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By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — For the third time in four seasons, the Los Angeles Rams appear to be getting a major…

GRAMBLING, La. (AP) — Former Cleveland Browns and Oakland Raiders head coach Hue Jackson is taking over as the coach of Grambling’s storied…

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Baltimore Ravens offensive lineman Patrick Mekari has been ruled out of Sunday’s game at Cleveland because of a hand…

By JOHN PERROTTO Associated Press PITTSBURGH (AP) — Raina Perez and Camille Hobby scored 15 points each to lead No. 2 North Carolina State over…

By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer Duke is turning to Texas A&M defensive coordinator Mike Elko to turn around its football program after a two-year…

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Dale Coyne Racing and Vasser Sullivan Racing have decided to end their IndyCar team partnership after four seasons. Coyne says…

By The Associated Press The NHL is sticking to its plan to allow its players to compete in the Beijing Olympics — for now. Speaking at the…

By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Denver Broncos players will wear a decal on their helmets Sunday against Detroit to honor…

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida defensive end Zach Carter is opting out of the team’s bowl game to begin preparing for the NFL draft. Carter…

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller will miss his second straight game with injuries to his knee and back. Coach Rich…

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones will miss his second straight game with a neck injury and backup Mike Glennon will…

NANTES, France (AP) — Moses Simon has scored late for Nantes to come from two goals down and beat Lens 3-2 in the French league. Randal Kolo Muani…

COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen will miss Sunday’s game against the New York Giants. Allen tested…

MADRID (AP) — Mallorca’s goalkeeper has helped it salvage a scoreless draw at home with Celta Vigo in a Spanish league match affected by high…

NAPLES, Fla. (AP) — The Aussie duo of Jason Day and Marc Leishman have the lead after one round of the QBE Shootout. The format was a scramble and…

By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer The racial gap in graduation rates for this year’s bowl teams in college football has shrunk. A study points to…

By The Associated Press The NBA has fined Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma $15,000 for directing an obscene gesture toward a fan and Memphis…

By HANK KURZ Jr. AP Sports Writer Virginia has hired Tony Elliott as its next football coach. Elliott has been the offensive coordinator at Clemson…

COPPER MOUNTAIN, Colo. (AP) — Eileen Gu won the U.S. Grand Prix halfpipe contest, setting up a chance to sweep all three freeskiing disciplines in…

COLOGNE, Germany (AP) — Niklas Dorsch has scored late for struggling Augsburg to finish off Cologne 2-0 and claim its first win away from home in…

CINCINNATI (AP) — Quarterback Joe Burrow is fine, but the Cincinnati Bengals could be without running back Joe Mixon and receiver Tee Higgins on…

By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer Green Bay Packers cornerback Rasul Douglas never lost hope that he could produce in the NFL even as he struggled…

By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Mario Andretti and A.J. Foyt are among those in the motorsports community mourning the death…

By TERRY MCCORMICK Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Titans coach Mike Vrabel walked out of his news conference after practice…

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — New York Jets wide receiver Braxton Berrios was a star on the field at the…

NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma has hired Jeff Lebby as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach and Ted Roof as defensive coordinator and…

By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer The push to get coronavirus booster shots has not been made a priority for most of the top sports leagues in North…

NEW YORK (AP) — Michael Teevan, Major League Baseball’s vice president of communications, has won the sport’s Robert O. Fishel Award for Public…

MOSCOW (AP) — Russia’s uniform for the Beijing Winter Olympics has been unveiled without Russia’s name, flag or coat of arms on it — as the…

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indiana Pacers say coach Rick Carlisle will miss Friday night’s game against Dallas after testing positive for…

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Iowa running back Tyler Goodson is heading to the NFL and won’t play in the Citrus Bowl against Kentucky on Jan. 1.…

By JOHN FINERAN Associated Press SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — New coach Marcus Freeman and No. 5 Notre Dame will be without two of their top players…

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The New England Patriots will be enclosing the north end of Gillette Stadium as part of a $225 million renovation. It will…

RENO, Nev. (AP) — Nevada has hired Oregon co-defensive coordinator Ken Wilson as the Wolf Pack’s new head football coach. Nevada athletic…

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills will be minus their top run-stuffing defensive tackle, Star Lotulelei, against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers…

NEW YORK (AP) — A full postseason share on the World Series champion Atlanta Braves totaled $397,391 from a record player pool of $90.47 million.…

By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer Ads for a sex toy website that led to a U.S. blackout of an Olympic curling qualifying tournament will be removed…

By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Stephen Curry is on the brink of breaking Ray Allen’s career 3-point record. Curry…

By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Bowl-bound Army and Navy will meet for the 122nd time Saturday in the renewal of one…

By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer Utah coach Kyle Whittingham has been named The Associated Press Pac-12 Coach of the Year for 2021. Whittingham…

