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FILE - Tiger Woods, right, shakes hands with Stephen Ames after Woods' 9 and 8 victory in the first round of the World Match Play Golf Championship, Wednesday Feb. 22, 2006, in Carlsbad, Calif. That remains the Match Play record for largest margin of victory. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson, File)

Column: Memories abound from 20-plus years of Match Play

The Match Play is coming to an end. This will be the final edition of golf's most fickle tournament, which began in 1999. It's no surprise the World Golf Championships are over because the new PGA … more

By DOUG FERGUSON | 3/21/23

Alabama guard Jahvon Quinerly (5) shoots against Maryland guard Ian Martinez (23) during the second half of a second-round college basketball game in the men's NCAA Tournament in Birmingham, Ala., Saturday, March 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Alabama's Quinerly seeking sweet ending in March Madness

Jahvon Quinerly’s knee injury that helped doom Alabama’s NCAA Tournament chances a year ago is hardly the start of his college basketball saga. It’s probably not even the low point. The Crimson … more

By JOHN ZENOR | 3/21/23

Detroit Pistons coach Dwane Casey argues with an official during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat on Sunday, March 19, 2023, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Analysis: Injuries slowed progress in Detroit, Charlotte

An injury to Cade Cunningham limited him to 12 games this season. Now the Detroit Pistons have lost 14 of their last 15 to fall to 16-56. The Eastern Conference’s second-worst record belongs to the … more

By NOAH TRISTER | 3/21/23

LSU forward Angel Reese (10) waves to the crowd after LSU defeated Michigan in a second-round college basketball game in the women's NCAA Tournament in Baton Rouge, La., Sunday, March 19, 2023. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

Women's Sweet 16 features new format and historic field

The women’s college basketball Sweet 16 features a new format and a bit of history when it begins later this week. The NCAA changed its setup this season, going away from the traditional four sites … more

By DOUG FEINBERG | 3/21/23

Japan's Shohei Ohtani celebrates after a double during the ninth inning of a World Baseball Classic game against Mexico, Monday, March 20, 2023, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Trout might not get to hit vs Ohtani in WBC championship

That matchup between Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani in the World Baseball Classic may not happen. Japan rallied in the ninth inning to beat Mexico and advance to Tuesday night’s championship game … more

By RONALD BLUM | 3/21/23

Mexico left fielder Randy Arozarena catches a ball hit by Japan's Kensuke Kondoh during the fifth inning of a World Baseball Classic game, Monday, March 20, 2023, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Mexico considers World Baseball Classic a win despite loss

Randy Arozarena's strong performance wasn't enough for Mexico at the World Baseball Classic, where Japan rallied for a 6-5 win to reach the final against the United States. Arozarena hit .450 with … more

By RONALD BLUM | 3/21/23

New York Knicks forward Julius Randle (30) drives to the basket against Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kyle Anderson (5) and center Rudy Gobert (27) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, March 20, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Julius Randle scores 57 points, ties 3rd-highest for Knicks

Julius Randle scored 57 points, matching the third-highest total by a New York Knicks player, during a 140-134 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Randle tied Richie Guerin behind the only two … more

By BRIAN MAHONEY | 3/20/23

Japan players celebrate after Masataka Yoshida hit a home run scoring Kensuke Kondoh and Shohei Ohtani during the seventh inning of a World Baseball Classic game against Mexico, Monday, March 20, 2023, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Ohtani, Japan rally in 9th, edge Mexico 6-5, reach WBC final

Shohei Ohtani sparked a ninth-inning rally with a leadoff double, and Munetaka Murakami hit a walk-off, two-run double to lift Japan over Mexico 6-5 and into the World Baseball Classic final. Yu … more

By ALANIS THAMES | 3/20/23

Miami's Destiny Harden (3) celebrates along with teammate Jasmyne Roberts (4) during the first half of a second-round college basketball game against Indiana in the women's NCAA Tournament Monday, March 20, 2023, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Miami holds off Indiana rally to advance in March Madness

Destiny Harden made a shot in the lane with 3.5 seconds left to send ninth-seeded Miami past top-seeded Indiana 70-68, lifting the Hurricanes to their first Sweet 16 since 1992. The Hoosiers (28-4) … more

By MICHAEL MAROT | 3/20/23

FILE - Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton passes against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game on Dec. 26, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. Newton is looking for another shot. The 2015 NFL Most Valuable Player announced on social media that he’ll be working out for pro scouts at Auburn’s Pro Day on Tuesday, March 21, 2023. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman, File)

Former NFL MVP Cam Newton to throw at Auburn's Pro Day

Cam Newton is looking for another shot. The 2015 NFL Most Valuable Player announced on social media that he’ll be working out for pro scouts at Auburn’s Pro Day on Tuesday. Newton, a free agent, … more

By STEVE REED | 3/20/23

Atlanta Braves Orlando Arcia is greetedin the dugout after his two-run homer in the sixth inning of a spring training baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies in North Port, Fla., Saturday, March 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Braves make apparent SS decision; Díaz focusing on Reds role

