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Davis’ jumper gives Arkansas 72-70 win over Oral Roberts

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The chants of Arkansas' fans echoed from the concourse long after the players had cleared the floor. ...

Williams, Bueckers lead UConn past Iowa in NCAA Sweet 16

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — The game was billed as a marquee matchup of uber-talented freshmen Paige Bueckers and Caitlin Clark. While those two didn't...

AP source: LaMarcus Aldridge to sign with Brooklyn Nets

NEW YORK (AP) — The Nets aren't finished bringing big names to Brooklyn. ...

Viola’s Known Agenda prevails in Florida Derby at Gulfstream

HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Known Agenda owner Vincent Viola kept asking trainer Todd Pletcher the same question over the last few days. ...

What a Mess: NASCAR worried about first Bristol dirt race

BRISTOL, Tenn. (AP) — NASCAR feverishly tried to save its ballyhooed first Cup Series dirt race since 1970 from turning into a total disaster,...

Scheffler mows down European stalwarts in Match Play

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Scottie Scheffler never gets too far ahead of himself, a remarkable trait for a 24-year-old in only his second year...

Portugal, Belgium held in WCup qualifying, Ireland shocked

Portugal and Belgium were left frustrated by draws in their World Cup qualifying matches. Ireland was left in shock. ...

Picked last, Oregon State now Elite after beating Loyola

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Picked to finish dead last in the Pac-12, Oregon State instead might be the last one standing. ...

NCAA Board of Governors chair expresses confidence in Emmert

The chairman of the NCAA's Board of Governors gave President Mark Emmert a vote of confidence Saturday, saying the association’s top governing body was...

Chen wins 3rd straight worlds, beating Olympic champ Hanyu

STOCKHOLM (AP) — Nathan Chen already has established himself as one of America's greatest figure skaters. His performance Saturday lifted him into the company...

Howard Schnellenberger, 87, Miami, Louisville coach, dies

MIAMI (AP) — Howard Schnellenberger was a pipe smoker with a push-broom mustache and gruff baritone, and he paired his grandiloquent manner with grandiose...

Love and basketball: UM’s Howard faces his friend at FSU

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — It's not that Juwan Howard doesn't love his old friend and mentor, Leonard Hamilton. ...

The Latest: Red Sox closer Matt Barnes tests positive

The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ...

Scott thinks Pac-12’s NCAA run will bode well for future

There are many who are basking in the Pac-12 Conference's historic run in the NCAA Tournament. Commissioner Larry Scott is hoping that getting four...

AP Interview: Emmert says poor communication led to inequity

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Mark Emmert acknowledged the glaring failures to give the coaches and players in the women's tournament the same attention the...

Vanderbilt’s Jack Leiter throws 7 more hitless innings

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Jack Leiter is making a habit of being stingy on the mound and spotless on the scoreboard. ...

Harden, Griffin help Nets hold off Pistons 113-111

DETROIT (AP) — Blake Griffin seemed to be in the middle of everything in his return to Detroit. ...

Ovechkin scores twice, red-hot Capitals shut out Devils 4-0

WASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Ovechkin scored twice, Ilya Samsonov made 24 saves and the Washington Capitals rode their best players to a 4-0 victory...

Shaka Smart leaves Texas to take over Marquette’s program

MILWAUKEE (AP) — After a frustrating six-year stint at Texas in which he never quite lived up to lofty expectations, Shaka Smart is returning...

Canadian government OK’s reduced quarantine for NHL players

TORONTO (AP) — The Canadian government waived its mandatory 14-day quarantine period for players acquired by Canadian NHL teams from U.S. clubs “under national...

Garcia comes up aces on a frenetic Friday at Match Play

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Needing to win the final hole to advance, Bob MacIntrye drilled a driver to 3 feet of the cup on...

NASCAR goes for first ride through the dirt at Bristol

It only took one session in the dirt for Kevin Harvick to change his mind about NASCAR's latest experiment. ...

The Latest: Playoffs are all the rage at Match Play

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Latest on the Dell Technologies Match Play (all times local): ...

Cavs buy out Drummond, center eyes signing with contender

CLEVELAND (AP) — Center Andre Drummond is now a free agent and can sign with a contending team after reaching a buyout with the...

