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PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers didn’t look far for a new defensive coordinator, promoting Teryl Austin to replace Keith Butler. Austin joined the Steelers in 2019 as a senior defensive assistant coach. This will be Austin’s third stint as a defensive coordinator. He previously held the position in Cincinnati in 2018 and in Detroit

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks have interviewed Tampa Bay executive Mathieu Darche for their general manager job. The 45-year-old Darche is the director of hockey operations for the Lightning, winner of the last two Stanley Cup titles. Darche is the sixth known candidate for the job. Interim GM Kyle Davidson, Carolina Hurricanes assistant GM

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Myreon Jones made a career-high seven 3-pointers and scored 23 points to help Florida beat Georgia 72-63 for its fourth straight victory. Florida led by 14 points with 7:52 remaining before Georgia went on a 14-3 run — highlighted by Aaron Cook’s two 3-pointers in two minutes — to pull within

By DAVE SKRETTA and GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writers BEIJING (AP) — Olympic figure skating favorite Kamila Valieva tested positive for a banned heart medication before her arrival at the Beijing Olympics, the Russian newspaper RBC reported, putting in jeopardy the team gold medal that she helped win earlier this week. The sample was reportedly

BUENOS AIRES (AP) — Casper Ruud of Norway defeated Spain’s Roberto Carballés Baena 7-6 (2), 6-2 and advanced to the quarterfinals of the Argentina Open. The top seed of the clay court tournament and the 8th-best ranked tennis player in the circuit will face local favorite Federico Coria, who earlier beat fifth seed Dusan Lajovic

ITHACA, N.Y. — Dean Noll had a career-high 23 points as Cornell topped Columbia 88-75. Geronimo Rubio De La Rosa led the Lions on Wednesday with 15 points.

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer BEIJING (AP) — Olympic favorite Kamila Valieva tested positive for a banned heart medication before her arrival at the Beijing Olympics, the Russian newspaper RBC reported, putting in jeopardy the team gold medal that she helped win earlier this week. The sample was reportedly obtained in December, when the

By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — The winningest goaltender in Boston Bruins history is calling it a career. Citing an inability of his body to respond after his recent return to the ice following offseason hip surgery, Tuukka Rask announced his retirement. Rask ends his career with a franchise-best 308 career wins

By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Hannah Jump scored 19 points with five 3-pointers, Cameron Brink added 12 points and No. 2 Stanford ran its winning streak to 11 games with an 82-59 victory over Oregon State.Jump had three 3s in the first half and shot 5 for 12 from deep

By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer Alex Morgan, Christen Press and Megan Rapinoe were among players from the U.S. national team who signed a letter criticizing U.S. Soccer for its handling of complaints against former Chicago Red Stars coach Rory Dames. Dames has been accused of misconduct stretching back decades when he was a

FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Tishara Morehouse scored 13 of her 19 points in the third quarter and No. 22 Florida Gulf Coast beat North Alabama 63-53 for its 15th straight victory. FGCU trailed 21-20 at halftime after an eight-point second quarter. But Morehouse scored seven of FGCU’s opening nine points of the third quarter

By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer The quickest goal of the season, a six-goal thriller featuring a sprinkle of Brazilian magic and a stunning late comeback. It was a wild night of action in the Premier League except at Manchester City, whose march to the defense of its title couldn’t be more serene. City never

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer Cam Akers wasn’t supposed to be here right now. At least not on the Los Angeles Rams’ active roster. The second-year running back tore his Achilles tendon while working out in July. It’s an injury that was expected to sideline him until the offseason. Akers made it

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Big 12 has fined Texas $25,000 and issued a public reprimand as penalty for fans storming the court after the No. 20 Longhorns beat No. 8 Kansas. Texas beat the Jayhawks 79-76 on Monday. League Commissioner Bob Bowlsby said host schools have a duty to ensure an environment that provides

BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Philippe Coutinho scored one goal and set up two others for Aston Villa in its 3-3 draw with Leeds in end-to-end thriller in the Premier League. Leeds fought back from 3-1 down to salvage a point at Villa Park with center back Diego Llorente the unlikely scorer of the second-half equalizer.

By The Associated Press Cincinnati tight end C.J. Uzomah tried to send a message that he wouldn’t miss the Super Bowl by taking the brace off his left knee and tossing it behind him onto the Bengals’ logo during a pep rally. His coach said Wednesday he’s optimistic about Uzomah’s progress even as the Bengals

NEW YORK (AP) — James Harden will miss a fourth straight game Thursday when Brooklyn visits the Washington Wizards — assuming he is still on the Nets. Coach Steve Nash has said the Nets won’t trade the All-Star guard before the trade deadline on Thursday afternoon, though there continues to be speculation Brooklyn could weigh