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LONDON (AP) — Eight men have lost a court case against Manchester City after claiming that abuse they suffered from a former youth soccer coach…

By The Associated Press Mid-table Bologna has had virtually no training ahead of a Serie A game at relegation-threatened Cagliari after being placed…

LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Tthe International Olympic Committee says its former longtime director general François Carrard has died. He was 83.…

By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer KAPALUA, Hawaii (AP) — Cameron Smith has a place in the PGA Tour record book for finishing 34-under par.…

By DANNY WEBSTER Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Brandon Staley is disappointed he won’t get to see, in his mind, one of the best players in…

By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Nick Saban strolled off the plane in frigid Indianapolis with a look that got his players’…

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Genevieve Beacom has made history as the first female pitcher for an Australian professional baseball team. The…

By W.G. RAMIREZ Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Daniel Carlson kicked a 47-yard field goal as time expired in overtime and the Las Vegas Raiders…

By JILL PAINTER LOPEZ Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Memphis Grizzlies set a franchise record with their ninth straight win, getting 16…

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson cornerback Andrew Booth Jr. is giving up his final season of college to enter the NFL draft. Booth announced his…

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The Anaheim Ducks beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-3 in a shootout. Rookie Trevor Zegras had a goal and an assist before scoring…

By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Anfernee Simons led all scorers with 31 points and the Portland Trail Blazers handed the…

By ROD McGUIRK and MARK D. BAKER Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Novak Djokovic has returned to the tennis court for training, having…

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Klay Thompson scored 17 points in his return from two devastating injuries that sidelined…

By DENNIS PASSA AP Sports Writer Ash Barty won both the singles and doubles titles at the Adelaide International. Now the world No. 1 has decided she…

BEIJING (AP) — A major Chinese city near Beijing has placed its 14 million residents on partial lockdown after 40 children and adults tested…

By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Jalen Ramsey wasn’t in any mood to celebrate the Los Angeles Rams’ first NFC West…

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin joined the Los Angeles Kings on Sunday as a senior advisor. Bergevin was…

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By PATRICK STEVENS Associated Press COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Tyler Wahl scored a career-high 21 points, Johnny Davis added 19, and No. 23 Wisconsin…

DALLAS (AP) — Luka Doncic had 22 points, 14 rebounds and 14 assists for his third triple-double of the season as the Dallas Mavericks beat Chicago…

By MARK DIDTLER Associated Press TAMPA, Fla (AP) — Carolina coach Matt Rhule and team owner David Tepper met before the Panthers’ dismal…

BOZEMAN, Mont. — Jubrile Belo posted 10 points and 10 rebounds to lift Montana State to a 66-59 win over Montana. Cameron Parker led the Grizzlies…

HOUSTON (AP) — Karl-Anthony Towns scored a season-high 40 points, D’Angelo Russell added 22 points and 10 assists and the Minnesota Timberwolves…

By JAKE SEINER AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Yankees are promoting Rachel Balkovec to manager at Low A Tampa, making her the…

By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Nikola Jokic had 22 points and 18 rebounds to help the Denver Nuggets beat the Oklahoma City…

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Matthew Slater quickly sounded the alarm. The consistent thread in the final three New…

By JOHN MARSHALL AP Sports Writer GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals will play their first playoff game in six years on the road. It…

By JOHN DENTON Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Kyle Kuzma had 27 points and a career-best 22 rebounds, Bradley Beal scored 20 points and the…

By The Associated Press Seattle Seahawks Pro Bowl safety Quandre Diggs was carted off the field with a broken leg and dislocated ankle in an…

TORONTO (AP) — Pascal Siakam had 29 points and 10 rebounds, Fred VanVleet scored 32 points and the Toronto Raptors extended their winning streak to…

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Alyson Miura hit four of her career-high five 3-pointers in the fourth quarter and finished with 15 points to help Southern…

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Eva Hodgson knocked down 4 of 5 3-point attempts and Deja Kelly scored 15 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as No. 19 North…

By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer KAPALUA, Hawaii (AP) — Cameron Smith got the new year off to a record start at the Sentry Tournament of Champions.…

