WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington Capitals defenseman Ethan Bear has entered the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program. Bear will be away from the team indefinitely while he receives care. The league and union, which jointly run the program, made the announcement Wednesday. He is fifth player this season announced to be in the program after Columbus’ Patrik Laine, Colorado’s Samuel Girard and …

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Get the poll delivered straight to your inbox with AP Top 25 Poll Alerts. Sign up here. LOS ANGELES (AP) — Latrell Wrightsell Jr. will be a gametime decision for Alabama’s NCAA Tournament game against North Carolina on Thursday night. The senior guard continues to …

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Miami Marlins Miami; Thursday, 4:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Pirates: Mitch Keller (0-0); Marlins: Jesus Luzardo (0-0) FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Marlins -135, Pirates +115; over/under is 7 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Miami Marlins start the season at home against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Miami had an 84-78 record overall and a 46-35 record at home last …