AP-National-Sports

By JACK THOMPSON Associated Press SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) — After seven seasons with the Colorado Rockies, Jon Gray moved on to the Texas Rangers in…

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys have re-signed defensive tackle Carlos Watkins, tight end Jeremy Sprinkle and punter Bryan Anger. That…

By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer VENICE, Fla. (AP) — The additions of former Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen and another established veteran, Collin…

By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer Al Michaels and Kirk Herbstreit will be the announcing team when Prime Video takes over “Thursday Night Football”…

By ROB HARRIS AP Global Soccer Writer LONDON (AP) — The British government will allow Chelsea to sell some tickets again under the terms of its…

By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer Michigan and Kentucky stood out in a study examining the men’s and women’s NCAA Tournament brackets based on…

By MAURICIO SAVARESE AP Sports Writer SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil’s soccer confederation CBF has elected a new president as it tries to move on from…

By WAYNE PARRY Associated Press ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Mistakenly taking less than $100 worth of bets on college basketball games that are not…

STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Chris Jans vowed that Mississippi will play with confidence and swagger during his introduction as the Bulldogs’…

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers have re-signed free agent defensive lineman Jordan Willis to a one-year contract. Willis had 5…

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Naomi Osaka was greeted by some cheers when she walked onto the court. She got…

By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo says the absence of Brook Lopez for much of the season has caused the…

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions have addressed pressing needs, signing cornerback Mike Hughes and linebacker Chris Board. Detroit…

GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) — Bryan Shaw is on his way back to Cleveland’s bullpen. The rubber-armed reliever, who led the majors with 81 appearances…

By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer Duke’s Mark Williams is a center piece of the Blue Devils’ defense with his ability to protect the…

BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Pittsburgh Pirates All-Star center fielder Bryan Reynolds is heading to arbitration. Reynolds asked for a salary of $4.9…

By The Associated Press The U.S. State Department says a U.S. Embassy official has visited with WNBA star Brittney Griner, who remains detained near…

By TERESA M. WALKER AP Pro Football Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Receiver Robert Woods missed playing in the Rams’ Super Bowl victory while…

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs traded Tyreek Hill to Miami for a package of draft picks Wednesday,…

PARIS (AP) — France coach Fabien Galthié is set to sign a contract extension to keep him in his role through the 2027 Rugby World Cup. Galthié…

LONDON (AP) — Undefeated Bellator welterweight champion Yaroslav Amosov has withdrawn from his upcoming title defense to stay in his native…

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Basketball Writer LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — There will be quite a reunion when Kansas and Providence join Iowa State and Miami at…

BORDEAUX, France (AP) — Prosecutors in France say 26 people have been arrested in relation to a suspected doping ring in horse racing. The Bordeaux…

LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Russian and Belarusian swimmers have been banned from competing at the world championships because of the war in…

CARDIFF, Wales (AP) — Gareth Bale has declared himself in “very good shape” and ready to play “whatever is necessary” for Wales in its…