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By MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Dayton, Purdue and Texas A&M women’s basketball teams have withdrawn from a Las Vegas…

By The Associated Press A pair of 6-6 teams will meet in the Quick Lane Bowl. Bowling Green of the Mid-American Conferemce and independent New Mexico…

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson quarterback DJ Uiagalelei has entered the transfer portal after an up-and-down two seasons as the starter. The school…

By ERIC OLSON AP Sports Writer Patrick McCaffery says Iowa’s meeting with No. 15 Duke at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday is more than just…

By STEPHEN WADE AP Sports Writer AL WAKRAH, Qatar (AP) — Japan is headed back to the drawing board after making it back to the round of 16. The…

By JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens have now been rejected for the Hall of Fame by baseball’s…

By JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — A person familiar with the negotiations says Justin Verlander has agreed to an $86.7 million,…

By JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Philadelphia Phillies landed Trea Turner on Monday, agreeing to a $300 million, 11-year…

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio State star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba will not play in the College Football Playoff semifinal game while he continues…

By ALANIS THAMES AP Sports Writer MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins have placed right tackle Austin Jackson on injured reserve and…

By The Associated Press The NFL will feature three current division leaders playing on Saturday, Dec. 17, highlighted by the Buffalo Bills hosting…

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazilian soccer great Pelé will be cheering on his country’s national team on Monday in its World Cup game against…

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Led by Zae Blake’s 20 points, the Green Bay Phoenix defeated the IUPUI Jaguars 68-61 on Monday. The Phoenix improved to 1-7…

By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer Cleveland’s linebacking corps took another major hit. Browns starter Sione Takitaki will miss the remainder of the…

By MARK LONG AP Sports Writer GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson is leaving school early and entering the NFL draft.…

By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Mississippi Department of Human Services is changing its demands against retired…

By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer Stanford coach Tara VanDerveer stands atop The Associated Press women’s basketball poll with the most…

DOHA, Qatar (AP) — There were no signs of the limp or the swollen ankle that had sidelined Neymar at the World Cup. But there was a goal. Neymar…