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AMSTERDAM (AP) — Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal believes it is “ridiculous” the World Cup is being played in Qatar. The finalists discover on…

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Infielder Ryan McMahon and the Colorado Rockies have agreed to a $70 million, six-year contract that avoided salary…

By ADRIAN SAINZ Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A jury has convicted a Tennessee man in the slaying of former NBA player Lorenzen Wright,…

BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz is hoping to turn last season’s cameo into a full-time gig. Cruz made his…

By ROB MAADDI AP Sports Writer CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) — Kyle Schwarber loves to hit in Citizens Bank Park and enjoys eating cheesesteaks. He’ll…

BY MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts have acquired their new quarterback, Matt Ryan, in a trade with the…

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkish media reports says a yacht belonging to Chelsea soccer club owner and sanctioned Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich…

By ERIC OLSON AP Sports Writer Louisville has shaken off its slow start and is looking a lot more like the high-scoring Cardinals teams college…

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Jaylen Sims made a layup with 4.3 seconds left to lead UNC Wilmington to a 76-75 win over Drake in the College Basketball…

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — La Salle has fired coach Ashley Howard after four seasons without a winning record. Howard went 45-71 in four seasons and…

MADRID (AP) — Italian rider Sonny Colbrelli has collapsed and had to be rushed to a hospital after the first stage of the Catalonia Volta. Team…

LONDON (AP) — Former tennis champion Boris Becker is on trial in London for allegedly concealing property — including nine trophies — from…

DENVER (AP) — The U.S. Center for SafeSport is investigating abuse allegations against longtime snowboard coach Peter Foley, who has left his job…

By TERESA M. WALKER AP Pro Football Writer Tennessee’s newest tight end Austin Hooper says he only wants a chance to compete with his third NFL…

By MITCH STACY AP Sports Writer CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Bengals have signed a third free-agent lineman to shore up an offensive line that…

LONDON (AP) — Right backs Trent Alexander-Arnold and Reece James are among four players to withdraw from the England squad because of injuries…

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Illinois hired Shauna Green is its coach, hoping she can lift a struggling program following a winning tenure at Dayton.…

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska freshman Bryce McGowenshas announced he’s declaring for the NBA draft and will sign with an agent. The…

By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer Sam Burns is the latest top player to pull out of the Dell Match Play. Burns withdrew one day after outlasting Davis…

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Basketball Writer LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Remy Martin has been the catalyst for Kansas through the opening two rounds of the NCAA…

By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer FOXBOROUGH (AP) — Offensive tackle Trent Brown has agreed to a two-year deal to return to the New England…

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — To fully understand how long Miami basketball coach Jim Larrañaga has been teaching…

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens have agreed to a three-year deal with fullback Patrick Ricard. Ricard has spent all five of his NFL…

By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer Gareth Bale has linked up with Wales’ national team ahead of its World Cup qualifying playoff against…

By DANIELLA MATAR AP Sports Writer MILAN (AP) — From refugee to amateur soccer player to Serie A scorer. Eighteen-year-old Moustapha Cissé has…

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Virginia has hired Amaka “Mox” Agugua-Hamilton of Missouri State as its women’s basketball coach. Athletic…

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Basketball Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kansas State hired Jerome Tang to be its next basketball coach Monday, entrusting a…

By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — It was quite the weekend in motorsports, which is typically the bit player on the…

By CIARÁN FAHEY AP Sports Writer BERLIN (AP) — Hertha Berlin investor Lars Windhorst has slammed the club president Werner Gegenbauer and called…

LONDON (AP) — Russian race walker Yelena Lashmanova has been banned for two years for doping and will be stripped of her Olympic gold medal.…

ANTWERP, Belgium (AP) — Former Dutch soccer great Marc Overmars has been appointed sports director of Belgian club Antwerp only weeks after…

By NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer Kevin Willard is taking over as Maryland’s basketball coach after a dozen seasons at Seton Hall. The Terrapins…

By JOHN WAWROW AP Hockey Writer Marc-Andre Fleury is back in the playoff picture after the Minnesota Wild acquired the three-time Stanley Cup-winner…

PRAGUE (AP) — The Czech Republic will be without its best attacker for the World Cup qualifying playoff against Sweden after Patrik Schick was…

By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — Barcelona’s players had just returned to the locker room when Gerard Piqué put out a message on…

PARIS (AP) — Marseille defender William Saliba has been called up to France’s national team for upcoming friendly matches. The French soccer…

SYDNEY (AP) — Socceroos head coach Graham Arnold has been fined 25,000 Australian dollars ($18,500) for taking a walk on a Sydney beach while he…

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Rasmus Dahlin scored 48 seconds into overtime, leading the Buffalo Sabres to a 3-2 victory over the Vancouver…

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ryan Hollingshead scored a goal in each half to lead Los Angeles FC to a 3-1 victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps in MLS action.…

By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer MILWAUKEE (AP) — Jaden Ivey made a critical 3-pointer with 1:01 left and finished with 18 points, and Purdue…

SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) — Free agent right-hander Garrett Richards has signed a one-year contract with Texas. The former starter is expected to pitch…

By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Lexie Hull scored a career-high 36 points with six 3-pointers and made six steals,…

By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Pascal Siakam had 26 points and 10 rebounds and Precious Achiuwa scored 21 points to lead the…

NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Jaren Holmes tossed in 23 points, Osun Osunniyi had a double-double and St. Bonaventure knocked out Oklahoma 70-68 in the…