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DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Raheem Sterling will rejoin England’s World Cup squad after a break-in at his home in the U.K. The Chelsea forward had left…

LONDON (AP) — Formula One champion Max Verstappen will have a home race until at least 2025 after the Dutch Grand Prix agreed to a two-year…

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Connor McDavid had two goals and two assists and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins scored twice and had an assist as the Edmonton Oilers…

By MAX MILLER Associated Press SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Elias Pettersson scored on a breakaway at 4:25 of overtime, giving the Vancouver Canucks a…

By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — The hardest task these days for the Boston Celtics might be staying humble. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen…

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tre White scored 16 points on 6-of-9 shooting, Kobe Johnson added 14 points, five assists and three steals and Southern…

By MATTHEW COLES Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Simone Fontecchio dunked with 1.4 seconds remaining off Nickeil Alexander-Walker’s steal…

By MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Mika Zibanejad had two goals and an assist, and the New York Rangers scored three times in 1:54…

RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — Scotty Washington had 18 points in California Baptist’s 64-52 victory over Weber State on Wednesday. Washington was…

By RONALD BLUM and JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writers SAN DIEGO (AP) — The San Diego Padres and Xander Bogaerts agreed to a blockbuster $280 million,…

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Led by Keshawn Justice’s 18 points, the Santa Clara Broncos defeated the New Mexico State Aggies 66-65 on Wednesday.…

NEW YORK (AP) — Kyrie Irving scored 33 points, Kevin Durant had 29 and the Brooklyn Nets outlasted the Charlotte Hornets 122-116 on Wednesday…

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Rasmus Andersson scored a tiebreaker at 15:57 of the third period and had two assists as the Calgary Flames rallied to beat…

By MARK LONG AP Sports Writer GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Adama Sanogo scored 17 points, Donovan Clingan added 16 and No. 5 UConn beat Florida 75-54…

Kyrie Irving is a sneaker free agent and he used the Brooklyn Nets’ game  to advertise it. Irving played Wednesday night with tape covering the…

SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Atlanta Braves have traded for former All-Star reliever Joe Jiménez, sending two minor leaguers to Detroit to help restock a…

By DICK SCANLON Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Rookie Pablo Banchero scored 10 of his 23 points in overtime and the Orlando Magic snapped a…

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Led by Bryce Hopkins’ 22 points, the Providence Friars defeated the Manhattan Jaspers 99-59 on Wednesday night. The Friars…

By JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — Farhan Zaidi got a text message from Aaron Judge’s representatives early Wednesday morning.…

By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Julius Randle had 34 points and 17 rebounds, and the New York Knicks capitalized on another…

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — Jarred Godfrey scored 19 points as Purdue Fort Wayne beat Southeast Missouri State 89-68. Godfrey had eight rebounds and five…

MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (AP) — Led by Josh Corbin’s 20 points, the Robert Morris Colonials defeated the Central Michigan Chippewas 71-66. The…

By AARON BRACY Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Alex Ovechkin scored two empty-net goals, Dylan Strome had a goal and an assist and the…

DAVIDSON, N.C. — David Skogman scored 17 points off of the bench to help lead the Davidson Wildcats past the Western Carolina Catamounts 72-64 on…

DAVIDSON, N.C. (AP) — David Skogman scored 17 points off of the bench to help lead the Davidson Wildcats past the Western Carolina Catamounts…

STATESBORO, Ga. (AP) — Led by Carlos Curry’s 20 points, the Georgia Southern Eagles defeated the Piedmont Lions 91-47. The Eagles are now 5-4 on…

BOCA RATON, Fla. — Led by Alijah Martin’s 21 points, the Florida Atlantic Owls defeated the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles 85-53 on Wednesday…

STATESBORO, Ga. — Led by Carlos Curry’s 20 points, the Georgia Southern Eagles defeated the Piedmont Lions 91-47 on Wednesday night. The…

SOUTH EASTON, Mass. — Led by Mervin James’ 23 points, the Rider Broncs defeated the Stonehill Skyhawks 78-67 on Wednesday night. The Broncs…

By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Zach Edey had a double-double in the first half and finished with 23 points and 18…

BALTIMORE — Led by Isaiah Burke’s 23 points, the Morgan State Bears defeated the Penn State-Wilkes Barre Nittany Lions 95-48 on Wednesday…

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. (AP) — A.J. Hoggard scored a career-high 23 points, Joey Hauser had 12 points and 15 rebounds and Michigan State beat Penn…

By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — Reigning ACC player of the year Elizabeth Kitley had 22 points and 12 rebounds to lead No. 7 Virginia…

By BOB SUTTON Associated Press CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Alyssa Ustby scored 16 points and No. 8 North Carolina rebounded from its only loss of the…

SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Philadelphia Phillies have picked U.S. Navy aviator Noah Song in the Rule 5 draft, hoping the former top pitching prospect can…

TORONTO (AP) — Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James sat out Wednesday’s game at Toronto because of a sore left ankle, one night after he played…

By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Most of the Seattle Seahawks running back room is a question mark entering an important two-game…

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Led by Drew Pember’s 22 points, the UNC Asheville Bulldogs defeated the Warren Wilson Owls 122-70 on Wednesday night. The…

By JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs have added Jameson Taillon to their rotation, agreeing to a $68 million,…

By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Giants quarterback Daniel Jones and receiver Darius Slayton are looking forward to…

By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Sports Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota football coach P.J. Fleck had his contract extended by an additional year with a $1…

By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — When Nathaniel Hackett was hired as coach of the Denver Broncos, he quickly put…

PHOENIX (AP) — Chris Paul is nearing his return after missing a month with a sore right heel. The 12-time All-Star could return as early as…

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Penguins forward prospect Sam Poulin is taking a leave of absence from the club’s American Hockey League affiliate…

EDINBURGH, Scotland (AP) — Scotland wing Darcy Graham has been ruled out until February because of a knee injury that could jeopardize his…