Twins coach Mike Bell, brother of Reds manager, dies at 46

FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Minnesota Twins bench coach Mike Bell, the younger brother of Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell, died Friday of kidney...

The Latest: Sabres to have limited number of fans at 4 games

The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ...

49ers trade up to acquire No. 3 pick from Dolphins

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers have made a big move to grab their quarterback of the future by trading up...

Red Sox scratch E-Rod from opener; Eovaldi to pitch instead

The Boston Red Sox on Friday scratched Eduardo Rodriguez as the opening day starter because of a “dead arm” that pushed back his final...

Saints’ Lattimore suspected of possessing stolen handgun

CLEVELAND (AP) — New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore was arrested Thursday in his hometown of Cleveland on suspicion of possessing a loaded handgun...

Barrier falls: Woman officiates men’s qualifier in Americas

Kathryn Nesbitt ran the sidelines, waving a flag, blending in for all the right reasons. ...

NFL plans more international presence if 17 games approved

The NFL is planning to expand its international presence with more games abroad in 2022 if the 17-game regular-season schedule is approved. ...

Oregon State sues AP to stifle request in volleyball case

Oregon State University leaders are suing to block disclosure of details about an investigation of abuse allegations in their volleyball program, even as they...

Russia wins rhythm dance to extend command at skating worlds

STOCKHOLM (AP) — Russia extended its dominance at the World Figure Skating Championships on Friday when Victoria Sinitsina and Nikita Katsalapov took the rhythm...

AP Interview: Serie A trying to get it right on anti-racism

ROME (AP) — A botched anti-racism campaign launch involving a painting of apes. Consistent failures to punish clubs whose fans direct monkey chants at...

Japanese PM Suga expects to invite Biden to Tokyo Olympics

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said Friday he expects to invite President Joe Biden to the Tokyo Olympics when he visits...

MLB stadiums pass 1 million COVID-19 vaccination shots given

More than 1 million COVID-19 vaccination shots have been dispensed at Major League Baseball stadiums, with the Oakland Coliseum and Marlins Park among the...

Chisox star Jiménez out 5-6 months, Rays’ Anderson ailing

A week before opening day, the Chicago White Sox found out slugger Eloy Jiménez will be closed down for most of the season. ...

Bobby Brown, 96, a life of Yankees, military, medicine, dies

NEW YORK (AP) — At the very first Old-Timers’ Day at Yankee Stadium, on the final day of the 1947 season, 22-year-old rookie Bobby...

Stan Albeck, longtime NBA coach, dies at 89 in hospice care

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Stan Albeck, the former San Antonio, Cleveland, New Jersey and Chicago head coach during a long NBA career, died Thursday...

Nats OF Juan Soto leaves game early with right calf cramp

JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — Reigning NL batting champion Juan Soto left Washington’s 7-3 exhibition loss against the Miami Marlins in the middle of the...

Wie West struggles to 9-over 81 in return to LPGA Tour

CARLSBAD, Calif. (AP) — Michelle Wie West struggled through a round of 9-over 81 in her first tournament in nearly two years, while Inbee...

Great Scot! MacIntyre battles world No. 1 Johnson to a draw

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Bob MacIntyre grew up playing the rough-and-tumble Scottish sport of shinty, and he had more than enough fight to give...

Trade deadline passes, and Kyle Lowry remains with Raptors

Kyle Lowry wound up staying with Toronto after all. Victor Oladipo is finally in Miami, a destination he's eyed in the past. And Rajon...

‘Hello, friends’: Nantz agrees to remain with CBS Sports

Jim Nantz's familiar introduction of “Hello friends” will continue to be heard on CBS for years to come. ...

The Latest: Dustin Johnson, MacIntyre battle to a draw

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Latest on the Dell Technologies Match Play (all times CDT): ...

Cayard takes helm of underperforming US Olympic sailing team

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Paul Cayard has raced in the America’s Cup and the Olympics, and was the first American skipper to win one...

The Latest: Sabres coaches placed in NHL COVID protocol

The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ...

White Sox slugger Jiménez out 5-6 months for ruptured tendon

Chicago White Sox slugger Eloy Jiménez is expected to be sidelined for five to six months after rupturing his left pectoral tendon trying to...

Pitcher Gio Gonzalez retires after 13 major league seasons

JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — Pitcher Gio Gonzalez says he has retired after 13 major league seasons. ...

