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By JOSEPH WILSON Associated Press BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Atlético Madrid has earned its most convincing win in months and it comes just days…

SOUTHAMPTON, England (AP) — Stuart Armstrong and Shane Long struck rare Premier League goals as Southampton overwhelmed Everton in a 2-0 win on the…

LONDON (AP) — Hakim Ziyech volleyed in an 89th-minute winner as Chelsea beat Crystal Palace 1-0 on its return to Premier League action after…

BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Emmanuel Dennis has ended Watford’s scoring drought and helped boost the club’s hopes of Premier League survival…

By CIARÁN FAHEY AP Sports Writer BERLIN (AP) — Anthony Modeste has returned from the sick bay to shoot Cologne to a 1-0 win over Eintracht…

By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Harrison Burton was fastest in the final practice for NASCAR’s season-opening…

By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — NASCAR driver Brandon Brown is caught in the middle of a swirling culture war.…

By SALLY HO Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — American pairs skaters Brandon Frazier and Alexa Knierim said they were left alone to concentrate on…

LONDON (AP) — Newcastle has showed further evidence of its gradual improvement under Eddie Howe by drawing 1-1 at top four-chasing West Ham to…

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer BEIJING (AP) — Laura Nolte and Mariama Jamanka added to Germany’s record haul of Olympic medals. Elana Meyers…

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer BEIJING (AP) — Sui Wenjing and Han Cong captured the Olympic gold medal that eluded them by a razor-thin margin…

By EMILY WANG FUJIYAMA Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — Journalists who spent weeks of reporting on the Beijing Olympics while hermetically sealed…

By MARTHA BELLISLE Associated Press ZHANGJIAKOU, China (AP) — The Frenchman fared better in the first week. The Norwegian nailed it in the second.…

By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer BEIJING (AP) — The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee says it spoke to the men’s hockey team after…

By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer BEIJING (AP) — The International Olympic Committee member who oversaw preparations for the Beijing Games has been…

By JAKE SEINER AP Sports Writer BEIJING (AP) — Wind created a full-blown mess in the mountains around Beijing on the Olympics’ penultimate…

By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer BEIJING (AP) — Niklas Edin of Sweden claimed the only major title missing from a career in which he’s established…

By PAUL NEWBERRY AP National Writer BEIJING (AP) — Irene Schouten of the Netherlands has captured her third gold medal of the Beijing Olympics. She…

By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer BEIJING (AP) — Finland men’s hockey player Marko Anttila spent his first six days at the Beijing Olympics…

By EDDIE PELLS and GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writers BEIJING (AP) — Arbitrators have rejected a last-ditch request by American figure skaters to have…

By MARTHA BELLISLE Associated Press ZHANGJIAKOU, China (AP) — Alexander Bolshunov sprinted to his third Olympic gold medal in a 30-kilometer mass…

By KELVIN CHAN, CANDICE CHOI and AARON MORRISON Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — Whether it’s a sidelining injury or loss on the world stage,…

By HUIZHONG WU Associated Press TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — As the world watches the Beijing Olympics, the story of a chained woman who appeared in a…

By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer ZHANGJIAKOU, China (AP) — Halfpipe skier Gus Kenworthy lifted his jacket to reveal a shirt underneath that read…

By W.G. RAMIREZ Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Adrian Kempe scored his second goal in overtime and the Los Angeles Kings defeated the Vegas…

By HUIZHONG WU Associated Press TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — As the world watches the Beijing Olympics, the story of a chained woman who appeared in a…

By GARY HOROWITZ Associated Press CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Lexie Hull scored 21 points and No. 2 Stanford broke the game open with an 14-0 run in the…

By CHRIS TALBOTT Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — Shaina Pellington scored 10 points, Sam Thomas hit a game-clinching 3-pointer with a minute to go…

STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Tolu Smith scored 16 points, Iverson Molinar added 13 points and Mississippi State beat Missouri 68-49 in a game delayed 2…

By CANDICE CHOI Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — The popular panda mascot of the Beijing Games got into a minor controversy last week when horrified…

By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — The NBA All-Star Game’s hosts aren’t just welcoming guests or showing off their renovated home…

By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — The No. 1 overall pick came out on top again. Detroit rookie Cade Cunningham, being counted on to…

By TIM CRONIN Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Jacob Peterson scored the deciding goal in the sixth round of the shootout, leading the Dallas Stars…

OAKLAND, Mich. — Grant Basile had 26 points as Wright State narrowly defeated Oakland 78-74. Jalen Moore led the Golden Grizzlies on Friday night…

WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. — Shavar Reynolds Jr. had 17 points and six assists as Monmouth edged past Rider 60-58. Mervin James led the Broncs with 17…

By HOWARD FENDRICH AP National Writer BEIJING (AP) — The last Alpine skiing race of the Beijing Olympics has been pushed back a day because of…

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer BEIJING (AP) — Francesco Friedrich’s pursuit of the first Olympic bobsled double-double is off to the right kind…

By MIKE COOK Associated Press ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Mason Marchment scored three goals for his first career hat trick, leading the Florida…

MILWAUKEE — Tre Gomillion had 20 points as Cleveland State topped Milwaukee 78-61. Joey St. Pierre led Milwaukee with 12…

