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BOISE, Idaho — Khalid Thomas posted 17 points as Portland State defeated Idaho State 66-52 in the Big Sky Conference Tourney first round. Liam…

LAS VEGAS (AP) — James Keefe capped a double-double by banking in a short jumper at the buzzer as ninth-seeded Stanford closed the game on a 16-1…

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions have signed wide receiver Josh Reynolds to a two-year contract, adding depth where they need it in coach…

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have hired Tyler Williams as their executive director of player health and performance. They’re…

By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin star Johnny Davis says he expects to play in the Big Ten Tournament after getting…

By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer Novak Djokovic says he will not be able to compete at the upcoming tennis tournaments in Indian Wells,…

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City reached the quarterfinals of the Champions League, just as expected. There was none of the drama of the…

By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Tiger Woods already is the greatest of his generation. Now he’s enshrined with…

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Rick Pitino, the Hall of Famer who led Iona to the regular-season Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference title, was honored…

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Baltimore Ravens tackle Alejandro Villanueva is retiring. The team announced his decision Wednesday. The Ravens also…

By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — Karim Benzema has scored a hat trick in less than 20 minutes in the second half as Real Madrid came…

CHICAGO (AP) — A northern Illinois man who pleaded guilty to running a sports betting operation that involved a mayor pardoned by former President…

By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Mike Williams led the NFL last season with seven touchdowns in either the fourth quarter or…

By LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan coach Juwan Howard apologized again and says he takes full ownership for striking…

By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer Going all-in paid off for the Los Angeles Rams. They have a shiny new Lombardi Trophy to show for all the money…

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals released linebacker Jordan Hicks on Wednesday, freeing up salary-cap space. The team will gain $6.5…

By The Associated Press Lyon and Eintracht Frankfurt have secured first-leg victories in the Europa League round of 16. Lucas Paquetá was set up by…

WASHINGTON — Jack Clark had 20 points and 13 rebounds as La Salle defeated Saint Joseph’s 63-56 in the first round of the Atlantic 10…

By DÁNICA COTO Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The first suspects arrested nearly a decade after the fatal shooting of renowned…