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By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer Kaitlin Hawayek spent last summer dealing with a concussion that she got in practice, unsure of when she would be able to join ice dance partner Jean-Luc Baker on the rink again to prepare for the Beijing Olympics. Ashley Cain-Gribble spent time in the hospital with COVID-19, an illness

By ROB HARRIS AP Global Soccer Writer The Premier League is exploring new rules on postponements after criticism from clubs over why games are being called off. It’s no longer just about coronavirus outbreaks within squads or training grounds having to close. When the request to postpone the north London derby went to the league

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Guardians have promoted Joe Torres to assistant pitching coach on manager Terry Francona’s staff. Torres spent the past two seasons as the Guardians’ minor league pitching coordinator. The 39-year-old has been credited in helping with the development of several of the club’s top young pitchers. Torres has quickly moved up

By SAMUEL PETREQUIN AP Sports Writer The French Senate has voted in favor of banning the wearing of headscarves in sports competitions after arguing that neutrality is a requirement on the field of play. The French upper legislative house voted in favor of amending a proposed law on stipulating that the wearing “of conspicuous religious

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer A Polish luge athlete who was seriously injured in a November training crash at the track built for the Olympics plans to head back to that venue and compete in the Beijing Games. The International Luge Federation says Mateusz Sochowicz was confirmed to be part of Poland’s four-person Olympic

By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer DENVER (AP) — A person familiar with the deal says the Denver Nuggets have agreed to acquire veteran wing player Bryn Forbes from San Antonio as part of a three-team trade that also includes Boston. The Nuggets are trading injured players Bol Bol and P.J. Dozier to Boston and

LONDON (AP) — Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has returned to London and is undergoing medical tests as Arsenal looks for clarity after he was diagnosed with heart lesions during his recovery from the coronavirus at the African Cup of Nations. Aubameyang was released by Gabon’s national team after being diagnosed with “cardiac lesions” in tests conducted by

LEEDS, England (AP) — Former West Indies allrounder Ottis Gibson has been hired as head coach of English cricket team Yorkshire and the club says his arrival will “help foster a culture of inclusion” amid a racism scandal. Yorkshire’s entire coaching staff left the club last month after a report found former player Azeem Rafiq

By MIKE HOUSEHOLDER and LARRY LAGE Associated Press The University of Michigan has agreed to a $490 million settlement with more than 1,000 people who say they were sexually assaulted by a sports doctor during his nearly four-decade career at the school. The university confirmed the settlement Wednesday. Dr. Robert Anderson died in 2008. The

By SAMUEL PETREQUIN AP Sports Writer The French Senate has voted in favor of banning the wearing of headscarves in sports competitions after arguing that neutrality is a requirement on the field of play. The French upper legislative house voted in favor of amending a proposed law on stipulating that the wearing “of conspicuous religious

By JOHN PYE AP Sports Writer MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Defending champion Naomi Osaka has advanced to the third round at the Australian Open by beating Madison Brengle 6-0, 6-4. The four-time major champion is still on course for a fourth-round match against top-ranked Ash Barty at Melbourne Park. Osaka will next face Amanda Anisimova.

BEIJING (AP) — With just over two weeks before the opening of the Beijing Winter Olympics, residents of the Chinese capital are disappointed at not being able to attend events because of coronavirus restrictions. Organizers have announced no tickets will be sold to the general public and only selected spectators will be allowed. Access to

By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Victor Hedman had two goals and an assist, Nikita Kucherov extended his scoring tear since returning from injury and the Tampa Bay Lightning topped the Los Angeles Kings 6-4 for their fourth straight win. Hedman was one of only four Tampa Bay defensemen who dressed

By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills pitched a near perfect game in their playoff victory against the New England Patriots. The Bills became the first team in NFL history to score touchdowns on their first seven drives of a playoff game before kneeling down on the final possession

By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers memorably vowed after his 2005 draft day snub that the San Francisco 49ers would be more disappointed for passing him up at No. 1 than he would be at sliding to No. 24. While that proclamation has been true for most

FRESNO, Calif. — Deon Stroud came off the bench to score 14 points to carry Fresno State to a 61-54 win over Utah State, the Bulldogs’ ninth consecutive home victory. Anthony Holland had 13 points for Fresno State (13-4, 3-1 Mountain West Conference). Orlando Robinson added 11 points, 13 rebounds, six assists and three blocks.