OLSON AP Sports Writer No one saw this Iowa State men’s basketball team coming. The Cyclones won just two games and went 0-18 in the…

By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker says he’s considering all options, including a…

By MARK DIDTLER Associated Press TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The New York Yankees are getting good news about the rotation behind ace Gerrit Cole. Jameson…

By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — A federal appeals panel has affirmed a lower court’s decision to unseal a letter from…

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Eagles signed wide receiver Zach Pascal to a one-year contract. Pascal had 38 catches for 384 yards and three…

By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — LSU is filling its men’s basketball coaching vacancy with Murray State’s Matt…

By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — Boston Bruins forward Jake DeBrusk agreed a two-year, $8 million contract extension hours before the…

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs agreed with defensive tackle Derrick Nnadi on a contract for next season, adding to the continuity…

LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Veteran defender Pepe has been ruled out of Portugal’s World Cup qualifier against Turkey after testing positive for…

By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — Former Pitt quarterback Kenny Pickett is trying his best to enjoy the NFL draft process. Pickett…

By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin coach Paul Chryst says he never personally spoke with Caleb Williams when the…

By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer The Las Vegas Raiders signed free agent linebackers Kyler Fackrell and Micah Kiser to add depth to a thin group.…

By GARY B. GRAVES AP Sports Writer A Kentucky judge has denied Bob Baffert’s request to stay his 90-day suspension but delayed it until April 4 to…

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Claude Giroux says he feels that joining the Florida Panthers was something that was meant to…

By ROB HARRIS AP Global Soccer Writer LONDON (AP) — The public lobbying to be chosen as a preferred bidder for Chelsea has stepped up as increased…

AMSTERDAM (AP) — Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal believes it is “ridiculous” the World Cup is being played in Qatar. The finalists discover on…

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Infielder Ryan McMahon and the Colorado Rockies have agreed to a $70 million, six-year contract that avoided salary…

By ADRIAN SAINZ Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A jury has convicted a Tennessee man in the slaying of former NBA player Lorenzen Wright,…

BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz is hoping to turn last season’s cameo into a full-time gig. Cruz made his…

By ROB MAADDI AP Sports Writer CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) — Kyle Schwarber loves to hit in Citizens Bank Park and enjoys eating cheesesteaks. He’ll…

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkish media reports says a yacht belonging to Chelsea soccer club owner and sanctioned Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich…

BY MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts have acquired their new quarterback, Matt Ryan, in a trade with the…

By ERIC OLSON AP Sports Writer Louisville has shaken off its slow start and is looking a lot more like the high-scoring Cardinals teams college…

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Jaylen Sims made a layup with 4.3 seconds left to lead UNC Wilmington to a 76-75 win over Drake in the College Basketball…

PARIS (AP) — Organizers of the 2024 Paris Olympics say one million tickets will be sold for 24 euros each. Some of those lowest-price tickets will…

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — La Salle has fired coach Ashley Howard after four seasons without a winning record. Howard went 45-71 in four seasons and…

LONDON (AP) — Former tennis champion Boris Becker is on trial in London for allegedly concealing property — including nine trophies — from…

DENVER (AP) — The U.S. Center for SafeSport is investigating abuse allegations against longtime snowboard coach Peter Foley, who has left his job…

By TERESA M. WALKER AP Pro Football Writer Tennessee’s newest tight end Austin Hooper says he only wants a chance to compete with his third NFL…

By MITCH STACY AP Sports Writer CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Bengals have signed a third free-agent lineman to shore up an offensive line that…

LONDON (AP) — Right backs Trent Alexander-Arnold and Reece James are among four players to withdraw from the England squad because of injuries…

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Illinois hired Shauna Green is its coach, hoping she can lift a struggling program following a winning tenure at Dayton.…

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska freshman Bryce McGowenshas announced he’s declaring for the NBA draft and will sign with an agent. The…

By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer Sam Burns is the latest top player to pull out of the Dell Match Play. Burns withdrew one day after outlasting Davis…

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Basketball Writer LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Remy Martin has been the catalyst for Kansas through the opening two rounds of the NCAA…

By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer FOXBOROUGH (AP) — Offensive tackle Trent Brown has agreed to a two-year deal to return to the New England…

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — To fully understand how long Miami basketball coach Jim Larrañaga has been teaching…

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens have agreed to a three-year deal with fullback Patrick Ricard. Ricard has spent all five of his NFL…

By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer Gareth Bale has linked up with Wales’ national team ahead of its World Cup qualifying playoff against…

By DANIELLA MATAR AP Sports Writer MILAN (AP) — From refugee to amateur soccer player to Serie A scorer. Eighteen-year-old Moustapha Cissé has…

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Virginia has hired Amaka “Mox” Agugua-Hamilton of Missouri State as its women’s basketball coach. Athletic…

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Basketball Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kansas State hired Jerome Tang to be its next basketball coach Monday, entrusting a…

By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — It was quite the weekend in motorsports, which is typically the bit player on the…