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By ANDREW DAMPF AP Sports Writer ROME (AP) — There were expectations that Italy’s European Championship title would translate to success for the…

By CIARÁN FAHEY AP Sports Writer BERLIN (AP) — Bayern Munich’s uncharacteristic vulnerability has allowed some excitement to creep back into the…

SAKHIR, Bahrain (AP) — The Aston Martin team says Sebastian Vettel will miss the season-opening Formula One race in Bahrain after testing positive…

By THERESA SMITH Associated Press MESA, Ariz. (AP) — All fans need to know about Shea Langeliers’ powerful arm is that he gains more satisfaction…

By SALLY HO Associated Press U.S. Olympic figure skater Alysa Liu and her father Arthur Liu — a former political refugee — were targeted in a…

By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer Freddie Freeman is headed home to Southern California and the Los Angeles Dodgers. The free-agent first baseman has…

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Matthew Tkachuk had a goal and two assists, leading the Calgary Flames to a 6-3 victory over the New Jersey Devils. Dillon…

By DAIMON EKLUND Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — Victor Hedman scored twice to lead the Tampa Bay Lightning to a 4-1 victory against the Seattle…

By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Pascal Siakam had 31 points and the streaking Toronto Raptors held off a fourth-quarter comeback…

By MATTHEW COLES Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Donovan Mitchell scored 25 of his 37 points in the third quarter, Jordan Clarkson added 26…

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 36 points and 10 rebounds, Wesley Matthews made a clutch…

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Pumas UNAM advanced to the CONCACAF Champions League semifinals 4-3 on a penalty shootout against the New England Revolution on…

By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Stephen Curry went down with a left foot injury late in the first half and didn’t return…

By MITCH STACY AP Sports Writer DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Paul Atkinson Jr.’s putback layup with 1.4 seconds left in the second overtime gave Notre…

ATLANTA (AP) — Virginia broke a meet record to win the 200-yard medley relay and Stanford won the 800-yard freestyle relay in the opening night of…

By COLLEEN SLEVIN and SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN Associated Press Jackson Zinn had a big heart and was close to his parents and two younger sisters. But…

By CEDAR ATTANASIO, JILL BLEED and ANITA SNOW Associated Press HOBBS, N.M. (AP) — A National Transportation Safety Board spokesman says a…

PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) — Right-hander Nick Martinez and the San Diego Padres have finalized a contract that could be worth at least $25.5 million over…

PROVO, Utah — Caleb Lohner had a career-high 20 points as BYU rolled past Long Beach State 93-72 in the first round of the NIT. Joel Murray led the…

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Colin Castleton had 18 points and 13 rebounds to carry Florida to a 79-74 win over Iona in the NIT first round. Nelly Junior…

AMES, Iowa (AP) — Erin Whalen scored a career-high 28 points, hitting seven of Dayton’s 13 3-pointers and the 11th-seeded Flyers eased past…

By ADRY TORRES Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — RJ Barrett scored 31 points, Julius Randle added 20 points and nine rebounds, and the New York…

CEDAR CITY, Utah — Dre Marin had 27 points as Southern Utah edged past Kent State 83-79 in the first round of The Basketball Classic. Malique…

By RAUL DOMINGUEZ Associated Press SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Dejounte Murray had 26 points and 12 assists and the San Antonio Spurs held on to beat the…

By TYLER MASON Associated Press ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Kirill Kaprizov scored twice and Jordan Greenway broke a third-period tie as the Minnesota…

By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Sports Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Karl-Anthony Towns scored 16 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter to help the Minnesota…

OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Jack Roslovic scored twice, Elvis Merzlikins stopped 30 shots and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Ottawa Senators 4-1 to…

HOUSTON (AP) — Devin Booker scored 36 points,ikal Bridges added 26 and the NBA-leading Phoenix Suns beat the Houston Rockets 129-112 on Wednesday…

MOBILE, Ala. — Javon Franklin made a layup with 44 seconds left to give South Alabama the lead en route to a 70-68 win over Southeastern Louisiana…

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — Dwayne Cohill had 28 points as Youngstown State held on to beat Morgan State 70-65 in the first round of the The Basketball…

DALLAS — Michael Weathers had 16 points and 12 rebounds and Marcus Weathers recorded 16 points and 10 rebounds as SMU defeated Nicholls State 68-58…

MONTREAL (AP) — Cruz Azul advanced to the CONCACAF Champions League semifinals with a 2-1 aggregate victory over Montreal after a 1-1 draw on…

By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Spencer Dinwiddie made a 3-pointer at the buzzer against his former team, giving the Dallas…

ST. LOUIS — AJ Green had 21 points as Northern Iowa beat Saint Louis 80-68 in the NIT first round. Gibson Jimerson led the Billikens on Wednesday…

PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) — All-Star shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. of the San Diego Padres has had surgery on his broken left wrist. General manager A.J.…

By BRIAN DULIK Associated Press CLEVELAND (AP) — Joel Embiid had 35 points and 17 rebounds, James Harden scored 21 points and added 11 assists and…

By NORM FRAUENHEIM Associated Press GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — David Price’s long career has prepared him for just about anything. From starter to…

By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer The Los Angeles Rams have released punter Johnny Hekker after 10 seasons. The Super Bowl champion Rams dropped their…

By IAN NICHOLAS QUILLEN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Nikola Jokic had 29 points and 13 rebounds in an efficient 26-minute performance to help…

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Brooklynn Fort-Davis had 15 points and 10 rebounds, Krislyn Marsh added 14 points and 17 rebounds and Howard beat fellow No.…

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Dallas Walton had 17 points as Wake Forest topped Towson 74-64 in the first round of the NIT. Charles Thompson led the Tigers…

