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DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Poland coach Czeslaw Michniewicz has delved into the worlds of skiing and tennis when assessing the task facing his players in…

By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer U.S. Davis Cup team coaches Mardy Fish and Bob Bryan have been fined $10,000 apiece after promoting a gambling…

By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Brazil’s team doctor says Neymar will miss the last group game at the World Cup because…

By The Associated Press A top-heavy field in the Bahamas is missing Tiger Woods. The tournament host of the Hero World Challenge had to withdraw…

By JENNA FRYER AP National Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — The protester who ran onto the field with a rainbow flag during the World Cup match between…

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iranian authorities say two former members of the national soccer team arrested this month over criticism of the…

By GERALD IMRAY AP Sports Writer AL RAYYAN, Qatar (AP) — Cameroon goalkeeper Andre Onana has apparently left the World Cup and is going home after…

By ISABEL DEBRE Associated Press LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) — Qatar’s World Cup is the most compact in history, with all eight stadiums radiating…

By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Canada plays its final group stage match at the World Cup already knowing it won’t go…

By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Spain coach Luis Enrique went out to the field and began talking to some of his players after…

By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Third-ranked TCU might not be undefeated, getting ready for the Big 12 championship…

By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer DENVER (AP) — Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic is quietly turning in another NBA MVP-worthy season. He’s…

By JON GAMBRELL Associated Press DOHA, Qatar (AP) — A top Qatari official involved in the country’s World Cup organization has put the number…

By TAMER FAKAHANY Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Soccer — or football, to most of the global billions watching the World Cup this month — is…

DOHA, Qatar (AP) — A disciplinary case has been opened against Croatia at the World Cup after the team’s fans taunted a Canada player with…

By JENNA FRYER AP National Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Qatar’s soccer team was the first World Cup host nation to lose its opening match and…

MARANELLO, Italy (AP) — Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto is leaving the team at the end of next month after four years in which they often…

By JON GAMBRELL Associated Press DOHA, Qatar (AP) — The last World Cup clash between the United States and Iran 24 years ago is considered one of…

By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Colts had the ball and drove into Steelers territory late while trailing by seven. But…

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Evan Bouchard scored the tying goal with 5 seconds remaining in the third period and Leon Draisaitl got the winner 22…

HOUSTON (AP) — José Abreu and the World Series champion Astros have agreed to a $58.5 million, three-year contract, adding another powerful bat to…

By The Associated Press RENO, Nev. — Led by Kenan Blackshear’s 16 points, the Nevada Wolf Pack defeated the Sam Houston Bearkats 78-60 on…

By CAMERON SALERNO Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Devin Booker had 44 points, eight rebounds and six steals, and the Phoenix Suns…

SEATTLE (AP) — Keion Brooks scored 20 points and Braxton Meah didn’t miss a shot and scored 18 points and Washington used a second-half blitz to…

By The Associated Press SAN DIEGO — Reserve Wayne McKinney III scored 15 points and his 3-pointer at the buzzer led San Diego past Longwood for a…

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Zion Williamson scored 23 points, matched his career high with eight assists and converted a go-ahead three-point play with 44…

By CRAIG MEYER Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic had 32 points and 12 rebounds, Jamal Murray scored a season-high 31 and the Denver…

EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Blake Hinson hit 4 of 5 from three-point range and scored 22 points as Pittsburgh posted its highest-scoring game in the last…

By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Benny Snell Jr. kept waiting for his first carry of the season. When he finally got the…

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Scott Wedgewood made 23 saves in an unexpected start and Wyatt Johnston broke a scoreless tie with a second-period goal to lead…

JOHN COON Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — DeMar DeRozan had 26 points and six assists to lead the Chicago Bulls to a 114-107 victory over…

By The Associated Press MILWAUKEE — Led by BJ Freeman’s 23 points, the Milwaukee Panthers defeated the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks…

By MARK LUDWICZAK Associated Press BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Steven Stamkos scored his second goal of the game 2:44 into overtime to give the Tampa Bay…

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Kaylynne Truong scored 15 points Brynna Maxwell scored 13 shooting 4 for 6 and No. 23 Gonzaga stifled Maine 62-43 just hours…

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris has been ruled out of the second half of Monday night’s game with an…

By IAN HARRISON Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — Pascal Siakam had 18 points and 11 rebounds in his return from injury, O.G. Anunoby scored 20 and…

By ERIC W. BOLIN Associated Press FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Ricky Council scored a season-high 27 points and No. 11 Arkansas used a 17-0 run late…

NEW YORK (AP) — Kevin Durant scored a season-high 45 points, carrying the Brooklyn Nets to a 109-102 victory over the Orlando Magic that got them…

By ALLAN KREDA Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Jack Hughes and Michael McLeod scored in the second period, Vitek Vanecek stopped 35 shots and the…

