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Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A Louisiana judge has decided not to move the retrial of the man who fatally shot former New Orleans Saints star Will Smith in 2016. Prosecutors had sought to move the trial out of New Orleans. They cited publicity before and during Hayes’ previous trial in Smith’s death. Court

By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — Barcelona was close to making official the signing of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang after reaching a deal with the Arsenal striker in the final minutes of the transfer window. The club couldn’t get disgruntled forward Ousmane Dembélé to leave, though, and the France forward apparently will remain with

By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Baseball labor negotiations are set to resume Tuesday, just over two weeks before the scheduled start of a spring training that’s threatened by a lockout. The sport’s ninth work stoppage began Dec. 2 after the expiration of a five-year labor contract. The sides did not

ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta United has loaned midfielder Ezequiel Barco to Club Atlético River Plate in Argentina’s top flight for the 2022 season. Barco’s loan opens up a designated player spot for United’s pursuit of another promising young Argentinian player, Thiago Almada. The club confirmed that it holds his MLS rights. United also announced it

By The Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta Hawks All-Star guard Trae Young was scratched from Monday’s lineup against Toronto with a right shoulder contusion. Coach Nate McMillan said Young was a game-time decision. Young’s injury occurred in the first half of Sunday’s win over the Los Angeles Lakers when he collided with Carmelo Anthony.

CARDIFF, Wales (AP) — Wales midfielder Aaron Ramsey has left Juventus on loan to join Scottish champion Rangers on transfer deadline day. The 31-year-old Ramsey has another year left on his contract in Turin but a title win for Rangers would likely pave the way for direct entry to the Champions League group stages and

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin’s new offensive coordinator is coming from the pro ranks. Bobby Engram has spent eight seasons with the Baltimore Ravens, first as a wide receivers coach and most recently as a tight ends coach. He’s also familiar to Wisconsin coach Paul Chryst, because Engram was Chryst’s wide receivers coach at Pittsburgh

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Former U.S. Open champion Juan Martín del Potro has accepted wild cards to play two clay court tournaments after 2 1/2 years recovering from a knee injury. Organizers of the Argentina Open in Buenos Aires starting next week say the 33-year-old del Potro has entered. He will also feature at

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Midfielder Tyler Adams will miss his first World Cup qualifier, sitting out the United States’ match against Honduras on Wednesday night because of a strained right hamstring. Adams started nine of the first 10 qualifiers and entered the October game at Panama at the start of the second half. His

By JAY COHEN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Former Chicago Blackhawks forwards Eddie Olczyk, Marian Hossa and Patrick Sharp have agreed to help the team in its search for a new general manager. Blackhawks CEO Danny Wirtz says Olczyk, Hossa and Sharp “are respected hockey minds who have great knowledge of the game.” Mike

NEWCASTLE, England (AP) — Newcastle was always likely to be the English Premier League’s most active club in the January transfer window because the club is threatened by relegation and now has the richest owners in world football. That’s how it has proved. Kieran Trippier, Chris Wood, Bruno Guimaraes, Dan Burn and Matt Targett have

By JEROME PUGMIRE AP Sports Writer PARIS (AP) — Nice coach Christophe Galtier outwitted Paris Saint-Germain as his side won a tense penalty shootout 6-5 to reach the quarterfinals of the French Cup following a 0-0 away draw. Holder PSG’s bid for a record-extending 15th trophy fell short at Parc des Princes against visiting Galtier’s

PHOENIX (AP) — The Phoenix Mercury have traded center Kia Vaughn to the Atlanta Dream for a 2023 third-round pick. Vaughn played a key role in Phoenix’s run to the 2021 WNBA Finals, averaging 4.7 points and 3.1 rebounds as a backup to Brittney Griner. The 6-foot-4 center has played 12 WNBA seasons with the

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona State has hired veteran NFL and college assistant coach Glenn Thomas as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. The school announced Thomas’ hiring three days after offensive coordinator Zak Hill resigned amid an NCAA investigation into alleged recruiting violations. Thomas has coached for more than 20 years, including seven years with

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah Jazz forward Joe Ingles tore a ligament in his right knee that will require surgery. He is out indefinitely after an MRI revealed a torn anterior cruciate ligament. He will have surgery in the coming weeks. Ingles was injured in the second quarter of the Jazz’s game at Minnesota.

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) —  Chuck Crabb, the public address announcer for Indiana men’s basketball games and many other Hoosiers sports for over four decades, is calling it a career. The 71-year-old Crabb announced his retirement on Monday. The decision takes effect immediately. Crabb’s booming, baritone voice has been a trademark for Hoosiers sports for nearly

By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin figured to take a step back this season. The Badgers instead have made a major leap forward. Wisconsin (17-3, 8-2) is ranked 11th in the Top 25 and heads into February sharing the Big Ten lead with No. 18 Illinois (15-5, 8-2). which will

TODD KARPOVICH Associated Press OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Ravens coach John Harbaugh is “fired up” and ready to turn Baltimore into a contender again after a frustrating season that ended with six straight defeats. Baltimore finished 8-9, just the second losing season under Harbaugh. Despite injuries and other challenges, the Ravens were in the

By GENE CHAMBERLAIN Associated Press LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — New Bears head coach Matt Eberflus and GM Ryan Poles are focused on laying a foundation for future success whether it’s by installing a new 4-3 defense or with a different offense under new coordinator Luke Getsy. The top two Bears decision makers met with