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By WAYNE PARRY Associated Press ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Mistakenly taking less than $100 worth of bets on college basketball games that are not allowed to be wagered on in New Jersey has cost BetMGM $25,000. The same law that’s preventing fans of Jersey City-based Saint Peter’s University in Friday’s Sweet 16 game also

By The Associated Press The U.S. State Department says a U.S. Embassy official has visited with WNBA star Brittney Griner, who remains detained near Moscow, to check on her condition. State Department spokesperson Ned Price told CNN the official found Griner “to be in good condition.” Price did not identify the official who had been

STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Chris Jans vowed that Mississippi will play with confidence and swagger during his introduction as the Bulldogs’ basketball coach. While that objective obviously depends on which players stay and who arrives via recruiting and the transfer portal, Jans said Wednesday he is intent on transforming MSU from its current state of

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers have re-signed free agent defensive lineman Jordan Willis to a one-year contract. Willis had 5 1/2 sacks with 28 tackles and one forced fumble in 17 games for San Francisco over the past two seasons. Willis was suspended for the first six games last season for

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Naomi Osaka was greeted by some cheers when she walked onto the court. She got significantly louder ones when her work for the day was done. Maybe the comforts of home helped. Osaka had little trouble in defeating Astra Sharma of Australia 6-3, 6-4

LONDON (AP) — Authorities say 29 people were taken to the hospital with breathing difficulties after a “high quantity of chlorine gas” leaked in a swimming pool at the London sports complex that hosted the 2012 Summer Olympics. The London Fire Brigade said around 200 people were evacuated after the chlorine gas was released inside

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions have signed free agent linebacker Chris Board. Detroit announced the move Wednesday, adding depth where it is needed on defense. Board started in two of 63 games over the last four years with the Baltimore Ravens. He had 59 tackles, 2 1/2 sacks, forced two fumbles and

GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) — Bryan Shaw is on his way back to Cleveland’s bullpen. The rubber-armed reliever, who led the majors with 81 appearances last season, agreed Wednesday to terms on a one-year contract with the Guardians. The deal is pending a physical, but the 34-year-old Shaw is already in camp. Shaw went 6-7 with

By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer Duke’s Mark Williams is a center piece of the Blue Devils’ defense with his ability to protect the rim entering the NCAA Tournament’s Sweet 16. The 7-foot-1 sophomore and NBA prospect has had two games with 15 points and five blocked shots to open the tournament. Williams is still

BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Pittsburgh Pirates All-Star center fielder Bryan Reynolds is heading to arbitration. Reynolds asked for a salary of $4.9 million for the 2022 season. The Pirates countered with an offer of $4.25 million. Reynolds is coming off the best season of his young career, hitting 24 home runs while batting .302. The

By The Associated Press The U.S. State Department says a U.S. Embassy official has visited with WNBA star Brittney Griner, who remains detained near Moscow, to check on her condition. State Department spokesperson Ned Price told CNN the official found Griner “to be in good condition.” Price did not identify the official who had been

By JAKE SEINER AP Baseball Writer FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Carlos Correa has declared the postseason “his time,” and the Minnesota Twins hope all that October experience can turn around the fortunes of a snake-bitten franchise. The former Houston Astros star tugged on a Twins’ No. 4 jersey and was formally introduced Wednesday, five

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs traded wide receiver Tyreek Hill to Miami for a package of draft picks on Wednesday, and the Dolphins are giving the three-time All-Pro a $120 million, four-year contract extension that makes him the highest-paid player ever at his position, a

PARIS (AP) — France coach Fabien Galthié is set to sign a contract extension to keep him in his role through the 2027 Rugby World Cup. Galthié led the French to their first Six Nations title in 12 years after completing the Grand Slam with a 25-13 win over England on Saturday. He says he

LONDON (AP) — Undefeated Bellator welterweight champion Yaroslav Amosov has withdrawn from his upcoming title defense to stay in his native Ukraine. Bellator says the 28-year-old Amosov is fighting in Ukraine, which was invaded by Russia last month. Amosov will not be available to take on Michael “Venom” Page on May 13 in the main