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Locals in NFL Free Agency: Tyler Allgeier heads to the desert, Tyler Huntley adds 2 years with Ravens
- Jets revamp defense by trading for Minkah Fitzpatrick, signing Demario Davis and adding to D-line
- Chiefs land Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker on a 3-year deal worth up to $45M, AP source says
- Dolphins releasing QB Tua Tagovailoa, resulting in a $99 million dead cap hit. Malik Willis to sign
- Cornerback Montaric Brown re-signs with the Jaguars on a 3-year, $33M contract
NBA »
Heat will receive a second-round pick from the Hornets related to the Terry Rozier trade
- WNBA sends CBA proposal to players as March 10 deadline nears, AP source says
- 76ers All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey to miss at least 2 games with a sprained finger
- Jaylen Brown has 23 points, nine rebounds and eight assists as Celtics beat Cavaliers 109-98
- Bucks won't have Giannis Antetokounmpo available for Sunday's game with Magic
MLB »
Tarik Skubal rethinks World Baseball Classic plan after an emotional US start
- Schwarber homers and Henderson gets 4 hits to lead United States over Britain 9-1 at WBC
- Like father, like son: Lucas Ramirez hits 2 homers for Brazil in WBC with dad Manny Ramirez watching
- Andrew McCutchen, 39, and the Texas Rangers agree to a minor league contract
- Ohtani hits a grand slam as Japan routs Taiwan 13-0 in a game stopped after 7 by mercy rule
NHL »
NHL-leading Avalanche win 5-4 in shootout to end Stars' franchise-record 10-game winning streak
- Armstrong explains Mammoth's trade deadline approach after Weegar move
- Penguins' Evgeni Malkin suspended 5 games by NHL for slashing Sabres' Rasmus Dahlin
- NHL trade deadline upended as old contenders sell and new buyers add with an eye on the playoffs
- Utah's Vanecek records 100th win in shutout performance against Flyers
College »
Locals in NFL Free Agency: Tyler Allgeier heads to the desert, Tyler Huntley adds 2 years with Ravens
- Man who helped recruit players into a sprawling NCAA basketball point-shaving scheme pleads guilty
- Duke marks its record 150th No. 1 ranking in the AP Top 25, Wisconsin, Louisville back in poll
- No. 2 UCLA ends UConn run as unanimous No. 1 in women's AP Top 25, Texas moves up to No. 3
- Defensive issues still loom as Aggies prepare for postseason play
Golf »
Akshay Bhatia has a charge that would make Arnie proud. He rallies from 5 down to win Bay Hill
- Daniel Berger keeps the lead as enough rain takes the teeth out of Bay Hill
- Rory McIlroy withdraws from Bay Hill with back spasm as golf enters a big stretch
- Rahm helped Detry get out of the Middle East. Now they're tied for the lead in LIV Golf
- Daniel Berger handles the 'US Open in spring' by building 5-shot lead at Bay Hill
Soccer »
23 red cards and police intervention as mass brawl mars end of title match in Brazil
- Madrid-Man City, PSG-Chelsea rematches headline Champions League last-16 with newcomer Bodø/Glimt
- Iraq coach Graham Arnold urges FIFA to postpone his team's World Cup playoff because of Iran war
- Iran soccer team exits Women's Asian Cup and faces the prospect of a return home
- Port Vale, Southampton stun Premier League opponents in the FA Cup to advance to quarterfinals
Tennis »
Top-ranked tennis player Aryna Sabalenka announces engagement to Georgios Frangulis
- Tennis stars in Dubai and Paralympians face travel issues as Middle East war continues
- Craig Tiley will become the CEO of the US Tennis Association after 13 years at Tennis Australia
- She woke up to 'We're at war' in Ukraine. Now Mariia Vainshtein is a New York City tennis champion
- Serena Williams brings athlete discipline to business leadership in 'The CEO Club' series
Racing »
Blaney ends Reddick's streak to give Team Penske a Phoenix weekend sweep
- George Russell wins Formula 1's Australian GP as Mercedes goes 1-2
- Lowdon: Cadillac has earned rivals' respect after its first F1 race in Australia
- What to know: Downtown Anchorage braces for a canine takeover as the Iditarod's 54th run begins
- For better or worse, Tony Stewart vows to keep his competitive edge while racing against his wife
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Man who helped recruit players into a sprawling NCAA basketball point-shaving scheme pleads guilty
Marc Levy, Associated Press | Updated March 9 - 12:50 p.m. | Save Story
One of the so-called fixers in a sprawling betting scheme to cash in on big bets on rigged NCAA basketball games has pleaded guilty. The federal prosecutors' office in Philadelphia says Jalen Smith appeared Monday in federal court and pleaded guilty to wire fraud and bribery charges. Prosecutors say the Charlotte, North Carolina, man trained local basketball players and used those connections to recruit players in the scheme. Charges against Smith were unsealed in January along with 25 others. Prosecutors say Smith helped fix games in the 2023-24 and 2024-25 seasons. They say he placed bets and recruited players with the promise of a big payment in exchange for purposefully underperforming during a game.
