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By JANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer Free-agent reliever Seth Lugo and the San Diego Padres have agreed on a $15 million, two-year contract,…

CLINTON, S.C. — Jalen Forrest scored 15 points to help Presbyterian defeat Allen 90-70. Forrest added three steals for the Blue Hose (4-9). Kobe…

TAMPA, Fla. — Tyler Harris had 19 points in South Florida’s 77-70 victory over Hofstra. Harris shot 7 for 13 with two 3-pointers for the Bulls…

By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — Patrice Bergeron scored a pair of third-period goals after Boston almost blew a 4-0 lead, and the…

By The Associated Press DURHAM, N.H. — The New Hampshire Wildcats defeated the Holy Cross Crusaders 78-60 led by Clarence O. Daniels II’s 30…

By NICOLE KRAFT Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Wyatt Johnston scored 55 seconds into the second period and the Dallas Stars beat the…

GREENVILLE, S.C. — JP Pegues’ 20 points helped Furman defeat Anderson (SC) 106-79. Pegues had six assists for the Paladins (9-4). Jalen Slawson…

MACOMB, Ill. — Trenton Massner had 24 points in Western Illinois’ 79-60 win over North Dakota State. Massner also had 11 rebounds, seven assists,…

By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Nic Dowd scored twice in 11 seconds, Dmitry Orlov had the overtime winner and the Washington…

POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. — Anthony Nelson had 22 points, Samir Stewart scored 20 and Manhattan beat Marist 80-69. Nelson shot 9 for 13, including 3 for 3…

AKRON, Ohio — Xavier Castaneda scored 33 points and Akron beat Maine 87-55. Castaneda shot 11 for 15 (7 for 8 from 3-point range) and 4 of 4 from…

By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Donovan Mitchell wasn’t seeking revenge. He still has several close friends on the Utah…

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Andrew Taylor scored 22 points as Marshall beat Glenville State 99-73. Taylor added seven rebounds for the Thundering Herd…

CINCINNATI (AP) — Tom Browning, an All-Star pitcher who threw the only perfect game in Cincinnati Reds history and helped them win the 1990 World…

By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Noah Syndergaard is hoping to have the same success on a one-year deal with the Los Angeles…

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves have signed veteran outfielder Jordan Luplow, who has a .213 batting average in six seasons, to a $1.4 million,…

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — San Jose Sharks forward Tomas Hertl has been suspended two games for a high-stick penalty against Calgary’s Elias…

FORT WAYNE, Ind. — The Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles defeated the IUPUI Jaguars 87-74 on Monday night led by Trevor Lakes’ 30 points. The…

By PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — Marshall ended the season with its fifth straight win in a 28-14 victory over UConn at the…

MALIBU, Calif. — Led by Maxwell Lewis’ 26 points, the Pepperdine Waves defeated the Cal State-Los Angeles Golden Eagles 92-69 on Monday…

WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Authorities say former NFL linebacker Willie McGinest Jr. was arrested in connection with an assault at a Southern…

By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers have released veteran wide receiver Sammy Watkins in advance of…

By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A person with knowledge of the matter says Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts suffered a sprained…

By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — Nick Patti could start for Pittsburgh when the Panthers face No. 18 UCLA in the Sun Bowl. The…

By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer Even before an epic final won by Lionel Messi and Argentina, FIFA president Gianni Infantino was calling it “the…

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Chicago Bears offensive lineman Teven Jenkins has been released from the hospital and was seeing specialists Monday, a day…

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia Flyers forward Cam Atkinson will have neck surgery Wednesday and miss the entire season. It’s another…

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Phillies gave general manager Sam Fuld a contract extension that will take him through the 2025 season. The…

By IAN HARRISON Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — Chris Bassitt didn’t need the Toronto Blue Jays to sell him on what they were building. The…

LYON, France (AP) — American businessman John Textor has completed his takeover of French league club Lyon. The sale was initially set for…

BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. — Led by Kareem Reid’s 20 points, the Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs defeated the Bob Jones Bruins 116-55 on…

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs and right-hander Jameson Taillon have finalized a four-year contract worth roughly $68 million. The announcement…

By JOHN ZENOR AP Sports Writer Bryce Young and Will Anderson Jr. decided they had unfinished business at Alabama, even if it won’t include another…

BOWLING GREEN, Ohio — Led by Leon Ayers III’s 20 points, the Bowling Green Falcons defeated the Fairmont State Falcons 93-74 on Monday. The…

By LARRY FLEISHER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Kodai Senga was officially introduced at a press conference Monday at Citi Field after…

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Medical examiners say the death of Cincinnati Bengals analyst Adam Zimmer was caused by chronic alcohol use. The Hennepin County…

By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer St. John’s is ranked in The Associated Press women’s basketball poll for the first time since 2015. The Red…

TORONTO (AP) — The Toronto Maple Leafs acquired Dryden Hunt from the Colorado Avalanche for fellow forward Denis Malgin. Hunt has put up 14 goals…

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — TCU quarterback and Heisman Trophy runner-up Max Duggan will head to the NFL draft after the College Football Playoff.…

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Navy has promoted efensive coordinator Brian Newberry to head coach. Newberry replaces Ken Niumatalolo, the winningest coach…

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas running back Bijan Robinson is skipping his final two seasons of eligibility to enter the NFL draft and won’t play in…

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — The Edmonton Oilers signed goaltender Stuart Skinner to a three-year, $7.8 million contract extension. The 24-year-old…

By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — Alex Ovechkin is one of the happiest athletes around about Lionel Messi winning the World…

By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer TCU’s Sonny Dykes was named The Associated Press Coach of the Year on Monday after leading the No.…

