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OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Ryan Kalkbrenner had 17 points and three blocks as Creighton easily beat North Dakota State 80-55. Arthur Kaluma had 11 points…

By IAN HARRISON Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 25 points, Desmond Bane had 23 and Dillon Brooks 17 as the Memphis…

WACO, Texas (AP) — Sarah Andrews scored 20 points, Queen Egbo and NaLyssa Smith each had a double-double and No. 5 Baylor beat Morehead State…

By JIM DIAMOND Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Filip Forsberg scored four goals and Juuse Saros made 27 saves for his first shutout of the…

By MIKE FITZPATRICK AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Starling Marte and the New York Mets finalized their $78 million, four-year contract Tuesday…

By HOWARD FENDRICH and PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writers BEAVER CREEK, Colo. (AP) — An American men’s ski racer has tested positive for the…

By DAN GREENSPAN Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — New Southern California coach Lincoln Riley watched the Trojans practice Tuesday, getting a…

By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles Kings forward Brendan Lemieux has been suspended for five games for biting…

By JAKE SEINER AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Javier Báez agreed to bring his high motor to the Motor City, while other teams around the…

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The San Francisco Giants and right-hander Alex Cobb have agreed to a $20 million, two-year deal with a club option for 2024.…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Free agent César Hernández and the Washington Nationals have agreed to terms on a one-year contract. Tuesday’s deal gives…

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Joe Girard made two free throws with 0.8 seconds left in double overtime and Syracuse beat previously unbeaten Indiana…

BROOKINGS, S.D. (AP) — Noah Freidel had 21 points as South Dakota State defeated Prairie View 99-90. Douglas Wilson had 15 points and eight…

By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — James Harden and Kevin Durant carried Brooklyn all the way until James Johnson made two free…

HOUSTON (AP) — Marcus Sasser made seven 3-pointers in the first half and finished with 26 points, and No. 15 Houston beat Northwestern State 99-58.…

OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Jarkel Joiner sank four 3-pointers and scored 18 to propel Mississippi to a 75-51 victory over Rider.  Joiner made 4 of 9…

By KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Marc Staal’s first goal of the season was the tiebreaker with just over eight minutes remaining…

By PAUL GEREFFI Associated Press SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Sam Reinhart scored the winning power-play goal with 14.4 seconds left, capping a furious…

HOUSTON (AP) — Mason Harrell scored 24 points as Texas State beat Rice 80-69. Caleb Asberry added 20 points for the Bobcats. Carl Pierre led the…

EMMITSBURG, Md. — Deandre Thomas buried a 3-pointer from the left wing at the buzzer to send Mount St. Mary’s to a 72-70 victory over Howard.…

NEW YORK (AP) — Warren Williams had 14 points off the bench to lead Manhattan to a 78-73 win over Fairleigh Dickinson. John Square Jr. led the…

WEST POINT, N.Y. (AP) — Colby Rogers had 18 points as Siena topped Army 83-67. Anthony Gaines pitched in with 16 points and seven rebounds for the…

KENT, Ohio (AP) — Jalen Sullinger had 24 points as Kent State routed Point Park 107-41. Giovanni Santiago had 18 points for Kent State (4-2).…

BUIES CREEK, N.C. (AP) — Jesus Carralero posted 14 points and six assists as Campbell easily beat Lancaster Bible College 83-39. Ricky Clemons had…

By ALLAN KREDA Associated Press NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Sharks’ leading scorer Timo Meier scored twice, James Reimer made 32 saves and San Jose…

By NOAH TRISTER AP Baseball Writer The Baltimore Orioles have agreed to a one-year deal with second baseman Rougned Odor. The team announced the move…

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Andre Gordon scored 15 points to lead five in double figures and Texas A&M defeated New Orleans 85-65. The Aggies…

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Luke Loewe put back the rebound off an E.J. Stephens miss with 2.4 seconds left to lift Minnesota to a 54-53 win over Pittsburgh…

By PAT EATON-ROBB AP Sports Writer HARTFORD, Conn (AP) — R.J. Cole scored 25 points and No. 17 UConn survived a challenge from Maryland-Eastern…

