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QB Perkins draws raves as Virginia begins spring practice

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) Virginia coach Bronco Mendenhall believes in some respects the Cavaliers are back to square one in the rebuilding of their program.

Game Theory and Money: Daryl Morey on James Harden's NFL comp

NFL Network Analytics Expert Cynthia Frelund sits down with Houston Rockets GM Daryl Morey to discuss his thoughts on an NFL player comparison for James Harden.

New catch rule will only create more uncertainty

Instead of the hard-and-fast standard that called for a receiver to control the football through his landing, the NFL is now opting for more ambiguity.

Clemson parts ways with women's basketball coach Audra Smith

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) Audra Smith is out as Clemson’s women’s basketball coach after five struggling seasons.

Villanova stamps itself as nation’s elite in Final Four run

VILLANOVA, Pa. (AP) The Final Four had been set for decades: Duke, North Carolina, Kansas and Kentucky were crowned as college basketball’s royalty.

In the ever-evolving NFL, Jon Gruden’s traditional ways are still welcome

The former TV commentator turned what can normally be a dour or even lugubrious affair into a fun free-for-all, dropping lines and stories just like the iconic guy in the broadcast booth.

Raiders are gambling that Gruden can adapt

Oakland (soon to be Las Vegas) bet $100 million that Jon Gruden can bring its team to the next level. He’s still the same old Gruden – but is that a good thing?

Lawyer ends bid to toss confession in Colts player's death

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Attorneys for a Guatemalan man living illegally in the U.S have ended their effort to have his confession thrown out in a crash that killed Indianapolis Colts linebacker Edwin Jackson and his Uber driver.

A fresh start: Marlins embark on new era with plenty of questions awaiting answers

Miami had 54 quality starts last year, tied for the fewest in the majors, and the rotation is even more unsettled now.

Ketel Marte and Diamondbacks finalize $24M, 5-year deal

PHOENIX (AP) Infielder Ketel Marte and the Arizona Diamondbacks finalized a $24 million, five-year contract, a deal that contains a pair of club options that could make the agreement worth $46 million over seven seasons.

76ers take big step from painful 'Process' to postseason

PHILADELPHIA (AP) Robert Covington doused Markelle Fultz over the head with cups of water, a basketball baptism of sorts for a rookie No. 1 pick who already needed a career rebirth.

Garrett says Dez not on way out of Dallas

“I know he’s ahead of schedule. He’s been in there every day, working hard. I believe that he feels real good about where he is right now and then we’ll just take it one day at a time during the (nine-week) offseason program. … The first two weeks, you’re not really doing anything

NHL change to goaltender interference reviews begins now

NEW YORK (AP) A change to the NHL’s protocol for goaltender interference reviews is happening quicker than expected.

Sophomore point guard CJ Walker leaving FSU basketball team

Coach Leonard Hamilton said in a statement on Tuesday that CJ Walker asked for the release and that he appreciated his contributions over the past two seasons.

Patrick Riml leaves US Alpine director role after 7 seasons

PARK CITY, Utah (AP) U.S. Alpine director Patrick Riml is leaving his role after seven seasons and following a Winter Olympics in which the women’s side accounted for all three medals.

Gophers hire Bob Motzko as new men's hockey coach

The Minnesota Gophers hired Bob Motzko as their new head coach on Tuesday.

Isner upsets Cilic to reach Miami Open quarterfinals

KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. (AP) American John Isner upset second-seeded Marin Cilic of Croatia 7-6 (0), 6-3 on Tuesday to reach the Miami Open quarterfinals.

Australia cricket boss: Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft only players involved in cheating, all sent home

JOHANNESBURG (AP) Australia cricket boss: Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft only players involved in cheating, all sent home.

South Carolina seeks to keep winning without A'ja Wilson

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) Dawn Staley believes South Carolina can continue to build on the success the women’s basketball program has had because of the foundation that All-American A’ja Wilson leaves behind.

Notre Dame TE Kmet gets relief on Irish baseball diamond

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) Notre Dame football coach Brian Kelly offered Cole Kmet a day off last Saturday.

Small town, big program (VIDEO)

Girls basketball put Pittsford on the map

Opening Day on FOX Sports Kansas City to feature 24 hours of Royals programming

24 hours of Kansas City Royals programming kicks off Wednesday night; live coverage from Kauffman Stadium starts at 2 p.m. Thursday

European clubs push back at FIFA expansion plans

ROME (AP) Europe’s soccer clubs are pushing back at the grand expansion plans of the sport’s governing bodies, calling for fewer matches, mandatory rest periods and alignment of confederation tournaments.

The fight is on (VIDEO)

Ypsilanti-Lincoln’s Jesse Davis just keeps battling

More than basketball (VIDEO)

Stoney Creek’s Sam Kell battles brain cancer

Greece to restart soccer league after anti-violence pledge

ATHENS, Greece (AP) The Greek government has lifted its suspension of the country’s soccer league after saying it received a commitment from clubs to reform rules aimed at combating violence.

Hoops-turned-NFL dream: Scouts like Senat's upside

(STATS) – Greg Senat participated in various community engagements while attending Wagner College. He worked with missionaries, boys and girls clubs, and summer youth groups.

Joshua bets on KO win, Parker still considering his options

LONDON (AP) Anthony Joshua predicts an early end. Joseph Parker is still deciding how he will end it.

WATCH: Hunter Renfroe hits a bomb off the walkway in El Paso

Renfroe showed his power in the Padres last spring training game.

Cavs still without Lue, Korver for game in Miami

MIAMI (AP) The Cleveland Cavaliers will be without coach Tyronn Lue and guard Kyle Korver for Tuesday’s game in Miami, and it remains unclear when either will return.