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San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama, center, passes the ball over New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Friday, March 29, 2024. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Wembanyama has 40 points, 20 rebounds, Spurs overcome Brunson's 61 points to edge Knicks in OT

Victor Wembanyama had a career-high 40 points and added 20 rebounds and seven assists, and the San Antonio Spurs overcame Jalen Brunson’s career-high 61 points to beat the New York Knicks 130-126 … more

By RAUL DOMINGUEZ | 3/29/24

North Carolina State's DJ Horne reacts after scoring a basket against Marquette during the second half of a Sweet 16 college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament in Dallas, Friday, March 29, 2024. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

N.C. State keeps magical March Madness run alive with 67-58 win over Marquette

DJ Horne scored 19 points and North Carolina State kept its magical NCAA Tournament run alive, beating Marquette 67-58 to reach the Elite Eight for the first time since 1986. Casey Morsell added 15 … more

By SCHUYLER DIXON | 3/29/24

Purdue center Zach Edey (15) is greeted by guard Lance Jones (55) as he heads to the bench during the second half of a Sweet 16 college basketball game against Gonzaga in the NCAA Tournament, Friday, March 29, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Sweet 16 nets another big win for Purdue and big man Zach Edey, 80-68 over Gonzaga

Purdue big man Zach Edey withstood all the abuse Gonzaga could lay on him, finishing with 27 points and 14 rebounds to lift the Boilermakers to an 80-68 victory and move them one win from the Final … more

By EDDIE PELLS | 3/29/24

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell reacts after making a 3-point basket against the Philadelphia 76ers during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 29, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)

Donovan Mitchell back playing for Cavs. All-Star guard has missed 15 games since break with injuries

Donovan Mitchell is back and not a moment too soon for the Cavaliers. Cleveland’s All-Star guard played against the Philadelphia 76ers after missing 15 of 20 games since the break with injuries. It … more

By TOM WITHERS | 3/29/24

Scottie Scheffler tees off on the first hole during the first round of the Houston Open golf tournament Thursday, March, 28, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Scottie Scheffler misses tap-in to end streak of rounds under par

Scottie Scheffler's streak of rounds under par came to a stunning end in the Houston Open. Scheffler was 2 under for the day. He nearly holed a bunker shot on the 18th hole. And then he lipped out … more

3/29/24

South Carolina center Kamilla Cardoso (10) puts up a shot against Indiana guard Sydney Parrish (33) and forward Mackenzie Holmes (54) during the first quarter of a Sweet Sixteen round college basketball game during the NCAA Tournament, Friday, March 29, 2024, in Albany, N.Y. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Cardoso helps South Carolina remain perfect with 79-75 win over spirited Indiana in Sweet 16

Kamilla Cardoso scored 22 points and top-seeded, unbeaten South Carolina held off a spirited Indiana rally to win 79-75 and advance to the Albany 1 Regional Final of the women’s NCAA Tournament. … more

By DOUG FEINBERG | 3/29/24

New York Mets' Jeff McNeil (1) loses control of the ball as Milwaukee Brewers' Rhys Hoskins (12) slides into him during the eighth inning of a baseball game Friday, March 29, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

McNeil and Hoskins get heated after hard slide in Brewers-Mets opener

Tempers flared during the season opener at Citi Field when Milwaukee Brewers newcomer Rhys Hoskins slid hard into New York Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil on a potential double-play ball. McNeil was … more

By MIKE FITZPATRICK | 3/29/24

FILE - Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Haason Reddick (7) reacts after sacking Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott during the first half of an NFL football game Dec. 10, 2023, in Arlington, Texas. The New York Jets have acquired two-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Reddick from the Eagles for a conditional third-round pick in 2026, a person with knowledge of the trade told The Associated Press on Friday, March 29. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth, File)

AP source: Jets acquire 2-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Haason Reddick from the Eagles

A person with knowledge of the trade says the New York Jets have acquired two-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Haason Reddick from the Philadelphia Eagles for a conditional third-round pick in 2026. The … more

By ROB MAADDI | 3/29/24

Jannik Sinner, of Italy, follows through on a serve to Daniil Medvedev, of Russia, during a semifinal match at the Miami Open tennis tournament, Friday, March 29, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Jannik Sinner is starting to dominate. He overwhelmed Medvedev 6-1, 6-2 in the Miami Open semifinals

Jannik Sinner is starting to dominate. Sinner overwhelmed third-seeded Daniil Medvedev 6-1, 6-2 on Friday in the semifinals of the Miami Open. The second-seeded Sinner, rock-solid with his … more

By MARC BERMAN | 3/29/24

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark (22) celebrates after making a three-point basket in the second half of a second-round college basketball game against West Virginia in the NCAA Tournament, Monday, March 25, 2024, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Caitlin Clark says she heard about the Big3 offer on social media but focus is on Iowa and Sweet 16

Caitlin Clark said she found out about the Big3’s offer to play for the 3-on-3 men’s basketball league over social media. Ice Cube, who founded the league of former NBA players, confirmed on … more

3/29/24

Oregon State forward Raegan Beers (15) shoots against Notre Dame forward Natalija Marshall (15) during the second quarter of a Sweet Sixteen round college basketball game during the NCAA Tournament, Friday, March 29, 2024, in Albany, N.Y. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Oregon State frustrates Hidalgo and beats Notre Dame 70-65 in Sweet 16

Timea Gardiner scored 21 points, Raegan Beers added 18 and 13 rebounds and Oregon State stymied Notre Dame star Hannah Hidalgo to beat the Irish 70-65 and advance to their first regional final in … more

