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FILE -New York Yankees' Juan Soto watches a pitch in the fourth inning of a spring training baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies Monday, March 11, 2024, in Clearwater, Fla. Baseball’s next free agency class won’t have a two-way star like Shohei Ohtani, and almost certainly no deals like his record-shattering $700 million over 10 years to switch teams in Los Angeles this year. But there could still be All-Star sluggers and Cy Young Award winners available next offseason.(AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)

MLB free agency: No 2-way stars, but All-Star sluggers and Cy Young winners could be in '24-25 class

There will be no two-way stars like Shohei Ohtani in baseball's next free agency class, and almost certainly not deals like his record-shattering $700 million over 10 years. But there are All-Star … more

By STEPHEN HAWKINS | 3/27/24

UConn center Donovan Clingan (32) goes to the basket against Northwestern forward Blake Preston during the first half of a second-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament, Sunday, March 24, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Here are some numbers that will help you get your March Madness fix for the Sweet 16

UConn's Donovan Clingan recently joined Hakeem Olajuwon and David Robinson as the only players ever to get 14 points, 14 rebounds and eight blocks in an NCAA Tournament game. UConn's Sweet 16 game … more

By STEVE MEGARGEE | 3/27/24

Ukraine's Oleksandr Zinchenko, left, and Ukraine's Artem Dovbyk celebrate at the end of the Euro 2024 qualifying play-off soccer match between Ukraine and Iceland, at the Tarczynski Arena Wroclaw in Wroclaw, Poland, Tuesday, March 26, 2024. (AP Photo/Czarek Sokolowski)

Ukraine, Georgia and Poland are going to Euro 2024 after late drama in qualifying playoffs

Ukraine, Georgia and Poland are going to the 2024 European Championship after bringing late drama to win emotional qualifying playoffs on Tuesday. Mykhailo Mudryk’s sweeping low shot in the 84th … more

By GRAHAM DUNBAR | 3/26/24

FILE - The opening kickoff in a general stadium view during an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Jan. 13, 2024, in Houston. The NFL competition committee is proposing a rule to penalize so-called “hip-drop” tackles and a radical change to kickoffs to add more returns without compromising safety. (AP Photo/Matt Patterson, File)

Why did the NFL change the kickoff rule and how will it be implemented?

NFL owners were busy this week, approving a series of rule changes that address player safety, overhaul the kickoff and expanding the use of instant replay. The changes were all overwhelmingly … more

By JOSH DUBOW | 3/26/24

Cameron Young hits his tee shot on the third hole during the final round of the Valspar Championship golf tournament Sunday, March 24, 2024, at Innisbrook in Palm Harbor, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Column: Silver medals for Cameron Young don't tarnish the talent

Cameron Young has seven runner-up finishes without winning on the PGA Tour. That's a position David Duval knows all too well. Duval was a runner-up seven times in his first three seasons on the PGA … more

By DOUG FERGUSON | 3/26/24

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark (22) signs autographs for fans following their 91-65 victory over Holy Cross in a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament, Saturday, March 23, 2024, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)

Top women's college players like Clark and Reese expect NIL deals to stay with them in the pros

Women's college athletes across the United States no longer have to count on a professional contract to earn real money. Basketball players like Caitlin Clark of Iowa and Angel Reese of LSU having … more

By DOUG FEINBERG | 3/26/24

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum, left, drives past Cleveland Cavaliers forward Georges Niang (20) in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, March 5, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Analysis: Celtics have an average victory margin that puts them in elite club

No team in NBA history has more wins than the Boston Celtics. No franchise has more championships than the Celtics, who are tied with the Los Angeles Lakers with 17 apiece. They built the dynasty of … more

By TIM REYNOLDS | 3/26/24

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark celebrates with teammates after a second-round college basketball game against West Virginia in the NCAA Tournament, Monday, March 25, 2024, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 64-54. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Iowa's Clark shows love for the fans after they cheer her on one last time at Carver Hawkeye Arena

Caitlin Clark raised her arms as she walked across the court, pumped her fists and made a heart with her hands as she bid farewell to her adoring fans who came to see her play one last time at Carver … more

By ERIC OLSON | 3/26/24

Toronto Raptors center Jontay Porter, right, pulls in a rebound as Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, left, defends in the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, March 11, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

NBA opens investigation into Raptors' Jontay Porter, AP source says

The NBA has opened an investigation into Toronto two-way player Jontay Porter amid gambling allegations, a person with knowledge of the probe said Monday night. The person spoke on condition of … more

By TIM REYNOLDS | 3/25/24

FILE - Marshall head coach Dan D'Antoni reacts to a play during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Kentucky in Lexington, Ky., Nov. 24, 2023. Marshall announced Monday, March 25, 2024, that D’Antoni was out after 10 seasons. (AP Photo/James Crisp, File)

