Associated PressCharles Oakley wins right to jury decision on assault claimBy LARRY NEUMEISTERNEW YORK (AP) A jury can decide whether former New York Knicks star Charles Oakley was ejected from Madison Square Garden with excessive force when he...

Tyronn Lue finalizes his Clippers staff for upcoming seasonLOS ANGELES (AP) New Los Angeles Clippers coach Tyronn Lue has finalized his staff for the upcoming NBA season.Dan Craig was hired as associate head coach, along with assistants Kenny...

AP Basketball WriterNCAA in talks with Indianapolis to host all of March MadnessBy JOHN MARSHALLThe NCAA announced Monday it plans to hold the entire 2021 men's college basketball tournament in one geographic location to mitigate the risks of COVID-19...

AP Basketball WriterAP source: Chris Paul acquired by Phoenix from Oklahoma CityBy TIM REYNOLDSAll-Star guard Chris Paul is being traded from the Oklahoma City Thunder to the Phoenix Suns, where he'll play alongside one of the league's most dynamic...

AP Hockey WriterNHL jersey launch creates buzz with season 6-plus weeks awayBy STEPHEN WHYNOThe NHL on Monday displayed a new jersey for each of its 31 teams, looking to create some buzz at a time when there are no...

Hockey champions laying off 30 workers because of virusJust months after winning the Stanley Cup, officials with the Tampa Bay Lightning said Monday that they are eliminating 30 positions in a sign that even winning a championship does not...

MLB CalendarBy The Associated PressDec. 2 - Last day for teams to offer 2021 contracts to unsigned players on their 40-man rosters.2021Jan. 15 - International amateur signing period opens.Jan, 26 - Hall of Fame voting announced.Feb. 1-19 - Salary...

AP College Football WriterSTAT WATCH: Gators' Trask ahead of Burrow pace for TD passesBy ERIC OLSONJoe Burrow set the Football Bowl Subdivision record with 60 touchdown passes last year, an incredible feat accomplished in a 15-game national championship season...

Schilling, Clemens, Bonds leading candidates on Hall ballotNEW YORK (AP) Curt Schilling, Roger Clemens and Barry Bonds are the leading candidates returning to baseball's Hall of Fame ballot in a year without any favorites among the new names.Schilling...

AP College Football WriterAP Top 25: Tulsa in at 25; Indiana set for top-10 matchupBy RALPH D. RUSSONo. 25 Tulsa is ranked in The Associated Press college football poll for the first time in 10 years and No. 9...