By PAT EATON-ROBB | 3/29/24

FILE - Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery throws to an Arizona Diamondbacks batter during the first inning in Game 2 of the baseball World Series, Oct. 28, 2023, in Arlington, Texas. The Diamondbacks have agreed with Montgomery on a $25 million, one-year deal with a vesting option for 2025, according to a person familiar with the deal. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday, March 26, because Montgomery still has to pass a physical. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez, File)

Left-hander Jordan Montgomery and Diamondbacks finalize $25 million, 1-year contract

Left-hander Jordan Montgomery and the Arizona Diamondbacks have finalized their $25 million, one-year deal. Montgomery pitched for Texas against Arizona in the World Series last year, and his … more

By DAVID BRANDT | 3/29/24

Oregon State guard Talia von Oelhoffen (22) drives against Notre Dame guard Hannah Hidalgo (3) during the second quarter of a Sweet Sixteen round college basketball game during the NCAA Tournament, Friday, March 29, 2024, in Albany, N.Y. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Irish star freshman Hannah Hidalgo misses time to get nose piercing out

Notre Dame star freshman had to miss the first few minutes of the second quarter as the team’s training staff tried to remove a nose piercing. NCAA women’s basketball Rule 1-25.7 says that no … more

3/29/24

Southern California guard JuJu Watkins (12) signs autographs for fans after a 73-55 win over Kansas in a second-round college basketball game in the women's NCAA Tournament in Los Angeles, Monday, March 25, 2024. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

USC's JuJu Watkins is in the March Madness spotlight ahead of Sweet 16 against Baylor

JuJu Watkins and the top-seeded Trojans face fifth-seeded Baylor on Saturday in the NCAA Tournament. Third-seeded Connecticut plays No. 7 Duke in the later game as teams vie for a spot in the Elite … more

By ANNE M. PETERSON | 3/29/24

Defending champion Tony Finau acknowledges the gallery after sinking his putt on the eighth green during the first round of the Houston Open golf tournament Thursday, March, 28, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Tony Finau matches his career low and sets the target at the Houston Open

Tony Finau got in some late work with his putting after his mediocre start in the Houston Open. It seems to have helped. Finau matched his career low on the PGA Tour with a 62. That gives him the … more

3/29/24

Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker watches batting practice before a spring training baseball game against the New York Yankees Sunday, March 10, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Braves manager Snitker leaves family home on opening day because of 'hostile crowd' in Philadelphia

Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker’s family stayed out of Philadelphia on opening day. Snitker called out Phillies fans in spring training for what he said was objectionable behavior from them in … more

3/29/24

FILE - Russian Olympic Committee goalkeeper Ivan Fedotov (28) reacts after a goal by Finland's Hannes Bjorninen during the men's gold medal hockey game at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022, in Beijing. Fedotov has had his contract in Russia's KHL terminated by CSKA Moscow, the team announced Thursday, March 28, 2024, with one year remaining on it. The Philadelphia Flyers own Fedotov's NHL rights, signed him in May 2022 and attempted to bring him to North America a few months later. He was instead taken to a remote military base in the Arctic Circle for a year of service. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek, File)

Former KHL club CSKA Moscow goaltender Ivan Fedotov joins Philadelphia Flyers

Goaltender Ivan Fedotov has finally joined the Philadelphia Flyers. Fedotov had his contract in Russia's KHL terminated by CSKA Moscow on Thursday with one year remaining on it. The Philadelphia … more

3/29/24

Chicago Cubs' Michael Busch (29) scores on a wild pitch as Texas Rangers pitcher José Leclerc, left, attempts the tag during the ninth inning of a baseball game Thursday, March 28, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson)

Disputed foul tip that put Rangers behind in opener not reviewable. Heim makes up for miscue

Texas Rangers catcher Jonah Heim was going down to block a low pitch when he heard the ball tip off the bat and saw it change directions. Home plate umpire Chad Fairchild didn’t hear or see the … more

By STEPHEN HAWKINS | 3/29/24

Illinois guard Terrence Shannon Jr. celebrates after a fast break dunk against Iowa State during the second half of the Sweet 16 college basketball game in the men's NCAA Tournament, Friday, March 29, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Terrence Shannon Jr. leads Illinois past Iowa State 72-69 for first Elite Eight trip since 2005

Terrence Shannon Jr. scored 29 points and Illinois reached the Elite Eight for the first time since 2005, beating Iowa State 72-69 in an East Region semifinal on Thursday night. Shannon had 20 points … more

By KYLE HIGHTOWER | 3/29/24

Boston Red Sox's Rafael Devers gestures while running the bases on a two-run home run against the Seattle Mariners during the third inning of an opening-day baseball game Thursday, March 28, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Tyler O'Neill homers for record-setting 5th straight opening day as Red Sox top Mariners 6-4

Tyler O’Neill homered in his fifth straight opening day game to set a new major league record, this time against the organization that drafted him, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Seattle Mariners … more

By TIM BOOTH | 3/29/24

South Africa man convicted in deaths of 2 Alaska Native women faces revocation of U.S. citizenship

Here’s how Phish is using the Sphere's technology to give fans something completely different

Buffalo Bills owner Terry Pegula explores selling non-controlling, minority stake in franchise

The EPA is again allowing summer sales of higher ethanol gasoline blend, citing global conflicts

Crews turn sights to removing debris from ship's deck in Baltimore bridge collapse cleanup