FIFA president Gianni Infantino has raised the prospect of red cards being shown to players who cover their mouths when confronting opponents.

Colorado quarterback Dominiq Ponder has died in a single-car crash.

The United States women's national team has secured its sixth straight shutout victory.

Tyler Reddick became the first driver in NASCAR Cup Series history to win the first three races of the season with a victory Sunday at the Circuit of Americas.

USC says Chad Baker-Mazara is no longer part of its men’s basketball program.

Nico Echavarria has won the Cognizant Classic after a meltdown by Shane Lowry on the closing stretch at PGA National.

Victor Wembanyama was surprised.

Vegas Golden Knights captain Mark Stone left his team's game at the Pittsburgh Penguins because of an undisclosed injury.

Will Power and Mick Schumacher had a brutal start to new chapters in IndyCar at the season debut in downtown St. Petersburg.

The president of Iran’s soccer federation says he does not know if the national team can play World Cup matches in the United States following the surprise U.S. and Israeli bombardment of his country.

The Los Angeles Kings have fired coach Jim Hiller after losing five of their past six games and falling out of playoff position.

Texas joined UConn, UCLA and South Carolina as No. 1 seeds in the women’s NCAA Tournament if it began now.

Arsenal passed the latest test of its Premier League title credentials with a crucial 2-1 win against Chelsea.

St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol has signed a two-year contract extension through at least the 2028 season.

No. 7 Florida has closed out an unbeaten February with its ninth consecutive victory.

The Qatar soccer federation has postponed all tournaments and matches until further notice amid global tensions following the U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran.

Oksana Masters is the most decorated American Winter Paralympian and is part of a select group of multi-sport athletes who have been competing in both the Summer and Winter Paralympic Games, having to master different skills to succeed in entirely different disciplines every two years.

Sofia Goggia has won her second super-G of the season and regained a commanding lead in the race to the World Cup discipline title.

This time it was Hilary Knight’s turn to provide a big laugh in the wake of a weeklong dustup involving the United States women and men’s gold medal-winning hockey teams.

Mikey Lewis made seven 3-pointers and scored 31 points to help Saint Mary’s beat No. 9 Gonzaga 70-59 to give the Gaels a share of the West Coast Conference regular-season title.

Zuby Ejiofor’s penultimate regular-season home game at St. John’s was certainly a memorable one.

Arkansas coach John Calipari matched the worst margin of defeat in his 34-year career.

Pelicans forward Zion Williamson has another potential injury to deal with after leaving New Orleans’ game at Utah in the second quarter.

Luka Doncic had 26 points, eight assists and six rebounds, LeBron James added 22 points, nine assists and seven rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers ran away from the short-handed Golden State Warriors for a 129-101 win.

Zuby Ejiofor had 16 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists for his first career triple-double, and No. 15 St. John’s bounced back from an embarrassing loss by blitzing Villanova 89-57 at Madison Square Garden.

South Carolina coach Dawn Staley said on social media that the school is working to try and help a few former players return home from Israel where they are playing professionally.

Zhuri James stood with her back to the basket at the free-throw line and heaved an over-the-head shot that banked in after several previous attempts.

Donovan Atwell scored 18 points to lead No. 16 Texas Tech to an 82-73 victory over No. 4 Iowa State that sent the Cyclones to their first home loss of the season.

Former Notre Dame running backs Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price rekindled some fond memories at this week’s NFL’s scouting combine.

Erik Spoelstra says it's incredible to think of Kevin Durant on the 2028 Olympic team if Durant still wants to play.

Shane Lowry shares the lead at the Cognizant Classic after a bogey-free 63 at PGA National.

Alex Karaban scored 23 points after being added to the Huskies of Honor before his final home game, and No. 6 UConn rallied for a 71-67 victory over Seton Hall on Saturday.

Isaiah Evans scored 19 points to help No. 1 Duke beat No. 11 Virginia 77-51.

Chris Gabehart is working for Spire Motorsports while he fights Joe Gibbs Racing in federal court over whether he can take the job.

Man City manager Pep Guardiola says Erling Haaland was left out of the squad for the Premier League match at Leeds after sustaining a “little injury” in training.

