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Two companies have cut ties with Conor McGregor after a civil court jury in Ireland ruled last week that he must pay nearly 250,000 Euros ($257,000) to a woman who accused the mixed martial arts fighter of raping her. Proximo Spirits, the owner of Irish whiskey brand Proper No. 12, will no longer feature McGregor’s name or image. Video game developer IO Interactive ended its collaboration with McGregor, who had played a character in a game. Nikita Hand said the Dec. 9, 2018, assault after a night of partying left her heavily bruised and suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. McGregor said she fabricated the allegations after the two had consensual sex.

Minnesota Frost defenseman Claire Thompson is no typical rookie preparing for her first PWHL season. At 26, she's returning to hockey after taking last year off to pursue her medical degree at NYU. Her new teammates have come to call Thompson ‘ChatGPT’ for her sharp analytical mind and ability to concisely break down any problem she might encounter. On the ice, Thompson is a play-making blue-liner willing to take calculated risks to set up scoring chances. Thompson scored 13 points to shatter the single-tournament record in helping Canada win the gold medal at the 2022 Beijing Games.

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Kansas center Hunter Dickinson was ejected midway through the second half of the top-ranked Jayhawks’ game against No. 11 Duke for kicking the Blue Devils’ Maliq Brown in the head. Brown was assessed a personal foul for backing into Dickinson while both were going for a rebo…

UNDATED (AP) — The Southeastern Conference’s losses were almost everyone else’s gain in the College Football Playoff rankings, with SMU nudging its way into the top 12 and Indiana staying in the mix at No. 10 despite a lopsided loss of its own. The latest 12-team bracket placed undefeated Or…

LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — Johni Broome had 23 points and a career-best 19 rebounds to lead No. 4 Auburn to an 85-72 victory over No. 12 North Carolina in a Maui Invitational semifinal. Miles Kelly added 15 points and Chad Baker-Mazara scored 14 for the unbeaten Tigers, who never trailed and led…

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has moved to clarify a light-hearted remark he made about wanting to harm himself following his team’s match in the Champions League. Guardiola had a cut on his nose as well as some scratches across the top of his head after City's 3-3 draw with Feyenoord. Guardiola said his fingernail had caused the mark on his nose and he added with a smile: “I want to harm myself.” On Wednesday, apost from Guardiola’s accounton social media platform X made reference to that remark. The Spanish coach said he had been “caught off guard” by the question and his “answer was in no way intended to make light of the very serious issue of self harm.”

No. 8 Miami's trip to Syracuse headlines the final week of the regular-season schedule for the Atlantic Coast Conference. That's because the Hurricanes can clinch a trip to the ACC title game with a win. A loss would send No. 12 Clemson. No. 9 SMU has already secured its spot in the Dec. 7 game. The slate includes instate foes Virginia and Virginia Tech meeting with bowl eligibility on the line. In addition, North Carolina's Mack Brown coaches his last home game with the Tar Heels against rival N.C. State.

The Big 12 goes into the final weekend of the regular season with a four-way tie for first place. Both spots in the conference championship game are still up for grabs. No. 14 Arizona State, No. 17 Iowa State, No. 19 BYU and No. 23 Colorado all have 6-2 conference records. Five other teams are at 5-3 and still mathematically in contention. Colorado plays the first game of the weekend Friday against Oklahoma State. BYU wraps it up Saturday night against Houston. The Buffs and BYU both lost last week. Arizona State is at fellow Big 12 newcomer Arizona, and Iowa State hosts Kansas State.

One thing is sure as the Southeastern Conference wraps up its first expanded season: Two new teams has just meant more chaos in a league that seemingly had settled in formation behind Georgia and Alabama. The SEC’s “New Era” hasn’t changed too much with No. 6 Georgia already in the league’s championship game though it's a game the Bulldogs might rather have avoided. The SEC's final week is filled with rivalries renewed, none bigger than Texas against Texas A&M for a spot in the SEC title game.

The biggest game on the Big Ten schedule this week is the latest renewal of the Michigan-Ohio State rivalry. Both teams had national championship aspirations the last three times they faced off. That's not the case this year with Michigan taking a step backward after its 2023 national championship season. There's still plenty at stake for No. 2 Ohio State. A victory over Michigan would send Ohio State to the Big Ten championship game and give the Buckeyes a chance to avenge their loss to No. 1 Oregon.

