INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — LeBron James still wants to participate in the Paris Olympics this summer, sure sounds like extending his NBA career for at least a couple more seasons is an option and said he would like to see his playing days end as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers. Of course, not even he knows if any or …

AMMAN, Jordan (AP) — Jordanian soldiers have killed five smugglers who allegedly tried to bring drugs into the country from neighboring Syria, the country’s military. The army said the incident occurred early Sunday. It said four other suspected smugglers were wounded and “large quantities of drugs” were seized. It vowed to “strike with an iron fist” anyone who threatens Jordanian …

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. HARRISONBURG, Va. (AP) — Terrence Edwards had 19 points in James Madison’s 87-80 win against Georgia Southern on Saturday night. Edwards shot 4 for 10 (4 for 6 …

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Lu’Cye Patterson had 19 points in Charlotte’s 72-61 win over Wichita State on Sunday. Patterson went 9 of 13 from the field for the …

PARIS (AP) — Brest coped with having a player sent off in the second half to beat Marseille 1-0 and move up to second place in the French league on Sunday. Veteran midfielder Pierre Lees-Melou scored in the 88th minute as Brest moved above Nice into second spot, 13 points behind league leader Paris Saint-Germain. Brest has never finished higher …

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Elizabeth Kitley and Georgia Amoore each recorded double-doubles and No. 12 Virginia Tech beat 18th-ranked Louisville 86-70 on Sunday. Kitley scored 26 points shooting …

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (AP) — Teagan Moore had 12 points in Western Kentucky’s 72-58 win against New Mexico State on Saturday night. Moore shot 4 for 7 (1 …

Chicago Blackhawks (15-37-3, eighth in the Central Division) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (32-17-5, second in the Metropolitan Division) Raleigh, North Carolina; Monday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Blackhawks travel to the Carolina Hurricanes looking to end a 20-game road skid. Carolina is 17-6-4 at home and 32-17-5 overall. The Hurricanes have allowed 152 goals while scoring 180 for a …

NEW YORK (AP) — The 79 remaining free agents (q-rejected qualifying offer): AMERICAN LEAGUE BOSTON (4) — Adam Duvall, of; Corey Kluber, rhp; Adalberto Mondesi, ss; Joely Rodríguez, lhp. CHICAGO (5) — Tim Anderson, ss; Elvis Andrus, 2b; Mike Clevinger, rhp; Liam Hendriks, rhp; Bryan Shaw, rhp. CLEVELAND (1) — Kole Calhoun, of. DETROIT (2) — Matt Boyd, lhp; Miguel …