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By JOHN MARSHALL AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Steven Alker began his PGA Tour Champions career as a Monday qualifier, the goal every week right…

WASHINGTON (AP) — USA Basketball still has some work to do before clinching a berth in next year’s World Cup. Bruno Caboclo scored 24 points,…

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Right-hander Nick Martinez opted out of his contract with the San Diego Padres and became a free agent after going 4-4 with a 3.47…

By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer The Indiana Fever earned the first pick in the WNBA draft for the first time in franchise history. The Fever…

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Mike Marsh scored 19 points to help Jacksonville defeat Johnson (Fla.) 85-34. Marsh also contributed 10 rebounds for the…

EMPOLI, Italy (AP) — Empoli inched further away from the drop zone with a hard-fought 2-0 win over relegation-threatened Cremonese. Empoli moved 10…

By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Saquon Barkley isn’t a statistics guy. While he knows the numbers, the New York…

By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos ruled out three players for their game at Tennessee on Sunday,…

By CIARÁN FAHEY AP Sports Writer BERLIN (AP) — Borussia Dortmund’s trying week has ended with a final sting after Jonas Hofmann led Borussia…

LYON, France (AP) — Karim Benzema returned and Alexandre Lacazette’s late penalty rescued a 1-1 draw for Lyon against Nice to keep his team just…

SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Argentina, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay have confirmed a joint bid to host the 2030 World Cup. Their government officials…

By MAURICIO SAVARESE AP Sports Writer SAO PAULO (AP) — Kevin Magnussen has shocked rivals in Brazilian Grand Prix qualifying by earning pole…

NEW YORK (AP) — Three minor-league baseball players have been suspended for positive drug tests. Free agent infielder Luis Curbelo was suspended…

DURHAM, N.H. (AP) — Kyree Brown had 25 points in New Hampshire’s 83-71 win against Fairfield. Brown shot 8 for 10 and 7 of 8 from the free throw…

CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. (AP) — Mason Madsen scored 18 points, including a go-ahead 3-pointer with 15.3 seconds left, and Boston College closed on a…

NYON, Switzerland (AP) — Bayern Munich and Celtic have been fined by UEFA for fans showing banners judged to be offensive at Champions League…

By NICOLE KRAFT Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Zach Werenski will miss the rest of Columbus’ season with a separated shoulder and…

BELLEAIR, Fla. (AP) — Maria Fassi has picked a good time for the lowest round of her LPGA Tour career. Fassi had a 62 for a two-shot lead in the…

By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer Russia’s war in Ukraine has derailed plans to hold a World Cup of Hockey this winter. The NHL and NHL…

By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Edwin Díaz’s $102 million, five-year contract with the New York Mets includes $26.5 million in…

By DANIELLA MATAR AP Sports Writer MILAN (AP) — Brandon Nakashima of the United States has beaten third-seeded Jack Draper of Britain 4-3 (6), 1-4,…

By TERRY McCORMICK Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill has a chance to start Sunday after practicing all…

By JAMES ROBSON AP Soccer Writer If Arsenal wins the English Premier League, it will be with the help of Manchester City. The influence Pep Guardiola…

NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Madi Williams had 25 points, five rebounds and four assists and No. 15 Oklahoma made 14 3-pointers in a 97-74 victory over SMU…

By The Associated Press An own goal off the leg of Ali Abdula Haram in the 81st minute gave Canada a 2-2 draw against Bahrain at Manama in its…

HOUSTON (AP) — Tony Finau finished his opening round with a string of birdies and then took the momentum right into Friday, making 10 birdies to…

MILAN, Italy (AP) — AC Milan has announced that Giorgio Furlani will replace the outgoing Ivan Gazidis as CEO. Gazidis will leave the Serie A…

LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Jurgen Klopp has been handed a one-match touchline ban for his behaviour in Liverpool’s win against Manchester City…