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Preview: Lightning, Flames each aiming to bounce back from losses

The Tampa Bay Lightning’s long road trip continues with a visit to the Calgary Flames.

Preview: Panthers look to extend Sabres' home woes with visit to Buffalo

The Florida Panthers wrap up a quick two-game road trip when they take on the Buffalo Sabres.

World Cup organizers dismiss threat of locust plague

MOSCOW (AP) The head of the World Cup organizing committee has dismissed claims that a plague of locusts could threaten the soccer tournament in Russia.

$1.7M to injured Little League player hit by foul ball

SEWICKLEY, Pa. (AP) A Pennsylvania jury has awarded $1.7 million to a Little League player who was hit in the head by a foul ball in the dugout on the day before his 12th birthday.

Chris Broussard reveals why LeBron joining Curry on the Warriors would turn the NBA into the Harlem Globe Trotters

Chris Broussard reveals why LeBron James leaving the Cleveland Cavaliers to join Kevin Durant and Steph Curry on the Golden State Warriors would turn the NBA into the Harlem Globe Trotters.

Nick Wright unveils why LeBron James leaving the Cavs for the Golden State Warriors is possible

In his reaction to a report that LeBron James is open to free agency talks with the Warriors, Nick Wright reveals to Chris Broussard and Jenna Wolfe how Kevin Durant’s transition to Golden State and LeBron perennially chasing the ghost of Michael Jordan has paved the door for The King to entertain the notion of playing for the one team that has seemingly been his Kryptonite: the Golden State Warriors.

Nick Wright questions Tom Brady's ascension to the throne of the New England Patriots' organization

Reflecting on Jonathan Kraft’s comments that Tom Brady ‘has earned the right’ to decide when his career is over, Nick Wright reveals to Jenna Wolfe and Eric Mangini why he speculates The Goat has been given so much deference in Foxborough and how that affects his status not only within the organization but also his name amongst the list of the All-Time Greatest Players.

Preview: Wolves vs. Bucks

Following back-to-back losses, Minnesota looks to get back on track against Milwaukee

Preview: Bucks at Wolves

Milwaukee looks to make it five straight wins against Minnesota

Jalibert, Palis make debuts in France team against Ireland

PARIS (AP) Teen flyhalf Matthieu Jalibert and fullback Geoffrey Palis will make their test debuts in France’s Six Nations opener against Ireland on Saturday.

South Africa wins toss and bats in 1st ODI against India

DURBAN, South Africa (AP) South Africa captain Faf du Plessis won the toss and chose to bat in the first of six one-day internationals against India on Thursday.

Red Wings return from break with 2-1 shootout win over Sharks

Petr Mrazek makes 30 saves

Fog and rain cancel training for final pre-Olympic downhills

GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN, Germany (AP) Bad weather on Thursday left Lindsey Vonn with only one downhill training session for the final World Cup races ahead of the Pyeongchang Olympics.

IOC says 28 Russians who won Olympic doping case appeals are not sure to be invited to compete at Pyeongchang Games

PYEONGCHANG, South Korea (AP) IOC says 28 Russians who won Olympic doping case appeals are not sure to be invited to compete at Pyeongchang Games.

Lawyer: Russians whose doping bans were overturned will seek to compete at Pyeongchang Olympics

MOSCOW (AP) Lawyer: Russians whose doping bans were overturned will seek to compete at Pyeongchang Olympics.

NFL shows behind-the-scenes medical procedures

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) For those who think game plans and play calls are complex, it would be helpful to take a behind-the-scenes look at the medical setups that go into an NFL game.

Canaan hurt but Suns stop skid with 102-88 win over Mavs (Jan 31, 2018)

PHOENIX (AP) The end of the Phoenix Suns’ five-game losing streak came with a sobering sidebar, a gruesome injury to backup point guard Isaiah Canaan.

Suns lead from start to finish in beating Mavericks

Josh Jackson matches career high with 21 points as Suns snap 5-game losing streak

Arizona rolls past Washington State behind Ayton, Trier

Wildcats shoot 61 percent, get 25 points from Ayton and 24 from Trier

Suns guard Canaan breaks ankle after collision, awkward landing

Canaan expected to undergo surgery on Thursday

Only on AP: For NFL players, racial profiling often personal

A son who saw a police officer hold a gun to his father’s head. A husband whose wife was pulled over driving a Bentley. These unsettling scenes are among the stories from some of the NFL’s marquee players, …

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Mickelson, Rahm tee off early in featured Phoenix Open pairing

Former Sun Devils hope to wrest the title from two-time winner Matsuyama

Leonard's career-high 30 leads UC Irvine past LBSU 75-68 (Jan 31, 2018)

LONG BEACH, Calif. (AP) Evan Leonard scored a career-high 30 points, Tommy Rutherford added 14 and UC Irvine held off Long Beach State for a 75-68 win on Wednesday night.

Mominul out for 176 in Bangladesh 1st innings vs Sri Lanka

CHITTAGONG, Bangladesh (AP) Captain Mahmudullah held together the Bangladesh innings after Mominul Haque was dismissed for 176 to help the home side reach 467-7 at lunch on the second day of the opening test against Sri Lanka on Thursday.

UNLV sweeps San Jose State 76-67 (Jan 31, 2018)

LAS VEGAS (AP) Brandon McCoy had 22 points and 17 rebounds, Jordan Johnson added 15 points with six assists and UNLV beat San Jose State 76-67 on Wednesday night.

Big West: Evan Leonard of UC Irvine drops 30 on LBSU in 75-68 win

Big West: Evan Leonard of UC Irvine drops 30 on Long Beach State in 75-68 win

Wizards face tough task vs. Raptors without Wall (Feb 01, 2018)

WASHINGTON — Suggesting no John Wall is no problem for the Wizards isn’t right, but Washington has won back-to-back games since losing their All-Star point guard to a lingering knee injury. Extending the streak against the Toronto Raptors on Thursday is the next challenge.

Rangers finally back on ice to host Maple Leafs (Feb 01, 2018)

NEW YORK — The Toronto Maple Leafs will hope to impact the Eastern Conference wild card race for the second time in as many nights Thursday.