AP source: Vucevic being traded by Magic to Bulls

All-Star forward Nikola Vucevic is being traded from the Orlando Magic to the Chicago Bulls, a person with knowledge of the deal said Thursday. ...

AP source: Nuggets acquire center JaVale McGee from Cavs

DENVER (AP) — The Denver Nuggets are bringing back center JaVale McGee in a trade with the Cleveland Cavaliers, according to a person with...

AP source: Pistons agree to trade Delon Wright to Kings

DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Pistons have agreed to trade guard Delon Wright to the Sacramento Kings for guard Cory Joseph and two second-round...

Torch relay for Tokyo Olympics kicks off its 121-day journey

TOKYO (AP) — The torch relay for the postponed Tokyo Olympics began its 121-day journey across Japan on Thursday and is headed toward the...

Mitchell scores 27, Jazz rout short-handed Nets 118-88

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Donovan Mitchell scored 27 points and the Utah Jazz routed the short-handed Brooklyn Nets 118-88 on Wednesday night. ...

Mexico beats US 1-0 in men’s Olympic soccer qualifying

Sebastian Soto's sloppy giveaway cost the United States in a 1-0 loss to Mexico. ...

Nixon’s overtime bank shot sends Texas A&M past Iowa State

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Jordan Nixon stood perfectly still and gazed upward after capping a career game for Texas A&M with a dramatic play...

Jaguars sign QB Beathard, setting up potential Minshew trade

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback C.J. Beathard signed a two-year contract with Jacksonville on Wednesday, giving the Jaguars an experienced...

MLB steps up ball monitoring to suppress foreign substances

NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball is increasing its monitoring of baseballs in an attempt to suppress any use of foreign substances by...

Lower cap leads to more cuts than usual in NFL

If it seemed as if NFL teams have been shedding contracts nearly as fast as signing them in recent weeks that’s because it’s almost...

New mom Wie West looks forward to first-tee nerves again

SAN DIEGO (AP) — New mom Michelle Wie West is looking forward to being nervous again on the golf course. ...

Padres star Tatis feels better, expected back in lineup soon

Fernando Tatis Jr. is feeling a lot better, a huge relief to the star San Diego shortstop, his team and his many fans. ...

Women’s soccer stars join Biden to promote closing pay gap

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden made the case Wednesday that the pay disparity between men and women has hurt the economy, bringing members...

Tatis feeling better, could return soon to Padres lineup

Star shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. was feeling better a day after coming out of a game due to left shoulder discomfort, leaving the San...

Senior savvy: Experience shines through in NCAA Tournament

Michigan's second-round game against LSU was intense from the start. Up and down the court the teams went, trading runs and momentum swings with...

Blues hockey great Bob Plager dies in car accident

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Former St. Louis Blues defenseman Bob Plager was killed Wednesday in a car crash in St. Louis. He was 78. ...

Maryland women pour it on Alabama 100-64 to reach Sweet 16

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — The Maryland Terrapins are ruthless and relentless on offense and rolling once again into the Sweet 16. ...

School fires football coach after anti-Semitic play calls

DUXBURY, Mass. (AP) — A Massachusetts high school fired its successful football coach and hired an outside consultant Wednesday to assist an investigation into...

NHL ref’s career over after hot-mic call on Preds penalty

Tim Peel's career as an NHL referee is over after his voice was picked up by a TV microphone saying he wanted to call...

The Latest: Big Ten schools will set own attendance policies

The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ...

Snyder to buy out other Washington owners, pending approval

Dan Snyder is buying out the Washington Football Team’s minority owners and will become the sole owner of the club. ...

Tobias Harris comes up big late as Sixers hold off Warriors

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The way his Philadelphia 76ers are winning, coach Doc Rivers sees no reason to discuss the trade deadline. ...

Padres star Tatis has shoulder problem, to be re-evaluated

The flash and dash of Fernando Tatis Jr. came to a sudden halt Tuesday when the star San Diego Padres shortstop slowly walked off...

Jones and 3-pointers key No. 1 Stanford over Cowgirls 73-62

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — The Stanford Cardinal keep making 3-pointers and the overall No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament booked yet another trip...

Ingram, Williamson pace Pelicans in 128-111 win over Lakers

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Brandon Ingram looked invigorated by the sight of some old teammates on the Lakers' bench, while Zion Williamson resembled the...