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Malachi Smith had 28 points as Chattanooga beat Tennessee Tech 82-65. Amadou Sylla led the Golden Eagles on Tuesday night…

NEWARK, Del. (AP) — Andrew Carr had 18 points to lead five Delaware players in double figures as the Fightin’ Blue Hens got past Long…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Taz Sherman scored 18 points and West Virginia pulled away in the second half to beat Bellarmine 74-55. Sherman sank 7 of…

GREENVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Brandon Suggs made a layup with 34 seconds left to lead East Carolina to a 63-62 win over Old Dominion on Tuesday night.…

BOSTON (AP) — Chris Doherty had 17 points and 15 rebounds as Northeastern topped Detroit 66-56. Jason Strong added 14 points and 10 rebounds for…

By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer IRVING, Texas (AP) — Major League Baseball appeared headed to its first work stoppage in 26 years after a pair…

By AL LESAR Associated Press KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Kennedy Chandler and Justin Powell scored 15 points apiece to lead No. 13 Tennessee to a 86-44…

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Hyunjung Lee scored a career-high 32 points as Davidson topped Charlotte 75-58. Michael Jones had 18 points for Davidson,…

By JOHN PYE AP Sports Writer The East Asia Super League is set to launch next October featuring some of the region’s biggest domestic clubs. It’s…

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer LeBron James has been placed in the NBA’s health and safety protocols, and was ruled out for the Los Angeles…

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — José Pekerman has been hired to coach the Venezuelan national team. The 72-year-old Argentine signed a five-year…

By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer DALLAS (AP) — Michigan moved up to No. 2 in the second-to-last College Football Playoff rankings. The…

By The Associated Press American midfielder Gio Reyna resumed training with Borussia Dortmund, nearly three months after injuring his right…

By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — A person familiar with the situation has told The Associated Press that New York…

INDIANAPOLIS — Bryce Golden had 15 points and eight rebounds as Butler beat Saginaw Valley State 68-57. Delano Smith led the Cardinals on Tuesday…

By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Tony Clark was a minor league prospect in the Detroit Tigers’ system and Rob Manfred a junior…

By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer The Big 12 will play a title game without Oklahoma or Texas for the first time since 1998. And it will come…

By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — Third-down conversions will be a key factor in this weekend’s Atlantic Coast…

By WAYNE PARRY Associated Press ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Eighty-six gamblers in New Jersey thought they’d found the Holy Grail of sports…

MIAMI (AP) — The Miami Marlins completed the signing of right-hander Sandy Alcantara to a five-year contract on Tuesday. The sides agreed Sunday to…

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — The New Jersey Devils have locked up their best player until the end of the decade, signing center Jack Hughes to an…

LEEDS, England (AP) — Brazil winger Raphinha has converted a penalty in the third minute of stoppage time to earn Leeds a 1-0 win over Crystal…

By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — Washington is hoping that dipping back into the Mountain West pool with the hiring of Kalen DeBoer as…

By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) — Tiger Woods is leaving little doubt where his allegiance lies when it comes to Greg…

By SIMMI BUTTAR AP Pro Football Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals, Green Bay Packers and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have retained the top…

By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The New York Giants have activated defensive back Logan Ryan off the reserve/COVID-19…

By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer Newcastle’s agonizing wait for a first win in the Premier League this season is heading into December. It’s 14…

Associated Press JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — A former football player at the University of Central Florida was fatally shot during an altercation…

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer MIAMI (AP) — Scott Carr has been hired as FIU’s athletic director. He comes to the Panthers after nearly six…

MADRID (AP) — Villarreal and Granada have cruised past sixth-division teams in the opening round of the Copa del Rey. Villarreal trounced Victoria…

By The Associated Press The Vancouver Whitecaps have made interim coach Vanni Sartini their permanent head coach. Sartini agreed to a two-year deal…

By JOSH DUBOW AP Sports Writer SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Evander Kane has reported for his first day in the minors focused on doing what it will take…

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans have added rookie linebacker Monty Rice to an injured reserve list now at 18 with the team at its bye.…

By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — Enes Freedom will now be linked forever to a word he says he fought for his entire life. The…

