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By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Following the hip surgery that cut his 2021 season short after just three games, James…

By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer Purdue’s using its extraordinary size to push around opponents, dominate the boards and get to the free-throw…

By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Matthew Stafford realizes he almost certainly could have gotten more money in a contract…

By FRED GOODALL AP Sports Writer TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Chris Godwin’s excited about Tom Brady’s decision to unretire, as well as all the moves the…

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Daylen Kountz had 29 points and Northern Colorado beat UNC Asheville 87-84 in the quarterfinals of the College Basketball…

By ERIC OLSON AP Sports Writer No one saw this Iowa State men’s basketball team coming. The Cyclones won just two games and went 0-18 in the…

By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker says he’s considering all options, including a…

By MARK DIDTLER Associated Press TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The New York Yankees are getting good news about the rotation behind ace Gerrit Cole. Jameson…

By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — A federal appeals panel has affirmed a lower court’s decision to unseal a letter from…

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Eagles signed wide receiver Zach Pascal to a one-year contract. Pascal had 38 catches for 384 yards and three…

By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — LSU is filling its men’s basketball coaching vacancy with Murray State’s Matt…

JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — The St. Louis Cardinals claimed left-hander Packy Naughton off waivers from the Los Angeles Angels on Monday. The 25-year-old…

By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — Boston Bruins forward Jake DeBrusk agreed a two-year, $8 million contract extension hours before the…

By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — Former Pitt quarterback Kenny Pickett is trying his best to enjoy the NFL draft process. Pickett…

LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Veteran defender Pepe has been ruled out of Portugal’s World Cup qualifier against Turkey after testing positive for…

By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin coach Paul Chryst says he never personally spoke with Caleb Williams when the…

By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer The Las Vegas Raiders signed free agent linebackers Kyler Fackrell and Micah Kiser to add depth to a thin group.…

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Claude Giroux says he feels that joining the Florida Panthers was something that was meant to…

By ROB HARRIS AP Global Soccer Writer LONDON (AP) — The public lobbying to be chosen as a preferred bidder for Chelsea has stepped up as increased…

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…