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BY DANA GAURUDER Associated Press Michigan’s drive for perfection ended in agonizing fashion. Coach Jim Harbaugh doesn’t believe his players will…

By CIARÁN FAHEY AP Sports Writer BERLIN (AP) — Berlin police are on alert for fan violence after Union Berlin and Dutch team Feyenoord’s…

By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — Two Swiss skiers that do not want to be vaccinated against the coronavirus will miss the first…

By JOHN WAWROW AP Hockey Writer BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The Jack Eichel era in Buffalo is over. The Sabres have ended an eight-month stalemate by…

By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer BEREA, Ohio (AP) — A person familiar with the situation tells The Associated Press that Odell Beckham Jr. has been…

GENEVA (AP) — A diamond bracelet that once belonged to France’s Marie Antoinette and jewels that dangled from a Russian grand duchess are among…

By JOSEPH WILSON Associated Press BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona faces an important match at Celta Vigo while its club officials are busy…

By JOSEPH WILSON Associated Press BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona is in negotiations with Qatari club Al-Sadd for the release of Xavi Hernandez…

By KEN MORITSUGU Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — Chinese authorities have squelched virtually all online discussion of sexual assault accusations…

By JIM VERTUNO and CARLOS RODRIGUEZ Associated Press Sergio Perez always was the home favorite at the Mexican Grand Prix, even when he was stuck in…

By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Kyle Larson has made the most of his second chance in NASCAR. He will race Sunday for the…

By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Kyle Larson has made the most of his second chance in NASCAR. He will race Sunday for the…

By PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer No. 12 Auburn is looking to stay in contention for the Southeastern Conference Western Division against No. 13…

By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Arthur Kaliyev scored in the fourth round of a shootout and the Los Angeles Kings extended their…

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Tyrese Haliburton scored seven of his 20 points during a big run early in the fourth…

By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Jordan Poole took the pressure off Stephen Curry with a season-best 31 points and the…

SANDY, Utah (AP) — Sebastian Blanco scored two goals and the Portland Timbers beat Real Salt Lake 3-1 on Wednesday night to clinch home field for…

By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer DENVER (AP) — Jake Bean scored twice, including the winner 1:12 into overtime, and the Columbus Blue Jackets…

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Leon Draisaitl had two goals and an assist to take the NHL scoring lead — a point ahead of teammate Connor McDavid —…

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Sebastian Driussi scored on a wide-open header 30 seconds into the game and Austin went on to beat Sporting Kansas City 3-1 on…

By RAUL DOMINGUEZ Associated Press SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Jalen Brunson had 31 points and 10 rebounds, Luka Donic had 23 points and 12 rebounds, and…

KENT, Ohio (AP) — Dustin Crum passed for two touchdowns and rushed for two scores, and Kent State used a 31-point second quarter to beat Northern…

By JAY COHEN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Jesper Fast and Martin Necas scored 3:09 apart in the third period, and the undefeated Carolina…

KALAMZOO, Mich. (AP) — Kalil Pimpleton scored three touchdowns in five minutes, two on long punt returns, to spark Central Michigan to a 42-30 win…

By CLAY BAILEY Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Jaren Jackson Jr. had 22 points, eight rebounds and three blocks while kickstarting a fourth…

BY JOHN DENTON Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Jaylen Brown scored 28 points and the Boston Celtics used an 18-1 run at the start of the…

By BRIAN HALL Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Paul George had 32 points and eight assists, and Reggie Jackson scored a season-high 29 points as…

By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Kevin Durant scored 32 points and led the spurt that broke open the game late in the third…

MONTREAL (AP) — Rudy Camacho and Kamal Miller scored and Montreal beat the Houston Dynamo 2-0 on Wednesday night to keep its playoff hopes alive.…

By BRIAN DULIK Associated Press CLEVELAND (AP) — Jarrett Allen had 24 points and 17 rebounds, and rookie Evan Mobley added 11 points and 11…

HARRISON, N.J. (AP) — Bradley Guzan made three saves and Atlanta United played the New York Red Bulls to a 0-0 draw. A win by either Atlanta or New…

By AARON BRACY Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid had 18 points, nine rebounds and seven assists in his return to the lineup, and…

By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Tyler Bass has quickly established himself as one of the Buffalo Bills’ more…

By MARK AMBROGI Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Myles Turner scored 25 points, hitting a career-high 7 of 10 3-pointers, and had 13 rebounds…

By IAN NICHOLAS QUILLEN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Fred VanVleet scored a season-high 33 points, OG Anunoby added 21 and the Toronto…

By W.G. RAMIREZ Associated Press HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Las Vegas quarterback Derek Carr says Henry Ruggs III needs to be loved right now and needs…

SYDNEY (AP) — Australia is set to host the U.S. women’s national team for the first time in 21 years in a two-game friendly series later this…

By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Pro Football Writer EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have a 3-4 record with 10 weeks still left on the schedule.…

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Phillies declined club options for next season on outfielders Odúbel Herrera and Andrew McCutchen. Herrera…

By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Von Miller spent Monday in a sentimental daze after the Denver Broncos traded him. By…

NEW YORK (AP) — World Series television ratings rebounded following the record low set last year. The Atlanta Braves’ six-game victory over the…

By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert was limited during Wednesday’s practice…

DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit City Council has approved a contract to return the Detroit Grand Prix downtown from its current home on an island in the…

By The Associated Press West Ham forward Michail Antonio and Aston Villa winger Leon Bailey are back on Jamaica’s roster for World Cup qualifiers…

