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Boston Celtics' Derrick White (9) drives past Denver Nuggets' Nikola Jokic (15) and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (5) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan 19, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

With scoring up less than 1% over last season, the NBA is not seeing cause for alarm

Joe Dumars went to an NBA game a couple of weeks ago that came down to the very last shot, and he thought it was one of the best games of the season to this point. The final score was Denver 102, … more

By TIM REYNOLDS | 1/31/24

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) celebrates after the AFC Championship NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024, in Baltimore. The Chiefs won 17-10. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Repeating in NFL used to be more common, but Chiefs aim to be first back-to-back champs in 19 years

Repeat championships in the NFL used to be more common. Over the first 39 Super Bowls, it happened eight times. But no team has done it since Tom Brady and the New England Patriots won two in a row … more

By ROB MAADDI | 1/31/24

FILE - Michael Andretti, left, talks with FIA President Mohammed bin Sulayem before the Formula One Miami Grand Prix auto race at Miami International Autodrome, Sunday, May 8, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Formula One has rejected Andretti Global's application to join the global racing series in 2025 or 2026 but said Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, it is willing to revisit the issue in 2028 when General Motors has an engine ready for competition. (AP Photo/Jenna Fryer, File)

Formula One rejects Michael Andretti's bid to join series, will reconsider when GM has engine built

Formula One has rejected Andretti Global’s application to join the global racing series in 2025 or 2026 but says it is willing to revisit the issue in 2028 when General Motors has an engine ready … more

By JENNA FRYER | 1/31/24

Montreal forward Tereza Vani&scaron;ová (21) celebrates with teammates after scoring during the third period of a PWHL hockey game against Minnesota, Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Top women's players, proud of PWHL's encouraging launch, get stage of their own at NHL All-Star week

For the first time, the NHL can boast bringing together the world's top professional players — both men and women — under one roof during its All-Star festivities in Toronto this week. Aside from … more

By JOHN WAWROW | 1/31/24

FILE - A Tennessee cheerleader runs with a flag before an NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt Saturday, Nov. 25, 2017, in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee has been in contact with NCAA investigators and a person with direct knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, the inquiry is into potential rules violations related to name, image and likeness compensation for multiple athletes.(AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)

Tennessee, Virginia AGs suing NCAA over NIL-related recruiting rules with Vols under investigation

The attorneys general of Tennessee and Virginia filed a lawsuit against the NCAA a day after the University of Tennessee’s Chancellor ripped the association for investigating the school for … more

By RALPH D. RUSSO | 1/31/24

FILE - Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith, left, cannot catch a pass while being defended by Kansas City Chiefs cornerback L'Jarius Sneed during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 57 football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023, in Glendale, Ariz. Few college programs have had as much success or produced as many star players in the NFL as Alabama. Amazingly, there is still something no player who ended his college career playing for the Crimson Tide has done: score a point in a Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)

Alabama's shocking Super Bowl scoring shutout will extend another year

Few college programs have had as much success or produced as many star players in the NFL as Alabama. Amazingly, no player who ended his college career playing for the Crimson Tide has scored a point … more

By JOSH DUBOW | 1/31/24

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry warms up before an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers, Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Nic Coury)

An All-Star shooting showdown: Stephen Curry vs. Sabrina Ionescu is happening

Stephen Curry is headed back to NBA All-Star weekend. Sabrina Ionescu will be waiting for him. The shootout that both of them wanted is officially a reality, the NBA announced Tuesday. “Stephen vs. … more

By TIM REYNOLDS | 1/30/24

Arsenal's Bukayo Saka celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Nottingham Forest and Arsenal at the City Ground stadium in Nottingham, England, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Rui Vieira)

Premier League makes explosive return as 2 teams score inside 22 seconds. Arsenal up to 2nd with win

The Premier League made an explosive return following the competition’s short winter break with Luton scoring after just 18 seconds of its game and Sheffield United netting after 21 seconds. … more

By STEVE DOUGLAS | 1/30/24

FILE -Texas Rangers' Corey Seager rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run during a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins, Friday, Sept. 1, 2023, in Arlington, Texas. World Series MVP Corey Seager had surgery Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024 for a left sports hernia repair and the Texas Rangers All-Star shortstop will miss most of spring training.(AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)

World Series MVP Seager to miss most of spring after Rangers shortstop has sports hernia surgery

World Series MVP Corey Seager had surgery Tuesday for a left sports hernia repair and the Texas Rangers All-Star shortstop will miss most of spring training. General manager Chris Young says Seager … more

By STEPHEN HAWKINS | 1/30/24

FILE - Dallas Cowboys' head coach Jimmy Johnson hugs quarterback Troy Aikman in their locker room after defeating the Buffalo Bills 30-13 in Super Bowl XXVIII at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Jan. 30, 1994. Dallas and Buffalo had the only Super Bowl rematch in consecutive seasons, meeting at the end of the 1992 and 1993 campaigns. The Cowboys got the best of both. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

The 49ers take on the Chiefs in a rare Super Bowl rematch

The San Francisco 49ers finally climbed back up the playoff mountain to return to the Super Bowl only to find a familiar foe waiting for them. When the Niners get a second shot at a Super Bowl … more

