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By JAMES ROBSON AP Soccer Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — When it comes to soccer, money can buy the world. It can pay for the World Cup. And the…

LA VILLA, Italy (AP) — There was no stopping Marco Odermatt this time. The Olympic champion won a giant slalom in Alta Badia for his 15th career…

By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) — France played its part in one of the most memorable finishes in World Cup history even…

By JAMES ROBSON AP Soccer Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Lionel Messi ended his long wait for the World Cup title in one of the most memorable finals in…

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Police say the number of people charged over a violent pitch invasion at a Melbourne A-League match has increased to…

KIHEI, Hawaii (AP) — Angel Reese scored 25 points and grabbed 20 rebounds — her 12th consecutive double-double to open the season — and No. 11…

By MAX MILLER Associated Press SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Elias Lindholm scored two goals 19 seconds apart in the first minute of the third period,…

By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — The Washington Commanders had questions about three officiating decisions in their 20-12…

By The Associated Press RIVERSIDE, Calif. — Led by Tre Armstrong’s 16 points, the Cal Baptist Lancers defeated the Sonoma State Seawolves…

DOUG PADILLA Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James had 33 points and nine assists, Lonnie Walker scored 21 points and the Los Angeles…

By HOWARD FENDRICH AP National Writer LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Washington Commanders quarterback Taylor Heinicke fumbled twice in what turned out to be…

By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Daniel Jones and the New York Giants ended their winless streak by beating the Washington…

By DENNIS GEORGATOS Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic had 40 points and a career-high 27 rebounds in yet another triple-double to help…

By TIM CRONIN Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Artemi Panarin had a goal and two assists, Igor Shesterkin stopped 29 shots and the New York Rangers…

By DAIMON EKLUND Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — Jared McCann scored the late game-winner to give the Seattle Kraken a 3-2 win against the Winnipeg…

By The Associated Press MORAGA, Calif. — Led by Isaiah Stevens’ 23 points, the Colorado State Rams defeated the Saint Mary’s Gaels…

By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Ryan Tannehill’s injured ankle got a whole lot worse when Khalil Mack rolled it…

By MARK DIDTLER Associated Press TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers led by two touchdowns at halftime and appeared poised to grab a…

By The Associated Press LAS CRUCES, N.M. — Led by Marchelus Avery’s 26 points, the New Mexico State Aggies defeated the Northern New Mexico…

By The Associated Press SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas — Led by Justin Johnson’s 29 points, the UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros defeated the Houston…

DALLAS (AP) — Shaina Pellington scored 18 points on 6-of-9 shooting and had eight assists, Cate Reese added 13 points and 13 rebounds to help No.…

By MARK LONG AP Pro Football Writer JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys managed to clinch a playoff spot Sunday night, but their stunning…

By MIKE COOK Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Anthony Edwards had season highs with 37 points and 11 assists and the Minnesota Timberwolves…

By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer DENVER (AP) — Backup quarterback Brett Rypien overcame relentless pressure from a J.J. Watt-led Arizona defense,…

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Venus Williams has been awarded a wild-card entry to play at the Australian Open next month. It will be 25 years after…

GLEN ROSALES The Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — It was a very public two-hour, father-son bonding experience between New Mexico coach…

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Mike Miles scored 11 of his 15 points in the first half and No. 21 TCU rolled to an easy 88-43 win over Mississippi Valley…

By BOB SUTTON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Jordan Staal scored with 6:27 remaining as the Carolina Hurricanes rallied past Pittsburgh for…

By The Associated Press SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Led by Dalen Ridgnal’s 16 points, the Missouri State Bears defeated the Central Michigan Chippewas…

By The Associated Press SEATTLE — Led by Cameron Tyson’s 13 points, the Seattle Redhawks defeated the Alcorn State Braves 72-58 on Sunday…

By IAN HARRISON Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — Jordan Poole scored a career-high 43 points, Klay Thompson had 17 and the Golden State Warriors won…

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer Anthony Davis of the Los Angeles Lakers has a right foot injury that’s expected to keep him sidelined for…

