Agent: Howard, Dolphins spent over year working on new deal
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The agent for Miami Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard said Saturday that the Pro Bowler’s record-setting extension…
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Liverpool tops Watford 2-0, keeps heat on City in title race
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Liverpool kept the heat on Manchester City in the Premier League title race by beating relegation-threatened Watford 2-0…
Continue Reading US Open champ Daniil Medvedev says he needs hernia surgery
By The Associated Press U.S. Open champion Daniil Medvedev says he expects to be sidelined for one to two months after having hernia surgery. The No.…
Continue Reading Rennes up to 2nd in Ligue 1 after draw at Nice
PARIS (AP) — Martin Terrier has become the joint top scorer in the French league as Rennes salvaged a 1-1 draw at Nice to move into second place.…
Continue Reading Including young kids likely to sink Kansas trans sports ban
By JOHN HANNA AP Political Writer TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas appears unlikely to join other states this year in banning transgender athletes from…
Continue Reading Final Four sparks debate: What merits blueblood status?
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Basketball Writer NEW ORLEANS (AP) — North Carolina, Duke and Kansas are bona fide basketball bluebloods, the best of the best…
Continue Reading Zegras’ goal helps Ducks top Coyotes, snap 11-game skid
By JACK MAGRUDER Associated Press GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Isac Lundestrom had two goals and an assist, Anthony Stolarz made 22 saves for his third…
Continue Reading Pelicans rally past Lakers 114-111 despite Davis’ return
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — CJ McCollum scored 32 points, Brandon Ingram added 29 against his former team and the New…
Continue Reading McDavid’s OT goal gives Oilers 6-5 victory over Blues
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Connor McDavid’s second goal of the game 1:11 into overtime lifted the Edmonton Oilers to a 6-5 win over the St. Louis…
Continue Reading Jack Eichel nets a pair as Golden Knights sink Kraken 5-2
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — Jack Eichel scored twice in his first multigoal game since being traded to Vegas, Logan Thompson made…
Continue Reading UConn-South Carolina title tilt packs plenty of star power
By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Sports Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The South Carolina Gamecocks have had the top spot in the Associated Press Top 25 poll the…
Continue Reading UConn tops Stanford 63-58, advances to NCAA title game
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Paige Bueckers scored 14 points and UConn advanced to the national championship game with…
Continue Reading Towns, Edwards lead Timberwolves to 136-130 win over Nuggets
By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Sports Writer DENVER (AP) — The Minnesota Timberwolves are still polishing their playoff credentials and Karl-Anthony Towns…
Continue Reading US 1st round World Cup matches all kick off at 2 pm EST
By The Associated Press All three U.S. first-round matches at this year’s World Cup will kick off at 2 p.m. EST, the latest in the day possible in…
Continue Reading Daryl Dike injures knee, a setback in rehab with West Brom
By The Associated Press American forward Daryl Dike has a knee injury in a setback as he tries to regain fitness after hurting a hamstring in his…
Continue Reading Spurs maintain 10th place in West with big win over Blazers
By RAUL DOMINGUEZ Associated Press SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Devin Vassell had 22 points, Keldon Johnson added 21 points and the San Antonio Spurs…
Continue Reading Brooks leads short-handed Grizzlies past Suns, 122-114
CLAY BAILEY Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Dillon Brooks scored 30 points and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Phoenix Suns 122-114 in a…
Continue Reading Barnes scores 25 in Kings’ 2nd win over Rockets in 3 days
By JORDAN GODWIN Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — Harrison Barnes scored 25 points, and the Sacramento Kings beat the Houston Rockets 122-117. It…
Continue Reading Brown, Tatum pair up to lead Celtics past Pacers 128-123
By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — Jaylen Brown scored 32 points and Jayson Tatum had 31 to help the Boston Celtics stop a rare…
Continue Reading Hayes and Jackson muscle Pistons to 9-point win over Thunder
By TONY SELLARS Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Killian Hayes scored a career-high 26 points and Frank Jackson also had 26 to lead the…
Continue Reading Clippers rip Bucks 153-119 as both teams rest top players
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer MILWAUKEE (AP) — Robert Covington scored a career-high 43 points and shot 11 of 18 from 3-point range to help…
Continue Reading Joseph notches first hat trick, Senators top Red Wings 5-2
By DANA GAURUDER Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Recently acquired Mathieu Joseph scored three times in the third period for his first career hat…
Continue Reading South Carolina women top Louisville, advance to title game
By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Sports Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Aliyah Boston had 23 points and 18 rebounds to back up her AP National Player of the Year…
Continue Reading Ross Colton scores 2 goals, Lightning beat Blackhawks 5-2
By MARK DIDTLER Associated Press TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Ross Colton scored two goals and added an assist, Steven Stamkos and Brayden Point both had a…
Continue Reading Olofsson scores go-ahead goal in Sabres 4-3 win over Preds
By JOHN WAWROW AP Hockey Writer BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Victor Olofsson scored the go-ahead goal with 5:35 left in the second period, and the Buffalo…
Continue Reading Barzal, Varlamov help Islanders beat rival Rangers 3-0
By VIN A. CHERWOO AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Mathew Barzal had a goal and an assist, Semyon Varlamov stopped 27 shots for his 36th career…
Continue Reading Porzingis scores 24 against Mavericks as Wizards win 135-103
By PATRICK STEVENS Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Kristaps Porzingis had 24 points and nine rebounds in his first game against his former team,…
Continue Reading Raptors beat Magic 102-89 for fifth straight win
DICK SCANLON Associated Press Orlando, Fla. (AP) — Fred VanVleet and Scottie Barnes scored 19 points apiece, Pascal Siakam added 16 points and 11…
Continue Reading South Carolina defense smothers Louisville in semifinal win
By PATRICK DONNELLY Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — South Carolina rode the nation’s third-ranked defense to an NCAA women’s…
Continue Reading Palmer holds 2-shot lead after 2 rounds of Valero Texas Open
By TIM PRICE Associated Press SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Ryan Palmer shot a bogey-free round of 6-under 66 at the Valero Texas Open to lead by two shots…
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