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By MAYSOON KHAN Associated Press/Report for America ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York City’s Madison Square Garden and other sports venues would be barred from refusing entry to perceived enemies of their owners under a bill introduced to the state Legislature Monday. The proposed legislation comes after an attorney who has owned New York Knicks

HONOLULU (AP) — Luke Shepardson was declared the winner in one of the world’s most prestigious and storied surfing contests held in Hawaii over the weekend for the first time in seven years. Shepardson was declared the winner Sunday of The Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational, while John John Florence — the winner of the

By COLLEEN SLEVIN Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Police say University of Denver basketball player Coban Porter smelled of alcohol and and was slurring his speech when he was arrested following a fatal crash in Denver on Sunday. Porter is the brother of Denver Nuggets’ star Michael Porter. In a court document, police say Coban

By JEROME PUGMIRE AP Sports Writer PARIS (AP) — Kylian Mbappé has scored five goals as Paris Saint-Germain won 7-0 at amateur team Pays de Cassel in the French Cup to set up a round-of-16 match at bitter rival Marseille. It was Mbappe’s first hat trick since France’s World Cup final defeat to Argentina on

VAIL, Colo. (AP) — Dr. J. Richard Steadman, an orthopedic surgeon who founded the renowned Steadman Clinic in Vail, Colorado, where many of the world’s elite athletes have gone for career-saving treatment, has died at age 85. Steadman Clinic vice president of external affairs Lynda Sampson says Steadman died in his sleep Friday at his

By COLLEEN SLEVIN Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Police say University of Denver basketball player Coban Porter smelled of alcohol and and was slurring his speech when he was arrested following a fatal crash in Denver on Sunday. Porter is the brother of Denver Nuggets’ star Michael Porter. In a court document, police say Coban

By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Scott Rolen could become just the 18th third baseman elected to baseball’s Hall of Fame, the fewest of any position. A seven-time All-Star who retired after the 2012 season, Rolen is one of the top contenders among 28 players in this year’s Baseball Writers’ Association

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers interviewed former New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton for their coaching vacancy on Monday. Panthers owner David Tepper has also interviewed Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Shane Steichen, Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey, New York Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka, former Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich, Denver

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska basketball coach Fred Hoiberg says Emmanuel Bandoumel will require surgery and miss the rest of the season after injuring his knee over the weekend. Bandoumel’s knee buckled as he drove to the basket in the first half of the Cornhuskers’ 76-65 loss Saturday to Penn State. He’s the second Nebraska

By JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Trey Mancini is planning to move around with the Chicago Cubs. He could see time at designated hitter, first base and the corner outfield spots after finalizing a two-year contract that could be worth up to $21 million. Mancini was in the mix for Team Italy

By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer MILWAUKEE (AP) — New Milwaukee Brewers acquisition Brian Anderson is hoping he can recapture the hitting success he enjoyed earlier in his career now that his shoulder isn’t bothering him anymore. The Brewers announced the signing of Anderson on Monday without detailng terms. A person close to the situation

By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer Everton has fired manager Frank Lampard as the crisis-hit Premier League team took action amid its latest fight against relegation and protests by disgruntled fans against the club’s board. Lampard is a former England international and Chelsea great. He lasted nearly a year in a role that is fast

LONDON (AP) — Arsenal has strengthened its defensive resources for its run at the Premier League title by signing Poland center back Jakub Kiwior from Italian team Spezia. The Premier League leaders didn’t disclose the fee for Kiwior. British media reported he cost 21 million pounds ($26 million). The 22-year-old Kiwior played for Poland at

By JEROME PUGMIRE AP Auto Racing Writer Formula One great Lewis Hamilton experienced bullying when he was only 6 years old and said he had bananas thrown at him when he was racially abused at school in England. The seven-time champion is the only Black driver in F1. He called his schooldays the most traumatic

By MARK LONG AP Pro Football Writer JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Quarterback Trevor Lawrence understands the Jacksonville Jaguars will look different next season. But he’s confident they have the nucleus in place to be an annual playoff contender for years to come. He says “we set a new standard and we’re not going to settle

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — The head of Poland’s soccer association has posted on Twitter a photo of himself with former Portugal coach Fernando Santos. The move comes a day before a news conference to announce the name of the new Poland coach. Cezary Kulesza’s tweet said “See you at the news conference tomorrow.” Kulesza is

ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — A wide receiver who recently transferred to national champion Georgia from Mississippi State was arrested Monday on felony and misdemeanor charges. Rodarius “Rara” Thomas was booked at around 4 a.m. on a felony charge of false imprisonment and a misdemeanor count of family violence battery, according to Clarke County jail records.

By HANK KURZ Jr. AP Sports Writer James Madison’s winter teams have picked up where the fall programs left off in their transition to the Sun Belt Conference — by winning. Women’s basketball (17-3, 7-1), picked to finish sixth in the preseason by league coaches, has won 14 of its last 15 and has already

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer A person familiar with the negotiations says the Los Angeles Lakers are acquiring former lottery pick Rui Hachimura from the Washington Wizards in exchange for Kendrick Nunn and a package of second-round draft picks. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the trade has

By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer For the first time in the 47-year history of The Associated Press women’s basketball poll no team from Texas is in the Top 25. That ends a 835-week run dating to the first poll in 1976. South Carolina remained a unanimous No. 1. The Gamecocks were followed by Ohio