Minnesota forward Jordan Murphy (3) makes a basket, watched by Michigan guard Zavier Simpson, bottom, in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Mich., Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
Michigan guard Charles Matthews, center, celebrates his game-winning buzzer-beater with forward Ignas Brazdeikis (13) and guard Jordan Poole, right, after an NCAA college basketball game against Minnesota at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Mich., Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019. Michigan won 59-57. (AP …
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Charles Matthews made a baseline floater at the buzzer to lift No. 5 Michigan to a 59-57 win over Minnesota on Tuesday night after the Golden Gophers scored 10 straight points to tie the game late.
Japan's Naomi Osaka, left, is congratulated by Ukraine's Elina Svitolina after winning their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
Ukraine's Elina Svitolina receives treatment from a trainer during her quarterfinal against Japan's Naomi Osaka at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
Gael Monfils sits in the players box of Ukraine's Elina Svitolina during her quarterfinal match against Japan's Naomi Osaka at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
Japan's Naomi Osaka signs autographs for a fan as she leaves Rod Laver Arena following her quarterfinal win over Ukraine's Elina Svitolina at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
Ukraine's Elina Svitolina receives treatment from a trainer during her quarterfinal against Japan's Naomi Osaka at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
Japan's Naomi Osaka reacts after losing a point to Ukraine's Elina Svitolina during their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Naomi Osaka reached the Australian Open semifinals for the first time by stretching her Grand Slam winning streak to 12 matches.
South Carolina head coach Frank Martin shouts at forward Felipe Haase (13) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Auburn Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
South Carolina forward Chris Silva (30) celebrates a defensive stop against Auburn during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl shouts at an official during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against South Carolina Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
Auburn forward Horace Spencer (0) drives to the hoop against South Carolina forward Alanzo Frink (20) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Chris Silva had a career-high 32 points, and Felipe Haase's 3-pointer with 30.3 seconds left put South Carolina ahead for good in an 80-77 victory over No. 16 Auburn on Tuesday night.
File-This Oct. 2, 2004, file photo shows Seattle Mariners Edgar Martinez high fiving Mariner fans as he runs the track surrounding the infield during Edgar Martinez Day in Seattle. Martinez was a .312 hitter over 18 seasons with Seattle. He got 85.4 percent in his 10th and final try on the w…
File-This June 16, 1996 file photo shows Seattle Mariners' Edgar Martinez connecting while at bat against the Chicago White Sox in Seattle. Martinez was a .312 hitter over 18 seasons with Seattle. He got 85.4 percent in his 10th and final try on the writers’ ballot. He and Baines will join 2…
File-This Feb. 21, 2018, file photo shows Edgar Martinez of the Seattle Mariners baseball team. Martinez was a .312 hitter over 18 seasons with Seattle. He got 85.4 percent in his 10th and final try on the writers’ ballot. He and Baines will join 2014 inductee Frank Thomas as the only Hall o…
FILE - In this Oct. 3, 2004, file photo, Seattle Mariners' Edgar Martinez makes the final swing of his career, against the Texas Rangers, in Seattle. Martinez finished with a .312 career average in 18 seasons, all with Seattle. Martinez was elected to baseball's Hall of Fame Tuesday, Jan. 22…
FILE - In this March 24, 1997, file photo, Seattle Mariners' Ken Griffey Jr., rear, and Jay Buhner, right, tease a ticklish Edgar Martinez following a team batting practice at spring training in Peoria, Ariz. Martinez was elected to baseball's Hall of Fame Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019. (AP Photo/E…
FILE - In this Aug. 12, 2017, file photo, former Seattle Mariners designated hitter Edgar Martinez waves as he walks to a ceremony retiring his No. 11 before a baseball game between the Mariners and the Los Angeles Angels in Seattle. Martinez was elected to baseball's Hall of Fame Tuesday, J…
FILE - In this Oct. 2, 2004, file photo, Seattle Mariners' Edgar Martinez tips his helmet to fans as he steps to the plate in the first inning against the Texas Rangers, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2004, in Seattle. Martinez ended his major league baseball career the following day.Martinez was elected…
FILE - In this Oct. 2, 2004, file photo, Seattle Mariners designated hitter Edgar Martinez waits his turn to bat against the Texas Rangers, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2004, in Seattle. Martinez was elected to baseball's Hall of Fame Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)
When Edgar Martinez had the most famous swing of his career — "The Double" as it's known by in the Pacific Northwest — he was already 32 years old.
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) is tackled by Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Daniel Sorensen (49) during the first half of the AFC Championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) runs against Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Kendall Fuller (23) during the first half of the AFC Championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Even as Rob Gronkowski turned in a vintage performance with his big grabs down the stretch in the AFC championship game, the veteran Patriots tight end also did plenty of dirty work.
