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LONDON (AP) — Undefeated Bellator welterweight champion Yaroslav Amosov has withdrawn from his upcoming title defense to stay in his native…

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Basketball Writer LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — There will be quite a reunion when Kansas and Providence join Iowa State and Miami at…

BORDEAUX, France (AP) — Prosecutors in France say 26 people have been arrested in relation to a suspected doping ring in horse racing. The Bordeaux…

LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Russian and Belarusian swimmers have been banned from competing at the world championships because of the war in…

CARDIFF, Wales (AP) — Gareth Bale has declared himself in “very good shape” and ready to play “whatever is necessary” for Wales in its…

ELAINE GANLEY Associated Press THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — A man suspected in the weekend killing of former Argentina rugby player Federico…

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is jumping into the conversation about a transgender swimmer who won a collegiate…

By ROB HARRIS AP Global Soccer Writer LONDON (AP) — UEFA is exploring fresh action against Russia to thwart a bid to host soccer’s European…

FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — The Boston Red Sox have announced their signing of former Rockies shortstop Trevor Story to make the deal official. Story…

By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer Georgia women’s basketball coach Joni Taylor is leaving for Southeastern Conference rival Texas A&M. The Lady…

LONDON (AP) — Authorities say 29 people were taken to the hospital with breathing difficulties after a “high quantity of chlorine gas” leaked…

LONDON (AP) — Russian Olympic athletes who participated in a rally supporting President Vladimir Putin and the invasion of Ukraine are facing a…

By ROB HARRIS AP Global Soccer Writer LONDON (AP) — The owners of the Chicago Cubs, who are bidding for Premier League club Chelsea, touted their…

LONDON (AP) — The teenage Russian figure skater at the center of a doping scandal at last month’s Beijing Olympics will skate in a competition…

By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer Three-point conversions, an alternative option for the onside kick and a best-of three play shootout in overtime…

COPENHAGEN (AP) — Christian Eriksen is set to train with the Denmark squad on Thursday and could make his return to the national team in…

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — If tennis players want a shot of espresso or a latte or a cappuccino at the Miami…

By ANTAWN JAMISON For The Associated Press Antawn Jamison knows what it’s like to play basketball with Michael Jordan in a pickup game while in…

By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Sports Writer DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic bounced back from a rare poor shooting performance, scoring 30 points to lead the…

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Logan Couture and Alexander Barabanov scored in a 28-second span in the third period, rallying the San Jose Sharks to a 4-3…

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Donovan Sims had 17 points and Camryn Weston recorded 9 points, nine assists and five steals as Middle Tennessee topped…

By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer The Orlando Pride has apologized after a supporters’ group was told it could not display a banner that said…

CINCINNATI — Adam Kunkel made a layup with 56 seconds left to give Xavier the lead en route to a 75-73 win over Vanderbilt in the NIT quarterfinals…

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Connor Hellebuyck made 42 saves, and the Winnipeg Jets beat the Vegas Golden Knights 4-0. Nikolaj Ehlers and Mark…

BALTIMORE (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles have reached a $1.05 million deal with left-hander Tanner Scott, avoiding arbitration. First baseman Trey…

GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) — Cleveland Guardians ace Shane Bieber avoided salary arbitration when he agreed to a $6 million, one-year contract.…

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) — Alexah Chrisman scored 16 points to secure the tournament MVP award, Zoie Barth added 12 points and top-seeded Thomas More…

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Zach Wrightsil scored 19 points and grabbed 12 rebounds, tournament MVP Myles Burns added 17 points and 17 rebounds, and…

By BILL WHITEHEAD Associated Press PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) — In his first start since last summer, New York Mets ace Jacob deGrom had some…

By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 25 points and 17 rebounds in his return to action and the Milwaukee…

By DANA GAURUDER Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Jakub Vrana scored twice and the Detroit Red Wings won for the second time in nine games, beating…

By ALLAN KREDA Associated Press NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Jack Hughes scored twice and the New Jersey Devils broke loose for five second-period goals —…

By SCOTT CHARLES Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Semyon Varlamov made 24 saves in his first shutout of the season, leading the New York Islanders…

By DENNIS PASSA AP Sports Writer BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Top-ranked Ash Barty has announced her retirement from tennis at the age of 25. Barty…

By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Trae Young had 45 points and eight assists in his first game at Madison Square Garden since…

By BOB SUTTON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Martin Necas and Tony DeAngelo scored to break a power-play drought for the Carolina Hurricanes…