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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 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’…

By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports writer ATLANTA (AP) — For the first time since 2008, the Atlanta Falcons will be breaking in a new quarterback. That’s…

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…

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

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

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…

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 JAKE SEINER AP Baseball Writer FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Carlos Correa has declared the postseason “his time,” and the Minnesota Twins hope…

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,…

MONTPELLIER, France (AP) — Olympic bronze medalist Kaori Sakamoto of Japan took a comfortable lead over Belgium’s Loena Hendrickx and American…

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 TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Baker Mayfield was once the No. 1 overall pick. He’s not anyone’s choice at the moment.…