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By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — Locked out baseball players and team owners agreed to meet for a third day in a row on Wednesday in an attempt to reach a deal that would salvage opening day on March 31. Players made counteroffers on several topics during the latest session in

KENNESAW, Ga. (AP) — Kennesaw State football coach Brian Bohannon, coming off his fourth FCS playoff appearance, has agreed to a three-year contract extension through 2026. Bohannon, the Owls’ first coach, is  63-18 in seven seasons. The Owls were 11-2 in 2021 with their third Big South Conference championship. It was their final season before

By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle Storm guard Sue Bird says all signs are pointing toward the 2022 season being her last in the WNBA, but she does not want the upcoming season to be a farewell tour. The four-time WNBA champion and 12-time All-Star previously announced she would return for

COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Brendan Nugent has been hired as the Los Angeles Chargers’ offensive line coach. He replaces Frank Smith, who left the Chargers to become the Miami Dolphins’ offensive coordinator. Nugent had spent the previous seven seasons with the New Orleans Saints. He coached the offensive line last season after being the

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers says he’s still making up his mind about whether he wants to return to the Green Bay Packers next season. Rodgers discussed his future Tuesday while talking on “The Pat McAfee Show”. Rodgers said after the season that he would try to make a decision about his 2022

By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — Locked out baseball players and team owners were meeting for the second day in a row in Florida in an attempt to reach an agreement that would salvage opening day on March 31. The talks on the 83rd day of the second-longest work stoppage in

MIAMI (AP) — Former Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores thinks race placed a factor in the team’s decision to fire him in January. Speaking on the “I Am Athlete” podcast Flores alleged he was given tasks that he doesn’t think would have been required of a white head coach. Flores did not offer specifics

By JUAN A. LOZANO Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — A judge has declined efforts by attorneys for Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson to delay all his depositions in connection with lawsuits filed by 22 women who have accused him of sexual assault and harassment. During a court hearing Monday, defense attorney Rusty Hardin asked that

By CARLOS RODRIGUEZ AP Sports Writer ACAPULCO, Mexico (AP) — Defending champion Alexander Zverev has outlasted Jenson Brooksby 3-6, 7-6 (10), 6-2 at the Mexican Open in a first-round match that ended at 4:55 a.m. — the latest-ever finish to an ATP match. Tuesday morning’s finish broke the record set at the 2008 Australian Open,

By JUAN A. LOZANO Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — A judge has declined efforts by attorneys for Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson to delay all his depositions in connection with lawsuits filed by 22 women who have accused him of sexual assault and harassment. During a court hearing Monday, defense attorney Rusty Hardin asked that

LONDON (AP) — WBC champion Tyson Fury says his world heavyweight title defense against Dillian Whyte will take place on April 23. Fury made the announcement on Twitter and says he will have a social-media blackout until after the all-British fight. Details of the fight haven’t been announced by either boxer’s promoter. However Fury took

By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Browns five-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Jarvis Landry, slowed by injuries last season, has told the team he’d like to continue chasing a championship with Cleveland but is ready to move on if necessary. In a series of Twitter posts, Landry, who is entering his final

GELSENKIRCHEN, Germany (AP) — German soccer club Schalke has expressed “great concern” over Moscow’s intervention in Ukraine amid scrutiny of the team’s long-standing sponsorship by Russian state-owned energy giant Gazprom. The second-division club says it “will monitor further developments, evaluate them and make a strong appeal for peace to protect those affected by the crisis.”

CINCINNATI (AP) — Cincinnati football coach Luke Fickell has received a two-year contract extension through 2028 and a raise to $5 million per year after leading the Bearcats to the College Football Playoff. The university board of trustees approved the contract extension, also increasing the football staff salary pool to $5.2 million per year. Fickell

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has issued an Instagram post thanking current and former teammates amid speculation about the reigning MVP’s future. Rodgers said after the season that he would try to make a decision about his 2022 plans in relatively short order rather than dragging out the process.

By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Megan Watanabe is the first woman to be president at Riviera Country Club. And the fabled course off Sunset Boulevard is about to get busy. Watanabe was looking for a major championship and found the perfect fit with the U.S. Women’s Open for 2026. It