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Gareth Bale converted the resulting penalty kick in the 82nd minute, giving Wales a 1-1 draw that left the Americans feeling frustrated and made their path to the knockout stage more precarious

Drew Timme scored 22 points, Julian Strawther added 16, and No. 2 Gonzaga used a big first half run to beat North Florida 104-63 in the season opener.

Gonzaga junior forward Drew Timme announced his intention to declare for the NBA draft, but did not indicate if he would hire an agent.

Los Angeles Angels two-way sensation Shohei Ohtani was voted player of the year and the American League outstanding player by fellow major leaguers

Patrick Cantlay is the players' choice as PGA Tour player of the year. It's another big step for the 29-year-old from California.

Eastern Washington quarterback Eric Barriere, Sacred Heart running back Julius Chestnut and VMI receiver Jakob Herres highlight The Associated Press FCS All-America team.

West Coast Conference player of the year Filip Petrusev says he will pursue a professional career and not return for his final two years at Gonzaga.

Spokane Chiefs' Adam Beckman is the WHL player of the year. Beckman, from Saskatoon, was the lone player to crack the 100-point mark with 48 goals and 59 assists in 63 games.

Following the foot steps of fellow Zags' Corey Kispert and Joel Ayayi. Gonzaga's Filip Petrusev is the third Bulldog to declare for the NBA draft this year.

Kentucky's Immanuel Quickley will enter the NBA draft and sign with an agent, leaving school after a breakout season in which he was an honorable mention All-America.