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By STEPHEN WADE AP Sports Writer The International Olympic Committee has always been political, from the sheikhs and royals in its membership to a seat at the United Nations to pushing for peace talks between the Koreas. But Russia’s invasion of Ukraine three weeks ago exposed its irreconcilable claims of “political neutrality.” Gaps exist between

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Clayton Kershaw can earn $5 million in performance bonuses for starts as part of his new contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, which would raise his earnings to $22 million. Kershaw’s deal calls for a $2.5 million signing bonus, payable within 15 days of the deal’s approval by the commissioner’s office.

By The Associated Press Scott Hall, who was one of professional wrestling’s biggest stars in the 1990s, has died. He was 63. WWE announced Hall’s death on Monday. His longtime friend and fellow NWO member Kevin Nash wrote on social media that Hall was taken off life support on Monday following complications from hip replacement

BALTIMORE (AP) — Catcher Robinson Chirinos and the Baltimore Orioles agreed to a $900,000, one-year contract. The 37-year-old Chirinos returns to the American League after playing 45 games for the Chicago Cubs last season. He hit .227 with five home runs. Chirinos played for the Mets and Rangers the previous year. He began his big

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Brad Boxberger will be back in the Milwaukee Brewers’ bullpen this season. The Brewers have agreed to a $2.5 million, one-year deal with the right-hander. Boxberger gets a $1.75 million salary this year, and the deal includes a $3 million club option for 2023 with a $750,000 buyout. He had become a

By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer General manager Tom Telesco has continued the Los Angeles Chargers’ aggressive makeover of their defense by agreeing to terms with three players. The Chargers have reached deals with cornerback J.C. Jackson along with defensive tackles Sebastian Joseph-Day and Austin Johnson. People familiar with the negotiations confirmed to The Associated

By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer A person with knowledge of the agreement says former San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle D.J. Jones has agreed to a three-year deal with the Denver Broncos. The deal is reportedly worth $30 million with $20 million in guarantees. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal

FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gulf Coast has hired Pat Chambers as its men’s basketball coach. Chambers resigned from Penn State in October 2020 following an internal investigation into allegations of inappropriate conduct, including referencing a noose in conversation with a player during the 2018-19 season. At FGCU, he replaces Michael Fly, who had

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Terry Rozier scored 30 points, and the Charlotte Hornets beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 134-116. Charlotte closed out a perfect two-game trip, rallying after falling behind by as many as 18 points in the second quarter. Miles Bridges had 27 points and six assists, and LaMelo Ball finished with 21 points

OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Lawson Crouse had a hat trick, Nick Schmaltz extended his point streak with a goal, and the Arizona Coyotes beat the Ottawa Senators 5-3. Schmaltz has 15 points in his last six games and Crouse’s goals were varied: one at even strength, one on the power play and shorthanded. Barrett Hayton

By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Nikola Jokic had 22 points and 13 rebounds to lead the Denver Nuggets to a 114-110 win over the Philadelphia 76ers. Bones Hyland hit four 3-pointers in the fourth quarter for Denver and scored 21 points. Joel Embiid finished with 34 points and nine rebounds for

By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Trae Young scored 21 of his 46 points in the third period and the Atlanta Hawks recovered from a second-half deficit of 15 points to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 122-113. Young scored 47 points a night earlier in a win over Indiana. The Hawks entered

By BRIAN DULIK Associated Press CLEVELAND (AP) — Rookie big man Evan Mobley scored a season-high 30 points and Darius Garland had 24 points and 13 assists, sending the Cleveland Cavaliers past the Los Angeles Clippers 120-111 in overtime. Isaac Okoro added 20 points, including two free throws to open the extra period. Cleveland never

SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) — The Texas Rangers have signed free agent outfielder Jake Marisnick, right-handed reliever Brandon Workman and lefty Matt Moore to minor league contracts that include invitations to big league spring training. Marisnick has played 800 major league games over the past nine seasons. Most of his career was with Houston from 2014-19,

By MIKE FITZPATRICK AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The busy New York Mets have added an experienced arm to their bullpen, signing Adam Ottavino to a $4 million, one-year contract. The veteran right-hander can earn another $1 million in performance bonuses. Ottavino, who grew up in Brooklyn, returns to pitch for a hometown

By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers have agreed to terms on a three-year, $29.25 million contract with Los Angeles Rams guard Austin Corbett and a three-year, $15.75 million contract with Minnesota Vikings safety Xavier Woods. That’s according to people familiar with the situation who spoke to The Associated

By JOHN ZENOR AP Sports Writer AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Auburn coach Bryan Harsin says he isn’t bitter about a school investigation that placed his job in apparent jeopardy. He has turned his attention to finding a starting quarterback and stopping a five-game skid. Harsin and the Tigers have opened spring practice. The second-year coach