By DAVE HOGG Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Kevin Durant scored a career-high 26 of his 43 points in the third quarter, helping the Brooklyn Nets…

By FRED GOODALL AP Sports Writer TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Joe Burrow threw for four second-half touchdowns and the surging Cincinnati Bengals rallied…

ATLANTA (AP) — Braelen Bridges scored 18 points, Jabri Abdur-Rahim posted a double-double off the bench and Georgia breezed to a 77-62 victory over…

By MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Defensive end Chandler Jones grabbed a bizarre, unnecessary lateral by New England’s Jakobi…

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Right-hander Trevor May and the Oakland Athletics have finalized a $7 million, one-year contract. May gets a $1 million…

By PHILLIP B. WILSON Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Jalen Brunson scored 30 points, Julius Randle made six free throws in the final minute…

By HERNÁN ALVAREZ Associated Press ROSARIO, Argentina (AP) — The streets of Lionel Messi’s hometown of Rosario erupted in celebration on Sunday…

By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Boogie Ellis scored a career-high 28 points and Southern California held off 19th-ranked Auburn…

By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Cameron Dicker connected on a 43-yard field goal with 4 seconds remaining, and the Los…

KENT, Ohio — Sincere Carry and Jalen Sullinger scored 16 points apiece as Kent State beat Concord University 106-56. Carry contributed six rebounds…

By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Jalen Hurts tied a career high by running for three touchdowns and the Philadelphia Eagles beat…

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Zach Wilson’s comeback story was going about as well as the New York…

SAN ANTONIO — Japhet Medor scored 18 points as UTSA beat Bethune-Cookman 90-69. Medor was 6 of 12 shooting, including 2 for 4 from distance, and…

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Tyson Degenhart had 17 points in Boise State’s 77-57 victory against Oakland on Sunday night. Degenhart was 5 of 9…

EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. — Ray’Sean Taylor had 20 points in SIU-Edwardsville’s 93-78 victory over Illinois Tech. Taylor was 7 of 11 shooting and made…

By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Sports Writer ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Kirill Kaprizov had a goal and two assists for Minnesota as the Wild held on to beat the…

By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Mitch Trubisky threw for 179 yards and engineered three long touchdown drives, and the…

HATTIESBURG, Miss. — Felipe Haase’s 19 points helped Southern Miss defeat McNeese 86-67. Haase made 4 of 8 from 3-point range for the Golden…

FAIRFIELD, Conn. — Led by Supreme Cook’s 21 points, the Fairfield Stags defeated the U.S. Coast Guard Bears 86-45 on Sunday. The Stags are…

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Keyshaun Langley had 19 points to hep UNC Greensboro defeat Warren Wilson 120-48. Langley was 6 of 8 shooting (5 for 7 from…

WILMINGTON, N.C. — Led by Trazarien White’s 19 points, the UNC Wilmington Seahawks defeated the High Point Panthers 85-82 on Sunday. The…

CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Glenn Taylor Jr. scored 20 points and Oregon State defeated Green Bay 65-56. Taylor made 6 of 7 shots with a 3-pointer for…

MIAMI (AP) — Former NBA star Amar’e Stoudemire is facing a misdemeanor battery charge after police say he punched his teenage daughter in the…

By KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Paolo Banchero scored 31 points and Admiral Schofield had 11 of his 13 in the fourth quarter to help…

By JAY COHEN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Javon Hargrave, Josh Sweat and Haason Reddick had two sacks apiece, helping the Philadelphia Eagles…

JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Isiah Dasher’s 29 points helped Saint Peter’s defeat Quinnipiac 63-56. Dasher shot 11 for 20, including 5 for 9 from…

CHICAGO — Jace Carter’s 22 points helped UIC defeat Northeastern 81-73. Carter added five rebounds for the Flames. Toby Okani scored 19 points…

LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron has congratulated Argentina and Argentines for their win over France in Sunday’s World Cup…

By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Cameron Brink had 21 points, a season-best 17 rebounds and a key 3-pointer before the…

LAS VEGAS — Dana Tate had 24 points in Norfolk State’s 70-66 win against N.C. A&T in the HBCU Challenge. Tate shot 8 for 15, including 6 for…