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Raheem Sterling ended his scoring drought as Manchester City netted three second-half goals to move closer to the…

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves will give a nod to past and present with a two-part parade celebrating their first World Series title in 26…

By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — Liverpool and Ajax extended their perfect winning records in the Champions League to advance into…

By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers got star tight end George Kittle and two other key players…

By TERESA M. WALKER AP Pro Football Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans have only one real choice after losing the NFL’s rushing…

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Lionel Messi was included in the Argentina squad for two upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Brazil…

NEW YORK (AP) — Fox Sports will be the broadcast home of the next two European Championships after reaching a six-year agreement with UEFA. Fox…

DORTMUND, Germany (AP) — Ajax has ground down a tenacious 10-man Borussia Dortmund team to win 3-1 and book its place in the Champions League…

By LES BOWEN Associated Press It wasn’t a huge surprise Wednesday when the Philadelphia Eagles waived Eric Wilson, the free agent they’d signed…

By JANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A person with direct knowledge of the decision says San Francisco Giants catcher Buster…

By NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Receiver Sammy Watkins and running back Latavius Murray missed practice for the Baltimore…

TIRASPOL, Moldova (AP) — Inter Milan produced three second-half goals in a 3-1 win at upstart Sheriff to move into a qualifying position in Group D…

LEIPZIG, Germany (AP) — Two goals from Georginio Wijnaldum weren’t enough for Paris Saint-Germain to beat Leipzig as the German club salvaged a…

LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Sporting Lisbon has beaten Besiktas 4-0 to boost its hopes of advancing in the Champions League. Pedro Gonçalves scored…

By MARK LONG AP Pro Football Writer JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Josh Allen and Josh Allen have very different plans for their first meeting Sunday.…

LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Liverpool has eased into the Champions League knockout rounds by beating Atlético Madrid 2-0. Trent Alexander-Arnold’s…

By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — How do the Denver Broncos make sure Von Miller’s exit doesn’t…

By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — Left-handed pitcher Yusei Kikuchi is leaving the Seattle Mariners after the team declined a club…

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Bellerive Country Club in St. Louis is getting another big tournament. The PGA Tour says the Presidents Cup is headed to Bellerive…

By TRAVIS JOHNSON Associated Press STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Dvon Ellies and Coziah Izzard starred for crosstown Maryland high school teams not…

By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Chip Ganassi’s final race in NASCAR is Sunday with the season finale at Phoenix…

By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Chip Ganassi’s final race in NASCAR is Sunday with the season finale at Phoenix…

By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Stephon Gilmore never played a down for the Patriots this season as he recovered from…

LONDON (AP) — Former England cricketer Gary Ballance has admitted to using a racial slur against Azeem Rafiq, a former teammate at Yorkshire. The…

By BETH HARRIS AP Racing Writer DEL MAR, Calif. (AP) — All 14 Breeders’ Cup races this weekend at Del Mar will be run without race-day…

By JAY COHEN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — The Hockey Hall of Fame has covered the name of an assistant coach engraved on the Stanley Cup after…

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Royals have announced a series of front-office moves. They include the addition of longtime first base…

By MITCH STACY AP Sports Writer CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Reds have traded Gold Glove catcher Tucker Barnhart to the Detroit Tigers for…

By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan says he expects a committee approach to emerge at…

By MARK LONG AP Sports Writer GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson is recovering from a concussion, potentially opening…

By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — World Series MVP Jorge Soler, Freddie Freeman and Eddie Rosario of the champion Atlanta Braves…

By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — Karim Benzema has scored Real Madrid’s 1,000th goal in Europe’s top club competition as the…

MILAN (AP) — AC Milan has earned its first point of the Champions League campaign with a 1-1 draw at home against Porto, although the result leaves…

NEW YORK (AP) — New Jersey Devils defenseman P.K. Subban has been fined $15,000 by the NHL for his second tripping offense in eight days. The…

CANTON, Ohio (AP) — Mike White is already in Canton after just one stunning NFL start. The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced Wednesday it will…

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Chiefs insisted Wednesday that their preparation for the Packers this weekend would…

By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor has spent this week taking care of his body…

NEW YORK (AP) — International Tennis Hall of Fame inductee Jane Brown Grimes has died at age 80. The Hall announced Brown Grimes’ death on…

DEL MAR, Calif. (AP) — A 2-year-old filly has been fatally injured in an accident during training hours at Del Mar. Del Mar Thoroughbred Club…

By MARK LONG AP Sports Writer GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — A University of Florida basketball player who collapsed during a game last December is…

By TERESA M. WALKER AP Sports Writer Will Rogers has quickly developed into the type of quarterback Mike Leach envisioned to run his pass-heavy Air…

GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — The United Nations climate conference has urged sports organizations and teams worldwide to meet environmental targets…

BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Marathon will return to a full field of 30,000 for next year’s race — and all of them will be required to be fully…

By The Associated Press No. 24 Louisiana-Lafayette is ranked for the first time since the preseason and must keep winning if it wants to stay in the…

By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer Not all is lost for the Indianapolis Colts. Sure, they are three games behind Tennessee in the AFC South. And…

By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta first baseman Freddie Freeman’s future is the most pressing offseason issue facing the…

By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey and quarterback Sam Darnold showed up for…

CLEVELAND (AP) — Cavaliers forward Lauri Markkanen has joined teammate Kevin Love and entered the NBA’s health and safety protocols. The team…

By JOHN KEKIS AP Sports Writer It seems parity has arrived in the Atlantic Coast Conference, just look no further than the results on scoreboards.…