Without the injured Erling Haaland, Manchester City has relied on the latest goal from recently signed forward Antoine Semenyo to secure a win that keeps the pressure on Arsenal in the Premier League title race.

Formula One’s governing body has reached a compromise with manufacturers that changes the way the compression ratio will be measured midway through this season and in the 2027 season.

Marco Odermatt has taken a giant step towards retaining his World Cup downhill title this season.

Emma Aicher has dominated the first women’s super-G since the Olympics to earn her fifth career World Cup win as the fight for the season discipline title got fresh impetus.

Australians Hannah Green and Minjee Lee have moved to the top of the leaderboard to lead by one stroke after three rounds of the HSBC Women’s World Championship.

Tempers flared in the fourth quarter between Oklahoma City and the Denver Nuggets and resulted in the ejection of the Thunder’s Lu Dort.

Social media is filled with influencers rating electrolyte supplements or even telling followers how to make their own.

The Celtics have been one of the NBA’s hottest teams since returning from the All-Star break.

The WNBA players’ union sent a counterproposal to the league Friday night for a new collective bargaining agreement that included some concessions on revenue sharing and housing — two key areas on which the sides differ — according to a person familiar with the negotiations.

The Alabama Supreme Court has denied a request by former professional basketball player Charles Bediako to play for the University of Alabama again this season while he appeals his eligibility case against the NCAA.

The Detroit Pistons and Cleveland Cavaliers were delayed for 18 minutes in the third quarter by a blaring horn Friday night after a power surge caused the overhead scoreboard to malfunction.

Olympians Hilary Knight, Kendall Coyne Schofield and Erin Ambrose have all been placed on long-term injured reserve by their PWHL clubs after sustaining injuries during the Milan Cortina Games.

Troy Ryan is grateful and honored to have had the opportunity oversee the Canadian women’s hockey team at two Olympics, and told The Associated Press that he believes it’s time he stepped down as coach.

Fernando Mendoza possesses all the traits NFL teams covet in a franchise quarterback.

A federal judge did not issue a ruling on whether to impose a temporary restraining order preventing former Joe Gibbs Racing competition director Chris Gabehart from working for rival NASCAR team Spire Motorsports.

Premier League cellar dweller Wolverhampton has shocked high-flying Aston Villa 2-0 at Molineux.

Brooks Koepka and alternate Ben Silverman rebound at the Cognizant Classic and reach the weekend at PGA National.

Athletes and college sports administrators continue to end up in court less than a year after the House vs.

The Atlanta Falcons have dismissed assistant defensive line coach LaTroy Lewis, just hours before he was named as a suspect in a sexual assault case.

Quarterback Diego Pavia says he plans to throw at the NFL scouting combine, even as Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza waits for his pro day on April 1.

Mexico has reassured FIFA that it can safely host the World Cup after deadly cartel violence this week.

Cavan Sullivan delivered an American scoring record with his first professional goals for the Philadelphia Union.

Cadillac is naming its first Formula 1 car in honor of 1978 champion Mario Andretti.

The Dallas Cowboys have placed the franchise tag on George Pickens, a move that would guarantee the receiver $27.3 million in 2026 while the sides work on a long-term contract.

Soccer star Lionel Messi was knocked to the ground by a fan and a security guard at the end of Inter Miami’s friendly match in Puerto Rico.

Alex Palou and Chip Ganassi Racing have settled the driver’s contract fight with McLaren Racing.

Former Olympic and world downhill champion Corinne Suter has won the first World Cup race since the Milan Cortina Games.

Bodø/Glimt’s stunning run through the Champions League now brings Sporting Lisbon to its Arctic Circle home in the round of 16 next month.

Three-time major winner Minjee Lee improved on her first-round score by eight strokes for an 8-under 64 to move into a tie for second place at the HSBC Women’s World Championship.

Florida is on the verge of missing the NCAA Women’s Tournament for the ninth time in 10 years and could have a coaching change in the coming weeks.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino says he has full confidence in Mexico as a World Cup host, even after a deadly wave of cartel violence.

Leaders of the WNBA players’ union had a meeting with players this week and will send out a survey to their members to get feedback on the league’s latest contract proposal.

