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FILE - Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, celebrates his third goal of the night with center Nicklas Backstrom (19), of Sweden, during the third period of the team's NHL hockey game against the Los Angeles Kings, Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020, in Washington. Ovechkin earlier this season became the third player in NHL history to surpass 800 career goals. Only Wayne Gretzky has scored more than Ovechkin's 810. But Ovechkin has not gotten within range of Gretzky's record of 894 goals by himself. Dozens of Washington Capitals teammates have assisted on goals by Ovechkin during his 18-year career since coming to North America. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

Ovechkin Chasing Gretzky: Assisting Ovi on goals is an art

Alex Ovechkin earlier this season became the third player in NHL history to surpass 800 career goals. Only Wayne Gretzky has scored more than Ovechkin's 810. But Ovechkin has not gotten within range … more

By STEPHEN WHYNO | 1/23/23

Purdue center Zach Edey (15) shoots over Maryland forward Julian Reese (10) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023. Purdue defeated Maryland 58-55. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Purdue back at No. 1 in AP Top 25, Alabama right behind

Purdue is back at No. 1 in the AP Top 25. Alabama is right behind the Boilermakers. Purdue returned to the top spot in The Associated Press men’s college basketball poll, moving up two spots after … more

By JOHN MARSHALL | 1/23/23

Novak Djokovic of Serbia plays a forehand return to Alex de Minaur of Australia during their fourth round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Monday, Jan. 23, 2023. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)

With Djokovic's leg OK, he sees Australian title realistic

It took about a week for Novak Djokovic to go from worrying about whether he simply could play a match at all on his injured left hamstring to thinking he can win the Australian Open. And one … more

By HOWARD FENDRICH | 1/23/23

Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus celebrates after defeating Belinda Bencic of Switzerland in their fourth round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Monday, Jan. 23, 2023. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

Linette upsets Garcia to reach first Grand Slam QF

Magda Linette came from two breaks down in the first set en route to beating No. 4 Caroline Garcia 7-6 (3), 6-4 to reach her first Grand Slam quarterfinal. She will face Karolina Pliskova who … more

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Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) walks off the field after an NFL divisional round playoff football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe)

Jones frustrated as Cowboys fall short in playoffs again

Dak Prescott threw two interceptions and led only one touchdown drive and the Dallas Cowboys fell short of the NFC title game for the 12th straight postseason trip, losing 19-12 to the San Francisco … more

By JOSH DUBOW | 1/22/23

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) reacts after being sacked by the Cincinnati Bengals during the fourth quarter of an NFL division round football game, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Depleted Bills produce a dud in playoff loss to Bengals

The Buffalo Bills ended a season in which they overcame much adversity by producing a dud in a 27-10 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals and the divisional round of the playoffs. The Bills were unable to … more

By JOHN WAWROW | 1/22/23

Jon Rahm reacts after missing a birdie putt on the 18th hole during the final round of the American Express golf tournament on the Pete Dye Stadium Course at PGA West Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023, in La Quinta, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Rahm outlasts rookie Thompson to win AmEx by 1 stroke

Jon Rahm took advantage of mistakes by rookie Davis Thompson over the adventuresome final three holes to win The American Express by one stroke. It was second victory in as many starts. The Spanish … more

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Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard (20) runs against San Francisco 49ers defensive end Samson Ebukam (56) during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Cowboys RB Tony Pollard injures ankle vs. SF; ruled out

Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard was carted off the field late in the first half of Sunday’s divisional-round game against San Francisco after injuring his left ankle and was ruled out for … more

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Dallas Cowboys place kicker Brett Maher (19) has a point after try blocked by San Francisco 49ers' Samson Ebukam during the first half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Maher's postseason misery extends with 5th missed PAT

Dallas kicker Brett Maher missed his fifth extra point of the postseason when his first attempt against San Francisco was blocked. The Cowboys stuck with Maher for the divisional-round game against … more

By JOSH DUBOW | 1/22/23

Brooke Henderson holds up the championship trophy after winning the LPGA Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Brooke Henderson goes wire-to-wire at LPGA season opener

Brooke Henderson is off to a flying start in the new LPGA Tour season. The Canadian went wire-to-wire to win the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions at Lake Nona. It's her 13th career … more

By JEFF BABINEAU | 1/22/23

South Carolina forward Aliyah Boston shoots against Arkansas during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Columbia, S.C., Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