Bueckers and UConn top Syracuse 83-47, advance to Sweet 16

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Paige Bueckers scored 20 points and Aaliyah Edwards added 19 to help No. 1 seed UConn beat eighth-seeded Syracuse 83-47...

Lawyer: Texans QB’s assault suits followed blackmail attempt

HOUSTON (AP) — An attorney for Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson, who’s accused of sexual assault and harassment in lawsuits filed by 16 women,...

Padres SS Tatis Jr. leaves game with shoulder discomfort

PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) — San Diego Padres star shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. left Tuesday's spring training game with left shoulder discomfort after making a...

Michigan women reach Sweet 16 for first time, beat Tennessee

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — It's been a season of firsts for Michigan, and now the Wolverines can add a trip to the Sweet 16...

NHL makes draft lottery changes, spots up for grabs cut to 2

NEW YORK (AP) — The NHL is instituting changes to the draft lottery that make it more difficult for the last-place team to drop...

The Latest: Astros to allow 50% capacity for games in April

The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ...

Spieth rounding into form for fickle week of Match Play

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — As much golf as Jordan Spieth likes to play, it took as much discipline as he could muster to not...

Jays’ Yates faces year-ending elbow surgery; Springer ailing

TORONTO (AP) — Toronto Blue Jays reliever Kirby Yates is expected to have season-ending surgery on his right elbow, general manager Ross Atkins said...

Problem gambling foes warn on sports betting college deals

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — A national group that fights compulsive gambling is concerned about financial deals between colleges and sports betting companies. ...

Column: Golf fortunes change quickly for Antoine Rozner

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — For a sport known for its glacial pace, fortunes can change quickly in golf. ...

Oregon State president out for handling of cases at LSU

Oregon State's trustees accepted the resignation of university president F. King Alexander on Tuesday, concluding he was unable to rebuild trust at the school...

Larson to highlight charitable causes in return to iRacing

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Think of iRacing and Kyle Larson and the first thing that comes to mind is his use of a racial...

In South Dakota, Noem bends — partially — on transgender ban

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem initially appeared eager to deliver a win to social conservatives on a top, culture...

Diamondbacks’ Gallen has sore forearm, might miss opener

The Arizona Diamondbacks might be missing their best pitcher on opening day. ...

Rockets end skid at 20, Wall has 1st triple-double since ’16

HOUSTON (AP) — Stephen Silas walked off the court at halftime believing he'd seen a sign. ...

Mobley Bros. lead No. 6 seed USC to 85-51 rout of Kansas

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Southern California coach Andy Enfield is taking another program to the Sweet 16. ...

Not rusty: Oregon soars past Iowa 95-80 into Sweet 16

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Oregon weaved its way through a pandemic-altered season filled with injuries, pauses and uncertainty to win a conference title. ...

Big Ten comeback: Michigan topples LSU 86-78

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — What the Big Ten needed was someone, anyone, to start playing like it came from the Big Ten. ...

Zegarowski, Creighton beat Ohio 72-58 to reach NCAA Sweet 16

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Marcus Zegarowski and his Creighton teammates battled through a close call — along with a few jitters — to open the...

Oklahoma can’t hang with Timme, Gonzaga; top seed advances

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Mark Few sat down at the microphone, the Gonzaga coach's hair disheveled after he was doused with water and threw down...

The Latest: NHL postpones Oilers-Canadiens game

The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ...

Elgin Baylor, Lakers great and aerialist pioneer, dies at 86

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Elgin Baylor changed the very direction of basketball when he joined the NBA and brought his vertical feats of athletic...

Baker and No. 13 Wright State down No. 4 Arkansas 66-62

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Arkansas came to the NCAA Tournament armed with a seasoned lineup forged in a tough regular season that included wins...

Roger Penske bullish on large crowd for Indianapolis 500

A fully vaccinated Roger Penske is hard at work at Indianapolis Motor Speedway preparing for a full season of racing that will include spectators...

Patriots, Bucs among those making biggest waves so far

Bill Belichick never was one to spend wildly in free agency. Watching Tom Brady win another Super Bowl in another city sure changed that. ...

For television, NFL deal is likely a matter of survival

NEW YORK (AP) — The $113 billion deal to telecast NFL games through 2033 is head-swimmingly large — until you consider that the very...

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