Marshall's Dan D'Antoni, the oldest coach in Division I at 76, is out after 10 seasons

Marshall men’s basketball coach Dan D’Antoni is out after 10 seasons. The school says he'll be replaced by assistant coach Cornelius Jackson. Marshall finished 13-20 this season. D’Antoni was … more

By JOHN RABY | 3/25/24

William Byron celebrates after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race Sunday, March 24, 2024, at Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)

Another Byron win has Hendrick on a roll heading toward NASCAR team's 40th anniversary party

Hendrick Motorsports has a lot to be happy about as the team barrels toward its big 40th anniversary celebration in two weeks. William Bryon dominated in his second win of the NASCAR season, which … more

3/25/24

Utah State head coach Danny Sprinkle is seen on the sidelines during the first half of a second-round college basketball game against Purdue in the NCAA Tournament, Sunday, March 24, 2024 in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Washington finalizing deal to hire Danny Sprinkle as new head coach, AP source says

Washington is finalizing a deal to hire Utah State’s Danny Sprinkle as its next men’s basketball coach, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press. The person spoke on … more

By TIM BOOTH | 3/25/24

Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews waits for play to resume in the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews is on pace for the NHL's most goals in a season in nearly 30 years

Toronto’s Auston Matthews leads the NHL with 58 goals this season, and he’s on pace to score 67. That would surpass Alex Ovechkin’s 65 from 2007-08 as the league’s most since the salary cap … more

By STEPHEN WHYNO | 3/25/24

Nelly Korda holds up the trophy after winning the final round of LPGA's Fir Hills Seri Pak Championship golf tournament Sunday, March 24, 2024, in Palos Verdes Estates, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

Nelly Korda delivers more drama and wins playoff for 10th LPGA Tour title

Nelly Korda keeps winning and making it more exciting than it needs to be. She won the Fir Hills Seri Pak Championship after making bogey on the last two holes to fall into a playoff. Korda responded … more

3/24/24

Drake head coach Darian DeVries is seen on the sidelines during the second half of a first-round college basketball game against Washington State in the NCAA Tournament Thursday, March 21, 2024, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Darian DeVries named men's basketball coach at West Virginia after 6 seasons at Drake

West Virginia has tapped Drake men’s basketball coach Darian DeVries to move the Mountaineers past one of the ugliest years in school history. West Virginia athletic director Wren Baker says … more

By JOHN RABY | 3/24/24

Tennessee head coach Kellie Harper reacts during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against South Carolina at the Southeastern Conference women's tournament Saturday, March 9, 2024, in Greenville, S.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Back to school: Handful of coaches in women's NCAA Tournament leading their alma maters

Kellie Harper always knew she wanted to coach college basketball, but never thought it would be at her alma mater Tennessee. That’s because she thought Pat Summitt would be there forever. Harper is … more

By DOUG FEINBERG | 3/23/24

FILE - Kansas City Chiefs cornerback L'Jarius Sneed looks on during the first half of the AFC Championship NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, in Baltimore, Jan. 28, 2024. A person familiar with the negotiations said Friday, March 22, that the Tennessee Titans are finalizing a deal to trade a pair of draft picks to Kansas City for cornerback Sneed. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams, File)

Titans finalizing deal with Chiefs to acquire cornerback L'Jarius Sneed, AP source says

A person familiar with the negotiations says the Tennessee Titans are finalizing a deal to send a pair of draft picks to Kansas City for cornerback L’Jarius Sneed. The person spoke to The … more

By TERESA M. WALKER | 3/22/24

Amid drama around Formula 1, FIA president issues letter to membership defending his leadership

The head of Formula 1’s governing body issued a passionate defense of his leadership and claimed a pair of whistleblower complaints against him were meant to destabilize him as president of the FIA … more

By JENNA FRYER | 3/22/24

Oakland's Jack Gohlke celebrates as time runs out in the team's college basketball game against Kentucky in the first round of the men's NCAA Tournament in Pittsburgh, Thursday, March 21, 2024. Oakland won 80-76. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

March Madness is on: How to watch and what to watch for in the 2024 NCAA Tournament

March Madness is on. The beloved annual tradition that is the NCAA Tournament has begun. Who will win it all? UConn is a trendy pick to claim a sixth overall title and become the first team to repeat … more

The Associated Press | 3/22/24

FILE - New York Mets pitcher Kodai Senga smiles during a spring training baseball workout Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, in Port St. Lucie, Fla. Senga is expected to begin throwing within one week after tests revealed inflammation in his right shoulder has cleared. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)

Mets right-hander Senga given medical clearance, may begin throwing within 1 week

New York Mets right-hander Kodai Senga is expected to begin throwing within one week after tests revealed inflammation in his right shoulder has cleared. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza says an MRI on … more

By CHARLES ODUM | 3/21/24

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