By JOHN BOHNENKAMP Associated Press IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Spencer Petras will be the starting quarterback when No. 15 Iowa plays second-ranked…

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin says it’s time for his team to put up and shut up. The Steelers are coming off a…

By The Associated Press The Kansas City Current have acquired midfielder Sam Mewis from the North Carolina Courage in exchange for defender Kiki…

NEWCASTLE, England (AP) — Newcastle was denied its first Premier League win of the season when Norwich striker Teemu Pukki equalized in the 79th…

DONCASTER, England (AP) — The England women’s team has posted the biggest win in its history by routing Latvia 20-0 in a World Cup qualifier.…

By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates didn’t waste time finding a replacement for Gold Glove catcher Jacob…

By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills opened their week on a healthy note with starting defensive tackle Star…

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays have signed reliever Brooks Raley to a $10 million, two-year contract with a club option for 2024.…

By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Sonny Dykes says he always knew what TCU could be growing up in Texas. He is now the…

By JOHN FINERAN Associated Press SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Notre Dame athletic director Jack Swarbrick says he won’t be rushed into finding a…

BALTIMORE (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles have granted right-hander Brooks Kriske his release to pursue an international opportunity. The Orioles also…

By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland Browns All-Pro right tackle Jack Conklin’s season is officially over. The team placed…

LONDON (AP) — A former soccer coach serving a 34-year prison term for sexually abusing boys has denied being linked to Manchester City during the…

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers have added two catchers by signing Pedro Severino to a $1.9 million, one-year contract and also agreeing to…

MILWAUKEE (AP) — DeMarcus Cousins will attempt to boost a Milwaukee Bucks frontcourt that’s missing injured center Brook Lopez. The 31-year-old…

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky coach Mark Stoops has agreed to a contract extension that will keep him with the Wildcats through June 2028.…

By DANIELLA MATAR Associated Press MILAN (AP) — Mario Pašalić scored a hat trick to help Atalanta rout Venezia 4-0 in Serie A. Pašalić scored…

GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Quarterback Kenny Pickett and receiver Jordan Addison were among 12 players from No. 17 Pittsburgh to headline the Atlantic…

By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer BEAVER CREEK, Colo. (AP) — American ski racer River Radamus has plenty of history with Beaver Creek, Colorado, and…

ROSEMONT, Ill. (AP) — Michigan’s Aidan Hutchinson was named defensive player of the year and Michigan State’s Mel Tucker was named coach of the…

LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Former England midfielder Ray Kennedy has died at the age of 70. Kennedy won English league titles with Liverpool and…

BERN, Switzerland (AP) — Olympic officials in Switzerland are urging the federal government to exempt international athletes and officials from new…

BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Bruins say coach Bruce Cassidy has been placed in the NHL’s COVID-19 protocol. Cassidy is the first Bruins player or…

By JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writer CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago White Sox have fortified their bullpen, announcing a $24 million, three-year contract…

By JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writer CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs have added another catcher, agreeing to a $13 million, two-year contract with Yan…

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A court date has been reset to January for former UFC champion Jon Jones to learn whether he’ll face criminal charges following…

By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers have lost starting cornerback Donte Jackson for the remainder of the…

By JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writer Javier Báez has agreed to a $140 million, six-year contract with Detroit, giving the Tigers a dynamic bat for the…

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Dallas Cowboys rookie cornerback Nahshon Wright has tested positive for COVID-19 and is the eighth player or coach to be…

PRAGUE (AP) — A Women’s World Cup qualifying game between the Czech Republic and Belarus has been postponed after several players on the visiting…

By MARK LONG AP Pro Football Writer Urban Meyer says he will not be Notre Dame’s next head coach. The Jacksonville Jaguars coach flatly squashed…

By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Rick Hendrick has built an empire in NASCAR since he first entered the sport in 1984.…

INNSBRUCK, Austria (AP) — Germany came from behind to upset Britain in the Davis Cup quarterfinals after Kevin Krawietz and Tim Pütz won the…

AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Auburn coach Bryan Harsin has fired offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Mike Bobo after one season. Spokesman Kirk…

By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer Newly hired LSU coach Brian Kelly is in Baton Rouge after flying in on a private jet with athletic director Scott…