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San Jose Sharks' Tomas Hertl (48), of the Czech Republic, handles the puck in front of St. Louis Blues' Zach Sanford (12) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday Feb. 20, 2021, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Scott Kane)
San Jose Sharks at St. Louis Blues 2/20/2021

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FILE - In this Dec. 18, 2020, file photo, the Boston Celtics and Brooklyn Nets tip off in front of empty seats at TD Garden to start an NBA preseason basketball game in Boston during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Celtics and the NHL Boston Bruins will be able to start playing in front of a limited number of fans beginning March 22, 2021, under Phase 4 of Massachusetts' reopening plan. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm, File)
Brooklyn Nets at Boston Celtics 12/18/2020

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AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press 19 hrs ago
March 3 1920 — The Montreal Canadiens set an NHL record for most goals in a game with a 16-3 rout of the Quebec Bulldogs. ...

Philadelphia Flyers center Sean Couturier (14) races for the puck against Boston Bruins' Sean Kuraly (52) and Urho Vaakanainen (58) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Stateline, Nev., Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)
Philadelphia Flyers at Boston Bruins 2/21/2021

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North Carolina coach Roy Williams congratulates Marquette coach Steve Wojciechowski after Marquette's win in an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (Robert Willett/The News & Observer via AP)
The Latest: MLB's Reds cleared to welcome about 12,700 fans

By The Associated Press 20 hrs ago

Florida Panthers fans watch in a socially distanced arena during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Dallas Stars, Monday, Feb. 22, 2021, in Sunrise, Fla. The Panthers won 3-1. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Dallas Stars at Florida Panthers 2/22/2021

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A few fans watch the Atlanta Braves play in the outfield during spring training baseball practice on Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021, in North Port, Fla. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Another wave of fans returning to sports despite COVID-19

By Jay Cohen 21 hrs ago

New Jersey Devils left wing Nikita Gusev (97) celebrates his goal with right wing Kyle Palmieri (21), center Jack Hughes (86) and defenseman Damon Severson (28) during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
New Jersey Devils at Washington Capitals 2/21/2021

Feb. 22, 2021 12:38 PM EST

En esta foto del 11 de octubre de 2020, Ben Roethlisberger, de los Steelers de Pittsburgh, lanza un pase en el encuentro ante los Eagles de Filadelfia (AP Foto/Keith Srakocic)
The Latest: Big West hoops tournaments banning spectators

Feb. 22, 2021 12:36 PM EST

FILE - In this April 2, 1999, file photo, the late Harry Fujiwara, a former wrestler known as "Mr. Fuji," appears at a movie theater where he worked part time as an usher in Knoxville, Tenn. Fujiwara is among dozens of former pro wrestlers, named as plaintiffs in lawsuits charging that World Wrestling Entertainment failed to protect them from repeated head injuries, who are taking their case to the U.S. Supreme Court. (Byron E. Small/Knoxville News Sentinel via AP, File)
Former WWE wrestlers take brain damage case to Supreme Court

By Dave Collins Feb. 18, 2021 04:16 PM EST

Boston College forward Andrew Kenny (23), who joined the team as a walk-on, congratulates teammates during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Wake Forest, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021, in Boston. With COVID-19 protocols limiting Boston College to six scholarship players for its games against North Carolina State and Wake Forest, the Eagles relied on walk-ons to fill out their bench. Kenny had two rebounds in the six minutes he played against Wake Forest. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
The Latest: BC-Ga Tech men's hoops off, delays coach's debut

By The Associated Press Feb. 16, 2021 12:50 PM EST

Croatia's Donna Vekic is treated by a trainer during a break in her fourth round match against United States' Jennifer Brady at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Monday, Feb. 15, 2021.(AP Photo/Andy Brownbill)
Daughter of Bills, Sabres owners into all-US QF in Australia

Feb. 14, 2021 09:35 PM EST

Ukraine's Elina Svitolina hits a backhand return to United States' Jessica Pegula during their fourth round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Monday, Feb. 15, 2021.(AP Photo/Andy Brownbill)
The Latest: Buffalo's Pegula into 1st Slam QF at Australian

Feb. 14, 2021 09:15 PM EST

United States' Jessica Pegula hits a forehand to France's Kristina Mladenovic during their match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021. (AP Photo/Hamish Blair)
Daughter of NFL, NHL owners advances at Australia Open

Feb. 12, 2021 10:27 PM EST

Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam (43) passes the ball over Orlando Magic guard Terrence Ross (31) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Raptors to keep calling Tampa home for rest of season

By Tim Reynolds Feb. 11, 2021 11:17 AM EST

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Feb. 11, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Feb. 12 1937 — Cleveland is granted an NFL franchise. The Rams play in Cleveland for nine years before moving to Los Angeles. After the...

St. Louis Blues' Jake Walman, left, chases after a loose puck along with teammate Justin Faulk (72) and Arizona Coyotes' John Hayden, right, during the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Arizona Coyotes at St. Louis Blues 2/4/2021

Feb. 10, 2021 06:26 PM EST

Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Kevin Lankinen blocks a shot against the Nashville Predators in the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Chicago Blackhawks at Nashville Predators 1/27/2021

Feb. 10, 2021 06:26 PM EST

Montreal Canadiens right wing Josh Anderson (17) blasts the puck past Ottawa Senators goaltender Matt Murray (30) during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Ottawa on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press via AP)
NHL takes big stride on data and analytics with AWS deal

By Stephen Whyno Feb. 10, 2021 06:24 PM EST

Philadelphia Flyers center Sean Couturier (14) celebrates his first goal of an NHL hockey game with right wing Jakub Voracek (93) and left wing Michael Raffl (12) during the third period against the Washington Capitals, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Philadelphia Flyers at Washington Capitals 2/7/2021

Feb. 09, 2021 02:38 PM EST