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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Donovan Gregory scored 16 points, freshman Justin Abson made a hook shot in the lane with 35.5 seconds left and Appalachian…

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Melbourne United starting center Isaac Humphries has announced that he is gay and says he hopes his decision to go…

DENVER (AP) — Reigning back-to-back NBA MVP Nikola Jokic has entered the league’s health and safety protocols and has been ruled out of…

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kansas City Royals owner John Sherman says the team is considering several sites to build a replacement for the aging…

By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer Terry Francona of the Cleveland Guardians and Buck Showalter of the New York Mets trace their beginnings as major…

By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Charlotte 49ers have named Michigan associate head coach Francis “Biff” Poggi as…

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans forward Zion Williamson sat out the Pelicans’ game Tuesday night against the Memphis Grizzlies because of a right…

By TERESA M. WALKER AP Sports Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans keep swapping bodies in and out on defense. They’ve used 24…

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears have placed running back Khalil Herbert on injured reserve because of a hip injury, a big setback for a…

By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner held a one-on-one meeting with Aaron Judge to make sure the star…

By CIARÁN FAHEY AP Sports Writer Niclas Füllkrug took the scenic route before earning his first call-up for Germany on the eve of the World Cup.…

By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer The NFL is branching out further into the entertainment marketplace by teaming up with Skydance Media to create a…

NEW YORK (AP) — Outfielder Joc Pederson and left-hander Martín Pérez were the only players to accept $19.65 million qualifying offers from their…

By PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson tailback Will Shipley may have started something for the ninth-ranked Tigers with…

By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers rookie receiver Christian Watson’s decision to celebrate his first…

By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — First baseman Anthony Rizzo is staying with the New York Yankees, agreeing to a $40 million,…

By TRAVIS JOHNSON Associated Press STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Freshman linebacker Abdul Carter has already made a big impact for No. 11 Penn State.…

By The Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Tech has lost two quarterbacks for the rest of the season with former starter Jeff Sims nursing a…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Mike Thibault is retiring from his position as coach of the Washington Mystics. The team announced Tuesday that Thibault will…

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Ninth-ranked Clemson will be without junior defensive back Malcolm Greene for the rest of the season due to a groin injury.…

By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer Gemma Dryburgh of Scotland is the latest example of how one good break can lead to places she never imagined. She…

TURIN, Italy (AP) — Neymar has trained with Brazil’s national team for the first time ahead of the World Cup. The star forward joined the group…

By NICHOLAS K. GERANIOS Associated Press SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Former Washington State football coach Nick Rolovich has sued the university and…

By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer Southern California and UCLA’s pending moves to the Big Ten could give the league’s existing members the…

By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Ty Gibbs was promoted to NASCAR’s top Cup series on Tuesday in an expected…

By The Associated Press YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — Led by Adrian Nelson’s 14 points, the Youngstown State Penguins defeated the Grace Christian (MI)…

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Royals and first baseman Ryan O’Hearn agreed to a $1.4 million contract to avoid salary arbitration. It was one of…

By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — Kedon Slovis is in no hurry to talk about 2023. Getting through 2022 has been challenging enough…

HOUSTON (AP) — Reliever Rafael Montero finalized a $34.5 million, three-year contract to remain with the World Series champion Houston Astros, a…

GIRONA, Spain (AP) — Wolverhampton striker Raul Jimenez is set to play his first game since August when Mexico takes on Sweden on Wednesday in its…

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Erik Moses has been hired by the Fiesta Bowl as its new executive director and CEO, the organization announced Tuesday.…

By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers have released wide receiver/punt returner Amari Rodgers one year…

By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer Rory McIlroy says golf cannot begin to come together as long as Greg Norman is running Saudi-funded LIV Golf. McIlroy…

By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer NOGALES, Ariz. (AP) — Benjamin Ley-Shipley is like thousands of other teenagers across the United States.…

By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles Rams receiver Cooper Kupp will have surgery on his sprained right ankle, sidelining…

By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — Any downtime at the World Cup may mean study time for young Spain defender Hugo Guillamón. The…

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The Memphis Grizzlies announced that guard Desmond Bane has sprained his right big toe and will miss at least two to three…

By JIM HEINTZ Associated Press MOSCOW (AP) — A show of prison artwork by a Russian arms trader serving 25 years in the United States and the focus…