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JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Big-hitting South African James Hart du Preez has carded a 9-under 63 to lead after the first round of the European tour’s…

By JEROME PUGMIRE AP Auto Racing Writer MANAMA, Bahrain (AP) — Formula One begins the new season on Sunday in Bahrain at a huge track where a huge…

By JAKE SEINER AP Baseball Writer FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Baseball’s bitter 99-day lockout moved a little further back in the rearview mirror…

By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — New Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mitch Trubisky is eager to restart his career. The Steelers…

By DYLAN LOVAN Associated Press FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Attorneys for Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert are arguing that a 90-day suspension from…

By TERESA M. WALKER AP Pro Football Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans released seven-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Julio Jones…

By ROB HARRIS AP Global Soccer Writer LONDON (AP) — Deadline day is Friday for bids to be submitted to buy Chelsea and end the 19-year ownership of…

By JOHN PERROTTO Associated Press BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Anthony Alford won the Pittsburgh Pirates’ starting center fielder’s job in spring…

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — The Florida Panthers are piling up big numbers this season. Lots of goals, lots of wins, lots…

BOURNEMOUTH, England (AP) — A jury has concluded that Argentine soccer player Emiliano Sala was “deeply unconscious” after being poisoned by…

By CIARÁN FAHEY AP Sports Writer BERLIN (AP) — Hertha Berlin’s new coach Felix Magath has tested positive for the coronavirus before his first…

By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — Pau Torres’ close-range shot had barely crossed the goal line when Villarreal coach Unai Emery…

By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer SEBRING, Fla. (AP) — NASCAR and Hendrick Motorsports have partnered on an effort to enter the 24 Hours of Le…

By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer Jimmie Johnson returns to Texas Motor Speedway this weekend searching for some of his old NASCAR magic. He won…

By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Cole Beasley can forget trying to negotiate a trade out of Buffalo now that he’s a free…

By WAYNE PARRY Associated Press ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Thursday is one the best days of the year for college basketball fans as the annual…

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mick Cronin has signed a six-year contract extension as UCLA basketball coach that will keep him in Westwood through the 2027-28…

By CIARÁN FAHEY AP Sports Writer BERLIN (AP) — American defender George Bello says he is “starstruck” to be facing players like Erling Haaland…

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Jets and defensive end Jacob Martin have agreed to terms on a three-year…

By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Lia Thomas took control in the final 100 yards of the 500-yard freestyle to make history Thursday…