Boston's sets record, No. 1 Gamecocks top Arkansas 92-46

Aliyah Boston collected her record-setting 73rd double double with 13 points and 14 rebounds as No. 1 South Carolina moved to 20-0 with a dominating 92-46 victory over Arkansas on Sunday. Boston … more

By PETE IACOBELLI | 1/22/23

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) speaks with fans after an NFL divisional round playoff football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Jacksonville Jaguars, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. The Kansas City Chiefs won 27-20. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

AP source: Chiefs' Mahomes sustained high ankle sprain

Patrick Mahomes sustained a right high ankle sprain in the Kansas City Chiefs’ divisional playoff win over the Jaguars, a person familiar with the nature of the injury told The Associated Press on … more

By DAVE SKRETTA | 1/22/23

Purdue center Zach Edey (15) and Maryland forward Ike Cornish (20) fight for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Edey, No. 3 Purdue fend off Terrapins' late charge 58-55

Zach Edey had 24 points and 16 rebounds to help No. 3 Purdue fend off Maryland's second-half charge and get a 58-55 victory. The Boilermakers have won six straight. They're also off to the best start … more

By MICHAEL MAROT | 1/22/23

Al Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo, centre, jumps for the ball against Al Ettifaq's players during the Saudi Pro League match between Al Nassr and Al Ettifaq at Mrsool Park Stadium, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023. (AP Photo)

Ronaldo makes Saudi league debut for Al Nassr, doesn't score

Cristiano Ronaldo has failed to score in his Saudi Pro League debut for Al Nassr. But his presence electrified fans at King Saud University Stadium as the team beat Ettifaq 1-0 to retake first place. … more

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Vancouver Canucks coach Bruce Boudreau responds to questions during a news conference after the team's NHL hockey game against the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

Canucks fire coach Boudreau, hire Tocchet as replacement

The Vancouver Canucks have fired coach Bruce Boudreau and hired Rick Tocchet as his replacement. The move comes midway through another underwhelming season in the Pacific Northwest. It's the second … more

By STEPHEN WHYNO | 1/22/23

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) celebrates his touchdown with quarterback Chad Henne (4) against the Jacksonville Jaguarsduring the first half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

Chiefs' Henne delivers with Mahomes hobbled in playoff win

Chad Henne has spent most of the season holding clipboards behind Chiefs star Patrick Mahomes. But when the All-Pro quarterback hurt his right ankle in Saturday night's playoff game against … more

By DAVE SKRETTA | 1/22/23

Jessica Pegula of the U.S. celebrates after defeating Barbora Krejcikova of the Czech Republic during their fourth round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023. (AP Photo/Ng Han Gua

Buffalo’s Pegula eyes 1st Slam semifinal at Australian Open

Jessica Pegula is headed to the quarterfinals of a Grand Slam tournament for the fifth time. It is her third consecutive trip to that stage of the Australian Open. The 28-year-old American has yet to … more

By HOWARD FENDRICH | 1/22/23

North Carolina State player Terquavion Smith, bottom, is tended by medical personnel after he crashed to the floor after being fouled during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)

NC State's Smith day-to-day after scary fall in UNC loss

North Carolina State says guard Terquavion Smith is day-to-day after a scary fall in Saturday's loss to North Carolina. Smith was wheeled off the court on a stretcher in Saturday’s loss at North … more

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Victoria Azarenka of Belarus celebrates after defeating Zhu Lin of China during their fourth round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Monday, Jan. 23, 2023. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

2-time champion Azarenka beats Zhu Lin at Australian Open

Two-time Australian Open champion Victoria Azarenka has made it back to the quarterfinals at Melbourne Park for the first time since 2016 by coming back to beat Zhu Lin 4-6, 6-1, 6-4. The match began … more

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FILE - Brazil's Dani Alves listens to a question during a press conference on the eve of the group G of World Cup soccer match between Brazil and Cameroon in Doha, Qatar, Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022. Brazilian soccer player Dani Alves has been arrested after being accused of sexually abusing a woman in Barcelona it was reported on Friday, Jan. 20, 2023. Police say the alleged act took place on Dec. 31 at a night club in Barcelona. Alves will now go before a judge. The judge will decide on the charges. (AP Photo/Andre Penner, File)

Report: Alleged victim won’t seek compensation from Alves

The El País newspaper says the woman who accused Dani Alves of sexual assault at a nightclub last year will not seek financial compensation from the Brazil soccer player. El País says people close … more

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