AP National Sports

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Zonovan Knight used to bang on his toys in his playpen as a baby and causing…

By MAURICIO SAVARESE AP Sports Writer SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil soccer fans have been shocked into silence back home after the national team was…

LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) — A fan ran onto the field in the 75th minute of Argentina’s World Cup quarterfinal match against the Netherlands. The…

By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) — Lionel Messi started the match by delivering another soccer clinic. The Argentina superstar…

By JOHN FREEMAN Associated Press SAN DIEGO (AP) — Xander Bogaerts’ $280 million, 11-year contract with the San Diego Padres has been finalized…

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Memphis says Basketball Hall of Famer Larry Brown is stepping down from his role as a special advisor to Memphis coach Penny…

By DAVID SOLOMON Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — The St. Louis Cardinals will have a new starting catcher for the first time in more than 18…

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona State has hired former Cal Poly head coach Beau Baldwin as its next offensive coordinator. The school announced…

By MARK LONG AP Pro Football Writer JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence is listed as questionable to play at…

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Lamar Jackson missed a third straight day of practice for the Baltimore Ravens. Coach John Harbaugh conceded that backup…

By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer More than half of WNBA players are competing abroad this winter to supplement their incomes. But due to the…

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer The NBA and the National Basketball Players Association are giving each other more time to decide if they want…

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina receiver Josh Downs is opting out of the Holiday Bowl against No. 15 Oregon to prepare for a jump to the…

By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — England coach Gareth Southgate has nothing to tell his players just before they leave the…

By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson could be without his top receiver Sunday in Cincinnati after…

By JAMES ROBSON AP Soccer Writer AL RAYYAN, Qatar (AP) — The slippery hips of Luka Modric wriggled away from danger. The laser-like precision of…

By WILSON RING Associated Press Three women are suing the University of Vermont, alleging the school failed to properly respond after they reported…

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Left-handed pitcher Matt Strahm has joined the Philadelphia Phillies on a two-year deal. The team announced the signing Friday.…