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Big 12’s new glass floor gets mixed reviews

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kansas doesn't play its Big 12 Tournament quarterfinal until Thursday, and under normal circumstances, the Jayhawks would've skipped entirely the opportunity to spend 30 minutes three days ahead of time practicing inside the familiar T-Mobile Center. But when coach ...

Skubal may pitch again in WBC

HOUSTON (AP) — Tarik Skubal is thinking about pitching again for the United States in the World Baseball Classic after the Detroit Tigers ace had previously planned to make just one start. His mindset changed after he started for the U.S. in a 9-1 win over Britain on Saturday ...

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Bhatia wins at Bay Hill ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Akshay Bhatia has lived up to Arnold Palmer's famous quote that "you must play boldly to win." He was every bit of that at Bay Hill. The 24-year-old Bhatia rallied from five shots behind at the turn with four straight birdies and a 6-iron ...

Prosecutor drops murder charge against shooter at Chiefs rally

A man who initially faced a murder charge for opening fire following the Kansas City Chiefs' 2024 Super Bowl win was sentenced Monday to two years in prison in a case prosecutors said was complicated by the state's self-defense laws. Dominic Miller, who pleaded guilty to a weapons charge ...

Stanley Cup chase is wide open as contenders make deals

The NHL trade deadline showed that the race to succeed the Florida Panthers as Stanley Cup champions after they went back to back and fell short this season is wide open. The Colorado Avalanche are rightfully the betting favorites, 5-2 on BetMGM Sportsbook, since they have been atop the ...

Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker among the top free agents

The Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks found their starting quarterback in free agency last year, landing Sam Darnold. The New England Patriots went from worst to first in the AFC East after signing several key veterans who helped them reach the Super Bowl. Winning free agency doesn't ...