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Already a veteran, Ambrose Marsh embraces being an Eagle
CHENEY — A cornerback's job can be thankless. They're asked to guard the other team's top receivers, often one-on-…
Harris, No. 1 South Carolina earn first win over UConn 70-52
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's Tyasha Harris really thought coming in she wasn't bothered by her losing history against UConn.
APOEL fires coach Kare Ingebrigtsen after 45 days on job
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Cypriot champion APOEL Nicosia fired coach Kare Ingebrigtsen on Tuesday after only 45 days on the job.
Al Hilal win to begin Asian Champions League title defense
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Al Hilal of Saudi Arabia began its defense of the Asian Champions League title by defeating newcomer Shahr Khodro of Iran 2-0 on Tuesday.
FIFA creates fund to help players not paid by clubs
ZURICH (AP) — FIFA is setting aside $16 million to help players who have not been paid by their clubs.
Klinsmann resigns as Hertha coach after 9 Bundesliga games
BERLIN (AP) — Jürgen Klinsmann surprisingly resigned as coach of Hertha Berlin on Tuesday after only nine Bundesliga games.
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US to use WNBA players in 3-on-3 Olympic qualifier
NEW YORK (AP) — USA Basketball will have a team of WNBA players available to qualify for 3-on-3 at the Olympics.
All-Star Weekend nears, and Kobe will be at the forefront
Kobe Bryant will be announced Friday at All-Star Weekend in Chicago as one of the finalists for this year’s Basketball Hall of Fame induction class, which isn’t a secret and never was.
Nuggets come from 23 down to beat Spurs 127-120
DENVER (AP) — Jamal Murray was hurting, out of rhythm and wondering if he should keep playing when he left the court at halftime. A quick call to his father gave him the incentive to keep going.
Ahmed, D-backs agree to $32.5 million, 4-year deal
PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks capped a busy offseason by locking down their two-time Gold Glove shortstop, who has slowly turned into a solid offensive threat.
AP Exclusive: NCAA, 2 conferences spend $750,000 on lobbying
WASHINGTON (AP) — As Congress considers whether to allow college athletes to receive endorsement money, the NCAA and its allies spent at least $750,000 last year lobbying lawmakers to shape any reforms to the organ…
Battle leads Alabama St. past Ark.-Pine Bluff 57-49
PINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) — Brandon Battle scored 11 points, including a go-ahead layup, and Alabama State beat Arkansas-Pine Bluff 57-49 on Monday night to win its fourth straight.
College athletes honored with award for overcoming adversity
STORRS, Conn. (AP) — Eastern Connecticut runner Samara Johnson doesn't want people to feel sorry for her.
AP Source: Browns star Garrett meets with NFL about return
CLEVELAND (AP) — Suspended Browns star defensive end Myles Garrett met Monday with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to discuss his possible reinstatement, a person familiar with the meeting told The Associated Press.
Northeastern wins 3rd straight Beanpot, beats BU 5-4 in 2OT
BOSTON (AP) — Northeastern needed one of the longest games in Beanpot history to prove that it was still the top dog.