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By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — An independent investigation launched by the NFL found no evidence the Cleveland Browns purposely…

By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Ryan Getzlaf’s retirement from the Anaheim Ducks signals the start of a new era, both…

WACO, Texas (AP) — BYU forward Caleb Lohner is transferring to Baylor in his home state after two seasons with the Cougars. Baylor coach Scott Drew…

By PAT EATON-ROBB AP Sports Writer Connecticut lawmakers have passed a bill that would allow college athletes at state universities to use their…

By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer Adam Frazier and the Seattle Mariners argued the first of this year’s delayed salary arbitration cases, with the…

By JOSH DUBOW AP Sports Writer SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — After missing the playoffs for a third straight season for the first time in franchise…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Ben Olsen has left the National Women’s Soccer League’s Washington Spirit after eight months as club president that included…

By JOHN KEKIS AP Sports Writer COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (AP) — Former Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz toured the Baseball Hall of Fame to prepare for…

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden plans to host the 2020 and 2022 U.S. Olympic Teams at the White House on Wednesday, celebrating athletes from…

By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer DENVER (AP) — All-Star goaltender Juuse Saros will miss the first two games of Nashville’s first-round series…

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Devin Bush will be playing for his job in 2022. The Pittsburgh Steelers have declined the fifth-year option on the inside…

TORONTO (AP) — All members of the New York Yankees’ active roster were permitted to cross the border into Canada for a three-game series in…

CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Bengals have re-signed their longest-tenured player, punter Kevin Huber, to a one-year contract for the 2022…

By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — The New Jersey Devils finished their second season under coach Lindy Ruff, and it wasn’t…

BALTIMORE (AP) — The Minnesota Twins have put Miguel Sanó on the 10-day injured list and called up infield prospect Jose Miranda to make his big…

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Jillian Hollingshead has transferred to Tennessee after her freshman season, giving coach Kellie Harper four players from…

By TERESA M. WALKER AP Sports Writer MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Klay Thompson savored the moment by spending a few minutes on the court after a roller…

CHICAGO (AP) — Dylan Cease struck out 11 to match a career best and gave up just one hit in seven sparkling innings, propelling the Chicago White…

MADRID (AP) — Real Betis has been held at Getafe to 0-0 in the Spanish league and missed another chance to gain momentum in the fight for a…

By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer The Arizona Cardinals are going to have to figure out a way to score points and win games without their top…

ROME (AP) — A late equalizer has earned Atalanta a 1-1 draw with relegation-threatened Salernitana in Serie A. The result kesps alive…

CHICAGO (AP) — Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani was held out of the starting lineup Monday, a day after the AL MVP exited a win over the…

By CIARÁN FAHEY AP Sports Writer BERLIN (AP) — Bayer Leverkusen has consolidated third place and Leipzig has dropped out of the Bundesliga top…

MONACO (AP) — The Olympic sport of modern pentathlon will test obstacle racing as a replacement for equestrian jumping in time for the 2028 Los…

COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers have declined to pick up the fifth-year option on defensive tackle Jerry Tillery. Tillery, the…

SHEFFIELD, England (AP) — Ronnie O’Sullivan finally got to No. 7. Widely regarded as the most talented snooker player ever, O’Sullivan surely…

By ERIC OLSON AP Sports Writer Maryland’s Ryan Ramsey was still hearing from family, friends and old teammates three days after he pitched only…

By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — After a disappointing season with his hometown team, running back Mike Davis has been released by…

ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — American Athletic Conference player of the year Diamond Battles is following her coach to Georgia. The Lady Bulldogs have…

By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Cade York has already kicked out his competition with the Browns. Cleveland released kickers Chase…

By ROB HARRIS AP Global Soccer Writer FIFA President Gianni Infantino said migrant workers gain pride from hard work when he was questioned on Monday…

By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Panthers owner David Tepper preached patience last week when it came to breaking the losing…

By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer DOVER, Del. (AP) — Chase Elliott snapped a 26-race winless streak when the 2020 NASCAR champion pulled away down…

HELSINKI (AP) — Finland and Sweden will ban from their national ice hockey teams any of their players who appear in Russia’s Kontinental Hockey…

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs resolved a misdemeanor speeding case Monday, with his attorney entering a no-contest plea…

By ERIC OLSON AP College Football Writer Scott Frost will not be allowed to perform his coaching duties for five consecutive days this football…

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Alabama cornerback Eli Ricks was arrested in Mississippi on charges of speeding, not having insurance and a first offense…

By MIKE FITZPATRICK AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Robinson Canó has been cut by the New York Mets with nearly $45 million remaining on his…

By LARRY NEUMEISTER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A lawyer for an NFL coach who sued the league over alleged racist hiring practices has told a…

By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — Andy Murray has made a good start in his return to clay by defeating Dominic Thiem in straight sets…

By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — UEFA has kicked out Russian soccer teams from the Women’s European Championship, the next men’s…

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers have designated right-handed pitcher José Ureña for assignment and activated infielder Luis Urías from…

HARRISONBURG, Va. (AP) — James Madison has canceled the remainder of its softball season as the school tries to cope with the suicide of one of its…