Thirty years after his death in a high-speed crash viewed by millions around the world, Formula One champion Ayrton Senna’s high-octane life is also about to play out in front of a global audience. The legendary Brazilian driver is the subject of a six-episode Netflix series that debuts on Nov. 29 and follows him from his early go-kart days to his fatal accident at the San Marino Grand Prix in 1994. Senna’s complex personality comes to life through Brazilian actor Gabriel Leone, who embraced the challenge of portraying such a popular figure. Leone told The Associated Press that "this is quite a character, the biggest hero in Brazil, not only in sport.”

Suspended Premier League referee David Coote is the subject of another investigation by the Football Association following allegations that he discussed showing a yellow card with a fan before a match. British newspaper The Sun published the allegations and said Coote denies any wrongdoing. The Sun has claimed Coote discussed the prospect of booking a then-Leeds player, Ezgjan Alioski, with a supporter of the club the day before a game against West Bromwich Albion in the second-tier Championship in October 2019. The newspaper alleges that after Coote booked the player, he messaged the supporter back to say: “I hope you backed as discussed.” The FA says “these are very serious allegations." Coote is already being investigated by the FA and UEFA for other issues.

Brentford has been successful in its appeal to get a red card overturned after midfielder Christian Norgaard was sent off against Everton in the Premier League this past weekend. The Denmark international was shown a straight red card following a VAR check after he lunged in attempting to poke the ball into the goal from close range. He made contact with the knee of Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford instead. The red card for serious foul play came in the 41st minute at Goodison Park on Saturday. Brentford held on for a 0-0 draw. The Football Association says Brentford’s appeal against the decision was successful and that Norgaard is available.

UNDATED (AP) — The Southeastern Conference’s losses were almost everyone else’s gain in the College Football Playoff rankings, with SMU nudging its way into the top 12 and Indiana staying in the mix at No. 10 despite a lopsided loss of its own. The latest 12-team bracket placed undefeated Or…

No. 12 Clemson and No. 16 South Carolina are playing for much more than bragging rights. The Palmetto Rivalry winner this week could find itself in the College Football Playoff. It could be a matchup between two of the hottest college football teams in the country when they play at Death Valley on Saturday. The Tigers have won nine of 10 games since a season-opening loss to then-No. 1 Georgia. The Gamecocks have won five straight after starting 3-3, including defeating three straight ranked opponents in Texas A&M, Vanderbilt and Missouri.

Duke visits Wake Forest on Saturday to close the regular season. The Blue Devils are going for a sweep of the other three instate Atlantic Coast Conference programs. They had already beaten North Carolina and N.C. State. Duke is also going for a ninth win for only the eighth time in program history. Duke's defensive front ranks among the national leaders in sacks and tackles for loss. The Wake Forest offensive line will have to improve after ranking near the bottom nationally by giving up the most sacks. Wake Forest has lost three straight games.

There's a lot more at stake than bragging rights for the year when No. 16 South Carolina heads to No. 12 Clemson on Saturday. The two long-time rivals could be playing for a spot in the College Football Playoff. There's been plenty of college football chaos the past few weeks, maybe enough that the resumes of the Gamecocks and Tigers could stand out. Should Clemson win, it would finish 10-2 and likely move up a spot or two in the rankings. If South Carolina wins, it would be their fourth win over a ranked opponent in five games.

Virginia visits Virginia Tech on Saturday. The annual rivalry game has a little more on the line this year as both teams need a win to become bowl eligible. The Hokies have lost three in a row and might be without quarterback Kyron Drones. For Virginia, being a win away from its first bowl appearance under Tony Elliott has renewed enthusiasm about the direction of the program. The Cavaliers were picked to finish next-to-last in the ACC during the preseason.

Saquon Barkley and Derrick Henry combined for 395 yards rushing on back-to-back nights at SoFi Stadium as the dynamic playmakers keep proving that investing in running backs can pay off in the right situation. Next, they will play on the same field at the same time when Barkley and Philadelphia take on Henry and Baltimore in the first matchup ever between two 1,300-yard runners in Week 13 or earlier. Before this year, no player had rushed for at least 1,300 yards and 10 TDs in the first 12 weeks of the season since Shaun Alexander in 2005 as teams moved away from bell-cow backs and diminished the importance of the position.