By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee is encouraging individual sports to consider “category qualifiers” to…

BRISTOL, Conn. (AP) — National League champion Philadelphia will play at Texas on April 2 in the first ESPN Sunday night telecast of the 2023…

PARIS (AP) — Thousands of fans in central Paris have cheered the arrival home of a France team that lost one of the greatest World Cup finals.…

By PETER SMITH and JESSIE WARDARSKI Associated Press PITTSBURGH (AP) — And it came to pass — actually, quarterback Terry Bradshaw came to pass,…

ROME (AP) — Italy coach Roberto Mancini and former Lazio players Attilio Lombardo and Dejan Stanković were among those who carried Siniša…

By JAMES ROBSON AP Soccer Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — When it comes to soccer, money can buy the world. It can pay for the World Cup. And the…

LA VILLA, Italy (AP) — There was no stopping Marco Odermatt this time. The Olympic champion won a giant slalom in Alta Badia for his 15th career…

By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) — France played its part in one of the most memorable finishes in World Cup history even…

By JAMES ROBSON AP Soccer Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Lionel Messi ended his long wait for the World Cup title in one of the most memorable finals in…

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Police say the number of people charged over a violent pitch invasion at a Melbourne A-League match has increased to…

KIHEI, Hawaii (AP) — Angel Reese scored 25 points and grabbed 20 rebounds — her 12th consecutive double-double to open the season — and No. 11…

By MAX MILLER Associated Press SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Elias Lindholm scored two goals 19 seconds apart in the first minute of the third period,…

By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — The Washington Commanders had questions about three officiating decisions in their 20-12…

By The Associated Press RIVERSIDE, Calif. — Led by Tre Armstrong’s 16 points, the Cal Baptist Lancers defeated the Sonoma State Seawolves…

DOUG PADILLA Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James had 33 points and nine assists, Lonnie Walker scored 21 points and the Los Angeles…

By HOWARD FENDRICH AP National Writer LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Washington Commanders quarterback Taylor Heinicke fumbled twice in what turned out to be…

By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Daniel Jones and the New York Giants ended their winless streak by beating the Washington…

By DENNIS GEORGATOS Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic had 40 points and a career-high 27 rebounds in yet another triple-double to help…

By TIM CRONIN Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Artemi Panarin had a goal and two assists, Igor Shesterkin stopped 29 shots and the New York Rangers…

By DAIMON EKLUND Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — Jared McCann scored the late game-winner to give the Seattle Kraken a 3-2 win against the Winnipeg…

By The Associated Press MORAGA, Calif. — Led by Isaiah Stevens’ 23 points, the Colorado State Rams defeated the Saint Mary’s Gaels…

By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Ryan Tannehill’s injured ankle got a whole lot worse when Khalil Mack rolled it…

By MARK DIDTLER Associated Press TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers led by two touchdowns at halftime and appeared poised to grab a…

By The Associated Press LAS CRUCES, N.M. — Led by Marchelus Avery’s 26 points, the New Mexico State Aggies defeated the Northern New Mexico…

By The Associated Press SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas — Led by Justin Johnson’s 29 points, the UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros defeated the Houston…

DALLAS (AP) — Shaina Pellington scored 18 points on 6-of-9 shooting and had eight assists, Cate Reese added 13 points and 13 rebounds to help No.…

By MARK LONG AP Pro Football Writer JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys managed to clinch a playoff spot Sunday night, but their stunning…

By MIKE COOK Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Anthony Edwards had season highs with 37 points and 11 assists and the Minnesota Timberwolves…

By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer DENVER (AP) — Backup quarterback Brett Rypien overcame relentless pressure from a J.J. Watt-led Arizona defense,…

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Venus Williams has been awarded a wild-card entry to play at the Australian Open next month. It will be 25 years after…

GLEN ROSALES The Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — It was a very public two-hour, father-son bonding experience between New Mexico coach…

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Mike Miles scored 11 of his 15 points in the first half and No. 21 TCU rolled to an easy 88-43 win over Mississippi Valley…

By BOB SUTTON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Jordan Staal scored with 6:27 remaining as the Carolina Hurricanes rallied past Pittsburgh for…

By The Associated Press SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Led by Dalen Ridgnal’s 16 points, the Missouri State Bears defeated the Central Michigan Chippewas…

By The Associated Press SEATTLE — Led by Cameron Tyson’s 13 points, the Seattle Redhawks defeated the Alcorn State Braves 72-58 on Sunday…

By IAN HARRISON Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — Jordan Poole scored a career-high 43 points, Klay Thompson had 17 and the Golden State Warriors won…

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer Anthony Davis of the Los Angeles Lakers has a right foot injury that’s expected to keep him sidelined for…

By DAVE HOGG Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Kevin Durant scored a career-high 26 of his 43 points in the third quarter, helping the Brooklyn Nets…

By FRED GOODALL AP Sports Writer TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Joe Burrow threw for four second-half touchdowns and the surging Cincinnati Bengals rallied…

ATLANTA (AP) — Braelen Bridges scored 18 points, Jabri Abdur-Rahim posted a double-double off the bench and Georgia breezed to a 77-62 victory over…

By MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Defensive end Chandler Jones grabbed a bizarre, unnecessary lateral by New England’s Jakobi…

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Right-hander Trevor May and the Oakland Athletics have finalized a $7 million, one-year contract. May gets a $1 million…

By PHILLIP B. WILSON Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Jalen Brunson scored 30 points, Julius Randle made six free throws in the final minute…

By HERNÁN ALVAREZ Associated Press ROSARIO, Argentina (AP) — The streets of Lionel Messi’s hometown of Rosario erupted in celebration on Sunday…