The Atlanta Braves have apparently decided who will replace the departed Dansby Swanson as their starting shortstop. It's not who most people expected it to be. Vaughn Grissom and Braden Shewmake … more

By STEPHEN HAWKINS | 3/20/23

New Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield answers a question during an NFL football news conference on Monday, March 20, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. The Buccaneers signed Mayfield to a one year contract. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Confident Mayfield excited about fresh start with Buccaneers

Baker Mayfield is excited to have an opportunity to try to win Tom Brady’s old job with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The No. 1 overall pick from the 2018 draft signed a one-year deal worth up to $8.5 … more

By FRED GOODALL | 3/20/23

FILE - Former NBA player Magic Johnson smiles before an MLS Cup soccer match Nov. 5, 2022, in Los Angeles. Johnson has joined Josh Harris’ bid to buy the NFL’s Washington Commanders, a person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)

AP source: Magic Johnson joins Harris' bid for Commanders

A person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press that Magic Johnson has joined Josh Harris' bid to buy the NFL's Washington Commanders. Johnson is already involved in sports … more

By STEPHEN WHYNO | 3/20/23

Detroit Mercy guard Antoine Davis smiles while talking with fans during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Youngstown State in the quarterfinals of the Horizon League tournament Thursday, March 2, 2023, in Youngstown, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Dermer)

Antoine Davis ends chase for Maravich's NCAA scoring record

Antoine Davis has ended his pursuit of the “Pistol” Pete Maravich’s NCAA scoring record. The Detroit Mercy guard finished four points shy of surpassing Maravich earlier this month in a loss … more

By LARRY LAGE | 3/20/23

FILE - Holy Cross's Jack Robilotti (2) defends Mercyhurst's Carson Briere (6) during the first half of an NCAA hockey game on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, in Worcester, Mass. The son of Philadelphia Flyers interim general manager Danny Briere has apologized after a video posted on social media showed him pushing an empty wheelchair down a set of stairs. Mercyhurst University hockey player Carson Briere issued his apology in a statement released by the NHL’s Flyers on Wednesday, March 15, 2023. (AP Photo/Stew Milne, File)

Carson Briere charged for pushing wheelchair down stairs

Three misdemeanor charges were filed against the son of Philadelphia Flyers interim general manager Danny Briere after a video posted on social media showed him and another Mercyhurst University … more

By JOHN WAWROW | 3/20/23

Iona head coach Rick Pitino calls out during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against the Marist in the championship of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Tournament, Saturday, March 11, 2023, in Atlantic City N.J. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

AP source: Rick Pitino accepts coaching job at St. John's

Rick Pitino is set to become the new men’s basketball coach at St. John’s, according to a person familiar with the agreement. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity … more

By MIKE FITZPATRICK | 3/20/23

FILE - Providence head coach Ed Cooley shouts to his players on the court during the second half of a first-round college basketball game against the Kentucky in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, in Greensboro, N.C. Ed Cooley is the new men’s basketball coach at Georgetown, hired away from Big East rival Providence in the hopes of rebuilding a once-proud program that dropped to new lows under former star player Patrick Ewing.Georgetown announced the move on Monday, March 20, 2023, after Providence issued a news release saying that Cooley had resigned.(AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

Georgetown hires Providence’s Ed Cooley as basketball coach

Ed Cooley is the new men’s basketball coach at Georgetown. He has been hired away from Big East rival Providence in the hopes of rebuilding a once-proud program that dropped to new lows under … more

By HOWARD FENDRICH | 3/20/23

Los Angeles Lakers' Austin Reaves celebrates his three-point basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors Sunday, March 5, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Austin Reaves rising to challenges in Lakers' playoff push

Austin Reaves has become something more than another interesting find by the Los Angeles Lakers’ scouting department. The undrafted prospect from rural Arkansas who played more baseball than … more

By GREG BEACHAM | 3/20/23

Manchester United's Marcus Rashford is on the ground during the English FA Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Manchester United and Fulham at the Old Trafford stadium in Manchester, England, Sunday, March 19, 2023. (AP Photo/Jon Super)

Man United forward Rashford pulls out of England squad

Marcus Rashford, Mason Mount and Nick Pope have withdrawn from the England squad for the Euro 2024 qualifiers against Italy and Ukraine. The Football Association confirmed Manchester United forward … more

3/20/23

Tottenham's head coach Antonio Conte leaves the field at the end of the English Premier League soccer match between Southampton and Tottenham at St Mary's Stadium in Southampton, England, Saturday, March 18, 2023. The match ended in a 3-3 draw. (AP Photo/David Cliff)

Antonio Conte's Tottenham reign could be nearing the end

Antonio Conte’s latest outburst leaves his position as manager at Tottenham in even greater doubt. The fiery Italian will soon be out of contract and has long been expected to leave his post at the … more

By JAMES ROBSON | 3/20/23