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USA tops Spain in pre-World Cup exhibition, 90-81 ANAHEIM, Calif. -- This was a week of wake-up calls for USA Basketball, some provided by unheralded G League players in practice and now more offered up by the ... by TIM REYNOLDS The Associated Press - August 18, 2019

Oklahoma QB Hurts cramming for only year with Sooners NORMAN, Okla. -- Jalen Hurts has had all the answers since transferring from Alabama in January. by CLIFF BRUNT The Associated Press - August 18, 2019

Justin Thomas crushes Medinah with 61 and takes 6-shot lead MEDINAH, Ill. -- Winless over the last 12 months, Justin Thomas knew he was playing well and he was due for a low round. by DOUG FERGUSON The Associated Press - August 18, 2019

Barty upset in Cincy semifinal; Djokovic also knocked out MASON, Ohio -- Ashleigh Barty's chance to move back to No. 1 was only one victory away. At the end of an up-and-down week, she didn't have another comeback left... by JOE KAY The Associated Press - August 18, 2019

Morris not ready to commit to starting QB FAYETTEVILLE -- University of Arkansas coach Chad Morris wasn't ready to name a starting quarterback after Saturday's second major scrimmage of training camp. by Tom Murphy - August 18, 2019

Wilt learned late that KU truly rocked LAWRENCE, Kan. -- Allen Fieldhouse would be a storied place in college basketball even if a certain tall youth from Philadelphia had picked another of the 90-od... by Bob Wisener - August 18, 2019

Hamlin wins at Bristol to spoil DiBenedetto's upset bid BRISTOL, Tenn. — The winner climbed from his car and immediately apologized for denying an underdog his first career victory. The runner-up, in tears over his n... by JENNA FRYER The Associated Press - August 18, 2019

'Savages' again: Yankees erupt at umpires, beat Indians 6-5 NEW YORK — Manager Aaron Boone, Brett Gardner and the New York Yankees again hammered away at the umpires, this time in prolonged rants that brought several mem... by The Associated Press - August 18, 2019

Cowboys edge Rams 14-10 in preseason game in Hawaii HONOLULU — Dak Prescott appears ready for the regular season, with or without Ezekiel Elliott. by The Associated Press - August 18, 2019

Matsuyama blisters Medinah with 63 for BMW Championship lead MEDINAH, Ill. -- Hideki Matsuyama has never missed the Tour Championship since his first full year on the PGA Tour. He played Friday like he doesn't want the st... by DOUG FERGUSON The Associated Press - August 17, 2019

Naomi Osaka's knee injury brings uncertainty to US Open MASON, Ohio -- Naomi Osaka felt a strange sensation in her left knee, different than anything she'd experienced. The U.S. Open champion left the court worried a... by JOE KAY The Associated Press - August 17, 2019

Morris not showing QB hand during kickoff lunch ROGERS -- University of Arkansas coach Chad Morris had some fun with the crowd of 900 or so fans at the annual Razorback Football Kickoff Luncheon at the John Q... by Tom Murphy - August 17, 2019

Barbaree resigns as FL coach before scrimmage FOUNTAIN LAKE -- After just 5 1/2 months as the head football coach at Fountain Lake High School, Brandon Barbaree tendered his resignation at 7 a.m. Friday, ha... by James Leigh - August 17, 2019

Can Tokyo's efficient rail system handle Olympic strain? TOKYO -- First, Tokyo Olympic fans will have to find scarce tickets and pay the price. Then there's the quandary of landing a hotel room with rates that are bei... by ALEX BARREIRA The Associated Press - August 17, 2019

Hamlin wins 1st pole of season for Toyota and Gibbs BRISTOL, Tenn. — Denny Hamlin has won the pole for Saturday night's race at Bristol Motor Speedway, a critical short-track showdown for drivers trying to qualif... by JENNA FRYER The Associated Press - August 17, 2019