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By DAN GELSTON and BRIAN MAHONEY AP Sports Writers PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia 76ers have traded Ben Simmons to the Brooklyn Nets for James Harden as part of a multiplayer deal. The trade was confirmed by multiple people who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the trade had not been

By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mary J. Blige, Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg said the NFL was late embracing hip-hop and vowed that their Super Bowl halftime show would open more doors for the genre. The trio spoke at a moderated appearance Thursday without their Sunday co-headliners Kendrick Lamar

By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — A person with knowledge of the details says the Boston Celtics are trading guard PJ Dozier and forward Bol Bol, along with a future second-round pick and cash to the Orlando Magic in exchange for a future second-round pick. The person spoke to The Associated Press

By BRIAN SLODYSKO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Police in Irving, Texas, once confiscated a gun from Republican Georgia Senate candidate Herschel Walker following a domestic disturbance — because, they said, the former football star talked about having “a shoot-out with police.” The revelation is included in a 2001 police report recently obtained by The

AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Amid an investigation into football coach Bryan Harsin, Auburn University has implemented a new policy stating that employees can be fired for not cooperating with an probe or review. The new policy went into effect on Tuesday and states that violations “may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.” The

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — The Vancouver Canucks have named Hall of Famer Cammi Granato as an assistant general manager. The 50-year-old moves to the Canucks from the Seattle Kraken, where she’s served as a scout since 2019. Vancouver’s front office has been entirely revamped since former general manager Jim Benning and several other staff

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — The struggling Edmonton Oilers have fired coach Dave Tippett. The move was confirmed by two people who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the move had not been announced. One of the people said assistant Jay Woodcroft will replace Tippett as coach. The Oilers have gone 7-13-3

By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer BEIJING (AP) — The United States and Canada face off Saturday afternoon in Beijing in each team’s second men’s hockey game at the Olympics. The two teams are actually playing for the second time this week after scrimmaging to give each other some extra preparation for the tournament. That

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Arizona Diamondbacks managing general partner Ken Kendrick and Seattle Mariners chairman John Stanton have joined Major League Baseball’s eight-man executive council. They replaced Chicago White Sox chairman Jerry Reinsdorf and Milwaukee chairman Mark Attanasio. The council also includes Boston Red Sox principal owner John Henry and Colorado chairman Dick Monfort; Los

By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Danny Briere is ready to try and win a Stanley Cup with the Philadelphia Flyers in his new job as special assistant to the general manager. The 44-year-old Briere will be involved in all aspects of the club’s hockey operations, including scouting and player development. He

By ROB HARRIS AP Global Soccer Writer LONDON (AP) — For the first time since the Premier League began 30 years ago, more cash will be generated from overseas broadcasters for the next three seasons than for domestic rights. Clubs were informed by the league at a meeting of top executives on Thursday that it

By JIM SALTER Associated Press Craig Berube, the only Stanley Cup-winning coach in St. Louis Blues history, is sticking around to lead a team he thinks can “do some damage.” He has just signed a three-year contract extension through the 2024-25 season. Berube says he is excited about the future of his team. Led by

By MARK DIDTLER AND RONALD BLUM Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says spring training remains on hold because of a management lockout and his goal is to reach a labor contract that allows opening day as scheduled on March 31. With the second-longest work stoppage in baseball history stretching into

By CIARÁN FAHEY AP Sports Writer BERLIN (AP) — The Bundesliga title race has become so predictable that the head of the league has suggested playoffs might be needed to inject some excitement at the end of the season. New league CEO Donata Hopfen’s comments to the Bild-am-Sonntag tabloid last weekend have prompted a debate

By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank says the team must have a succession plan at quarterback even while Matt Ryan is likely to continue as the starter in 2022. The Falcons face more complicated decisions at wide receiver, where Calvin Ridley’s status remains uncertain. Blank says the

By MARK DIDLTER Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says spring training remains on hold because of a management lockout and his goal is to get a deal that allows opening day as scheduled on March 31. Manfred says management intends to make a new proposal to the players’ association when