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By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Sports Writer FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — A former Los Angeles Angels employee has been convicted of providing Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs the drugs that led to his overdose death in Texas. Eric Kay was convicted one count each of drug distribution resulting in death and drug conspiracy. The 47-year-old Kay

By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The threat to opening day on March 31 appeared to intensify when the drawn-out talks to end Major League Baseball’s lockout ended just 15 minutes after they had resumed following a four-day break. What was to have been the second day of spring training workouts

By KAREL JANICEK Associated Press After dropping out of the Champions League, Barcelona now faces a difficult task just to qualify for the round of 16 in the Europa League. The Catalan club was held 1-1 by Napoli at Camp Nou Stadium in the first leg of one of eight playoffs between third-place finishers in

YPSILANTI, Mich. — Josh Mballa had 19 points and 13 rebounds as Buffalo beat Eastern Michigan 83-69. Jeenathan Williams added 18 points for the Bulls on Thursday, while Ronaldo Segu chipped in 16. Noah Farrakhan led the Eagles with 14 points.

By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — On what was supposed to be the second day of spring training, negotiations aimed at ending Major League Baseball’s lockout resumed at the office of the players’ association. The meeting lasted about 15 minutes. An MLB delegation led by Deputy Commissioner Dan Halem arrived shortly

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Broncos have hired three assistants from the Super Bowl champion Los Angeles Rams’ coaching staff, including secondary coach Ejiro Evero, who will serve as Denver’s defensive coordinator. New head coach Nathaniel Hackett also announced the additions of Dwayne Stukes as his special teams coordinator and Marcus Dixon as defensive line

By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Sports Writer FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Federal prosecutors say they proved a former Los Angeles Angels employee was the only person who could have given Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs the drugs that led to his death. A defense attorney has suggested in closing arguments the government’s case against Eric Kay

CHICAGO (AP) — The defending WNBA champion Chicago Sky have re-signed three-time All-Stars Allie Quigley and Courtney Vandersloot. The veteran guards, who are married to each other, helped Chicago go on a championship run after finishing 16-16 during the regular season. The sixth-seeded Sky became the first team not seeded first or second to win

NEW YORK (AP) — The NHL has fined Nashville Predators coach John Hynes $25,000 for inappropriate conduct at the end of a 4-1 loss to Washington. The league announced the fine Thursday. Hynes was assessed a game misconduct at the end of Tuesday night’s loss in Nashville. It was the Predators’ third straight loss. Nashville

PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Rutgers leading scorer Ron Harper Jr. injured his left hand late in a win over No. 12 Illinois, and his status for Sunday’s game against No. 5 Purdue is uncertain. The unversity released a statement saying the injury was to the senior forward’s non-shooting hand. He was undergoing tests and being

By WAYNE PARRY Associated Press ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — The chairperson of the Hard Rock gambling, hospitality and entertainment company says it has three potential sites on which it could build a casino in New York City. Jim Allen said Thursday in an interview that a Hard Rock casino in New York would cost

By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Pro Football Writer EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Kevin O’Connell will have plenty of experience on his staff with the Minnesota Vikings. He has hired Mike Pettine as assistant head coach. The Vikings announced the majority of their assistants under O’Connell before his introductory news conference. O’Connell previously worked for the 55-year-old

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — A devastating fire has swept through the iconic clubhouse at a suburban Detroit golf course. Oakland Hills Country Club is one of Michigan’s most exclusive clubs and the site of many professional tournaments. The fire was reported Thursday morning. The clubhouse was built in 1922 and is adorned with irreplaceable

By LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh agreed to a reworked five-year contract that runs through the 2026 season, guaranteeing he will make more than $7 million each season.. The announcement of a new deal comes two weeks after Harbaugh interviewed for the coaching vacancy with the Minnesota Vikings. Harbaugh would make

By JAMES ELLINGWORTH AP Sports Writer BEIJING (AP) — Russia’s trio of teenage figure skating stars each enter an uncertain future after what may be the most dramatic night in their sport’s history. World record holder Kamila Valieva faces a possible doping ban and a coach whose first response to her disastrous skate Thursday was