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United States' Mikaela Shiffrin speeds down the course during an alpine ski, women's World Cup slalom, in Are, Sweden, Saturday, March 11, 2023. (AP Photo/Alessandro Trovati)

Shiffrin leads slalom, closes in on record World Cup win 87

American skier Mikaela Shiffrin took a big lead in the opening run of a women’s World Cup slalom as she positioned herself for a record-setting 87th career win. Shiffrin led second-place home … more

3/11/23

UCLA guard Tyger Campbell (10) reacts after scoring a three-point basket against Oregon during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinals of the Pac-12 Tournament, Friday, March 10, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Chase Stevens)

Tyger Campbell lifts No. 2 UCLA past Oregon in Pac-12 semis

Tyger Campbell scored a career-high 28 points, including all seven during a key second-half run, and No. 2 UCLA beat Oregon 75-56 in the Pac-12 Conference Tournament semifinals. The Bruins will play … more

By MARK ANDERSON | 3/11/23

Los Angeles Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell (1) dribbles past Toronto Raptors guard Gary Trent Jr. during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 10, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Russell scores 28 points in return, Lakers beat Raptors

D’Angelo Russell had 28 points and nine assists in his dynamic return from a six-game injury absence, and Dennis Schröder added 23 points and seven assists in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 122-112 … more

By GREG BEACHAM | 3/11/23

Arkansas coach Eric Musselman looks on during the closing minutes of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas A&M in the quarterfinals of the Southeastern Conference Tournament, Friday, March 10, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Arkansas coach Musselman upset in SEC loss to No. 18 Aggies

Arkansas coach Eric Musselman had to be restrained a couple times by his assistants during a 67-61 loss to No. 18 Texas A&M in the quarterfinals of the Southeastern Conference Tournament. After the … more

By MARK McGEE | 3/11/23

Virginia forward Kadin Shedrick (21) reacts after dunking against Clemson during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Friday, March 10, 2023. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

No. 13 Virginia tops Clemson, will meet Duke for ACC title

Jayden Gardner had 23 points and 12 rebounds and No. 13 Virginia beat Clemson 76-56, sending coach Tony Bennett’s team to the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament title game for the first time … more

By STEVE REED | 3/11/23

Marquette's Chase Ross (5) and Olivier-Maxence Prosper (12) celebrate after closing the second half of an NCAA college basketball game during the semifinals of the Big East conference tournament, Friday, March 10, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

No. 6 Marquette holds off No. 11 UConn in Big East semifinal

Tyler Kolek and David Joplin each scored 17 points, and No. 6 Marquette moved into the Big East championship game for the first time by holding off No. 11 UConn 70-68. Playing with three key players … more

By MIKE FITZPATRICK | 3/10/23

FILE - Alabama quarterback Bryce Young (9) warms up on the sidelines during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022. The Panthers have traded up to acquire the No. 1 overall pick in the draft from the Chicago Bears in exchange for Carolina's No. 9 and No. 61 overall picks in 2023, a first-round pick in 2024, a second-round pick in 2025 and star wide receiver D.J. Moore, two people familiar with the deal said Friday, March 10, 2023, The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the trade had not been announced. The move allows the Panthers to acquire a potential franchise quarterback, although it remains unclear which player the team prefers. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning, File)

AP sources: Panthers acquire No. 1 overall pick from Bears

The Carolina Panthers are on the clock. Two people familiar with the deal say the Panthers have traded up to acquire the No. 1 pick in the draft from the Chicago Bears. In exchange, the Bears will … more

By STEVE REED | 3/10/23

Collin Morikawa reacts after missing a putt for birdie on the 11th hole during the second round of the Players Championship golf tournament Friday, March 10, 2023, in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Storms interrupt some of the chaos at Players Championship

Storms have interrupted The Players Championship. Christiaan Bezuidenhout and Adam Svensson share the lead at 8-under par. They are among half the field that returns Saturday morning to finish the … more

By DOUG FERGUSON | 3/10/23

FILE – U.S. speedskater Eric Heiden competes in the 1500 meter event at the Olympics in Lake Placid, N.Y., Feb. 21, 1980. Heiden still marvels at what he accomplished during those nine days in Lake Placid. (AP Photo/File)

Column: Heiden's 5 gold medals is greatest feat in sports

Even after all these years, Eric Heiden still marvels at what he accomplished during those nine days in the tiny village of Lake Placid. Five speedskating races, ranging from an all-out sprint of … more

By PAUL NEWBERRY | 3/10/23

St. John's head coach Mike Anderson calls out to his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Butler in the first round of the Big East conference tournament Wednesday, March 8, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

St. John's fires men's basketball coach Mike Anderson

St. John’s has fired men’s basketball coach Mike Anderson, one day after his fourth season in charge ended with an overtime loss to No. 6 Marquette in the Big East Tournament quarterfinals. … more

