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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — In the matter of two games, Minnesota sophomore Amanda Zahui B. has burst onto the national scene and put the Golden Gophers on the brink of an NCAA tournament berth.

CHICAGO (AP) — Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville took a long look at his power play, then moved one goal to the corner of the ice and put his players through battle drills for a loose puck alo…

Kentucky is No. 1 in the latest Associated Press Top 25, extending its season-long streak at the top of the rankings.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Connecticut defensive back Byron Jones' record-breaking performance had the NFL world abuzz Monday.

CHICAGO (AP) — Blackhawks defenseman Johnny Oduya will be sidelined for a couple weeks with an upper-body injury, and coach Joel Quenneville says Scott Darling will start in goal on Tuesday ni…

Northwestern's long drought outside of the Top 25 has finally come to an end.

PAWTUCKET, R.I. (AP) — Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza says he is looking forward to working with new owners of the Pawtucket Red Sox to consider moving the team to a few miles south to Rhode Is…

DOHA (AP) — Two-time champion Victoria Azarenka beat Angelique Kerber 6-0, 6-3 in the first round of the Qatar Total Open on Monday.

DOHA (AP) — Two-time champion Victoria Azarenka beat Angelique Kerber 6-0, 6-3 in the first round of the Qatar Total Open on Monday.

DOHA (AP) — Two-time champion Victoria Azarenka beat Angelique Kerber 6-0, 6-3 in the first round of the Qatar Total Open on Monday.

DOHA (AP) — Two-time champion Victoria Azarenka beat Angelique Kerber 6-0, 6-3 in the first round of the Qatar Total Open on Monday.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Roger Federer is skipping the Davis Cup this year after leading Switzerland to its first title in 2014.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Roger Federer is skipping the Davis Cup this year after leading Switzerland to its first title in 2014.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Roger Federer is skipping the Davis Cup this year after leading Switzerland to its first title in 2014.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Roger Federer is skipping the Davis Cup this year after leading Switzerland to its first title in 2014.

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Alex Rodriguez has reported to the New York Yankees following a season-long suspension, arriving three days ahead of schedule.

Kentucky is the unanimous No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25 for the fourth straight week.

UConn remains atop The Associated Press poll for another week after cruising to two easy wins.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The next two months suddenly are loaded with perks James Hahn never imagined.

MONTMELO, Spain (AP) — McLaren says Fernando Alonso is making a "solid recovery" after being concussed following a crash in Formula One testing and is staying in hospital for further observation.