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Buffalo Bills release NFL's active sacks leader Von Miller in salary cap-saving move, AP source says ORCHARD PARK, N.Y.

(AP) The Buffalo Bills made the long-anticipated salary cap-saving decision to release edge rusher Von Miller, according to a person with knowledge of the decision.

The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the team had not announced Millers release, which was first reported by ESPN.com .

The Bills are parting ways with a high-profile player who turns 36 later this month and whose contract proved too expensive for his dwindling playing time and production.

The move allows the Bills to free up at least $8.4 million in salary cap space, which comes close to matching how much the team was projected to be over the limit before the NFLs new year begins Wednesday.

LeBron James has 'not much concern' after exiting loss to Celtics with late groin injury BOSTON (AP) LeBron James didnt sound overly concerned about the strained groin that he suffered in the waning minutes of Los Angeles loss to Boston.

He also wasnt willing to put a timetable on how fast he could be back on the court as the Lakers look to maintain their recent surge in the standings.

He said his first thoughts went to his first season in Los Angeles in 2018 when he suffered a groin injury during a Christmas Day matchup with Golden State.

He missed the next 17 games and the injury bothered him for most of the remainder of the season.

The good news is he doesnt believe this latest injury is as severe as the 2018 one.

For how he's day-to-day as the Lakers enter pivotal upcoming stretch.

Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy released after Texas district attorney declines to pursue charges AUSTIN, Texas (AP) Xavier Worthy was released Saturday after a district attorney in Texas declined to pursue charges against the Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver following an arrest in which he had been accused of felony domestic violence.

Williamson County District Attorney Shawn Dick told the Austin American-Statesman his office had spoken with witnesses and was not accepting the case.

Dick also said Worthy and his lawyers were fully cooperating with the investigation.

In a statement, Worthys attorneys said their client was innocent of the charge against him.

Williamson County includes parts of Austin, where Worthy played college football at the University of Texas.

NC State fires coach Kevin Keatts a year after improbable ACC title and Final Four run RALEIGH, N.C.

(AP) N.C.

State has fired mens basketball coach Kevin Keatts.

That marks an abrupt end to an eight-year tenure and comes less than a year after the Wolfpacks improbable run to the Atlantic Coast Conference championship and the Final Four.

The school announced the move Sunday, a day after the Wolfpack closed a 12-19 season.

Magomed Ankalaev wins undisputed light heavyweight belt with unanimous decision over Alex Pereira LAS VEGAS (AP) Magomed Ankalaev scored a stunning upset with a unanimous decision to take Alex Pereiras undisputed light heavyweight belt at UFC313.

All three judges scored in favor of Ankalaev (21-1-1), with scores of 29-26 and two at 28-27.

In the co-main event, the No.

3-ranked lightweight and fan favorite Justin Gaethje (27-5-0) earned a unanimous decision over No.

11 Rafael Fiziev (12-4-0).

Gaethje was scheduled to fight Dan Hooker, who pulled out because of a hand injury.

Gatheje dropped Fiziev with a stiff right uppercut in the second round.

Warriors star Stephen Curry reaches 25,000 career points SAN FRANCISCO (AP) Stephen Curry became the 26th player in NBA history to score 25,000 career points, reaching the milestone during the third quarter of the Golden State Warriors 115-110 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Saturday night.

BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! Curry yelled while running back through the hallway to the locker room following a quick return to the court postgame a tribute to Draymond Green's signature celebration of making a 3.

Curry surpassed 25,000 on a 3-pointer with 8:32 left in the third and received a warm ovation during a timeout with 5:42 to go.

Curry has 25,017 career points.

Super Bowl stars Josh Sweat and Milton Williams headline a list of NFL free agents NFL teams can start reshaping their rosters by signing free agents this week.

Theres plenty of attention on the quarterbacks, including Sam Darnold, Russell Wilson and Justin Fields.

Aaron Rodgers technically isnt a free agent but the New York Jets already said they plan to release him so hes free to find a new team.

Agents can start negotiating with teams at noon EDT Monday when the legal tampering period opens.

Players cant officially sign new deals until the start of the leagues new year at 4 p.m.

EDT Wednesday.

Bubble watch: Georgia is in position to end 10-year NCAA Tournament drought after beating Vanderbilt ATHENS, Ga.

(AP) Georgia may have ended its 10-year NCAA Tournament drought by beating Vanderbilt 79-68.

In one of several games on Saturday involving teams perceived to be on the NCAA bubble, the Bulldogs improved to 20-11 overall and may have ended any remaining doubt about their hopes to make the NCAA field for the first time since 2015.

In another Southeastern Conference game with NCAA implications, Arkansas edged No.

25 Mississippi State 93-92.

Also, Wake Forest improved its fading NCAA hopes by beating Georgia Tech 69-43.

Indiana beat Ohio State 66-60 in a Big Ten matchup of two bubble teams.

Tatum scores 40, Celtics beat Lakers 111-101 after James leaves late with groin injury BOSTON (AP) Jayson Tatum had 40 points, 12 rebounds, and eight assists, and the Boston Celtics held off a late rally to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 111-101.

Jaylen Brown added 31 points as the Celtics earned their fourth straight victory.

With LeBron James in the locker room with a strained groin, the Lakers cut a 20-point, fourth-quarter deficit to single digits.

But Tatum and Brown scored Bostons final 12 points to preserve the win.

The loss stopped Los Angeles' win streak at eight games.

Doncic had 34 points and eight rebounds in his first game in Boston since he and the Dallas Mavericks Game 5 loss to the Celtics in last seasons NBA Finals.

James finished with 22 points, 14 rebounds and nine assists.

March Madness: Omaha headed to 1st NCAA Tournament, even with a loss in Summit League final SIOUX FALLS, S.D.

(AP) Omaha is headed to its first NCAA Tournament even if the Mavericks lose the Summit League championship game.

Omaha will play St.

Thomas in the tournament final Sunday night, but St.

Thomas is ineligible for the NCAA Tournament while completing its transition to Division I.

That means Omaha will receive the leagues automatic bid no matter the result, because the Mavericks won the regular-season conference title.

Tony Osburn scored 30 points in Omahas 100-75 victory over South Dakota in the semifinals Saturday night.

St.

Thomas beat North Dakota 85-69.

Playing its 14th season since moving up to Division I status, Omaha is in the Summit League championship game for the third time but has never won it..

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