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FILE - Holy Cross's Jack Robilotti (2) defends Mercyhurst's Carson Briere (6) during the first half of an NCAA hockey game on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, in Worcester, Mass. The son of Philadelphia Flyers interim general manager Danny Briere has apologized after a video posted on social media showed him pushing an empty wheelchair down a set of stairs. Mercyhurst University hockey player Carson Briere issued his apology in a statement released by the NHL’s Flyers on Wednesday, March 15, 2023. (AP Photo/Stew Milne, File)

Carson Briere charged for pushing wheelchair down stairs

Three misdemeanor charges were filed against the son of Philadelphia Flyers interim general manager Danny Briere after a video posted on social media showed him and another Mercyhurst University … more

By JOHN WAWROW | 3/20/23

Iona head coach Rick Pitino calls out during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against the Marist in the championship of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Tournament, Saturday, March 11, 2023, in Atlantic City N.J. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

AP source: Rick Pitino accepts coaching job at St. John's

Rick Pitino is set to become the new men’s basketball coach at St. John’s, according to a person familiar with the agreement. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity … more

By MIKE FITZPATRICK | 3/20/23

FILE - Providence head coach Ed Cooley shouts to his players on the court during the second half of a first-round college basketball game against the Kentucky in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, in Greensboro, N.C. Ed Cooley is the new men’s basketball coach at Georgetown, hired away from Big East rival Providence in the hopes of rebuilding a once-proud program that dropped to new lows under former star player Patrick Ewing.Georgetown announced the move on Monday, March 20, 2023, after Providence issued a news release saying that Cooley had resigned.(AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

Georgetown hires Providence’s Ed Cooley as basketball coach

Ed Cooley is the new men’s basketball coach at Georgetown. He has been hired away from Big East rival Providence in the hopes of rebuilding a once-proud program that dropped to new lows under … more

By HOWARD FENDRICH | 3/20/23

Los Angeles Lakers' Austin Reaves celebrates his three-point basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors Sunday, March 5, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Austin Reaves rising to challenges in Lakers' playoff push

Austin Reaves has become something more than another interesting find by the Los Angeles Lakers’ scouting department. The undrafted prospect from rural Arkansas who played more baseball than … more

By GREG BEACHAM | 3/20/23

Manchester United's Marcus Rashford is on the ground during the English FA Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Manchester United and Fulham at the Old Trafford stadium in Manchester, England, Sunday, March 19, 2023. (AP Photo/Jon Super)

Man United forward Rashford pulls out of England squad

Marcus Rashford, Mason Mount and Nick Pope have withdrawn from the England squad for the Euro 2024 qualifiers against Italy and Ukraine. The Football Association confirmed Manchester United forward … more

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Tottenham's head coach Antonio Conte leaves the field at the end of the English Premier League soccer match between Southampton and Tottenham at St Mary's Stadium in Southampton, England, Saturday, March 18, 2023. The match ended in a 3-3 draw. (AP Photo/David Cliff)

Antonio Conte's Tottenham reign could be nearing the end

Antonio Conte’s latest outburst leaves his position as manager at Tottenham in even greater doubt. The fiery Italian will soon be out of contract and has long been expected to leave his post at the … more

By JAMES ROBSON | 3/20/23

Joey Logano stands on his car after winning the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Sunday, March 19, 2023, in Hampton, Ga. (AP Photo/Hakim Wright Sr.)

Logano, Ford deliver answer to Chevy's strong NASCAR start

As the reigning NASCAR champion, Joey Logano had no reason to panic when Team Penske had a slower than expected start to the new season. Even so, Logano’s return to the winner’s circle was a … more

By CHARLES ODUM | 3/20/23

FILE - Memphis Grizzlies' Ja Morant is shown during an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, in Memphis, Tenn. The NBA has suspended Memphis Grizzilies guard Ja Morant eight games without pay, after determining that his holding a firearm at a club in suburban Denver earlier this month was “conduct detrimental to the league.” Morant will miss his sixth game on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, when the Grizzlies play in Miami.(AP Photo/Karen Pulfer Focht, File)

Ja Morant ready to rejoin Grizzlies, NBA suspension over

Ja Morant’s eight-game NBA suspension is over and the two-time All-Star guard may rejoin the Memphis Grizzlies. He is expected on the bench Monday night when Memphis hosts Dallas. It's unclear … more

By TERESA M. WALKER | 3/20/23

Gonzaga forward Drew Timme reacts after scoring a basket against TCU during the first half of a second-round college basketball game in the men's NCAA Tournament on Sunday, March 19, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/John Leyba)

Gonzaga, Timme move to Sweet 16 with 84-81 win over TCU

Drew Timme extended his one-of-a-kind college career by at least one more game, scoring 28 points to help third-seeded Gonzaga make its eighth straight Sweet 16 with a come-from-behind 84-81 win over … more

By EDDIE PELLS | 3/20/23

Mississippi guard Angel Baker, left, and Stanford forward Cameron Brink, right, vie for the ball during the first half of a second-round college basketball game in the women's NCAA Tournament, Sunday, March 19, 2023, in Stanford, Calif. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe)