By The Associated Press SAN ANTONIO — Led by Jacob Germany’s 15 points, the UTSA Roadrunners defeated the Incarnate Word Cardinals 68-62 on…

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Basketball Writer LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Jalen Wilson hit five 3-pointers and scored 22 points, MJ Rice added 19 and No. 9 Kansas…

By LARRY LAGE AP Hockey Writer DETROIT (AP) — Auston Matthews and William Nylander scored 51 seconds apart in the first period, Mitch Marner…

By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — Jayson Tatum scored 35 points and the Boston Celtics jumped to a 27-point, first-quarter lead and…

BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Sean Pedulla and Justyn Mutts combined to score 33 points and Virginia Tech built a double-digit lead in first half and…

By NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Kristaps Porzingis scored a career-high 41 points, including 29 in the first half, and the…

By The Associated Press POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. — Led by Javon Cooley’s 13 points, the Marist Red Foxes defeated the Columbia Lions 52-39 on…

By The Associated Press SMITHFIELD, R.I. — Led by Antwan Walker’s 19 points, the Bryant Bulldogs defeated the Framingham State Rams 98-44 on…

By NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns had to be helped off the court in the third…

By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell spent much of his first day on the job speaking to his new…

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Shohei Ohtani has been voted the majors’ best designated hitter for the second consecutive season. The Los Angeles…

By MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — The Las Vegas Raiders looked like they were falling apart two weeks ago. They had just…

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Twins owner Jim Pohlad has handed day-to-day operations to his nephew Joe Pohlad. He’s the third generation of…

By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre is asking to be removed from a lawsuit by the…

SAN ANTONIO — Led by Cameron Christon’s 15 points, the Grambling Tigers defeated the Dartmouth Big Green 73-49 on Monday night. The Tigers…

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — A former member of the Vancouver Canucks’ coaching staff says she was fired because of her sex, mental illness…

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs are signing two-time Pro Bowl running back Melvin Gordon to their…

By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Deshaun Watson is set to return from an 11-game NFL suspension following sexual misconduct…

By LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — The Big Ten has disciplined Michigan State and Michigan for their roles in stadium tunnel…

By NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer Baltimore coach John Harbaugh said he spoke with Lamar Jackson on Monday about the star quarterback’s profane…

By ANDREW DAMPF AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Juventus’ board of directors and president Andrea Agnelli have resigned en masse. The…

By ERIC OLSON AP College Football Writer LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Matt Rhule’s eight-year contract as Nebraska’s football coach is valued…

By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Switzerland’s loss made its upcoming World Cup rematch all the more enticing. And with a lot…

MILWAUKEE — Led by Ty Johnson’s 27 points, the UC Davis Aggies defeated the Boston University Terriers 81-70 in overtime on Monday. The…

By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — Kalen DeBoer would much rather be preparing for the Pac-12 championship game than sitting around…

By RANDALL CHASE AP Business Writer DOVER, Del. (AP) — A Delaware judge has halted a lawsuit filed by basketball legend Julius Erving against a…

By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer Purdue quarterback Aidan O’Connell returned home to his family following last weekend’s victory at rival…

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Major League Baseball Players Association has elected six new players to its eight-member executive subcommittee.…

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina coach Dawn Staley said Aliyah Boston’s availability for Tuesday night’s game with No. 15 UCLA is a…

By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) — Tiger Woods is out before he ever got back. Woods has withdrawn from his own Hero World…

By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer Auburn hired Liberty coach Hugh Freeze to take over the football program more than five years after his…

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) — Middle Tennessee will play San Diego State in the Hawaii Bowl on Dec. 24 on the campus of the University of Hawaii after…

GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — The Atlantic Coast and Southeastern conferences are set to begin an annual inter-conference men’s and women’s…

LONDON (AP) — For Chelsea to reach a fourth consecutive FA Cup final, it will have to go through Manchester City in the third round. Chelsea will…

By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Georgia’s recent frustrations in the Southeastern Conference championship game are providing…

By ANDREW DAMPF AP Sports Writer LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) — A protester ran onto the field carrying a rainbow flag and wearing a blue Superman T-shirt…

By JOSH DUBOW AP Sports Writer STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — David Shaw helped build Stanford into a physical powerhouse that was one of the top college…

By LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan quarterback Cade McNamara has entered the transfer portal, team spokesman Dave…

By MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — UNLV athletic director Erick Harper announced the firing of football coach Marcus Arroyo. Arroyo…

By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Struggling and unconvincing without Neymar on the field, Brazil still played well enough to…

COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (AP) — Hall of Famers Chipper Jones, Greg Maddux, Jack Morris and Ryne Sandberg are among 16 members of the contemporary baseball…