RUNNEMEDE, N.J. (AP) — The ball New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge hit for his American League-record 62nd home run has sold for $1.5 million at…

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Quarterback Ryan Tannehill was out only one possession for the Tennessee Titans after he injured his right ankle during…

By MARK LONG AP Pro Football Writer JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Rayshawn Jenkins intercepted Dak Prescott’s tipped pass and returned it 52 yards…

By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Jerick McKinnon had a 26-yard touchdown run in overtime and the Kansas City Chiefs got three…

CHICAGO — Led by Philip Alston’s 17 points, the Loyola Chicago Ramblers defeated the Albany (NY) Great Danes 68-56 on Sunday. The Ramblers…

NEWARK, N.J. — Led by Kevin Osawe’s 16 points, the NJIT Highlanders defeated the Niagara Purple Eagles 62-53 on Sunday. The Highlanders…

LEWISBURG, Pa. — Alex Timmerman’s 15 points helped Bucknell defeat Merrimack 61-55. Timmerman added five rebounds for the Bison (7-4). Xander…

By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Andy Dalton and Taysom Hill combined to throw three touchdown passes, and the New Orleans…

SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil great Pelé has congratulated Lionel Messi and Argentina for winning the World Cup and Kylian Mbappé for his goal-scoring…

By PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Zia Cooke scored 16 points, Aliyah Boston had 10 points and 13 rebounds for her 67th…

By JAMES ROBSON AP Soccer Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Lionel Messi is not ready to walk away from Argentina yet despite ending his pursuit of a World…

BALTIMORE — Jacob Boonyasith had 19 points in UMBC’s 78-62 victory over William & Mary. Boonyasith was 5 of 8 shooting, including 2 for 4…

STONY BROOK, N.Y. — Frankie Policelli scored 22 points and grabbed 19 rebounds to power Stony Brook to a 66-59 victory over Army. Keenan Fitzmorris…

By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer DALLAS (AP) — Marcus Carr had 17 points and five assists as seventh-ranked Texas, playing again without…

By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Aaliyah Edwards scored 26 points, Lou Lopez Senechal added 23, and No. 9 UConn,…

By DANIEL POLITI and ALMUDENA CALATRAVA Associated Press BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Argentines let loose and streets across the country became…

BOSTON (AP) — Boston Celtics star forward Jayson Tatum is missing a rematch with the Orlando Magic because of personal reasons. The 24-year-old…

By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) — Kylian Mbappé scored a hat trick seemingly from out of nowhere to electrify the World Cup…

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Led by Lysander Rehnstrom’s 13 points, the Navy Midshipmen defeated the Washington (MD) Shoremen 93-54 on Sunday. The…

LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) — The six-goal final between France and Argentina set a World Cup record of 172 at this year’s tournament. The previous…

BOSTON — Led by Shy Odom’s 18 points, the Howard Bison defeated the Harvard Crimson 66-54 on Sunday. The Bison are now 6-8 on the season,…

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. (AP) — Jalen Pickett scored 16 points, Andrew Funk added 15 and Penn State turned up the defense in the second half to roll to…

By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Browns could be without defensive end Jadeveon Clowney for a while after he…

LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) — A diplomatic delegation from the three host countries of the 2026 World Cup were in Qatar for a handover ceremony ahead of the…

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams lost All-Pro receiver Cooper Kupp to a high ankle sprain that could sideline him for the rest of the…

By JAMES ROBSON AP Soccer Writer LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) — Lionel Messi made his strongest case yet to be considered soccer’s greatest player of all…

CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Bears offensive lineman Teven Jenkins was taken to a hospital with a neck injury after he got hurt during a 25-20 loss to…

UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Geno Auriemma missed No. 9 UConn’s game against Florida State on Sunday as he wasn’t feeling well after the team’s…

By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) — Lionel Messi, wearing a black Qatari robe over his blue-and-white Argentina shirt, kissed…

NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA says Al Horford of the Celtics has been fined $25,000 for making what it called “unnecessary and excessive contact” to…