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By GARY B. GRAVES AP Sports Writer LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky senior forward Oscar Tshiebwe, last season’s consensus national player of the year, was sidelined a second consecutive game for the fourth-ranked Wildcats on Friday night against Duquesne. Though the 6-foot-9 Tshiebwe (right knee) and sophomore forward Daimion Collins (personal reasons) were out again,

By JOHN MARSHALL AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — PGA Tour Champions points leader Steven Alker shot his second straight bogey-free round at the Charles Schwab Championship, a 7-under 64 that gives him a one-shot lead over Padraig Harrington. Alker had seven birdies at Phoenix Country Club to reach 13 under through two rounds, keeping

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer MIAMI (AP) — The arena where the Miami Heat play will soon have a new name, after the team and Miami-Dade County decided Friday to begin actions to terminate their relationship with FTX on the same day that the cryptocurrency exchange filed for bankruptcy. The building had been called

By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Jerry Tillery was expected to be in his last season with the Los Angeles Chargers after the team declined to exercise his fifth-year option during the offseason. It turns out the exit happened sooner. Tillery hit the NFL’s waiver wire on Friday after the

By DANIELLA MATAR AP Sports Writer MILAN (AP) — Brandon Nakashima of the United States has beaten third-seeded Jack Draper of Britain 4-3 (6), 1-4, 4-2, 4-3 (5) to reach the final of the Next Gen ATP Finals in Milan. He will face Jiří Lehečka after the Czech player beat Dominic Stricker 4-1, 4-3 (4),

By COREY WILLIAMS Associated Press A doctor who police say has spent two decades providing medical assistance to youth hockey teams in Michigan and Minnesota has been charged after patients in the Detroit area accused him of sexual assault. Police in Farmington Hills, Michigan, say Zvi Levran was arraigned Friday on multiple criminal sexual conduct

By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley is heading into Sunday’s game at MetLife Stadium against the Houston Texans as the NFL’s third leading rusher this season with 779 yards. The Texans are last in the league in run defense, allowing an average of

By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos ruled out three players for their game at Tennessee on Sunday, including two who pulled hamstrings at practice this week. They also added two more sick players to their injury report Friday. Coach Nathaniel Hackett ruled out linebacker Baron Browning (hip)

By CIARÁN FAHEY AP Sports Writer BERLIN (AP) — Borussia Dortmund’s trying week has ended with a final sting after Jonas Hofmann led Borussia Mönchengladbach to a 4-2 rout of his former team in the Bundesliga. It’s Dortmund’s second loss in four days after falling at Wolfsburg 2-0 on Tuesday. It potentially leaves Dortmund nine

LYON, France (AP) — Karim Benzema returned and Alexandre Lacazette’s late penalty rescued a 1-1 draw for Lyon against Nice to keep his team just ahead of the visitors in the French league. Former Lyon forward Benzema was given a hero’s welcome as the Real Madrid player presented his Ballon d’Or to the home fans

SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Argentina, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay have confirmed a joint bid to host the 2030 World Cup. Their government officials signed documents in Santiago to present to FIFA. Chilean Football Association president Pablo Milad says, “This is the first legal step we need to take.” The four nations want to celebrate the

By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer Russia’s war in Ukraine has derailed plans to hold a World Cup of Hockey this winter. The NHL and NHL Players’ Association say it is not feasible in the current environment to hold the tournament as they had hoped in February. There has not been a World Cup since

By MAURICIO SAVARESE AP Sports Writer SAO PAULO (AP) — Kevin Magnussen has shocked rivals in Brazilian Grand Prix qualifying by earning pole position for Saturday’s sprint race at Interlagos. It is the first pole in the Formula One career of the 30-year-old Danish driver. He celebrated by making faces at the cameras before the

By NICOLE KRAFT Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Zach Werenski will miss the rest of Columbus’ season with a separated shoulder and torn labrum. Nick Blankenburg will be out six to eight weeks with a fractured ankle. The team announced both injuries on Friday. Werenski was injured Thursday when he awkwardly collided with the

By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Deshaun Watson has one last weekend off the field. Cleveland’s suspended quarterback can begin practicing Monday as part of his settlement with the NFL. He was accused of sexual misconduct by two dozen women when he played for Houston. Watson was banned for 11 games

BELLEAIR, Fla. (AP) — Maria Fassi has picked a good time for the lowest round of her LPGA Tour career. Fassi had a 62 for a two-shot lead in the Pelican Women’s Championship. The 24-year-old from Mexico was powerful as ever and combined that with a confident putting stroke. The group two shots behind included

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — The second game of the season for new Seton Hall coach Shaheen Holloway is his old team, Saint Peter’s. Holloway led the tiny New Jersey university on a magical run in the NCAA Tournament that ended with a loss to national runner-up North Carolina in the Elite Eight. Holloway says Saturday’s

By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen has tested his sore throwing elbow for the first time this week. He is listed as questionable to play against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. The Bills say Allen’s practice time is limited, which is still considered a step

By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Edwin Díaz’s $102 million, five-year contract with the New York Mets includes $26.5 million in deferred payments payable through 2042 and also has a club option that could make it worth $118.25 million over six seasons. Díaz’s deal includes a $12 million signing bonus and

By DANIELLA MATAR AP Sports Writer MILAN (AP) — Jiří Lehečka has earned the biggest win of his season by beating Dominic Stricker to reach the final of the Next Gen ATP Finals in Milan. The fifth-seeded Lehečka was dominant from the outset as he eased to a four-set win. The Czech will face fourth-seeded