Ole Miss stuns Stanford, reaches first Sweet 16 in 16 years

Madison Scott hit a pair of free throws with 23 seconds left that gave Mississippi the lead for good, Angel Baker scored 13 points, and the Rebels delivered on their declaration to get defensive, … more

By JANIE McCAULEY | 3/20/23

Florida Atlantic guard Johnell Davis (1) heads up court after a steal in front of Fairleigh Dickinson guard Heru Bligen (3) in the second half of a second-round college basketball game in the men's NCAA Tournament in Columbus, Ohio, Sunday, March 19, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Florida Atlantic tops Fairleigh Dickinson for Sweet 16 spot

Johnell Davis scored 29 points, Alijah Martin added 14 and Florida Atlantic ended Fairleigh Dickinson’s magical March by outlasting the No. 16 seed 78-70 in the NCAA Tournament. The ninth-seeded … more

By TOM WITHERS | 3/19/23

U.S. 's Paul Goldschmidt (46) gestures after scoring on a hit by Nolan Arenado during the fourth inning of a World Baseball Classic game against Cuba, Sunday, March 19, 2023, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

US routs Cuba 14-2 to reach World Baseball Classic final

Trea Turner homered twice to give him a tournament-leading four, and the defending champion United States romped over Cuba 14-2 to reach its second straight World Baseball Classic final. Paul … more

By RONALD BLUM | 3/19/23

Michigan State forward Malik Hall (25) celebrates a turnover by Marquette in the second half of a second-round college basketball game in the men's NCAA Tournament in Columbus, Ohio, Sunday, March 19, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Michigan State outlasts Marquette; Izzo back to Sweet 16

Tyson Walker scored 23 points and No. 7 seed Michigan State beat second-seeded Marquette 69-60 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament, sending coach Tom Izzo’s squad back to the Sweet 16 for … more

By MITCH STACY | 3/19/23

Taylor Moore drives on the second hole during the final round of the Valspar Championship golf tournament Sunday, March 19, 2023, at Innisbrook in Palm Harbor, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)

Moore delivers surprise, tops Spieth, Schenk at Innisbrook

Taylor Moore has shot 67 to win the Valspar Championship. He made key birdies on the 15th and 16th holes at Innisbrook. And he avoided the mistakes that cost Adam Schenk and Jordan Spieth. The … more

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NASCAR Cup Series driver Joey Logano races during the Ambetter Health 400 auto race at Atlanta Motor Speedway, Sunday, March 19, 2023, in Hampton, Ga. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Logano passes Keselowski on last lap, gives Ford Atlanta win

Joey Logano dominated early and then passed Brad Keselowski on the final lap to win NASCAR’s race at Atlanta and end the early season domination of Chevrolet and Hendrick Motorsports. Logano won … more

By CHARLES ODUM | 3/19/23

South Carolina guard Zia Cooke (1) follows through on a 3-point basket against South Florida guard Aerial Wilson (22) during the first half in a second-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament, Sunday, March 19, 2023, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)

March Madness: Top-seeded SC moves on after topping USF

Zia Cooke scored 21 points and Aliyah Boston had her 81st career double double as top-seeded South Carolina shoot a slow start to power past eighth-seeded South Florida and into the Sweet 16 with a … more

By PETE IACOBELLI | 3/19/23

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands steers his car during the Saudi Arabia Formula One Grand Prix at the Jeddah corniche circuit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Sunday, March 19, 2023. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)

Perez holds off Verstappen's charge to win Saudi Arabian GP

Sergio Perez won the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix and Max Verstappen drove from 15th to second to give Red Bull a 1-2 finish Sunday in what is shaping up to be a runaway season for the reigning Formula … more

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Xavier guard Adam Kunkel celebrates after scoring against Pittsburgh during the first half of a second-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Sunday, March 19, 2023, in Greensboro, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Xavier beats Pitt 84-73, reaches 1st Sweet 16 since 2017

Jack Nunge scored 18 points, Adam Kunkel added 15 on five first-half 3-pointers, and No. 3 seed Xavier beat 11th-seeded Pittsburgh 84-73 to reach its first Sweet 16 since 2017. Colby Jones had 10 … more

By STEVE REED | 3/19/23

Fulham's Aleksandar Mitrovic is shown red card during the English FA Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Manchester United and Fulham at the Old Trafford stadium in Manchester, England, Sunday, March 19, 2023. (AP Photo/Jon Super)

2 Fulham players, coach sent off in chaos at Man United

Fulham had two players and manager Marco Silva sent off in a frantic five minutes against Manchester United as their FA Cup dreams collapsed. The Londoners led 1-0 in the quarterfinal match at Old … more

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Arsenal's Granit Xhaka celebrates their victory at the English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Crystal Palace at Emirates stadium in London, Sunday, March 19, 2023. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Arsenal beats Palace 4-1 to extend Premier League lead

Bukayo Saka struck twice as Arsenal moved a step closer to the Premier League title by beating Crystal Palace 4-1. The Gunners are eight points clear of current champions Manchester City having … more

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