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By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer The NBA is planning for the inaugural version of its in-season tournament — should it become reality — to…

By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. will kick off what is anticipated to be a three-city…

BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Athletic Association has named Jack Fleming as its new president and chief executive officer. The association that manages…

By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields’ status for Sunday’s game against…

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona State has hired Idaho State head coach Charlie Ragle to serve as assistant head coach and special teams coordinator.…

SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Mariners have begun the process of bolstering their bullpen by signing right-hander Trevor Gott to a one-year contract…

By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer BEAVER CREEK, Colo. (AP) — American downhill racer Steven Nyman is now 40 years old and still going strong. The…

By MARK LONG AP Sports Writer GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida backup quarterback Jalen Kitna, the son of retired NFL quarterback Jon Kitna, was…

By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — TCU’s Kendre Miller and Kansas State’s 5-foot-6 dynamo Deuce Vaughn have much…

By DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The Thanksgiving weekend wasn’t just big for turkey, family visits and the Macy’s…

By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer One of Ukraine’s most decorated Olympians is auctioning his medals in hopes of raising a six-figure donation to…

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Charleston Southern has brought back former assistant Gabe Giardina as its new head coach. Athletic director Jeff…

By ANDREW DAMPF AP Sports Writer LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) — Saudi Arabia has nothing to be ashamed about after being eliminated from the World Cup…

By DORIAN COLBERT RosterWatch Here are six oft-scoring reasons to celebrate in Week 13. These are the best bets to score in the NFL this…

By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — LSU players say their climb back among the top teams in the SEC this season stems partly…

By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Rest easy, soccer fans. Lionel Messi will grace the World Cup stage at least one more time.…

By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) — Henry Martin and Luis Chaves scored a goal each in Mexico’s furious attempt to stay…

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico State University basketball coach Greg Heiar says he feels responsible for a fatal shooting that involved one of…

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes showed up bright-eyed and energetic for practice on…