By The Associated Press Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay has donated $3 million to fund a new research institute at Indiana University. The Irsay…

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Jim Fregosi Jr., a special assistant in the Kansas City Royals’ front office and a son of the longtime major league…

By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Texans have benched Tyrod Taylor in favor of rookie Davis Mills and coach David…

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Basketball Writer LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Christian Braun waded through hundreds of camping students in the foyer of Allen…

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Chess master Magnus Carlsen of Norway has defended his title and won the FIDE World Championship in Dubai. He…

By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer The Philadelphia Eagles began the season in rebuilding mode with a rookie coach and unproven quarterback. They…

By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Only 18 of the 56 assistant coaches (32%) Bill Belichick has employed in full-time…

By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Myles Garrett feels the Browns have lacked focus while preparing for their biggest game this…

MADRID (AP) — A large majority of Spain’s soccer clubs have ratified an investment plan with a private equity CVC firm to inject 1.9 billion…

By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The heads of Mercedes and Red Bull have shaken hands and wished one…

By The Associated Press The fake slide Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett used to help clear his path for a long touchdown run in the Atlantic…

LONDON (AP) — Norwich is facing “a couple of COVID-related issues” ahead of its Premier League game against Manchester United. The…

By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer The Portland Trail Blazers are having a stormy season with a string of losses, a front office shakeup and trade…

By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer Al Unser, one of only four drivers to win the Indianapolis 500 a record four times, died Thursday following…

By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Pro Football Writer FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Dallas Cowboys defensive line coach Aden Durde is the first British-born coach to get…

By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer Dustin Poirier has already had a year to remember. The UFC lightweight cemented his place in mixed martial arts…

By BRIAN HALL Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Never mind the comeback the Pittsburgh Steelers made in the second half. Mike Tomlin had seen…

By DAN GREENSPAN Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Adrian Kempe and Arthur Kaliyev scored as the Los Angeles Kings defeated the Dallas Stars 4-0.…

By BEN ROSS Associated Press SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Jordan Greenway scored twice and the Minnesota Wild beat the San Jose Sharks 5-2 for their…

By CHRIS TALBOTT Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — Kyle Connor scored two third-period goals and Connor Hellebuyck stopped 25 shots, leading the…

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Kimani Lawrence had 14 points, 14 rebounds and three blocks, DJ Horne also scored 14 points and Arizona State never trailed as…

By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Pro Football Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings held on to beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 36-28 by forcing an…

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Naz Hillmon scored 21 points to lead five in double figures as No. 13 Michigan won its Big Ten opener with a 93-81 victory…

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — KJ Jenkins had 21 points as New Mexico romped past Denver 87-67. Gethro Muscadin had 12 points and 11 rebounds for New…

By NICHOLAS K. GERANIOS Associated Press SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Drew Timme scored 22 points, making all eight of his shots, and No. 5 Gonzaga beat…

NEW YORK (AP) — Posh Alexander had 21 points as St. John’s narrowly beat Monmouth 88-83. Julian Champagnie had 16 points and three blocks for St.…

ITTA BENA, Miss. — Ty Gordon tied his career high with 28 points as Nicholls State got past Mississippi Valley State 95-80. Robert Carpenter led…

By RAUL DOMINGUEZ Associated Press SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Derrick White had 23 points, Lonnie Walker IV added 21 and the San Antonio Spurs never…

By WARREN MAYES Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Nathan Walker scored his first career hat trick and fourth-string goaltender Charlie Lindgren…

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Kayla Wells scored a season-high 25 points to lead No. 18 Texas A&M to an 88-43 rout of Texas Southern. Texas…

By CLAY BAILEY Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 25 points, Desmond Bane added 23 and the Memphis Grizzlies pulled…

By ALLAN KREDA Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Eeli Tolvanen scored with 11.5 seconds left to cap the Nashville Predators’ third-period rally…

By BRIAN J. PEDERSEN Associated Press TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Shaina Pellington had a season-high 16 points, Cate Reese added 13 and No. 6 Arizona…

BATON ROUGE, La. — Terrell Williams had 16 points as Southern defeated Lindsey Wilson 86-68. Elijah Jordan led the Blue Raiders with 15 points and…

TORONTO (AP) — Steven Stamkos scored early and set up Tampa Bay’s final three goals as the Lightning beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-3 on Thursday…

NEW YORK — Chuba Ohams had 20 points plus 11 rebounds as Fordham got past Long Island University 73-57. Isaac Kante led the Sharks with 16 points…

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Former Major League Baseball outfielder Yasiel Puig has signed a one-year, $1 million contact with South Korean club…

By NICOLE KRAFT Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Trevor Zegras and Rickard Rakell scored in the shootout and the Anaheim Ducks rallied past…

By The Associated Press The National Hockey League has announced an enhanced training program for employees at its board of governors meetings after…