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Philadelphia 76ers' P.J. Tucker saves a ball from going out of bounds during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Milwaukee Bucks, Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
76ers stripped of 2nd-round picks next 2 years for tampering

Oct. 31, 2022 04:28 PM EDT

Los Angeles Sparks center Liz Cambage (1) defends against Dallas Wings guard Arike Ogunbowale during the second half of a WNBA basketball game Friday, July 1, 2022 in Arlington, Texas. (Shafkat Anowar/The Dallas Morning News via AP)
Los Angeles Sparks part ways with 6-foot-8 Liz Cambage

Jul. 26, 2022 11:31 AM EDT

FILE - AC Milan's Franck Kessie celebrates after scoring his side's fourth goal during the Italian Cup quarter final match between AC Milan and Lazio at the San Siro stadium, in Milan, Italy, Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022. Barcelona has boosted its midfield by signing Franck Kessie as a free agent on Monday, July 4, 2022. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni, File)
Barcelona adds former AC Milan player Kessie to its midfield

Jul. 04, 2022 09:14 AM EDT

France's Evan Fournier (10) runs down a loose ball ahead of United States' Jayson Tatum, rear, during a men's basketball preliminary round game at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Sunday, July 25, 2021, in Saitama, Japan. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Gold and green: Olympic basketball, NBA business intersect

By Brian Mahoney Aug. 01, 2021 10:16 AM EDT

Cleveland Browns defensive linemen Myles Garrett smiles during an NFL football practice at the team's training facility, Thursday, June 17, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Clowney having fun with Browns, forming bond with Garrett

By Tom Withers Jun. 17, 2021 03:30 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 29, 2019, file photo, Minnesota Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter warms up before the team's NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Minneapolis. Hunter made his first appearance on the practice field, Tuesday, June 15, 2021, after skipping the previous spring sessions. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King, File)
Vikes further bolster front by signing DT Sheldon Richardson

By Dave Campbell Jun. 15, 2021 06:30 PM EDT

Vegas Golden Knights center Nicolas Roy (10) breaks a stick on Colorado Avalanche center Tyson Jost (17) during the third period in Game 6 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series Thursday, June 10, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
MacKinnon, Avs left frustrated by another early playoff exit

By Pat Graham Jun. 11, 2021 04:11 PM EDT

Los Angeles Clippers' Paul George (13) consoles Dallas Mavericks' Luka Doncic (77) after defeating the Mavericks during Game 7 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Sunday, June 6, 2021, in Los Angeles, Calif. (Keith Birmingham/The Orange County Register via AP)
Mavs focus on help for Doncic after another 1st-round exit

By Schuyler Dixon Jun. 07, 2021 06:18 PM EDT

St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington, right, makes a save on a shot by Colorado Avalanche's Conor Timmins (22) as Blues' Niko Mikkola (77) defends during the second period in Game 4 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series Sunday, May 23, 2021, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Blues bound for change after 'embarrassing' 1st-round sweep

By Stephen Whyno May. 24, 2021 04:18 PM EDT

Detroit Red Wings' Vladislav Namestnikov, right, celebrates his goal with Gustav Lindstrom during the third period of the team's NHL hockey game against the Columbus Blue Jackets in Columbus, Ohio, Friday, May 7, 2021. The Red Wings won 5-2. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)
Red Wings stay with coach Jeff Blashill in long-term rebuild

By Larry Lage May. 18, 2021 02:42 PM EDT

New Jersey Devils' Jack Hughes (86) fights for control of the puck with New York Islanders' Kyle Palmieri (21) during the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, May 8, 2021, in Uniondale, N.Y. The Islanders won 5-1. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Devils see bright future despite missing playoffs yet again

By Tom Canavan May. 13, 2021 03:12 PM EDT

New York Rangers' Chris Kreider (20) checks Buffalo Sabres' Jacob Bryson (78) into the boards during the third period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, April 27, 2021, in New York. (Bruce Bennett/Pool Photo via AP)
Rangers' Zibanejad acknowledges virus affected slow start

By Vin A. Cherwoo May. 11, 2021 03:23 PM EDT

Jets cut 6 including WR Doctson, sign 6 of 10 draft picks

By Dennis Waszak Jr. May. 07, 2021 12:25 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Jets cut six players, including wide receiver Josh Doctson, among a flurry of moves before the team's first rookie minicamp...

An image of Washington defensive lineman Joe Tryon is displayed on stage after he was chosen by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with the final pick in the first round of the NFL football draft, early Friday, April 30, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Buccaneers select LB Joe Tryon with last pick of first round

By Fred Goodall Apr. 30, 2021 12:19 AM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020, file photo, South Carolina defensive back Jaycee Horn (1) celebrates an interception against Auburn during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Columbia, S.C. The New York Giants spent the two months leading up to the draft in a somewhat unexpected dip into the free agency market that filled holes at wide receiver and cornerback, and narrowed their positional needs.(AP Photo/Sean Rayford, File)
Despite free agent pickups, Giants have lots of draft needs

By Tom Canavan Apr. 23, 2021 03:52 PM EDT

FILE - Alabama offensive lineman Alex Leatherwood (70) prepares to block against Notre Dame during the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game in Arlington, Texas, in this Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, file photo. The Kansas City Chiefs already have spent the offseason rebuilding an offensive line ravaged by injuries and then dominated by Tampa Bay in the Super Bowl. But there is still work to be done, and the next opportunity to provide some help up front for quarterback Patrick Mahomes is the NFL draft.(AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth, File)
Chiefs set to pick on Day 2 after pre-draft trade for tackle

By Dave Skretta Apr. 23, 2021 02:40 PM EDT

UW Whitewater lineman Quinn Meinerz runs at the school's pro football day Tuesday, March 9, 2021, in Whitewater, Wisc. The only FCS teams hosting pro days this year were Central Arkansas, North Dakota State and South Dakota State. Division III Wisconsin-Whitewater held one only because its Senior Bowl revelation, offensive lineman Quinn Meinerz, warranted another look after his team did not play in the fall. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Pandemic making NFL draft's small school gems harder to find

By Eric Olson Apr. 14, 2021 04:03 PM EDT

Columbus Blue Jackets' Cam Atkinson, left, controls the puck as Chicago Blackhawks' Carl Soderberg defends during the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, April 10, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
No cap crunch for Capitals, who land Mantha at deadline

By John Wawrow Apr. 12, 2021 03:31 PM EDT

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor reacts after he can't get to a ball hit for a single by St. Louis Cardinals' Yadier Molina during the third inning of a spring training baseball game, Sunday, March 14, 2021, in Port St. Lucie, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Cohen bonded with Lindor, which along with $341M led to deal

By Ronald Blum Apr. 05, 2021 03:27 PM EDT

Cincinnati Reds' Tucker Barnhart, right, watches a single hit by Reds' Mark Payton get past Seattle Mariners third baseman Jantzen Witte (67) during the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game Monday, March 29, 2021, in Goodyear, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Rizzo ends talks; Odor getting cut; restrictions to loosen

Mar. 29, 2021 07:00 PM EDT