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By FOSTER NIUMATA Associated Press Wales lock Alun Wyn Jones has lauded the bonds between rugby, family and community on the eve of becoming the…

By ADRIAN SAINZ Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A defense attorney for a man charged with fatally shooting former NBA player Lorenzen Wright…

By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Freddie Freeman has joined the Dodgers for his first workout since agreeing to a $162…

By The Associated Press The United States has demanded consular access to WNBA star Brittney Griner, who is faring well behind bars in Russia,…

By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Right-hander Archie Bradley has agreed to a $3.75 million, one-year deal to bolster the Los…

By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — E.J. Liddell scored 16 points, Big Ten Freshman of the Year Malaki Branham added 14 and…

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers front office has been busy since being spurned by quarterback Deshaun Watson. The Panthers agreed to a…

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys are bringing back linebacker Leighton Vander Esch along with safety Malik Hooker and long snapper Jake…

MESA, Ariz. (AP) — Japanese outfielder Seiya Suzuki is joining the new-look Chicago Cubs, finalizing an $85 million, five-year deal. Chicago will…

By MARK LONG AP Sports Writer GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida hired San Francisco’s Todd Golden as its men’s basketball coach Friday. The…

JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — Outfielder Corey Dickerson and the St. Louis Cardinals finalized a $5 million contract for the upcoming. The 32-year-old…

By ERIC OLSON AP Sports Writer Nebraska coach Fred Hoiberg announced he eliminated the position of special assistant to the head coach and that Doc…

By JEFFREY COLLINS Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Karla Erjavec scored 14 points to lead a balanced Miami offense to a 78-66 win over South…

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer Australian professional cyclist Lachlan Morton, whose ultra-endurance feats have benefited charities around the…

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills released starting defensive tackle Star Lotulelei in a move which frees up much-needed salary cap space…

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions have signed outside linebacker Charles Harris to a $13 million, two-year contract and wide receiver…

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers have signed punter Pat O’Donnell as an apparent replacement for Corey Bojorquez. Bojorquez is an…

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Oregon assistant coach Chris Crutchfield has been hired as the new head men’s basketball coach at Omaha. He was a two-sport…

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Shaun Norris has opened a three-shot lead with a second-round 62 at the Steyn City Championship in South Africa. The home…

By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Kris Bryant and the Colorado Rockies finalized their $182 million, seven-year contract.…

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen has restructured his contract to give the team salary cap relief. His agency…

CHICAGO (AP) — Sergiño Dest will miss the United States’ last three World Cup qualifiers after straining his left thigh and was replaced on the…

By LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — NFL prospect David Ojabo appeared to be injured at Michigan’s Pro Day workout. The NFL…

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Louisville women’s basketball coach Jeff Walz has agreed to a contract extension through the 2028-29 season. Walz…

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi failed a physical Thursday, undoing Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles’ first big…

By GARY B. GRAVES AP Sports Writer Kenny Payne has been hired as Louisville’s men’s basketball coach with a six-year contract through 2027-28 to…

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — First baseman Luke Voit was traded from the Yankees to the San Diego Padres, a day after New York completed a two-year contract…

By KAREN MATTHEWS Associated Press JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) — Everyone’s buzzing about tiny Saint Peter’s University after its stunning NCAA…

CHELTENHAM, England (AP) — Rachael Blackmore became the first female jockey to win the prestigious Cheltenham Gold Cup when she rode A Plus Tard to…

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (AP) — A portion of ticket revenue from the Billie Jean King Cup matches between Ukraine and the United States will go to a…

LONDON (AP) — Roger Federer is offering financial help to Ukrainians during Russia’s invasion. Federer wrote Friday on social media that his…

By MARK LONG AP Pro Football Writer JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Veteran center Brandon Linder has likely played his final game in Jacksonville,…

By JEROME PUGMIRE AP Auto Racing Writer SAKHIR, Bahrain (AP) — Formula One champion Max Verstappen has quickly got back to business for Red Bull by…

By JEROME PUGMIRE AP Auto Racing Writer SAKHIR, Bahrain (AP) — Formula One champion Max Verstappen gave a sarcastic answer when asked if rival…

MADRID (AP) — Spain coach Luis Enrique has dropped David de Gea and included Brentford goalkeeper David Raya in the squad for upcoming friendly…

LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Liverpool right back Trent Alexander-Arnold is expected to miss at least two weeks because of a hamstring injury. The…

By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer NYON, Switzerland (AP) — Defending champion Chelsea has been drawn to play record 13-time European champion Real…

By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer NYON, Switzerland (AP) — Russia’s request to freeze a FIFA ban on its soccer teams ahead of next week’s World…

SYDNEY (AP) — Australia head coach Graham Arnold has tested positive for COVID-19 for the second time this year as he was preparing to join the…

By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer The women’s NCAA Tournament features a dozen Black female head coaches, doubling the number from last…

By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer ESPN has treated the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament on the same level as the College Football Playoff and…

By JEROME PUGMIRE AP Auto Racing Writer MANAMA, Bahrain (AP) — The son of a man on death row in Bahrain has again sent a drawing to seven-time…

By W.G. RAMIREZ Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Evgenii Dadonov scored twice, Nic Roy got the game-winner in the third period and the Vegas…

By GARY B. GRAVES AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — KJ Williams scored six of his 18 points in overtime after Murray State blew an eight-point…