Jets revamp defense by trading for Minkah Fitzpatrick, signing Demario Davis and adding to D-line
Dennis Waszak Jr., Associated Press | Updated March 9 - 12:39 p.m. | Save Story
Minkah Fitzpatrick is coming home and filling a major need for the New York Jets.
Chiefs land Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker on a 3-year deal worth up to $45M, AP source says
Dave Skretta, Associated Press | Posted March 9 - 11:27 a.m. | Save Story
The Chiefs and Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker have agreed to a three-year deal worth up to $45 million to bring the former Seattle running back to Kansas City, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Monday.
Dolphins releasing QB Tua Tagovailoa, resulting in a $99 million dead cap hit. Malik Willis to sign
Alanis Thames And Tim Reynolds, Associated Press | Updated March 9 - 11:25 a.m. | Save Story
Tua Tagovailoa is out. Malik Willis is in. Just like that, the Miami Dolphins are starting anew at quarterback.
Cornerback Montaric Brown re-signs with the Jaguars on a 3-year, $33M contract
Mark Long, Associated Press | Updated March 9 - 11:21 a.m. | Save Story
Cornerback Montaric "Buster" Brown re-signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars on a three-year, $33 million contract Monday, sticking with the defense he knows instead of finding a new one in free agency.
Duke marks its record 150th No. 1 ranking in the AP Top 25, Wisconsin, Louisville back in poll
Dave Skretta, Associated Press | Updated March 9 - 11:21 a.m. | Save Story
Duke was picked No. 1 in the AP men's basketball poll for a record 150th time on Monday. The Blue Devils grabbed 56 of 61 first-place votes after beating NC State and North Carolina last week. It is their third consecutive week at No. 1. Arizona stayed second with four first-place votes, and Michigan also got a first-place vote after beating Michigan State. Wisconsin and Louisville returned to the poll, while Miami and Saint Louis dropped out.
Heat will receive a second-round pick from the Hornets related to the Terry Rozier trade
Tim Reynolds, Associated Press | Posted March 9 - 11:01 a.m. | Save Story
Miami is receiving a second-round pick in this year's draft from Charlotte, which essentially becomes additional compensation to settle a dispute surrounding the trade that sent Terry Rozier from the Hornets to the Heat two years ago.
Chiefs and tight end Travis Kelce nearing a deal for his 14th season, AP source says
Dave Skretta, Associated Press | Posted March 9 - 10:38 a.m. | Save Story
The Kansas City Chiefs and Travis Kelce are nearing a deal to bring the four-time All-Pro tight end back for a 14th season, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Monday.
South Korea joins Japan in WBC quarterfinals, advances with 7-2 win over Australia
The Associated Press | Updated March 9 - 10:20 a.m. | Save Story
South Korea advanced to the quarterfinals of the World Baseball Classic, moving past the first round for the first time since 2009 by beating Australia 7-2 on Monday night at the Tokyo Dome behind four RBIs from Bo Gyeong Moon, who leads the tournament with 11.
