Month: August 2022

By JEROME PUGMIRE AP Sports Writer PARIS (AP) — When Arsenal broke the bank to buy Nicolas Pépé from Lille it was hoped he would lead the London side back to the top of the Premier League. So it is ironic that the player signed for 80 million euros ($89 million) has left to join

By ERIC OLSON AP College Football Writer Morningside College quarterback Joe Dolincheck is the centerpiece of the most powerful small-college offense in the nation. Dolincheck is 38-1 with two NAIA championships in three years as the starter for the school in Sioux City, Iowa. Among other top small college players are defensive end Michael Nobile

LONDON (AP) — Dele Alli is leaving the Premier League in the latest attempt to revive his career. The former England midfielder, who was once one of English soccer’s brightest prospects, left Everton to join Turkish club Besiktas on a season-long loan. The 26-year-old failed to make an impact at Goodison Park following his free

By The Associated Press Florida State hosts Duquesne on Saturday, looking open a season with a victory for the first time since 2016. The Seminoles welcome 14 transfers to what was one of the nation’s youngest teams under Mike Norvell the last two seasons. Florida State is seeking to build momentum going into a Sept.

By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Jacoby Brissett is finally making his delayed debut for the Browns. The veteran quarterback, who will start for Cleveland while Deshaun Watson serves his upcoming 11-game NFL suspension, will start Saturday night’s exhibition finale against the Chicago Bears. Brissett has yet to see any action during

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Los Angeles Angels first baseman Jared Walsh has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to thoracic outlet syndrome on his left side. Walsh has struggled this season offensively, hitting .215 with 15 homers and 44 RBIs in 118 games. Angels head athletic trainer Mike Frostad said before Los

CHICAGO (AP) — The U.S. Soccer Federation plans to announce its World Cup roster on Nov. 9. Kay Bradley, the USSF’s director of marketing, says the federation is planning to have coach Gregg Berhalter announce the roster during an event in New York. The U.S. is returning to the World Cup after missing the 2018

By ED WHITE Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — The Michigan appeals court has issued a major ruling affecting long-term victims of car crashes. The court says changes in auto insurance law can’t be applied retroactively to people who were severely injured before summer 2019. It’s a victory for people who are still recovering and their

BILBAO, Spain (AP) — Remco Evenepoel has taken the leader’s red jersey on a wet and cold day at the Spanish Vuelta. Jay Wine overcame a flat tire to win the sixth stage and defending champion Primoz Roglic moved closer to the top. Evenepoel is 21 seconds ahead of previous overall leader Rudy Molard and

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — New York Jets offensive lineman Laken Tomlinson cries before every game thinking about the daughter his family lost three years ago. The memory of Claire Abigail’s death just 18 days after she was born still motivates him. The grief remains raw and

By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Pro Football Writer FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones says he expects left tackle Tyron Smith to return this season after sustaining a torn left hamstring that also injured the knee. Jones says he isn’t sure if Smith’s injury will require surgery. A person with

By JEROME PUGMIRE AP Auto Racing Writer When Aston Martin called Fernando Alonso to ask if was interested in replacing Sebastian Vettel, the Spaniard made a quick decision to leave Alpine. Splitting from McLaren has stung Daniel Ricciardo’s pride but the decision was far from unexpected. The Australian still sees a future in F1 but

By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer After one of the wildest offseasons in NFL history featuring blockbuster trades, rapid free-agency movement, record-setting contracts and plenty of off-field drama, the regular season is almost here. The Buffalo Bills visit the defending Super Bowl champion Los Angeles Rams in two weeks to kick off the season

By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Serena Williams’ first opponent at what she has indicated will be her last U.S. Open is unseeded Danka Kovinic of Montenegro. Win that match, and Williams could face No. 2 seed Anett Kontaveit of Estonia in the second round. The brackets for the women’s and

NEWCASTLE, England (AP) — Sweden striker Alexander Isak has arrived at Newcastle and appears close to completing a move from Real Sociedad to the Saudi-owned Premier League team for a reported club-record fee of 70 million euros ($70 million). Newcastle’s signing of Isak would take the spending of the richest club owners in world soccer

By CIARÁN FAHEY AP Sports Writer BERLIN (AP) — Bayern Munich seems to bring the best out of United States defender Joe Scally. Scally made his Bundesliga debut against Bayern in the German league’s opening game last season. The then-18-year-old impressed in helping Borussia Mönchengladbach claim a 1-1 draw against the defending champion, and he

By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer METAIRIE, La. (AP) — New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston’s return to practice this week has generated talk about his past as a two-sport college athlete. Safety Tyrann Mathieu alluded to Winston’s pitching background at Florida State when describing the velocity of his passes. Winston also capped a scramble