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By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer The early signing period for college football opened Wednesday and in many ways it looked the same as…

ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Kario Oquendo scored 16 of his 22 points in the second half and rallied Georgia to a 72-65 victory over Chattanooga.…

By The Associated Press The NHL has postponed two games this week because of severe weather. The Buffalo Sabres’ home game Friday against the…

MADRID (AP) — Former Spain midfielder Isco Alarcón is leaving Sevilla less than five months after he had signed a two-year contract. Sevilla says…

BUIES CREEK, N.C. — Led by Maleeck Harden-Hayes’ 22 points, the UNC Wilmington Seahawks defeated the Campbell Fighting Camels 74-66 on…

WASHINGTON — Led by Shy Odom’s 14 points, the Howard Bison defeated the Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers 63-62 on Wednesday. The Bison…

By MAURICIO SAVARESE AP Sports Writer SAO PAULO (AP) — Doctors say Pelé’s health has worsened during his hospital stay to regulate his cancer…

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Knicks will lose a draft pick for getting started too soon with their Jalen Brunson pursuit. The NBA penalized the…

By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — On paper, the Peach Bowl matchup between No. 1 Georgia’s defense and No. 4 Ohio State’s…

By DAVID WOODS Associated Press BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Mackenzie Holmes scored 17 of her 21 points in the first half, and No. 4 Indiana completed…

NEW YORK (AP) — Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd was fined $25,000 for coming onto the court to confront a referee and directing inappropriate…

DAVIDSON, N.C. — Led by Jahmyl Telfort’s 20 points, the Northeastern Huskies defeated the Davidson Wildcats 73-70 on Wednesday. The Huskies…

BALTIMORE — Led by Sam Sessoms’ 28 points, the Coppin State Eagles defeated the James Madison Dukes 107-100 in overtime on Wednesday. The…

SAINT PAUL, Minn. — Led by Parker Bjorklund’s 19 points, the Saint Thomas Tommies defeated the North Dakota State Bison 78-68 on Wednesday.…

RUSTON, La. — Led by Dravon Mangum’s 22 points, the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs defeated the Jarvis Christian Bulldogs 108-52 on Wednesday. The…

By DORIAN COLBERT RosterWatch With temperatures dropping, these players will continue to bring the heat to fantasy lineups. Here are the best bets to…

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears’ practice facility was briefly on lockdown Wednesday because of a suspicious package. Team spokesman…

LYNCHBURG, Va. — Led by Jonathan Jackson’s 23 points, the Liberty Flames defeated the Mid-Atlantic Christian Mustangs 88-50 on Wednesday. The…

By The Associated Press Pro Football Hall of Famers Tony Dungy and Jerome Bettis are among those mourning the death of Franco Harris. The Pittsburgh…

By ANTHONY ANDERSON Associated Press SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Maddy Westbeld scored 10 points in four minutes and No. 5 Notre Dame started the…

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) — Shyanne Sellers scored 18 points, Diamond Miller had 17 points, six rebounds, four assists and four blocks and No. 15…

OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi has hired former Auburn athletic director Allen Greene as an administrator. Greene will be the department’s…

By JIM FULLER Associated Press STORRS, Conn. (AP) — Aaliyah Edwards had 23 points, leading six players who scored in double figures for…

By PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Aliyah Boston had her 68th career double double with 11 points and 10 rebounds to keep No.…

DALLAS (AP) — Dallas Stars forward Denis Gurianov is taking an indefinite leave of absence for unspecified family reasons. The team said Wednesday…

By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer Women’s college basketball has long had players stick around compared to men’s players making…

By TERESA M. WALKER AP Pro Football Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans appear set to find out just how much rookie quarterback…

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars ruled out two defensive starters — linebacker Travon Walker and nose tackle Foley Fatukasi —…

By FREIDA FRISARO Associated Press FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — No charges will be filed against former NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown following…

By PAUL NEWBERRY AP National Writer Deion Sanders was the star attraction in this year’s class of new Black coaches taking over major college…