England test captain Ben Stokes says he opted out of the bidding in the Indian Premier League to prioritize playing international cricket in what he described as the “back end” of his career. Stokes sat out the lucrative IPL this year to ease his workload following knee problems and was a notable absentee in the auction for the 2025 edition. Stokes is one of cricket’s biggest stars and could have commanded a huge fee. His contract was worth $2 million with Chennai Super Kings for last season but his priorities lie elsewhere now. Stokes tells the BBC that “looking after my body and looking after myself as much as I can is key."

NEW YORK — Let’s get this out of the way: money is going to be a mighty factor in Juan Soto’s free agent decision.

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UNIVERSITY PARK, Texas — When Tim Buchanan watched Kevin Jennings warm up for a third-round playoff game back in 2021, he had a feeling the game was over before it even started.

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MINNEAPOLIS — Walleyes and perch taken from Minnesota lakes infested with zebra mussels contain starkly higher levels of mercury than those taken from uninvaded lakes, according to new University of Minnesota research published last week.

DALLAS — A month into baseball’s offseason, let’s check in on the AL West. Down in Houston, Jim Crane is talking about having the “wherewithal” to eclipse the Competitive Balance Tax threshold again. In Orange County, the Angels have shelled out $63 million for starter Yusei Kikuchi, making …

LOS ANGELES — A light rain fell over the Rose Bowl on Saturday night as Eddie Czaplicki took his place just behind USC's 45-yard line. He didn't expect to be needed, not with USC driving early in the fourth quarter against UCLA. But an ill-timed, third-down sack had knocked the Trojans out o…

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The Pittsburgh Penguins will try to break a three-game slide when they play the Vancouver Canucks.

The New York Islanders and the Boston Bruins square off in Eastern Conference action.

The Columbus Blue Jackets head into a matchup with the Montreal Canadiens as winners of three straight games.

The Colorado State Rams play the Washington Huskies at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, California. Thursday's matchup is the first of the season between the squads. Colorado State is 3-1 at home, and Washington is 0-1 on the road.

The Western Carolina Catamounts take on the Florida State Seminoles at Harrah's Cherokee Center Asheville in Asheville, North Carolina. Wednesday's game is the second meeting of the season between the two teams. The Seminoles won the previous matchup 91-57. Western Carolina is 2-0 at home, and Florida State is 0-0 on the road.

Villanova takes on the Rider Broncs after Eric Dixon scored 38 points in Villanova's 76-75 loss to the Maryland Terrapins. Wednesday's meeting is the first of the season between the two squads. Villanova is 3-1 at home, and Rider is 4-2 on the road.

Charleston Southern looks to stop its four-game losing streak with a victory against Georgia Tech. Wednesday's matchup is the first of the season for the teams. Georgia Tech is 2-3 at home, and Charleston Southern is 0-3 on the road.

The NC State Wolfpack face the No. 13 Purdue Boilermakers at LionTree Arena in San Diego, California. Thursday's meeting is the first this season between the two teams. NC State is 5-0 at home, and Purdue is 0-1 on the road.

Northern Arizona visits the Houston Christian Huskies after Trenton McLaughlin scored 25 points in the Lumberjacks' 72-68 loss to the Eastern Michigan Eagles. Wednesday's meeting is the first of the season between the two squads. Houston Christian is 2-2 at home, and Northern Arizona is 1-1 on the road.

The Georgia State Panthers square off against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane at The Reef at FSCJ South Campus in Jacksonville, Florida. The teams match up Wednesday for the first time this season. Georgia State is 3-0 at home, and Tulsa is 0-2 on the road.

UMBC takes on the Morgan State Bears after Bryce Johnson scored 28 points in UMBC's 95-77 win against the Howard Bison. Wednesday's meeting is the first this season between the teams. UMBC is 4-3 at home, and Morgan State is 0-3 on the road.

Northern Illinois will attempt to end its three-game road skid when the Huskies visit Valparaiso. Wednesday's matchup is the first this season for the teams. Valparaiso is 3-1 at home, and Northern Illinois is 0-3 on the road.