NEW YORK (AP) — Mariano Rivera has become baseball's first unanimous Hall of Fame selection, elected along with Roy Halladay, Edgar Martinez and Mike Mussina.
Los Angeles Rams defensive back Nickell Robey-Coleman (23) defends against New Orleans Saints wide receiver Tommylee Lewis (11) during the second half the NFL football NFC championship game Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, in New Orleans. The Rams won 26-23.(AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Los Angeles Rams' Nickell Robey-Coleman breaks up a pass intended for New Orleans Saints' Tommylee Lewis during the second half of the NFL football NFC championship game Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Tommylee Lewis (11) misses the catch against Los Angeles Rams defensive back Nickell Robey-Coleman (23) during the second half the NFL football NFC championship game Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, in New Orleans. The Rams won 26-23.(AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
NEW YORK (AP) — Two people with direct knowledge of the NFL's plans tell The Associated Press that the league's competition committee will consider expanding replay reviews to include certain penalties, including pass interference.
NEW YORK (AP) — Former Arizona assistant coach Emanuel Richardson has pleaded guilty to a bribery charge in a prosecution that exposed corruption in college basketball recruiting.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is rejecting an appeal from a former Seattle-area football coach who lost his job because he refused to stop praying on the field.
DALLAS (AP) — Former NFL player Darren McFadden has posted bond after authorities say he was arrested on a drunken-driving charge when he fell asleep in the drive-through lane at a fast-food restaurant in suburban Dallas.
NEW ORLEANS, La. (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams and New England Patriots will be welcomed to Atlanta for the Super Bowl by several billboards saying "Saints got robbed" and "NFL bleaux it."
FILE - In this Tuesday, May 24, 2016 file photo, an employee walks into the building of the Russia's national drug-testing laboratory in Moscow, Russia. Vladimir Putin's spokesman says Russia is "optimistic" ahead of a World Anti-Doping Agency ruling Tuesday Jan. 22, 2019, on whether the cou…
In this photo taken on Tuesday, May 24, 2016, a piece of scientific equipment in Russia's national drug-testing laboratory in Moscow, Russia. Vladimir Putin's spokesman says Russia is "optimistic" ahead of a World Anti-Doping Agency ruling Tuesday Jan. 22, 2019, on whether the country's auth…
FILE - In this Tuesday, May 24, 2016 file photo, Grigory Dudko opens a door for journalists during a visit to Russia's national drug-testing laboratory in Moscow, Russia. Vladimir Putin's spokesman says Russia is "optimistic" ahead of a World Anti-Doping Agency ruling Tuesday Jan. 22, 2019, …
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia is "optimistic" ahead of a World Anti-Doping Agency ruling on whether the country's authorities met demands to turn over lab data, Vladimir Putin's spokesman said Tuesday.
Juventus' Cristiano Ronaldo reacts during the match against AC Chievo Verona, during their Italian Serie A soccer match Juventus FC vs AC Chievo Verona at Allianz stadium in Turin, Italy, Monday Jan. 21, 2019. (Alessandro Di Marco/ANSA via AP)
MADRID (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo has arrived in court and is expected to plead guilty to tax fraud.
File- This Dec. 31, 2018, file photo shows Missouri quarterback Drew Lock trying to escape the pocket as Oklahoma State safety Malcolm Rodriguez pursues during the first half of the Liberty Bowl NCAA college football game in Memphis, Tenn. NFL scouts, coaches and prospects have gathered in M…
File-This Nov. 24, 2018 file photo shows Duke Quarterback Daniel Jones making a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Durham, N.C. NFL scouts, coaches and prospects have gathered in Mobile, Alabama, for the Senior Bowl. The game for top senior NFL prospects and juni…
File-This Nov. 17, 2018, file photo shows West Virginia quarterback Will Grier throwing a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Stillwater, Okla. NFL scouts, coaches and prospects have gathered in Mobile, Alabama, for the Senior Bowl. The game for top senior NFL pros…
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — NFL scouts, coaches and prospects have gathered in Mobile, Alabama, for the Senior Bowl.
Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas reacts during his quarterfinal match against Spain's Roberto Bautista Agut at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Andy Brownbill)
Spain's Roberto Bautista Agut makes a forehand return to Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas during their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas makes a forehand return to Spain's Roberto Bautista Agut during their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
Spain's Roberto Bautista Agut makes a backhand return to Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas during their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Andy Brownbill)
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Yankees host Baltimore and Washington is at home against the New York Mets on March 28, the first games of the earliest regular major league opening day.
NEW YORK (AP) — Spending on Major League Baseball payrolls dropped last season for the first time since 2010, an $18 million decrease attributable to drug and domestic violence suspensions and a player retiring at midseason.