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By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Jacque Vaughn was thought to be just the temporary solution when he started coaching the Brooklyn Nets in November. The Nets were expected to hire Ime Udoka. But Vaughn hasn’t gone anywhere except almost to the top of the NBA. The Nets are on a

By JAMES ROBSON AP Soccer Writer RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo has been presented as Al Nassr’s superstar new signing. The former Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus forward has signed a two-and-a-half-year deal to play in the Saudi Pro League in one of the most surprising transfers in the sport’s history. Ronaldo,

By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer Damar Hamlin’s family is expressing gratitude for the outpouring of support shown toward the Buffalo Bills safety while asking everyone to keep the hospitalized player in their prayers. The 24-year-old Hamlin remains in critical condition in a Cincinnati hospital a day after the Bills said his heart stopped while

By MAURICIO SAVARESE AP Sports Writer SANTOS, Brazil (AP) — Pelé’s coffin arrived at his final resting place Tuesday as millions of fans in Brazil and around the world mourned the sports legend. Newly inaugurated President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva paid his respects at Vila Belmiro, the stadium where Pelé played for most of

Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Ken Block, a motorsports icon known for his stunt driving and for co-founding the action sports apparel brand DC Shoes, died on Monday in a snowmobiling accident near his home in Utah. Block, 55, “was riding a snowmobile on a steep slope when the snowmobile upended, landing on

By JAMES ROBSON AP Soccer Writer RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo has been presented as Al Nassr’s superstar new signing. The former Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus forward has signed a two-and-a-half-year deal to play in the Saudi Pro League in one of the most surprising transfers in the sport’s history. Ronaldo,

By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer KAPALUA, Hawaii (AP) — Tom Kim starts the new year with a new look. The 20-year-old from South Korea has signed an endorsement deal to be part of the Nike staff. Kim is a two-time winner on the PGA Tour who has quickly made a name for himself. He

By KEN MAGUIRE AP Sports Writer New Zealand sprinter Eddie Osei-Nketia is giving college football a try. He holds his country’s 100-meter record and has some rugby experience. Now he’s signed to play for Hawaii and is among a group of international recruits who will suit up on campuses across the United States. Schools are

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer Damar Hamlin’s goal was simple: He wanted to raise $2,500 online to buy toys for needy kids. It took about two years. Then came Monday, when the Buffalo Bills safety was critically injured and needed his heart restarted on the field in a chilling scene that unfolded during a

BREST, France (AP) — Struggling French league club Brest has appointed Eric Roy as its coach until the end of the season, hoping that the 55-year-old will help the Brittany side remain in the top division. Brest sits in the relegation zone after 17 matches, two points from safety. Roy replaces Michel Der Zakarian, who

MAURICIO SAVARESE AP Sports Writer SANTOS, Brazil (AP) — Brazilian sports legend Pelé is being buried Tuesday, with his nation of more than 200 million people and the world watching. Newly inaugurated President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva paid his respects at Vila Belmiro, the stadium where Pelé played for most of his career. Pelé

By The Associated Press The PGA Tour begins a new ambitious year in paradise. The Sentry Tournament of Champions returns to Kapalua on Maui for the 25th year. The 37-man field is comprised of 2022 winners who are still in good standing, plus anyone who finished among the top 30 in the FedEx Cup last

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson defensive lineman Bryan Bresee is leaving college for the NFL. He announced his decision on social media, saying it was a lifelong dream of his to play in the NFL. The 6-foot-5, 305-pound third-year lineman had a difficult season, missing four games. Bresee’s 15-year-old sister, Ella, died of brain cancer