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By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Royals hat still fit slightly askew on Zack Greinke’s head Thursday, but so much…

By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Jacob Gilyard had an inkling a week ago — well before Richmond had even qualified for the…

By THERESA SMITH Associated Press SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Joc Pederson grew up rooting for the San Francisco Giants and now is getting his chance…

NEW YORK (AP) — Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer will miss the start of the season after his administrative leave was extended through April 16 by…

FORT MYERS, Fla, (AP) — Left-hander Jake Diekman is guaranteed $8 million in his two-year contract with the Boston Red Sox. Diekman gets $3.5…

By TERRY WALLACE Associated Press DALLAS (AP) — Former Dallas Mavericks general manager Donnie Nelson is suing the Mavericks, alleging that team…

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer NEW YORK (AP) — New York Jets cornerback D.J. Reed was a bit offended when the Seahawks came to him…

By JOHN BOHNENKAMP Associated Press IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — It was just a few weeks ago when Iowa wasn’t sure it was going to be a host school for…

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The New York Giants have released veteran safety Logan Ryan and re-signed backup offensive lineman Korey Cunningham.…

By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Santiago Vescovi scored 18 points and Tennessee pounded Longwood 88-56 in the first round of…

By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Justin Verlander is one of the greatest pitchers of his generation with eight All-Star…

By KAREL JANICEK Associated Press Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored the winning goal for Barcelona to secure a 2-1 victory over Galatasaray on…

By JACK MAGRUDER Associated Press SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Needing to fill a shortstop hole, the Colorado Rockies think they’ve got a smooth fit…

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer Florida Gulf Coast is a No. 12 seed in the women’s NCAA Tournament, something some outside of the…

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — All-Pro linebacker De’Vondre Campbell is staying with the Green Bay Packers. Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst…

By JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writer CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs stayed busy, agreeing to contracts with infielder Jonathan Villar and pitchers…

By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer The Los Angeles Rams have agreed to a three-year contract with receiver Allen Robinson. He has been one of the…

By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer PALM HARBOR, Fla. (AP) — Sam Burns is off to an ideal start in his bid to back-to-back at Innisbrook. Burns twice…

By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Matthew Mayer scored a career-high 22 points and defending national champion Baylor…

By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer A person familiar with the discussions tells the AP that Baker Mayfield has requested the Cleveland Browns trade him…

By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Lessons from a tough start to the season helped Memphis weather a second-half challenge…

By PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Auburn coach Bruce Pearl is hopeful for another Final Four run in his latest NCAA…

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons have re-signed two restricted free agents, offensive lineman Colby Gossett and defensive lineman…

By The Associated Press The match between Tahiti and Vanuatu on the opening day of delayed Oceania World Cup qualifying was postponed because of…

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Justin Reid spent one season playing with Tyrann Mathieu in Houston, then replaced him as…

By The Associated Press Wolverhampton wants to boost its improbable ambitions of Champions League qualification while Leeds is desperate to move…

STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi State men’s basketball coach Ben Howland is out after seven seasons with the program. A release on Thursday…

LAKELAND, Fla. (AP) — Left-hander Andrew Chafin and the Tigers finalized a $13 million, two-year contract, giving Detroit one of the top relief…

NEW YORK (AP) — Baseball’s amateur draft will be held in Los Angeles from July 17-19, its second straight season located at the city of the…

By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Pro Football Writer The Dallas Cowboys are releasing right tackle La’el Collins in the second cost-cutting move involving one…

By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Sports Writer BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Al Durham had 13 points, eight rebounds and six assists and Jared Bynum made three…

By CHUCK KING Associated Press WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The Washington Nationals signed 41-year-old slugger Nelson Cruz to be their designated…

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SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) — Versatile Brad Miller and Texas have agreed to a $10 million, two-year contract. Miller hit 20 homers for Philadelphia last…

By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer Mikaela Shiffrin has soared back to the summit of skiing by clinching the overall World Cup title. The fourth…

By COREY WILLIAMS Associated Press PONTIAC, Mich. (AP) — Surveillance camera footage shows maintenance workers using a propane torch prior to a…

By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Freshman Frankie Collins provided the spark Michigan needed in a turbulent year for the…

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Big-hitting South African James Hart du Preez has carded a 9-under 63 to lead after the first round of the European tour’s…

By JEROME PUGMIRE AP Auto Racing Writer MANAMA, Bahrain (AP) — Formula One begins the new season on Sunday in Bahrain at a huge track where a huge…

By JAKE SEINER AP Baseball Writer FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Baseball’s bitter 99-day lockout moved a little further back in the rearview mirror…

By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — New Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mitch Trubisky is eager to restart his career. The Steelers…

By DYLAN LOVAN Associated Press FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Attorneys for Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert are arguing that a 90-day suspension from…

By TERESA M. WALKER AP Pro Football Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans released seven-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Julio Jones…

By ROB HARRIS AP Global Soccer Writer LONDON (AP) — Deadline day is Friday for bids to be submitted to buy Chelsea and end the 19-year ownership of…

By JOHN PERROTTO Associated Press BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Anthony Alford won the Pittsburgh Pirates’ starting center fielder’s job in spring…

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — The Florida Panthers are piling up big numbers this season. Lots of goals, lots of wins, lots…

BOURNEMOUTH, England (AP) — A jury has concluded that Argentine soccer player Emiliano Sala was “deeply unconscious” after being poisoned by…

By CIARÁN FAHEY AP Sports Writer BERLIN (AP) — Hertha Berlin’s new coach Felix Magath has tested positive for the coronavirus before his first…

By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — Pau Torres’ close-range shot had barely crossed the goal line when Villarreal coach Unai Emery…

By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer SEBRING, Fla. (AP) — NASCAR and Hendrick Motorsports have partnered on an effort to enter the 24 Hours of Le…

By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer Jimmie Johnson returns to Texas Motor Speedway this weekend searching for some of his old NASCAR magic. He won…

By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Cole Beasley can forget trying to negotiate a trade out of Buffalo now that he’s a free…

By WAYNE PARRY Associated Press ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Thursday is one the best days of the year for college basketball fans as the annual…

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mick Cronin has signed a six-year contract extension as UCLA basketball coach that will keep him in Westwood through the 2027-28…

By CIARÁN FAHEY AP Sports Writer BERLIN (AP) — American defender George Bello says he is “starstruck” to be facing players like Erling Haaland…

JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Jack Flaherty will seek a second medical opinion on his ailing pitching shoulder. Flaherty…

By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Lia Thomas took control in the final 100 yards of the 500-yard freestyle to make history Thursday…

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Anthony Rizzo and the New York Yankees finalized a $32 million, two-year contract, The first baseman gets $16 million in each of…

PARIS (AP) — Lens defender Jonathan Clauss and Leipzig forward Christopher Nkunku have received their first call-ups to France’s national…

By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer Russia’s Tass news agency says a court near Moscow announced it has extended the detention of WNBA star…

LONDON (AP) — Marcus Rashford has been overlooked again by England for upcoming friendly matches against Switzerland and the Ivory Coast. Rashford…

COURCHEVEL, France (AP) — Vincent Kriechmayr won the super-G at the World Cup Finals one day after his downhill victory on the same Eclipse course…

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…

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…

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…