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LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Chicago Bears offensive lineman Teven Jenkins might practice this week after being carted from the field with a neck…

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Lamar Jackson was not present during the part of practice open to reporters. The Baltimore quarterback has missed the past…

NEW YORK (AP) — American League MVP Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees have finalized their $360 million, nine-year contract, the third-largest…

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Illinois has signed coach Bret Bielema to a new six-year contract through 2028. He’s transformed a struggling program…

By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer Argentina’s dramatic World Cup final victory over France is the second most-watched soccer match of any kind in the…

NEW YORK (AP) — The newest Major League Soccer expansion franchise will begin its inaugural campaign on the road when St. Louis City SC plays at…

By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Browns star defensive end Myles Garrett was out sick and running back Nick Chubb didn’t…

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett should leave the concussion protocol this week, clearing the way for him to start…

LONDON (AP) — Brentford striker Ivan Toney has been charged by the English Football Association with 30 more breaches of betting rules. Toney was…

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer Mortgage executive Mat Ishbia has agreed in principle to buy a majority stake of the Phoenix Suns and Phoenix…

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Royals and well-traveled right-hander Jordan Lyles have agreed to a $17…

By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts still has a chance he could play Saturday against…

The Associated Press Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr., Minnesota running back Mohamed Ibrahim and UCLA linebacker Laiatu Latu were named…

By JULIE CARR SMYTH Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — An Associated Press review finds that gambling interests positioning for lucrative…

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Zach Wilson will start at quarterback for the New York Jets against the…

By FREIDA FRISARO Associated Press FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays will split spring training between the Wide World of Sports…

By FRANK JORDANS Associated Press BERLIN (AP) — During his first interview after being released from prison, tennis great Boris Becker recalled the…

By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer The Masters is keeping its criteria the same for next year. That means 16 players from Saudi-funded LIV Golf will be…

PARIS (AP) — The French soccer federation wants to go after social media users who targeted some of the national team’s players with racist…

AMES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa State has canceled a men’s basketball game and a women’s basketball game because of the potential for severe winter…

By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Justin Verlander says owner Steve Cohen and his willingness to spend his hedge-fund fortune on…

By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Tiger Woods is the reason the PNC Championship was a sellout this year. But one of the biggest…

By TARIK EL-BARAKAH Associated Press RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Tens of thousands of jubilant Moroccans have welcomed home their national soccer team…

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Basketball Writer There are just 26 games involving ranked teams in the AP men’s basketball poll over the next week. Several…

By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Danielle Serdachny scored at 2:16 of overtime to give Canada a 3-2 victory over the United States…

By DANIEL POLITI and ALMUDENA CALATRAVA Associated Press BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — A parade to celebrate the Argentine World Cup champions was…

By CAMERON SALERNO Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — LaMelo Ball scored 16 of his 23 points in the fourth quarter and the Charlotte…

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Jordan Kyrou had three goals for his first career hat trick and had an assist as the St. Louis Blues beat the…

LONG BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Aboubacar Traore and Lussina Traore posted double-doubles and Long Beach State breezed to a 97-52 victory over Life…

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Kyron Gibson and Aaron Cash scored 12 points apiece and UT Arlington held off San Francisco 68-63 on Monday night. Marion…

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Jordan Johnson scored 18 points, Tyson Jackson notched a double-double and New Orleans cruised to a 79-71 victory over Dillard.…

By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams have piled up far more injuries than wins during a Super Bowl title…

W.G. RAMIREZ Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made a career-high 41 saves and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Vegas Golden…

By JOHN MARSHALL AP Sports Writer TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Mike Hoffman skated through the middle, fully expecting the two Arizona Coyotes defenders to…

By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers aren’t giving up hope they can still reach the…

By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — It looked like Father Time might be making some gains on the 37-year-old Chris Paul over the past…

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Tobias Harris hit a 3-pointer in overtime that put Philadelphia ahead to stay, and Joel Embiid had 28 points, 11 rebounds and…

By The Associated Press SAINT PAUL, Minn. — Led by Parker Bjorklund’s 29 points, the Saint Thomas Tommies defeated the North Dakota…

By GEORGE HENRY AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Dejounte Murray hit a pair of decisive free throws with 1.3 seconds left, Trae Young had 37 points…

By JIM DIAMOND Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Alexandre Carrier scored at 2:12 of overtime to give the Nashville Predators a 4-3 victory…

By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 42 points and 10 rebounds and the Milwaukee Bucks held off a late New…

By JANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer Free-agent reliever Seth Lugo and the San Diego Padres have agreed on a $15 million, two-year contract, a person…

CLINTON, S.C. — Jalen Forrest scored 15 points to help Presbyterian defeat Allen 90-70. Forrest added three steals for the Blue Hose (4-9). Kobe…

By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Devin Vassell had 26 points and the San Antonio Spurs rolled to a 124-105 rout of the Houston…

TAMPA, Fla. — Tyler Harris had 19 points in South Florida’s 77-70 victory over Hofstra. Harris shot 7 for 13 with two 3-pointers for the Bulls…

MARTIN, Tenn. — Parker Stewart had 26 points in UT Martin’s 120-59 victory against Crowley’s Ridge College. Stewart shot 9 for 12, including 8…

By NICOLE KRAFT Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Wyatt Johnston scored 55 seconds into the second period and the Dallas Stars beat the…