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OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Baltimore running back J.K. Dobbins has been ruled out of Sunday’s game against the Cleveland Browns because of his knee injury. The Ravens listed receiver Rashod Bateman, linebacker Justin Houston, tight end Mark Andrews, tackle Morgan Moses, fullback Patrick Ricard, cornerback Marcus Peters and guard Ben Cleveland as questionable. Dobbins

By ERIC WILLEMSEN Associated Press SÖLDEN, Austria (AP) — FIS President Johan Eliasch has got a reminder of the long road ahead to his desired centralization of Alpine skiing’s media rights. The Austrian Ski Federation has announced a two-year TV and streaming deal with NBC. Eliasch’s vision is for the International Ski and Snowboard Federation

ROCKFORD, Ill. (AP) — A jury has found an Illinois ice skating coach guilty of aggravated criminal sexual abuse involving a young skater. The Winnebago County state’s attorney’s office announced the verdict Friday against 83-year-old Eugene Heffron. In 2018, three skaters accused the longtime coach in Rockford, Illinois, of sexual misconduct. The Rockford Register Star

By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer RIDGELAND, S.C. (AP) — Jon Rahm hardly looks like a player easing his way to the end of the year. Rahm had 10 birdies in the CJ Cup for a 62. That gives him a share of the lead going into the weekend at Congaree with Kurt Kitayama. Rahm

By JEROME PUGMIRE AP Sports Writer PARIS (AP) — Victor Wembanyama thrilled a crowd of 4,000 by leading his Paris-based club to a victory on Friday night. The 18-year-old Wembanyama is widely expected to be the first pick in next year’s NBA draft. He stands 7-foot-3 and has an unusual combination of size and skill.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Fox and its related networks will televise next year’s World Baseball Classic, obtaining U.S. English- and Spanish-language rights to the tournament. Fox says it will broadcast the U.S. opener against Britain on March 11 on the main Fox network. The tournament opens March 8 in Taiwan _ March 7 U.S. time

TURIN, Italy (AP) — Juventus could be back on track after a dismal few weeks for the Bianconeri. Adrien Rabiot scored twice late on to add to goals from Weston McKennie and Moise Kean as they beat Empoli 4-0 for their second straight victory. Juventus is still seven points behind Serie A leader Napoli but

By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland Guardians manager Terry Francona has agreed to return for an 11th season after leading the majors’ youngest team to a division title and the AL Division Series in 2022. The 63-year-old Francona has not yet signed a contract but said he intends to be back.

ROCKFORD, Ill. (AP) — A jury has found an Illinois ice skating coach guilty of aggravated criminal sexual abuse involving a young skater. The Winnebago County state’s attorney’s office announced the verdict Friday against 83-year-old Eugene Heffron. In 2018, three skaters accused the longtime coach in Rockford, Illinois, of sexual misconduct. The Rockford Register Star

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers wide receiver Randall Cobb says he has a high ankle sprain and expects the injury to keep him out for anywhere from two to six weeks. The 32-year-old Cobb acknowledged that he initially feared the injury was much more serious. Cobb hurt his left ankle during the

MAINZ, Germany (AP) — Five different players scored for Mainz as it routed 10-man Cologne 5-0 to strengthen its bid for the European places in the Bundesliga. Mainz achieved its biggest margin of victory for nearly three years and soared from 11th to third in the table. Cologne defender Luca Kilian hauled down Mainz forward

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Two-time WNBA Coach of the Year Curt Miller is the new coach of the Los Angeles Sparks after seven seasons with the Connecticut Sun. The Sparks announced the move in press release Friday. Miller led the Sun to two trips to the WNBA finals, including last season when they lost to

By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer Taylor Fritz is in the midst of a breakthrough season on the tennis tour. He reached his first Grand Slam quarterfinal, won three tour titles and recently became the first U.S. man since 2017 to make his debut in the top 10 of the ATP. He turns 25 next

By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Some might say it’s a rebuild. Others might go so far as to call it tanking. Either way, the Carolina Panthers already own the worst record in the NFL at 1-5 and find themselves well positioned to get the No. 1 pick in the 2023

By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer The focus in NASCAR has yet to shift to the actual playoff racing as only three events remain to crown a new Cup champion. But as the series heads to Homestead-Miami Speedway, the conversation over safety concerns has shifted to retaliation and what is over the line. Bubba

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers rookie quarterback Kenny Pickett has cleared the NFL’s concussion protocol and will start this week’s game against Miami. Pickett left last week’s upset win over Tampa Bay in the third quarter after being knocked legally to the ground by Buccaneers linebacker Devin White. Doctors gave Pickett the OK to practice

SALERNO, Italy (AP) — Former France winger Franck Ribéry has ended his playing career in Italy because of insurmountable knee problems. The 39-year-old Ribéry played for France in the 2006 World Cup final and won the Champions League with Bayern Munich in 2013. He announced the decision in a video posted on social media where

By JIM VERTUNO AP Sports Writer AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Formula One’s sanctioning body found there should have been a delay in sending a recovery crane onto the track at the Japanese Grand Prix. An investigation into the events of that rain-shortened race announced Friday found that race officials did not account for Pierre Gasly’s

By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland Guardians manager Terry Francona has agreed to return for an 11th season after leading the majors’ youngest team to a division title and the AL Division Series in 2022. The 63-year-old Francona has not yet signed a contract, but said he intends to be back.

PALMA, Spain (AP) — Dale Whitnell has taken a one-stroke lead halfway through the Mallorca Open after shooting 8-under 63 to equal the course record set the previous day by fellow Englishman Marcus Armitage. Whitnell made six birdies to go with an eagle to move to the top of the leaderboard. Ryan Fox carded a