By JOSH DUBOW | 1/30/24

Stanford forward Cameron Brink (22) takes a shot over Oregon center Phillipina Kyei (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Jan. 19, 2024, in Stanford, Calif. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

AP Player of the Week: Georgia Amoore helps Virginia Tech win two ACC games

Georgia Amoore of Virginia Tech is The Associated Press national player of the week in women's college basketball. She returned from a head injury and had 24 points and 13 assists against Georgia … more

By The Associated Press | 1/30/24

Tyrrell Hatton of England plays his second shot on 14th hole during the first round of the Hero Dubai Desert Classic golf tournament, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili)

Tyrrell Hatton joins Saudi-funded LIV Golf and becomes a part of Jon Rahm's new team

Tyrrell Hatton is the newest member of Saudi-funded LIV Golf. The Englishman made it official Wednesday after reports over the last month that he was a target of the rival league. Hatton will be … more

By DOUG FERGUSON | 1/30/24

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell reacts while speaking at a news conference after the NFC Championship NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

Analysis: Despite all the heartbreaks and mistakes, the future looks bright for the Lions and Ravens

There's hope for downtrodden Detroit and bummed out Baltimore after the Lions and Ravens blew their shots at reaching the Super Bowl in Las Vegas. The Kansas City Chiefs learned their lessons from a … more

By ARNIE STAPLETON | 1/30/24

FILE - NBA Commissioner Adam Silver smiles during a news conference announcing that the 2025 NBA All-Star Game will be played in San Francisco at the Chase Center in San Francisco,, Nov. 6, 2023. Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024, is the 10th anniversary of Silver taking over as commissioner of the NBA. The league's board of governors rewarded him with a multiyear extension this week, ensuring that he will oversee the NBA for the foreseeable future. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)

Analysis: Adam Silver earned his new deal to remain as commissioner of the NBA

Adam Silver works for the NBA’s owners, who have seen their franchise values soar over the last decade. He doesn’t work for the players, but they seem to be rather enjoying how their bank … more

By TIM REYNOLDS | 1/30/24

UConn center Donovan Clingan (32) drives to the basket as Xavier forward Abou Ousmane defends in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

UConn, Purdue stay atop AP Top 25 while chaos ensues as Duke, Wisconsin, Iowa State make big jumps

UConn remained No. 1 in the AP Top 25 men's college basketball poll as the top five stayed the same from last week. The Huskies did pick up four more first-place votes and had 48 of the 63 from the … more

By DAVE SKRETTA | 1/29/24

South Carolina guard Raven Johnson (25) waves to the LSU home crowd as she walks of the court after an NCAA college basketball game in Baton Rouge, La., Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024. South Carolina won 76-70. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

South Carolina keeps grip on No. 1 in AP women's poll as top teams stumble; Kansas State up to 2

South Carolina remains the clear No. 1 team in the country and No. Kansas State matched its best ranking ever after a chaotic week that saw nearly half of the AP Top 25 lose at least one game. Five … more

By DOUG FEINBERG | 1/29/24

Analysis: Hard to blame Dan Campbell for staying true to his aggressive self

Dan Campbell’s aggressiveness bit his team. The Detroit Lions blew a 17-point halftime lead and missed an opportunity to reach the Super Bowl for the first time in franchise history because their … more

By ROB MAADDI | 1/29/24

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) holds up the Lamar Hunt Trophy next to Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) after the AFC Championship NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024, in Baltimore. The Chiefs won 17-10. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

The Super Bowl is set: Mahomes and the Chiefs will face Purdy and the 49ers

Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs are heading to Las Vegas with a chance for a rare repeat while facing the San Francisco 49ers in a Super Bowl rematch from four years ago. The … more

By ROB MAADDI | 1/28/24

Ilia Malinin, right, celebrates with fans at the U.S. figure skating championships Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Ilia Malinin lands quad axel while winning second straight US figure skating title

Ilia Malinin landed the quad axel, a jump only he has ever landed in competition, while winning his second consecutive U.S. figure skating championship. Malinin finished with 294.35 points, well … more

By DAVE SKRETTA | 1/28/24

FILE - Ottawa Senators' Alex Formenton skates during an NHL hockey game, Friday, April 29, 2022, in Philadelphia. Five players from Canada's 2018 world junior team have taken a leave of absence from their respective clubs in recent days amid a report that five members of that team have been asked to surrender to police to face sexual assault charges. New Jersey’s Michael McLeod and Cal Foote, Philadelphia’s Carter Hart, Calgary’s Dillon Dube and former NHL player Alex Formenton have all been granted indefinite leave, with the absences announced this week. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)

Former NHL player Alex Formenton has been charged by police in Canada, his lawyer says

Former NHL player Alex Formenton has turned himself in to police in connection with an investigation into an alleged sexual assault by several members of Canada's 2018 world junior team. Formenton's … more

By STEPHEN WHYNO | 1/28/24

Hockey business is booming as the NHL bounces back from the pandemic in a big way

Fire destroys Copenhagen's Old Stock Exchange dating to 1600s, collapsing its dragon-tail spire

Citing safety, USC cancels speech by valedictorian who has publicly supported Palestinians

Former Arkansas officer pleads guilty to civil rights violation in violent arrest caught on video

The Biden administration recruits 15 states to help enforce airline consumer laws