By The Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — What’s one thing that is less visible at the Winter Olympics than the Summer Games? Tattoos. With athletes…

By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer ZHANGJIAKOU, China (AP) — Nico Porteous of New Zealand overcame the swirling wind to win the Olympic halfpipe…

By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Zane Smith came inches away from winning the Truck Series opener in regulation.…

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Damian Chong Qui posted 16 points as Purdue Fort Wayne topped Green Bay 74-55. Kamari McGee led Green Bay with 19…

HANOVER, N.H. — Dame Adelekun had 19 points and eight rebounds and Aaryn Rai had 12 points and 10 rebounds to carry Dartmouth to a 71-59 win over…

By BOB SUTTON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Andrei Svechnikov had two goals and an assist as the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Nashville…

POMONA, Calif. (AP) — Robert Hight topped Funny Car qualifying Friday night in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series’ season-opening Lucas…

DETROIT — Antoine Davis scored 20 points as Detroit defeated Northern Kentucky 60-52. Marques Warrick led Northern Kentucky with 13…

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Drew Friberg and Ryan Langborg scored 15 points each as Princeton defeated Brown 69-50. Tamenang Choh led Brown with 18 points…

NEW HAVEN, Conn. — Jalen Gabbidon had a career-high 32 points as Yale stretched its win streak to seven games, defeating Penn 81-72. Clark…

KENT, Ohio — Giovanni Santiago had 14 points off the bench to carry Kent State to a 75-52 win over Ohio, the Golden Flashes’ eighth straight…

ALBANY, N.Y. — Jao Ituka had 23 points as Marist topped Siena 62-53. Anthony Gaines led Siena with 15…

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Top-seeded Matteo Berrettini of Italy beat Brazil’s Thiago Monteiro  6-4, 6-7 (6), 6-3 on Friday to advance to the…

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — KC Ndefo posted 16 points, seven rebounds and five blocks as St. Peter’s got past Fairfield 70-59. Supreme Cook led…

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Don’t you dare be sour! Former WWE champion Big E will drive the pace car Sunday at the Daytona 500. The race sold out…

RICHMOND, Va. — Adrian Baldwin Jr. and Vince Williams Jr. scored 15 points each and VCU defeated Richmond 77-57. Tyler Burton led Richmond with 13…

By JEFF WALLNER Associated Press CINCINNATI (AP) — Christyn Williams scored 13 points and No. 10 Connecticut beat Xavier 89-35 on Friday night,…

By SALLY HO Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — Here’s one thing the pandemic has made easier for the young stars of the Beijing Olympics: juggling…

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — University of Pennsylvania transgender athlete Lia Thomas continued her strong showing at the Ivy League swimming…

By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — The NBA is honoring its 75th anniversary team during the All-Star Game, but the league…

DELRAY BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Top-seeded Cameron Norrie reached the semifinals of the Delray Beach Open, beating No. 5 seed Sebastian Korda 6-2, 1-6,…

NEW YORK — Julian Champagnie had 31 points as St. John’s routed Butler 91-57. Jayden Taylor led the Bulldogs on Friday with 19 points and six…

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina has hired Jody Wright to coach tight ends. Wright received a two-year contract approved by the board of…

CLEVELAND (AP) — Manu Ginobili, a four-time NBA champion who spent his entire career with the San Antonio Spurs, headlines this year’s group of…

By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — The NBA All-Star Game’s hosts aren’t just welcoming guests or showing off their renovated home…

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Canadian defender Doneil Henry agreed to a contract with Major League Soccer’s Los Angeles FC. The 28-year-old has made 42…

TORONTO (AP) — Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment said Friday it will discontinue the proof of vaccination requirement for fans entering its…

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — NCAA officials have called for a review of how name, image and likeness compensation policies are impacting recruiting,…

NAPLES, Fla. (AP) — Three-time champion Bernhard Langer shot his age Friday to take the first-round lead in the Chubb Classic. Langer, the…

ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Georgia coach Kirby Smart has hired former Rutgers assistant Fran Brown to coach the Bulldogs’ defensive backs. Brown was…

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Carolina Panthers assistant general manager Dan Morgan is among a handful of candidates who have interviewed with the Pittsburgh…

LILLE, France (AP) — Lille has been held 0-0 at relegation candidate Metz in the French league, showing little to worry Chelsea before they meet in…

By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Michael Andretti has filed an application with the FIA to field a Formula One team…

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins announced the hiring of three former players as part of new coach Mike McDaniel’s first coaching…

By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Joaquin Niemann returned from his best day of golf at Riviera and had another round just like…

By BEN NUCKOLS AP Sports Writer The NFL has hired former Securities and Exchange Commission chair Mary Jo White to investigate an allegation that…

MADRID (AP) — Spain’s Balearic Islands have canceled amateur soccer games this weekend to protest against violence toward referees. The regional…

By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Major League Soccer has engaged an outside law firm to review the Portland Timbers’…

TURIN, Italy (AP) — Torino captain Andrea Belotti scored to give his team a 1-1 draw at Juventus in a hard-fought Turin derby in Serie A. The Italy…

By CIARÁN FAHEY AP Sports Writer BERLIN (AP) — Patrik Schick’s 20th Bundesliga goal of the season wasn’t enough to stop Bayer Leverkusen…