By MIKE FITZPATRICK | 3/10/23

This artist rendering, provided by the National Football League Buffalo Bills, Thursday, March 2, 2023, shows the team's proposed new stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y. Kimberly Sass has traded in her goal crease for a construction hat and football. The former goalie, who won a National Women's Hockey League championship with the Metropolitan Riveters in 2018, has been hired on as project manager in overseeing the building of the Buffalo Bills new stadium. (Courtesy of Buffalo Bills via Populous, via AP)

Sass trades goal crease to oversee Bills new stadium project

Kimberly Sass has traded her goal crease for a construction hat and football in overseeing the construction of the Buffalo Bills' new stadium. The 32-year-old recently retired goalie has been hired … more

By JOHN WAWROW | 3/10/23

Alabama coach Nate Oats gets tangled with a referee while shouting to players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Mississippi State in the third round of the Southeastern Conference tournament, Friday, March 10, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Miller scores 18 as No. 4 Alabama cruises at SEC quarters

Brandon Miller had 18 points and nine rebounds and No. 4 Alabama never trailed in posting a 72-49 victory over Mississippi State in the quarterfinals of the Southeastern Conference Tournament on … more

By MARK MCGEE | 3/10/23

Los Angeles Angels' Mike Trout signs autographs for fans prior to the team's spring training baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday, March 3, 2023, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Trout leads US in WBC at apex of stellar baseball career

Mike Trout was asked to be a part of this U.S. team for the World Baseball Classic. He didn’t have to be. The 31-year-old slugger knew he wanted to join this group ever since he watched the U.S. … more

By DAVID BRANDT | 3/10/23

Houston guard Marcus Sasser (0) blocks a shot by East Carolina guard RJ Felton (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinals of the American Athletic Conference Tournament, Friday, March 10, 2023, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)

No. 1 Houston beats ECU in AAC, gets back-to-back 30 wins

Marcus Sasser scored 30 points and top-ranked Houston got its 30th win of the season with a 60-46 victory over East Carolina in the quarterfinals of the American Athletic Conference Tournament. The … more

By STEPHEN HAWKINS | 3/10/23

FILE -Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim, left, assistant coach Gerry McNamara, center, and associate head coach Adrian Autry watch from the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Boston College in Syracuse, N.Y., Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022. Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim is retiring after 47 years of leading the university's basketball program, the team announced Wednesday, March 8, 2023 after a loss knocked them out of the ACC Conference Tournament. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

Boeheim bids Syracuse farewell at Autry's introduction

Syracuse has formally introduced new men’s basketball coach Adrian Autry on campus. Jim Boeheim was in attendance and gave a goodbye speech. Boeheim says he will have a yet-undefined role with the … more

By MARK FRANK | 3/10/23

FILE - Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson speaks to the media at a press conference after an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Oct. 9, 2022, in Baltimore. The Baltimore Ravens announced Tuesday, March 7, 2023, that they were designating Jackson as their franchise player, preventing him from becoming an unrestricted free agent this month after the expiration of his rookie contract. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

Future of Lamar Jackson, Aaron Rodgers clouds free agency

NFL free agency kicks off next week and the biggest questions surround two star quarterbacks who aren’t on the list. Will Aaron Rodgers retire, return to Green Bay or get traded to the Jets or … more

By ROB MAADDI | 3/10/23

Purdue's Mason Gillis (0) shoots a free throw during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against the Rutgers at the Big Ten men's tournament, Friday, March 10, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Gillis scores 20 as Purdue beats Rutgers in Big Ten tourney

Mason Gillis had 20 points on 7-for-8 shooting, and No. 5 Purdue held off Rutgers for a rugged 70-65 victory in the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals. With Zach Edey drawing his usual attention … more

By JAY COHEN | 3/10/23

FILE - Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Haason Reddick, right, causes a fumble by San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy during the first half of the NFC Championship NFL football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the San Francisco 49ers on Jan. 29, 2023, in Philadelphia. Purdy's delayed surgery could happen early March 2023 if the swelling in his injured elbow has been reduced, general manager John Lynch said on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

49ers QB Brock Purdy undergoes elbow surgery

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy had surgery on his injured throwing elbow that should allow him to return to play possibly as early as the start of next season. The 49ers said Dr. Keith … more

By JOSH DUBOW | 3/10/23

Jon Rahm, of Spain, watches his tee shot from the 12th tee during the first round of the Players Championship golf tournament Thursday, March 9, 2023, in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Jon Rahm out of Players Championship with stomach illness

Jon Rahm is out of The Players Championship. The world's No. 1 player withdrew about 30 minutes before the start of his second round with what his manager referred to as a bad stomach bug. Rahm was … more

3/10/23

UConn head coach Geno Auriemma reacts in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Xavier, Monday, Feb. 27, 2023, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Women's March Madness could have more upsets due to parity

More March Madness chaos in the women’s NCAA Tournament could be looming on the horizon if the past few months of upsets are any indication of what’s around the corner. Upsets haven't been a … more

By DOUG FEINBERG | 3/10/23