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By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer New Indianapolis Colts quarterback Matt Ryan is ready for a change. After 14 seasons in Atlanta, Ryan joined his new team Tuesday. In his first public comments, Ryan thanked the Falcons for the success and memories he built during his tenure as the best starting quarterback in franchise history.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs signed linebacker Elijah Lee, who starred in college just down Interstate 70 at Kansas State, and cornerback Luq Barcoo on Tuesday to provide depth at both positions. Lee was a seventh-round pick of the Vikings in 2017 who spent his first three seasons with San Francisco

By MAURICIO SAVARESE AP Sports Writer SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil-born striker Junior Moraes has joined Corinthians recently but admits his mind is far from sport. The 34-year-old Moraes, who obtained Ukrainian citizenship three years ago, fears for his friends, colleagues and teammates amid Russia’s invasion. Moraes played in Ukraine for most of the last

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Claude Giroux said he would probably giggle if the Florida Panthers afforded him the opportunity to be linemates with Aleksander Barkov. The pairing happened in Giroux’s first full-fledged practice with the Panthers. Whether Giroux actually giggled during that practice was unclear. But it’s certain that

By JOHN MARSHALL AP Basketball Writer TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Christian Koloko has transformed himself from a skinny kid with limited offensive skills to the anchor of Arizona’s run to the Sweet 16. The 7-foot junior has added to his offensive repertoire to average 11.9 points this season. He’s also become a dominant force on

NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA has fined Minnesota Timberwolves guard Patrick Beverley $20,000 and Milwaukee Bucks guard George Hill $15,000 for their roles in an on-court altercation during a weekend matchup between the teams. The incident happened with 2:11 left in the first quarter of what became Minnesota’s 138-119 victory on Saturday. Karl-Anthony Towns

By ROB HARRIS AP Global Soccer Writer LONDON (AP) — The owner of disqualified Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit is among the bidders for Premier League club Chelsea as part of the accelerated search for a new owner. Amr Zedan, a Los Angeles-born Saudi investor, has registered his bid with the Raine Group — the

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Royals have agreed to a $3 million contract with shortstop Adalberto Mondesi and five other players for the upcoming season, avoiding arbitration before Tuesday’s deadline for teams and players to submit numbers. The Royals also agreed to terms with right-hander Brad

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — It’s going to cost fans more to watch South Carolina coach Dawn Staley and her powerhouse Gamecocks at home games next season. The school says it will raise season ticket prices on nearly 14,000 seats at the Colonial Life Arena. The biggest bloc of about 6,000 seats in the upper section

MADRID (AP) — Mallorca has fired coach Luis García Plaza after the team slid into the relegation zone in the Spanish league. The club owned by American businessman Robert Sarver fell 1-0 at Espanyol on Sunday for its sixth straight league loss. It hasn’t won since a home victory against Athletic Bilbao in February. García

CHUCK KING Associated Press JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — Reigning World Series MVP Jorge Soler says he’s happy to be playing in front of family in Miami. The Marlins formally announced the signing of Soler to a three-year, $36 million contract on Tuesday before the Grapefruit League game against St. Louis. Marlins manager Don Mattingly says

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Big Sky Conference commissioner Tom Wistrcill and Samford athletic director Martin Newton were added to the NCAA men’s basketball committee on Tuesday while Minnesota athletic director Mark Coyle was confirmed through the 2025-26 season. Coyle replaced Jim Phillips, who left Northwestern and his spot on the committee to become the Atlantic Coast

By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Pro Football Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings and free agent outside linebacker Za’Darius Smith have agreed to contract terms. Smith gets a three-year deal worth $42 million with incentives that can push the value to $47 million. He gives the Vikings a pass-rushing boost after being released by the

OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi has added two more transfers to its roster with the addition of SMU running back Ulysses Bentley IV and TCU linebacker Khari Coleman. The school announced the latest transfers on the first day of spring practice. The Rebels are expected to have at least 13 new transfers going through spring

NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA has fined Minnesota Timberwolves guard Patrick Beverley $20,000 and Milwaukee Bucks guard George Hill $15,000 for their roles in an on-court altercation during a matchup between the teams over the weekend. The league announced the fines Tuesday. The incident happened with 2:11 left in the first quarter of what

By ROB HARRIS AP Global Soccer Writer LONDON (AP) — An overhaul of financial restrictions in European soccer will be discussed by leading clubs at a meeting Thursday with limits on spending rather than salary caps. UEFA is set to replace its Financial Fair Play rules, which placed limits on losses, after more than a

NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA has fined Jusuf Nurkic of the Portland Trail Blazers $40,000 for confronting a fan at a game in Indiana and throwing the person’s cellphone. The incident happened shortly after Sunday’s game between the Blazers and the Pacers. Nurkic approached the fan and walked within a few inches of the