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PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins have placed star center Sidney Crosby and defenseman Brian Dumoulin in the COVID-19 protocol after both…

By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Odell Beckham Jr.’s father is upset with Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield for not throwing…

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Miami considered making a trade with Houston for Deshaun Watson but did not ask his…

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — The 2022 edition of the Giro d’Italia will start with three stages in Hungary as it was scheduled to do last year before…

BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Fifteen-year-old midfielder Enes Sali has been called up by Romania for two key World Cup qualifying games this month.…

By The Associated Press The Indianapolis Colts are eager to play Thursday night. A short week is helping them turn the page quickly after…

By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is in the NFL’s COVID-19 protocol and will miss…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Gary DiSarcina will coach third base for the Washington Nationals, Eric Young Jr. will coach first base and Ricky Bones is the…

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The stars are showing up early in the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship. The seven-way tie for the lead in Dubai…

VILLARREAL, Spain (AP) — Unai Emery has put an end to rumors about him joining Newcastle and says he will stay as coach with Villarreal despite…

By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer The NCAA has upheld a one-year postseason ban and other penalties against the Oklahoma State men’s basketball…

PARIS (AP) — Defending champion Daniil Medvedev stayed in contention for the year-end No. 1 ranking by defeating Ilya Ivashka of Belarus 7-5, 6-4…

By KAREL JANICEK Associated Press PRAGUE (AP) — The United States won both singles matches against Spain to reach the semifinals of the Billie Jean…

By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer METAIRIE, La. (AP) — New Orleans Saints two-time All-Pro receiver Michael Thomas says he won’t play this season…

By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — New York Giants injured star running Saquon Barkley and two other starters did not…

TOKYO (AP) — Kawaskai Frontale has won its second consecutive J-League title by drawing 1-1 with the Urawa Reds. Kawasaki now has won four league…

By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer The NHL’s rebuilding teams are at very different stages early this season. The Detroit Red Wings are finally…