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By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs have landed one of the top remaining free agent starting pitchers. Chicago…

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) — Eli Lawrence posted 19 points as Middle Tennessee got past UT Martin 73-61. Donovan Sims had 15 points for Middle…

By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Derwin James Jr. is accustomed to putting up great statistical seasons. He did that as a…

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Alexus Dye had 20 points and nine rebounds, Tamari Key added 11 points, 11 rebounds and four blocks, and No. 11 Tennessee…

CULLOWHEE, N.C. (AP) — Marvin Price had 17 points off the bench to lead Western Carolina to a 102-47 win over Warren Wilson. Jerry Daye led the…

By STEVE KORNACKI Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Javier Báez is hoping to be a big part of a turnaround with the Detroit Tigers. Báez celebrated…

By LES BOWEN Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jalen Hurts had no energy Wednesday for any drama regarding his playing status for Sunday when…

BOSTON (AP) — A California couple accused of paying $25,000 to cheat on their son’s college admissions test has abruptly agreed to plead guilty.…

By MAURICIO SAVARESE Associated Press BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — Brazil’s senate has approved an evangelical former justice minister nominated by…

By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Sports Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins have signed right-hander Dylan Bundy to a $5 million, one-year contract.…

By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The Patriots expect to be in a guessing game on both sides of the ball heading into…

By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Broncos rookie cornerback Pat Surtain II has more pressing matters to tend to…

By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer BEAVER CREEK, Colo. (AP) — Ted Ligety hasn’t given returning to ski racing a moment of consideration. The…

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Elijah Riley’s journey back home and through the NFL began with one of the…

SYDNEY (AP) — Australia and New Zealand will each stage 24 games in the group stage when the countries host the Women’s World Cup for the first…

By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams realize the clock is ticking on their bold midseason attempt to…

By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks have made a move to solidify the back end of their bullpen, adding…

LONDON (AP) — Neal Maupay scored with an overhead kick in the 89th minute to give Brighton a 1-1 draw at West Ham in the Premier League. Maupay…

NOVI, Mich. (AP) — No criminal charges will be filed in the fireworks-related death of Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks at a…

By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer DALLAS (AP) — The latest meeting on expanding the College Football Playoff has wrapped up in Dallas…