Jack Hughes is still riding the emotional wave from his overtime goal that won Olympic gold for the United States.

There were some weird shots in Thursday's opening round at the Cognizant Classic.

Azzi Fudd had 24 points and four steals in her final regular-season home game and Sarah Strong added 13 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists as top-ranked UConn cruised to an 84-52 win over visiting Georgetown to extend its winning streak to 46 games.

Charlotte’s Kon Knueppel has reached yet another milestone in a remarkable rookie season for the No. 4 overall pick from Duke.

The Atlanta Hawks are turning a home game into a tribute to Magic City, the city’s famous adult entertainment club.

One of the best-known umpires in Major League Baseball history has died.

Italian golfer Andrea Pavan has been badly injured from falling down an elevator shaft in South Africa.

NBC is bringing back its classic NBA broadcast crew for a throwback game, with Bob Costas, Doug Collins and Mike Fratello calling Spurs versus 76ers on Tuesday night.

The Indianapolis Colts have given quarterback Anthony Richardson permission to find a trade partner, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Thursday.

Eight members of Cuba’s delegation were denied visas to the United States for the World Baseball Classic, the Cuban Baseball and Softball Federation said.

Matthew Tkachuk of the Florida Panthers has taken part in his latest celebration of the U.S. men's hockey gold medal at the Milan Cortina Olympics.

U.S. hockey player Brady Tkachuk says a White House TikTok video falsely paints him as insulting Canadians.

The United States women’s hockey team has a date with Flavor Flav in Las Vegas in July to celebrate its gold medal victory from the Milan Cortina Olympics.

Austin Smotherman is the first-round leader at the Cognizant Classic.

The NCAA football oversight committee is recommending emergency legislation to protect the transfer portal window by issuing penalties for schools and coaches who circumvent the rules.

The Premier League is launching a direct-to-customer streaming platform from next season, chief executive Richard Masters said.

The Spanish soccer league wants to resurrect plans to stage a regular-season game in the United States.

A person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press that the New York Jets have agreed to trade pass rusher Jermaine Johnson to the Tennessee Titans for defensive tackle T’Vondre Sweat.

One of the world’s top middle-distance runners has been banned for two years in a dispute over a missed drug test which overshadowed the opening of last year’s world championships.

Fenerbahçe earns a rare 2-1 win in England but was still knocked out of the second-tier Europa League by Nottingham Forest in the playoffs.

Top-ranked Jeeno Thitikul has struggled during the first round of the HSBC Women’s World Championship.

Joel Quenneville became the second coach in NHL history to win 1,000 games when his Anaheim Ducks rallied to beat the Edmonton Oilers 6-5.

Max Scherzer is returning to the Toronto Blue Jays.

Joel Quenneville became the second coach in NHL history to win 1,000 games with the Anaheim Ducks’ 6-5 comeback victory over the Edmonton Oilers.

Tarris Reed Jr. had 20 points, 11 rebounds and six blocks, and No. 6 UConn held 15th-ranked St. John’s to 20% shooting in a 72-40 blowout that snapped the Red Storm’s 13-game winning streak.

The Vegas Golden Knights were without five players from the Olympic gold medal-game Wednesday night against the Los Angeles Kings in the NHL’s return from a three-week break.

A study commissioned by the Southeastern Conference and the Big Ten has concluded that a proposal to allow the pooling of media rights among Division I conferences would generate less revenue than if the conferences continued marketing their own games.

CC Sabathia’s No. 52 will be retired on Sept. 26 by the New York Yankees, who will dedicate a plaque in honor of the Hall of Famer at Monument Park before that day’s game against the Baltimore Orioles.

Jack Hughes gets a loud homecoming in New Jersey after his gold medal heroics at the Olympics.

Tampa Bay Lightning coach Jon Cooper is stepping away for two games after his father Robert died.

The University of Cincinnati is suing Brendan Sorsby, accusing the former Bearcats quarterback of breaching his contract following his transfer to Texas Tech. The university filed the lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio on Wednesday.

Chris Gabehart says Joe Gibbs Racing is suing him to punish him for leaving, not to protect trade secrets.

Hilary Knight says the U.S. women’s hockey team is moving past what she called a “distasteful” joke by President Donald Trump.