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UMBC players celebrate a teammate’s basket against Virginia during the second half of a first-round game in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, March 16, 2018.

No. 16 UMBC stuns No. 1 Virginia 74-54 to make NCAA history

UMBC players celebrate a teammate’s basket against Virginia during the second half of a first-round game in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, March 16, 2018.

March 16, 2018, 9:31pm College

The University of Maryland-Baltimore County stunned the college basketball world by pulling off the most shocking upset in men's NCAA Tournament history, hammering Virginia 75-54 on Friday night to become the first No. 16 seed ever to beat a No. 1 seed. Read story

Joar Ulsom of Norway poses with his dogs after winning the Iditarod sled dog race in Nome, Alaska, Wednesday, March 14, 2018.

Iditarod champion’s dream started small – with little dogs

Joar Ulsom of Norway poses with his dogs after winning the Iditarod sled dog race in Nome, Alaska, Wednesday, March 14, 2018.

March 14, 2018, 3:00pm National Sports

Joar Ulsom of Norway became the third person born outside the United States to win the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race that spans nearly 1,000 miles over rugged Alaska terrain. Read story

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees has agreed to a two-year, $50 million extension with the New Orleans Saints. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity on Tuesday, March 13, 2018, because the agreement has not been announced.

Adrian Peterson, Jordy Nelson cut; Brees stays with Saints

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees has agreed to a two-year, $50 million extension with the New Orleans Saints. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity on Tuesday, March 13, 2018, because the agreement has not been announced.

March 13, 2018, 6:08pm National Sports

Adrian Peterson’s short stint in Arizona is over. Jordy Nelson long and productive stay in Green Bay has ended, too. Read story

Texas Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre tosses a baseball to a fan during the fifth inning of the team’s spring training baseball game against the Chicago White Sox on Thursday, March 8, 2018, in Surprise, Ariz. Going into his 21st big-league season, Beltre is one of only two current players who have played at least 20 MLB seasons. (AP Photo/Ross D.

Beltre, Colon only players in MLB with 20-plus seasons

Texas Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre tosses a baseball to a fan during the fifth inning of the team’s spring training baseball game against the Chicago White Sox on Thursday, March 8, 2018, in Surprise, Ariz. Going into his 21st big-league season, Beltre is one of only two current players who have played at least 20 MLB seasons. (AP Photo/Ross D.

March 13, 2018, 6:03pm National Sports

Adrian Beltre is long past going to spring training trying to make the team. The five-time Gold Glove third baseman with more than 3,000 career hits is quite a rarity. Read story

Camas grad Taylor Williams is making it tough on the Brewers coaching staff as he continues to impress at spring training, trying to win a roster spot.

Camas grad Taylor Williams healthy and turning heads

Camas grad Taylor Williams is making it tough on the Brewers coaching staff as he continues to impress at spring training, trying to win a roster spot.

March 13, 2018, 5:58pm National Sports

Has it really been three years since right-hander Taylor Williams first opened eyes in the Milwaukee Brewers’ spring camp? Read story

Dustin Johnson, right, talks to a rules official on the fifth green during the final round of the U.S. Open golf tournament on June 19, 2016, at Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, Pa. The USGA and R&A introduced a modern set of rules effective in 2017 designed to make them easier to understand.

USGA, R&A announce new set of modern rules for golf

Dustin Johnson, right, talks to a rules official on the fifth green during the final round of the U.S. Open golf tournament on June 19, 2016, at Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, Pa. The USGA and R&A introduced a modern set of rules effective in 2017 designed to make them easier to understand.

March 12, 2018, 3:27pm National Sports

Golf now has a modern set of rules for the Royal & Ancient game, an extensive overhaul that took six years and is aimed at making the rules easier to understand. Read story

Tiger Woods reacts as his chip comes up just short on the 15th hole during the final round of the Valspar Championship golf tournament Sunday, March 11, 2018, in Palm Harbor, Fla.

Casey wins at Innisbrook as Woods come up short by a putt

Tiger Woods reacts as his chip comes up just short on the 15th hole during the final round of the Valspar Championship golf tournament Sunday, March 11, 2018, in Palm Harbor, Fla.

March 11, 2018, 4:49pm National Sports

Paul Casey closed with a 6-under 65 and won the Valspar Championship, but only after watching from the locker room as Tiger Woods came up one putt short of forcing a playoff. It was the closest Woods has come to winning in nearly five years. Read story

Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series driver Kevin Harvick (4) holds up three fingers after winning his third race this season during the NASCAR Cup Series on Sunday, March 11, 2018, in Avondale, Ariz.

Kevin Harvick races to 3rd straight NASCAR Cup victory

Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series driver Kevin Harvick (4) holds up three fingers after winning his third race this season during the NASCAR Cup Series on Sunday, March 11, 2018, in Avondale, Ariz.

March 11, 2018, 4:48pm National Sports

Kevin Harvick raced to his third straight NASCAR Cup Series victory Sunday, holding off Kyle Busch for his record-extending ninth win at ISM Raceway. Read story

Portland Timbers midfielder Sebastian Blanco, front, and New York Red Bulls defender Kyle Duncan compete for possession of the ball during the first half of an MLS soccer match, Saturday, March 10, 2018, in Harrison, N.J.

Red Bulls beat Timbers 4-0

Portland Timbers midfielder Sebastian Blanco, front, and New York Red Bulls defender Kyle Duncan compete for possession of the ball during the first half of an MLS soccer match, Saturday, March 10, 2018, in Harrison, N.J.

March 10, 2018, 6:40pm National Sports

Carlos Rivas scored two goals and the New York Red Bulls opened their MLS season with a 4-0 win over the Portland Timbers on Saturday night. Read story

Seattle Mariners' Ichiro Suzuki arrives after signing a contract to a news conference at the teams' spring training baseball complex Wednesday, March 7, 2018, in Peoria, Ariz. Suzuki signed a one year deal in his return to the Mariners.

Mariners bring back 44-year-old Ichiro Suzuki

Seattle Mariners' Ichiro Suzuki arrives after signing a contract to a news conference at the teams' spring training baseball complex Wednesday, March 7, 2018, in Peoria, Ariz. Suzuki signed a one year deal in his return to the Mariners.

March 7, 2018, 11:06am Latest News

The Seattle Mariners are bringing back Ichiro Suzuki. Read story