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South Dakota's Nielson signs contact extension

(STATS) – Following a breakthrough season, South Dakota coach Bob Nielson has signed a contract extension through the 2020-21 academic year, athletic director David Herbster said Thursday.

Cuban OF Juan Pablo Martinez gets $2.75M bonus from Rangers

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Cuban outfielder Julio Pablo Martinez agreed to a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers that includes a $2.8 million signing bonus and will make his debut for the organization in the Dominican Summer League.

Cardinals finish road trip 5-1 with 8-5 loss to Cubs

The St. Louis Cardinals return home for a weekend series against Cincinnati after going 5-1 on the road against the Reds and Cubs.

Penguins, Predators look to lock up second round spots

PITTSBURGH (AP) Mario Lemieux had one question for Sidney Crosby after the Pittsburgh star slipped past his boss as the Penguins’ career playoff scoring leader during a Game 4 romp over Philadelphia.

Lester, Heyward lead Cubs past Cardinals 8-5 (Apr 19, 2018)

CHICAGO (AP) Jon Lester was dominant through six innings of two-hit ball in his 100th start as Cub, Jason Heyward hit a two-run homer and Chicago defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 8-5 on Thursday.

Cardinals sign CB Marcus Williams to one-year deal

The Arizona Cardinals made a move in free agency, add a cornerback with starting experience in the league. This could be the move most have been expecting them to make — adding a starting cornerback opposite Patrick Peterson. The team announced Thursday it signed cornerback Marcus Williams to a one-year

Elway: last year's draft class has to step up in 2018

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) While John Elway and his staff wrap up preparations for next week’s NFL draft, it’s the Denver Broncos’ 2017 draft class that’s really on the clock.

Yanks make anti-bullying video, invite bullied girl to Bronx

NEW YORK (AP) Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees have a message for a bullied fourth-grader in Pennsylvania: ”You are not alone.”

Dagan Nelson hired as NYU's basketball coach

NEW YORK (AP) Dagan Nelson has been hired as basketball coach at New York University, replacing the retiring Joe Nesci.

Stanford's Love prepares for final season instead of draft

STANFORD, Calif. (AP) After rushing for more than 2,000 yards and finishing as the Heisman Trophy runner-up as a junior, Bryce Love easily could have decided to enter the NFL draft.

49ers schedule: Prime-time path set for 2018 contenders

SANTA CLARA – With a schedule featuring five prime-time games and a season opener at Minnesota, the 49ers now can map out their great escape from the NFC West cellar after three years. So what awaits coach Kyle Shanahan and quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo? The schedule won’t be officially released until

Brady looms over Pats' draft in a bunch of ways

Loaded with picks and potential, the 2018 NFL draft for New England is as much about star quarterback Tom Brady as it is about any college kid the franchise selects.

IndyCar star Dixon to try skills on "American Ninja Warrior"

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Scott Dixon will be the latest IndyCar driver to enter the realm of reality TV when he auditions in Indianapolis next week for ”American Ninja Warrior.”

Gronkowski buys stake in namesake horse ahead of Ky Derby

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) Rob Gronkowski has bought a stake in his namesake horse that is set to run in the Kentucky Derby next month.

Arizona Cardinals sign CB Marcus Williams to one-year deal

The Arizona Cardinals signed cornerback Marcus Williams to a one-year contract, the team announced Thursday. Financial terms were not disclosed for Williams, who split last season with the New York Jets and Houston Texans. Williams played in five games with the Jets before being released. He was then

Cardinals sign CB Marcus Williams to 1-year deal

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) The Arizona Cardinals have signed cornerback Marcus Williams to a one-year contract.

Marshawn Lynch's brother attends Niners' NFL draft workout

In a poll conducted by USA TODAY Sports, NFL agents reveal their thoughts on NFL teams, general managers and coaches. Is the NFL ready for a second member of the Lynch family in the Bay Area? Admittedly it’s a long shot, but running back Davonte Lynch was one of four running backs to take part Wednesday

A timeline of Lance Armstrong’s cycling career

A timeline of Lance Armstrong’s cycling career and controversy:

Atletico defeat leaves Barcelona 1 win from title

MADRID (AP) Atletico Madrid lost 3-0 at Real Sociedad on Thursday, leaving Barcelona one victory away from clinching the Spanish league title.

Brandon Marshall's release from Giants will start inevitable Dez Bryant speculation

A day after Brandon Marshall told Dez Bryant there was “no room” for him on the Giants, the Giants cut Marshall.

NFL Draft: Browns' Jackson, team still undecided on QB for No. 1 pick

Browns’ Jackson: team still undecided on QB for No. 1 pick

Jags' best friend? NFL team 1st with dog park inside stadium

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) These cats are for the dogs.

With injured Cephus back, spring in air for Badgers' offense

MADISON, Wis. (AP) Spring is in the air at run-first Wisconsin.

The New York Giants have released receiver Brandon Marshall

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) The New York Giants have released veteran wide receiver Brandon Marshall.

North Dakota State football coach signs contract extension

FARGO, N.D. (AP) North Dakota State’s Chris Klieman has signed a two-year contract extension with the perennial Football Championship Subdivision powerhouse.

Here is the Jets' complete 2018 schedule

The Jets begin the season in Motown and end it in Foxborough. In between, their slate features some interesting matchups. The Jets have at least two games in primetime this year after having only one last season. They open the season in Detroit for a Monday night game. They face the Browns in Cleveland

Move the Sticks: AFC South perfect pairings

Daniel Jeremiah and Bucky Brooks team up to draft the perfect players for the Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Tennessee Titans and Jacksonville Jaguars for their first two picks in the 2018 NFL Draft.

Notre Dame, Alabama set to face off in 2028, 2029 openers

Iconic football programs Alabama and Notre Dame will meet in a pair of season openers, starting in a decade.

It's time for the NFL to say goodbye to Texans owner Bob McNair

During a time when diversity is more prevalent in American society than it has ever been before, the majority of people who make up the current group of NFL owners are white males. Given that around 70 percent of the NFL’s players are African-American, there are certainly going to be some differences

Devils defenseman Sami Vatanen is day to day with injury

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) New Jersey top defenseman Sami Vatanen is being listed as day to day with an upper-body injury as the Devils prepare for a must-win Game 5 of their first-round series with the Tampa Bay Lightning.