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — Jayden Gardner had 16 points, Reece Beekman added 14 and Virginia beat Mississippi State 60-57 in the first round of the NIT…

SYDNEY (AP) — Uruguay-born striker Bruno Fornaroli is one of five uncapped players included in Australia’s squad for its must-win World Cup…

CONWAY, S.C. — Rudi Williams had 18 points as Coastal Carolina routed Maryland Eastern Shore 66-42 in the first round of The Basketball Classic.…

By JACK THOMPSON Associated Press GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — After winning the 2020 American League MVP award, Jose Abreu endured a difficult 2021…

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Tavian Dunn-Martin had 33 points as Florida Gulf Coast defeated Detroit 95-79 in the first round of the CollegeInsider.com…

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Raheem Mostert agreed to a one-year deal Wednesday with the Miami Dolphins, who continued to add depth to their running…

SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) — Three-time All-Star reliever Greg Holland and right-hander Dan Winkler have signed minor league contracts with the Texas…

By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Khalil Mack was watching the television show “Bel-Air” with his fiancéé and son last…

TOLEDO, Ohio — DaRon Holmes II had 20 points as Dayton beat Toledo 74-55 in the first round of the NIT. Setric Millner Jr. led the Rockets on…

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — The Florida Panthers landed one of the most coveted players on the trade market Wednesday…

SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Kraken started their pre-trade deadline fire sale Wednesday by sending forward Calle Jarnkrok to the Calgary Flames for…

By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Russell Wilson flashed that mile-wide smile and embraced the prospect of playing…

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings began to pick away at their offseason to-do list as free agency formally opened. They re-signed punter…

By JAMIE STENGLE, SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN and CEDAR ATTANASIO Associated Press HOBBS, N.M. (AP) — Family and friends say they are heartbroken and…

GREENVILLE, N.C. (AP) — East Carolina hired Tennessee assistant Michael Schwartz as head basketball coach Wednesday. Athletic director Jon Gilbert…

By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The Patriots took a step in rebuilding their secondary following the departure of…

NEW YORK (AP) — Ben Simmons had an epidural this week that the Brooklyn Nets hope will help improve his back pain so he can play sometime this…

By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts opened free agency by making the one move everyone expected. They…

By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (AP) — Nursing a nagging foot injury, Rafael Nadal improved to 18-0 this season, edging Reilly…

By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — It’s Von Miller time in Buffalo. The two-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year and…

By FRANK GRIFFITHS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Liverpool has reignited the Premier League title race and is now within a point of the top spot…

By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — A person familiar with the agreement says veteran slugger Kris Bryant has agreed to a…

By JOSH DUBOW AP Sports Writer SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — The San Jose Sharks have agreed on an eight-year contract extension with Tomas Hertl,…

By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer VILLANOVA, Pa. (AP) — Coach Jay Wright has Villanova again in the national championship hunt. The Wildcats have won…

By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll says he recently spoke with Colin Kaepernick, who expressed an interest in another…

By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Saints say former New York Jets safety Marcus Maye has agreed on a three-year, free-agent…

By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The Richmond Spiders’ six graduate seniors get an opportunity for a second chance two…

By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer Taylor Hagler last season became only the second woman in IMSA sports car history to win the championship, and…

By LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Kim Barnes Arico left her close-knit family in New York and New Jersey a decade ago to turn…

By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer Liverpool hasn’t been this close to Manchester City in three months. The gap is down to one point in a Premier…

TURIN, Italy (AP) — Europa League champion Villarreal scored three second-half goals in a 3-0 win at Juventus to advance to the Champions League…

By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer Russell Wilson to Denver, Carson Wentz to Washington, Amari Cooper to Cleveland. Chandler Jones to Las Vegas,…

LILLE, France (AP) — U.S. international Christian Pulisic converted one of Chelsea’s rare chances and Cesar Azpilicueta added another goal to…

MUNICH, Germany (AP) — Athletes from Russia and Belarus have been formally banned from the multi-sport European Championships in August. Organizers…

PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) — The Seattle Mariners have signed veteran outfielder Steven Souza Jr. and catcher Chance Sisco to minor-league deals with…

By DICK SCANLON Associated Press LAKELAND, Fla. (AP) — Eduardo Rodríguez is the highest-paid and most experienced pitcher on the Detroit Tigers…

BRIGHTON, England (AP) — Tottenham striker Harry Kane scored for the fourth straight Premier League game in a 2-0 win at Brighton that kept his…

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Paul Pogba says his house was burglarized while he played for Manchester United against Atletico Madrid in the Champions…

By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Georgia’s impressive class of NFL draft candidates commanded an unusually large audience at…

By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Memphis is back in the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2014. The Tigers had the No. 1…

By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer The combination of jumbled standings in the Western Conference and a flat salary cap has stalled much of the trade…

By TERESA M. WALKER AP Pro Football Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A person familiar with the move says the Tennessee Titans will be releasing…

By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer The IndyCar season has barely begun and the free agency market is already heating up. And the first name to…

By NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer The Baltimore Ravens have agreed to a five-year deal with safety Marcus Williams, bolstering a secondary that was…

By GARY B. GRAVES AP Sports Writer Louisville and Kenny Payne have agreed on a deal for the former Cardinals player and current New York Knicks…

By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Notre Dame coach Niele Ivey spent this season reviving her alma mater’s program. When…

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Dwayne Haskins is staying in Pittsburgh to compete for the open starting quarterback job alongside Mason Rudolph and Mitch…

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Royals signed six-time All-Star pitcher Zack Greinke to a $13 million…

By JAKE SEINER AP Baseball Writer TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Coronavirus restrictions in Canada and New York have assured that baseball will again be…

By BILL WHITEHEAD Associated Press PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) — Dominic Smith homered twice Max Scherzer in a simulated game at the New York Mets’…