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By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Pro Football Writer A person with knowledge of the deal says the Denver Broncos and defensive end Randy Gregory have agreed on a $70 million, five-year contract. The agreement will prevent the Dallas Cowboys from keeping one of their top targets in free agency. The 29-year-old Gregory has had a suspension-filled

By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — The trio of Georgia defensive linemen projected as first-round selections in next month’s NFL draft have highlighted the talent that enabled the Bulldogs to win their first national championship since 1980. Now comes the challenge for coach Kirby Smart as spring practice opens: He will

By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The New York Giants have started rebuilding their offensive line, agreeing to contract terms with Mark Glowinski and Jon Feliciano in free agency. The Giants added a third free agent, coming to terms on a two-year deal with veteran quarterback Tyrod Taylor. Feliciano tweeted

MILAN (AP) — Hellas Verona has been ordered to play its next home match with part of its stands empty following racist chants and anti-territorial insults during a game against Napoli. The chants directed at Napoli players Kalidou Koulibaly and Victor Osimhen came during a 2-1 loss for Verona on Sunday. Both Koulibaly and Osimhen

By KEN RITTER Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — A federal court in Las Vegas is signaling that the public might get a look at a Las Vegas police report compiled about Cristiano Ronaldo after a Nevada woman claimed in 2018 that the international soccer star raped her in 2009. A U.S. magistrate judge issued

By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer Minnesota’s Gable Steveson can put a memorable final touch on one of the most impressive collegiate wrestling seasons and careers ever this week. The defending heavyweight champion takes a 47-match win streak into the NCAA Division I wrestling championships March 17-19 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. Steveson returned

By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The University of San Francisco has emerged as an NCAA Tournament team from the same talented mid-major conference as tournament-bound rivals No. 1 Gonzaga and Saint Mary’s. The Dons are headed back to college basketball’s big stage for the first time since 1998 after a

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers has officially signed a contract extension assuring the two-time reigning MVP will remain with the Green Bay Packers. The Packers announced the extension Tuesday without releasing terms. NFL Network reported Rodgers will make over $150 million over the next three years. The 38-year-old Rodgers had announced a week

By The Associated Press The revitalized USFL, which begins play in April, will be using 32 game officials who are in the NFL Development Pipeline. Those crews all have college officiating experience and are part of the more-established league’s program that provides opportunities for college-level officials who are ready to advance to professional football. In

By PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer Florida State coach Sue Semrau was able to sleep a little easier this week knowing there were four additional at-large bids being doled out in the women’s NCAA Tournament. Organizers expanded the field to 68 teams with an inaugural First Four that has been a staple of the men’s

By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A quick glance at the statistics fails to accurately show the most improved NASCAR team through the first month of competition. Neither driver has won a race. One is ranked 14th in the standings, the other 22nd. But Ross Chastain and Daniel Suarez are

By SAMUEL PETREQUIN Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union has imposed sanctions on Chelsea soccer club owner Roman Abramovich as part of a new package of measures targeting Russia. The EU on Tuesday included the Russian oligarch in its updated list of individuals facing assets freeze and travel bans over their role in

By JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman, Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. and Detroit Tigers infielder Spencer Torkelson are among baseball’s most intriguing rookies this summer. The switch-hitting Rutschman looks ready to lead the Orioles’ revival after 110 losses by the big league club last year.

LONDON (AP) — The Football Association says Chelsea has withdrawn its request to play its FA Cup game against Middlesbrough without a crowd, a proposal that had sparked fierce opposition from the second-tier club hosting the match. The Premier League team had proposed no fans because the government won’t allow Chelsea to sell any tickets

By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — After cutting ties with Freddie Freeman, the Atlanta Braves have signed new first baseman Matt Olson to a $168 million, eight-year contract. Olson was not eligible for free agency until after the 2023 season. But the World Series champions quickly locked down the 27-year-old slugger through

LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — The Swiss swimming federation has threatened to boycott this year’s world championships if the sport’s governing body allows Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete. FINA has so far been reluctant to ban Russian athletes following the country’s invasion of Ukraine. The body instead decided they can compete at the worlds in

By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer Three congressional lawmakers say the NCAA has made “inadequate progress” in addressing the inequities in the treatment of male and female athletes. The lawmakers singled out the college basketball tournaments that begin this week and sent a six-page letter to NCAA President Mark Emmert. The lawmakers say he has

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union has slapped sanctions on Chelsea soccer club owner Roman Abramovich as part of a new package of measures targeting Russia. The EU included the Russian oligarch in its updated list of individuals facing assets freeze and travel bans over their role in the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The 55-year-old