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By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Sports Writer NCAA enforcement has inquired about how college athletes are earning money off their names, images and likenesses at multiple schools. It is trying to police activities that are unregulated by detailed rules. NCAA Vice President of Enforcement Jon Duncan tells The Associated Press that letters of inquiry

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — NHL forward Evander Kane is urging Edmonton fans to give him a chance. He has joined the Oilers after being let go by the San Jose Sharks. He has generated a number of headlines off the ice, including a 21-game suspension for violating the league’s COVID-19 protocols. Kane says fans should

By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Buffalo Bills defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier got a second interview with the New York Giants on Friday, and the team may be in position to hire a new coach this weekend. Frazier was the last scheduled interview for co-owners John Mara and Steve Tisch

LONDON (AP) — Tyson Fury will defend his WBC heavyweight title against Dillian Whyte in the UK this spring after promoter Frank Warren won a purse bid for the bout. The deal concludes the drawn-out negotiations over the unbeaten Fury’s return for his first bout since his dramatic 11th-round knockout of Deontay Wilder last October

WOLFSBURG, Germany (AP) — Wolfsburg has signed American winger Kevin Paredes from Major League Soccer’s D.C. United for a $7.35 million transfer fee. The German club says the 18-year-old Paredes has signed a contract until the end of the 2025-26 season. Wolfsburg sporting director Marcel Schäfer says Paredes can play both on left wing and

By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Colton Herta will represent the United States in next weekend’s international Race of Champions as the replacement for injured driver Travis Pastrana. Pastrana broke his back and hip in a BASE jumping accident. Herta will take his place alongside seven-time NASCAR champion and

By RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Midfielders and defenders are the players providing the goals the United States needs to reach the World Cup. Strikers haven’t found the net for five straight qualifiers, three started by Ricardo Pepi and one each by Jesús Ferreira and Gyasi Zardes. Three of the Americans’

NEW YORK (AP) — Orlando Magic guard Cole Anthony has been fined $25,000 by the NBA for directing profane and derogatory remarks toward a game official. Byron Spruell, the president of league operations, announced the fine on Friday. The incident occurred at the conclusion of Orlando’s 111-102 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday

By JOHN MARSHALL AP Sports Writer TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — A person familiar with the move has confirmed to The Associated Press that Arizona State offensive coordinator Zak Hill has resigned amid an NCAA investigation into alleged recruiting violations. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because no official announcement has been made. Hill became

TURIN, Italy (AP) — It’s taken five months but Juventus has finally found a replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo. Coveted striker Dušan Vlahović has completed a 70 million euro ($80 million) transfer from Fiorentina and will wear the No. 7 shirt vacated by Ronaldo. Juventus’ tweet announcing the move included the hashtag “DV7.” That’s a take

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Sabres are potentially down to their sixth option at goalie after Michael Houser was placed in the NHL’s COVID-19 protocol. Houser’s unavailability makes it unclear who will start or even serve as Buffalo’s backup on Saturday, when the team opens a three-game western road swing at Arizona. Season opening

By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says Dan Quinn is staying in Dallas as defensive coordinator after being a candidate for several head coaching jobs. Quinn had interviewed with at least four teams. Jones says he believes that Quinn turned down a job offer, but didn’t offer specifics. The owner also

By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Troy Terry is the epitome of the Anaheim Ducks’ rebuilding efforts over the past four years. He has helped lead the way this season as the Ducks have climbed to second in the Pacific Division. The right wing already has career highs in goals and

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Whatever happens Saturday will simply be resume-padding for Knicks Go. His retirement home has been picked out, his stud fee has been set and he’s in the relatively small club of thoroughbreds with multiple Breeders’ Cup race victories including last year’s Classic. There’s not

WOLFSBURG, Germany (AP) — Wolfsburg has signed American winger Kevin Paredes from MLS club D.C. United. The German club says the 18-year-old Paredes has signed a contract until the end of the 2025-26 season. Wolfsburg sporting director Marcel Schäfer says Paredes can play both on left wing and in the center. Paredes came through the