No. 2 UCLA ends UConn run as unanimous No. 1 in women's AP Top 25, Texas moves up to No. 3
Doug Feinberg, Associated Press | Posted March 9 - 10:02 a.m. | Save Story
No. 2 UCLA has closed the gap on top-ranked UConn in the latest AP Top 25 women's basketball poll. The Bruins grabbed three first-place votes after crushing Iowa in the Big Ten Tournament championship game. UConn got the other 28 first-place votes. Texas jumped South Carolina to No. 3 after winning their head-to-head showdown in the SEC tournament final. The SEC leads the country with eight ranked teams.
Cowboys get edge rusher Rashan Gary in trade with Packers as free agency opens, AP source says
Schuyler Dixon, Associated Press | Updated March 9 - 9:29 a.m. | Save Story
The Dallas Cowboys are acquiring edge rusher Rashan Gary from the Green Bay Packers in a trade just as NFL free agency opens, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Monday.
Finnish pair wins a barrel of ale in annual 'wife-carrying' contest in England
The Associated Press | Updated March 9 - 9:16 a.m. | Save Story
To have and to hold took on a new meaning for about two dozen couples who put their relationships to the test on a grassy hill in southern England.
23 red cards and police intervention as mass brawl mars end of title match in Brazil
The Associated Press | Posted March 9 - 8:33 a.m. | Save Story
Twenty-three players were shown a red card as a lengthy brawl requiring the intervention of military police marred the final seconds of a Brazilian soccer match between Cruzeiro and Atletico Mineiro.
Russian anthem rings out at Paralympics for first time in 12 years after Voronchikhina takes gold
Tales Azzoni, Associated Press | Posted March 9 - 8:06 a.m. | Save Story
Russia's national anthem rang out at the Paralympics for the first time in more than a decade after Para alpine skier Varvara Voronchikhina won gold on Monday.
WNBA sends CBA proposal to players as March 10 deadline nears, AP source says
Doug Feinberg, Associated Press | Updated March 9 - 7:01 a.m. | Save Story
The WNBA sent a collective bargaining agreement proposal to the union a day after the league received one from the players, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Sunday.
Madrid-Man City, PSG-Chelsea rematches headline Champions League last-16 with newcomer Bodø/Glimt
Graham Dunbar, Associated Press | Posted March 9 - 5:39 a.m. | Save Story
The Champions League round of 16 starts Tuesday with blockbuster rematches, teams ending long absences from this stage and the feelgood story of newcomer Bodø/Glimt.
Iraq coach Graham Arnold urges FIFA to postpone his team's World Cup playoff because of Iran war
The Associated Press | Posted March 9 - 5:37 a.m. | Save Story
Iraq head coach Graham Arnold has issued an urgent plea to soccer's international governing body to postpone his team's intercontinental qualifier for the World Cup because of disruptions caused by the escalating Iran war.
Bracket Watch: Northern Iowa is back in the NCAA Tournament for the first time in a decade
Noah Trister, Associated Press | Updated March 9 - 4:00 a.m. | Save Story
Few midmajor programs have experienced the highs and lows of the NCAA Tournament like Northern Iowa.
Japan rallies late to beat Australia 4-3, clinches first place in group at World Baseball Classic
The Associated Press | Updated March 8 - 10:10 p.m. | Save Story
Defending champion Japan became the first nation to clinch a quarterfinal berth in the World Baseball Classic, then rallied on Masataka Yoshida's two-run homer in the seventh inning to beat Australia 4-3 at Tokyo Dome and assure first place in its first-round group. Japan advanced earlier Sunday when South Korea lost to Taiwan 5-4 in 10 innings. Japan's win clinched first place in Pool C for Shohei Ohtani and the Samurai Warriors, who are 3-0. At Miami, Juan Soto, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Junior Caminero and Austin Wells homered as the Dominican Republic routed the Netherlands 12-1 in seven innings.
