Former Notre Dame basketball player takes a shot at stand-up comedy

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - The backup guard for Notre Dame put his hands on his head as he soaked in the scene of students and fans who stormed the court in jubilation after the Irish knocked off No. 1 Syracuse.

Lakers sign guard Jordan Goodwin to playoff-eligible contract

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Jordan Goodwin agreed to a standard two-year NBA contract with the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday, ensuring the reserve two-way guard will be eligible for the NBA postseason.

France and Slovenia in same group for 24-team EuroBasket tournament

RIGA, Latvia (AP) - France and Slovenia were slotted into the same group for this year’s EuroBasket tournament on Thursday, meaning it’s possible that Victor Wembanyama - if he’s cleared to play - could meet Luka Doncic when the event starts in late August.

Reniya Kelly gets to play close to home at Birmingham Regional

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - North Carolina sophomore Reniya Kelly will be playing at home Friday when the women’s March Madness Sweet 16 comes to Alabama.

Valieva's attorneys accuse WADA of 'procedural fraud'

Attorneys for Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva are taking her doping case back to court, arguing the World Anti-Doping Agency withheld and altered evidence that could have proven her contamination claim during the hearing that resulted in her four-year suspension.

Battle for second place heats up as PSG closes in on Ligue 1 title

PARIS (AP) - While the finish line is in sight for runaway Ligue 1 leader Paris Saint-Germain, the fight for second place is heating up down south.

'Problem resolver' Igor Tudor looks to be the right coach for Juventus

MILAN (AP) - Igor Tudor could be exactly the coach Juventus needs and at exactly the right time.

Twins include Randy Dobnak for 1st opening day roster

The Minnesota Twins set their opening day roster on Thursday with right-hander Randy Dobnak in a long relief role, the first time in four years he broke camp with the major league club.