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OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Left-handed pitcher Andrew Chafin declined his portion of a mutual option to stay with the Oakland Athletics, instead…

MONTREAL (AP) — Brock Nelson scored a career-high four goals and the New York Islanders beat the Montreal Canadiens 6-2 on Thursday night. Playing…

By PAUL GEREFFI Associated Press SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Eetu Luostarinen scored 1:55 into overtime to give the Panthers a 5-4 win over the Washington…

LA Galaxy midfielder Jonathan Dos Santos (LA Galaxy). Chivas midfielder Uriel Antuna and injured Chivas forward Alexis Vega were left off Mexico’s…

By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Jordan Clarkson bounced back from his worst game of the season, scoring 30 points to lead the Utah…

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer MIAMI (AP) — Jaylen Brown scored 17 points to lead six Boston players in double figures, and the Celtics…

TORONTO (AP) — William Nylander scored on a power play at 3:43 of overtime to give the Toronto Maple Leafs a 2-1 victory over the Tampa Bay…

By DOUG ALDEN Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Patrice Bergeron scored his first four goals of the season, Brad Marchand had four assists and the…

By DENNIS PASSA AP Sports Writer BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Modern Pentathlon Australia says it supports a decision by the sport’s international…

DAVE HOGG Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Seth Curry scored 23 points, Tyrese Maxey added 20 and the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers beat the…

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The New York Jets have lost starting quarterback Mike White with an injured right forearm. His return is questionable. White…

NEW YORK (AP) — Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner and reliever Darren O’Day became free agents after the players and New York declined 2022…

By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Matt Crafton, John Hunter Nemechek, Ben Rhodes and Zane Smith are racing Friday night for the NASCAR…

ATLANTA (AP) — Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell is not playing against the Atlanta Hawks because of a sprained right ankle. Mitchell injured the…

By JANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Catcher Buster Posey offered a heartfelt goodbye to baseball following a 12-year career…

HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Dynamo have parted ways with coach Tab Ramos after the MLS team finished in last place in the Western Conference with…

TORONTO (AP) — Rana Reider, the coach of Olympic 200-meter champion Andre De Grasse of Canada, is facing an investigation for alleged sexual…

COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert was a full participant in Thursday’s practice after being limited on…

By FRED GOODALL AP Sports Writer TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Leonard Fournette is making the most of an opportunity to jumpstart his NFL career with what he…

DENVER (AP) — The Western Athletic Conference has named Brian Thornton as its next commissioner. Thornton will replace Jeff Hurd, who is ending a…

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts and New York Jets will both be missing starting receivers for their prime-time game. Indy has…

By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Pro Football Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is set to return after missing a game with…

By BETH HARRIS AP Racing Writer DEL MAR, Calif. (AP) — California Angel has already beaten the odds before she even runs in the Breeders’ Cup.…

TORONTO (AP) — The executive board of the NHL Players’ Association has voted to approve an independent investigation into the union’s…