By FRED GOODALL AP Sports Writer TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tom Brady topped 5,000 yards passing for the second time in his career and the Tampa Bay…

By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills clinched their second consecutive AFC East title after Devin Singletary…

By JACOB BENGE Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — E.J. Liddell scored a career-high 34 points and No. 13 Ohio State beat Northwestern 95-87.…

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Jaylen Waddle had a touchdown grab and set the NFL record for receptions in a rookie…

By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers clinched a playoff spot with a 27-24 overtime victory over the…

By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Russell Wilson threw three touchdown passes, Rashaad Penny ran for 190 yards and a…

By JOE STIGLICH Associated Press STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Hannah Jump scored 21 points, including five 3-pointers, and No. 2 Stanford clamped down…

By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — The New Orleans Saints just missed making the playoffs on Sunday, despite beating the Atlanta…

AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Khayla Pointer finished with 24 points, 10 rebounds and six assists to power No. 13 LSU to a 76-48 romp over Auburn in…

BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Tristan da Silva scored a career-high 22 points, freshman Julian Hammond III added a season-high 14 and Colorado beat…

By The Associated Press GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Seattle Seahawks Pro Bowl safety Quandre Diggs has suffered a broken right leg and dislocated ankle…

By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Pro Football Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota’s Justin Jefferson finished 17 yards short of establishing a franchise…

TOWSON, Md. — Cam Holden had 18 points and 10 rebounds to lead five Towson players in double figures as the Tigers narrowly defeated Northeastern…

By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Baker Mayfield watched Cleveland’s season-finale win over Cincinnati from the sideline,…

ATLANTA (AP) — Nerea Hermosa scored 20 points, Lorela Cubaj added 17 points and 11 rebounds and No. 16 Georgia Tech beat Virginia 67-31. Mckenna…

OAKLAND, Mich. — Micah Parrish had 19 points as Oakland easily defeated Milwaukee 86-65. Jamal Cain, Trey Townsend and Jalen Moore added 15 points…

CHARLESTON, S.C. — John Meeks posted 19 points and seven rebounds as College of Charleston narrowly beat Elon 65-61. Hunter McIntosh led the…

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Zipporah Broughton scored a career-high 28 points, Kiki Smith added 27 and they combined for 11 of Florida’s 13…

HARRISONBURG, Va. (AP) — Aaron Estrada had 22 points as Hofstra beat James Madison 87-80 in Colonial Athletic Association action. Darlinstone Dubar…

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — D’Moi Hodge matched his season high with 31 points as Cleveland State defeated Youngstown State 86-80 in overtime. Shemar…

HAMILTON, Ontario (AP) — Anaheim Ducks first-round pick Mason McTavish switched Ontario Hockey League teams Sunday, moving from the Peterborough…

By JILL PAINTER LOPEZ Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Amir Coffey tied a career-high with 21 points and Serge Ibaka added 16 to lead the Los…

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Tyler Harris had a season-high 20 points as Memphis topped Cincinnati 87-80 in American Athletic Conference play. Lester…

ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Jenna Staiti scored 15 of her 17 points in the second half and forced a crucial turnover in the closing seconds as No. 15…

By TERESA M. WALKER AP Pro Football Writer The AFC playoffs will be running through Music City with the Tennessee Titans likely having Derrick Henry…

By STEVE OVERBEY Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Jordan Kyrou and Ryan O’Reilly scored power-play goals in the final minute, rallying the St.…

By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer Erin Jackson is heading to the Beijing Olympics thanks to Brittany Bowe. Bowe has given up her spot in the 500…

CONWAY, Ark. (AP) — Eddy Kayouloud and Camren Hunter scored 18 points apiece and Darious Hall added a double-double to lead Central Arkansas to a…

MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (AP) — Jalon Pipkins scored 18 points as Purdue Fort Wayne beat Robert Morris 76-70 in Horizon League action. Pipkins hit 8 of…

NIAGARA, N.Y. — Noah Thomasson had a career-high 21 points as Niagara topped Quinnipiac 76-66. Dezi Jones led the Bobcats on Sunday with a…

POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. (AP) — Allen Powell had 15 points to lead five Rider players in double figures as the Broncs defeated Marist 79-75 in Metro…

ALBANY, N.Y. — Nick Hopkins had 19 points and eight rebounds as Siena beat Fairfield 69-62. Jesus Cruz led the Stags on Sunday with 14…

By MARK ROSNER Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Aliyah Matharu scored 18 points in just 19 minutes, and No. 9 Texas defeated Texas Rio Grande…

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Chloe Bibby scored 23 points to lead a balanced offense and help No. 10 Maryland beat Minnesota 87-73. Angel Reese had 19 points…

By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The administrators who manage the College Football Playoff will report on the…

By NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer BALTIMORE (AP) — Ben Roethlisberger delayed his retirement a little longer, guiding Pittsburgh to a 16-13 overtime…

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Onome Akinbode-James scored 16 points to lead five players in double figures and No. 17 Duke turned back Syracuse 74-65 in…

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Caitlin Clark scored 31 points, McKenna Warnock 23 and Monika Czinano had eight of her 20 in the pivotal fourth quarter as No.…

By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Georgia Bulldogs defense has a chance at redemption. In the SEC championship game, the…

By LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer DETROIT (AP) — Aaron Rodgers threw two touchdown passes in the first half and sat out the second half with nothing…

By MARK LONG AP Pro Football Writer JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts badly botched a chance to secure an AFC wild-card spot by…

By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — The Tennessee Titans clinched the top seed in the AFC for the first time in 14 years, beating the…

By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Pro Football Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Kirk Cousins passed for 172 yards and three touchdowns in the second half to lead a…

By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Antonio Gibson ran for a career-high 146 yards, scored a touchdown and capped his…

By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Case Keenum got his second win filling in for Baker Mayfield as the Cleveland Browns ended their…

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Nathan Chen had landed some of the most difficult jumps in figure skating, soaring through…

By The Associated Press Manchester United looks to bounce back from a demoralizing loss in the Premier League when it hosts Aston Villa in an FA Cup…

By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer Shaun White’s withdrawal from an Olympic qualifying event came after he experienced lingering COVID-19 symptoms,…

OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Jordan Horston scored 20 points and had 11 rebounds to lead No. 7 Tennessee to a 70-58 victory at Mississippi. Tennessee…

STORRS, Conn. (AP) — Caroline Ducharme led a balanced attack with 17 points and 11th-ranked and depleted UConn defeated Creighton 63-55 after a…

By PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Aliyah Boston had 18 points and 15 rebounds as No. 1 South Carolina improved to 8-0…

By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Rookie Cam Thomas made a runner in the lane with 1.4 seeconds left in overtime and the…

NEW YORK (AP) — The NHL has postponed two games scheduled for Monday night because of COVID-19 issues. The league said Sunday that the Tampa Bay…

LONDON (AP) — The Premier League says Leicester’s match at Everton on Tuesday has been postponed because of a lack of available players at…

By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Georgia coach Kirby Smart sees challenges everywhere for his defense — even with Alabama…

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Trayce Jackson-Davis had 13 points and 12 rebounds and Indiana beat Minnesota 73-60. With a Minnesota defense…

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — The Purdue-Michigan men’s basketball game has been postponed because the Wolverines have fewer than seven scholarship…

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Naz Hillmon and Leigha Brown each scored 19 points as No. 8 Michigan rolled past Rutgers 76-47 on Sunday. Maddie Nolan…

OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Veteran pairs duo Vanessa James and Eric Radford have been picked for Canada’s Olympic figure skating team despite…

By DUSAN STOJANOVIC Associated Press BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Novak Djokovic’s parents have joined a protest rally in downtown Belgrade with their…

By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — Sevilla maintained its momentum in the Spanish league with a 1-0 win over Getafe to stay close to…

By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Georgia coach Kirby Smart got an inside look at what it takes to build a college…

LONDON (AP) — Sixth-tier Kidderminster’s reward for reaching the fourth round of the FA Cup for the first time in 35 years is a home match…