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By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer Pat Chambers convinced Florida Gulf Coast that he was the right person to take over its men’s basketball…

By LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions have signed unrestricted free agent Tracy Walker to a $25 million,…

By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — AP Golf Writer Doug Ferguson says Cameron Smith can be overlooked because his game…

By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Pro Football Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have agreed to terms on a two-year, $12 million contract with…

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer Jonathan Isaac’s return to the Orlando Magic won’t happen this season. The Magic announced the decision…

By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer Wagering on all those parlays and long shots on the betting app is fun. Filling out a bracket and waiting for the…

By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — A person familiar with the situation tells AP the Cleveland Browns met with quarterback Deshaun…

By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — The ban on Russian soccer teams from European competition has been upheld by the Court of…

By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Mike Shula has been hired to be the Buffalo Bills senior offensive assistant in coach…

PRAGUE (AP) — Patrik Schick is in the Czech Republic squad for the World Cup qualifying playoff against Sweden next week. Schick is the top scorer…

TIRANA, Albania (AP) — Albanian soccer federation president Armand Duka has been overwhelmingly re-elected for a sixth four-year term. Duka won…

BY DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Chiefs agreed to a three-year, $31.5 million contract with safety Justin Reid, a…

LILLE, France (AP) — Lille will be without injured Renato Sanches when the team plays defending champion Chelsea on Wednesday in the second leg of…

By The Associated Press Take a deep breath after a long week at The Players Championship. The PGA Tour plays its final event of the year in Florida…

By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer Henrik Stenson is Europe’s next choice to be Ryder Cup captain for the 2023 matches in Italy. The announcement also…

LONDON (AP) — The Football Association says Chelsea has withdrawn its request to play its FA Cup game against Middlesbrough without a crowd, a…

By MARK THIESSEN Associated Press ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Musher Brent Sass won the arduous Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race across Alaska on Tuesday…

COPENHAGEN (AP) — Christian Eriksen has been recalled to the Denmark squad for the first time since he collapsed after a cardiac arrest during a…

LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — A multi-million dollar transfer dispute between Leeds and Leipzig has gone to the Court of Arbitration for Sport. The…

By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer Kendall Brown and Jeremy Sochan are true freshmen playing significant roles for defending national champion…

By DAN GREENSPAN Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Scottie Barnes scored 15 of his 21 points in the first quarter and the Toronto Raptors held…

By JOHN COON Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 30 points and collected 14 rebounds to help the Milwaukee Bucks…

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — De’Aaron Fox had 34 points, six assists and six rebounds as the Sacramento Kings…

By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers made their first big move of free agency, agreeing with…

By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Stephen Curry dazzled for 47 points on his 34th birthday, Draymond Green returned from a…

By STEPHEN WADE AP Sports Writer The International Olympic Committee has always been political, from the sheikhs and royals in its membership to a…

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Clayton Kershaw can earn $5 million in performance bonuses for starts as part of his new contract with the Los Angeles…

By The Associated Press Scott Hall, who was one of professional wrestling’s biggest stars in the 1990s, has died. He was 63. WWE announced…

By RAUL DOMINGUEZ Associated Press SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Karl-Anthony Towns had a team-record 60 points, the most scored in the NBA this season, and…

By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer A person with knowledge of the agreement says former San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle D.J. Jones has…

FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gulf Coast has hired Pat Chambers as its men’s basketball coach. Chambers resigned from Penn State in October…

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Terry Rozier scored 30 points, and the Charlotte Hornets beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 134-116. Charlotte closed out a…

OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Lawson Crouse had a hat trick, Nick Schmaltz extended his point streak with a goal, and the Arizona Coyotes beat the Ottawa…

By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Nikola Jokic had 22 points and 13 rebounds to lead the Denver Nuggets to a 114-110 win over the…

By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Trae Young scored 21 of his 46 points in the third period and the Atlanta Hawks recovered from a…

By BRIAN DULIK Associated Press CLEVELAND (AP) — Rookie big man Evan Mobley scored a season-high 30 points and Darius Garland had 24 points and 13…

SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) — The Texas Rangers have signed free agent outfielder Jake Marisnick, right-handed reliever Brandon Workman and lefty Matt…

By MIKE FITZPATRICK AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The busy New York Mets have added an experienced arm to their bullpen, signing Adam Ottavino…

By JOHN ZENOR AP Sports Writer AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Auburn coach Bryan Harsin says he isn’t bitter about a school investigation that placed his…

By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Baseball Writer Corey Seager and Marcus Semien are finally on the field together with the Texas Rangers. The team’s first…

By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Daniel Berger hit into the water on the 16th hole and some tense moments followed at…

By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (AP) — Rafael Nadal is still perfect. The Spanish star defeated 27th-seeded Daniel Evans 7-5,…

By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Pro Football Writer A person with knowledge of the deal says the Dallas Cowboys are bringing back defensive end DeMarcus…

EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Northwestern coach Chris Collins will get at least another year to turn around his struggling program. Athletic director Dr.…

BALTIMORE (AP) — Catcher Robinson Chirinos and the Baltimore Orioles agreed to a $900,000, one-year contract. The 37-year-old Chirinos returns to…

FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Gary Sánchez is ready to move on from the New York Yankees. The power-hitting catcher reported to Minnesota Twins camp…

LONDON (AP) — Manchester City has given Liverpool further hope in the English Premier League title race by stumbling against Crystal Palace for the…