Baylor, BYU meet for final time as nonconference opponents
By The Associated Press No. 9 Baylor (1-0) at No. 21 BYU (1-0), 10:15 p.m. ET (ESPN) Line: BYU by 3 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. Series…
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press No. 9 Baylor (1-0) at No. 21 BYU (1-0), 10:15 p.m. ET (ESPN) Line: BYU by 3 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. Series…
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press Southern Utah (1-0) at No. 13 Utah (0-1), 1:30 p.m. ET. (Pac-12 Networks) Line: No early line on FanDuel Sportsbook Series…
Continue ReadingLEIPZIG, Germany (AP) — Leipzig has hired former Borussia Dortmund coach Marco Rose to take charge a day after firing Domenico Tedesco. The…
Continue ReadingBy HANK KURZ Jr. AP Sports Writer History will be made when No. 24 Tennessee visits No. 17 Pittsburgh in the Johnny Majors Classic. The Panthers have…
Continue ReadingBy BRIAN MAHONEY and HOWARD FENDRICH AP Sports Writers NEW YORK (AP) — This was a match that would not end. Should not end, one might say. Carlos…
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press Here are some things to watch this week in the Pac-12 Conference: GAME OF THE WEEK No. 10 Southern California at Stanford,…
Continue ReadingBy GARY B. GRAVES AP Sports Writer No. 12 Florida returned to the AP Top 25 this week for the first time since October and will host No. 20 Kentucky…
Continue ReadingBy STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer There have been a lot of quarterbacks on the move in college football. About half of the starting QBs for the 131…
Continue ReadingBy ERIC OLSON AP College Football Writer Iowa goes for its seventh win in a row in the Cy-Hawk Game against Iowa State. The Hawkeyes host the…
Continue ReadingNEW YORK (AP) — Exuding “tough day at the office” energy, Jessica Pegula brought a can of beer to her news conference after a quarterfinal loss…
Continue ReadingHOUSTON (AP) — José Altuve scored the winning run on a wild pitch with two outs in the 10th inning as the Houston Astros rallied for a 4-3 win…
Continue ReadingBy RICHARD J. MARCUS Associated Press SAN DIEGO (AP) — Yu Darvish pitched six solid innings for his 13th victory, Jurickson Profar hit a two-run…
Continue ReadingBy DAVID SMALE Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Salvador Perez’s sacrifice fly in the ninth gave the Kansas City Royals a 2-1 victory…
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press UCLA will play a historically Black university for the first time when it faces Alabama State at the Rose Bowl on Saturday.…
Continue ReadingBy STEVE OVERBEY Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Tommy Edman hit a two-run, two-out double to cap St. Louis’ five-run ninth inning in a 6-5…
Continue ReadingBy MAURICIO SAVARESE AP Sports Writer SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil’s Flamengo has reached its third Copa Libertadores final in four years after a 2-1…
Continue ReadingBy MARK GONZALES Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Aristides Aquino hit two more home runs against the Cubs and helped the Cincinnati Reds pull away…
Continue ReadingLOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams have signed longtime right tackle Rob Havenstein to a three-year contract extension through the 2025…
Continue ReadingBy NOAH TRISTER AP Baseball Writer BALTIMORE (AP) — Alek Manoah retired 22 of his final 23 hitters in an impressive eight-inning performance, and…
Continue ReadingORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Facundo Torres broke through with a goal in the 75th minute, then converted on a penalty to give Orlando City its first-ever…
Continue ReadingBy KEVIN COONEY Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Edmundo Sosa homered for the second straight game and finished with three hits three RBIs and…
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press NEW YORK — Gabriel Pereira scored the game-tying goal for New York City FC in a 1-1 draw with Cincinnati on Wednesday.…
Continue ReadingBy DICK SCANLON Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Yonny Chirinos pitched three spotless innings in relief to win his first major league…
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press South Carolina plays at No. 16 Arkansas on Saturday in the Southeastern Conference opener for both teams. With difficult…
Continue ReadingBy HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Iga Swiatek dropped four points in a row in her U.S. Open quarterfinal against Jessica Pegula…
Continue ReadingBy JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Kyle Shanahan knows what the talk will be around the San Francisco 49ers if…
Continue ReadingBy W.G. RAMIREZ Associated Press HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Davante Adams and Derek Carr say nothing will be different about their first game together…
Continue ReadingBy TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — Eloy Jiménez drove in three runs with a homer and double, Chicago took advantage of three errors, and…
Continue ReadingBy GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout homered in the same game for the eighth time this season…
Continue ReadingBy JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — J.C. Jackson is out of his walking boot and is likely to be a game-time decision when the…
Continue ReadingBy BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Trea Turner doubled in the go-ahead run and Max Muncy added a three-run homer in the eighth…
Continue ReadingBy RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge started the first-game comeback with his major league-leading 55th home run, Isiah…
Continue ReadingBy BRIAN MAHONEY AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) — As Frances Tiafoe celebrated with friends and family, Bradley Beal wrapped his arms around him…
Continue ReadingBy BOB TRIPI Associated Press No. 14 Michigan State, missing two key players on defense, is aiming for consistency against Akron after an uneven,…
Continue ReadingBy ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Quarterback Justin Fields is embracing his leadership role with the Chicago Bears. And…
Continue ReadingBy NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — The clock is ticking for Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens. The star quarterback…
Continue ReadingBy BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer METAIRIE, La. (AP) — The New Orleans Saints’ top receiver and projected starting blind-side blocker are…
Continue ReadingBy BEN ROSS Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Rookie Spencer Strider overcame a rough start, Vaughn Grissom and Dansby Swanson homered and…
Continue ReadingLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears and San Francisco 49ers will be playing on new turf when they open the season at Soldier Field. Bermuda…
Continue ReadingBy STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Davante Adams might not be the only notable receiver missing when the Green Bay Packers…
Continue ReadingBy STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Baker Mayfield finds himself in a familiar position — entering a game seeking revenge. How…
Continue ReadingBy DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer A’ja Wilson has earned WNBA MVP honors for the second time in her young career. The 26-year-old Las Vegas…
Continue ReadingBy MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Matt Ryan is eagerly waiting for the next chapter of his football career to begin. The…
Continue ReadingBy STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin’s history of developing walk-ons into key contributors caused John Torchio to…
Continue ReadingBy TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Veteran cornerback Adoree Jackson isn’t heading back to Tennessee with the New York…
Continue ReadingBy GEORGE HENRY AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Falcons coach Arthur Smith had an epiphany of sorts early this week and decided to change up his…
Continue ReadingBy MIKE CRANSTON Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Eric Lauer exited in the third inning with left elbow tightness, and the Milwaukee Brewers hurt…
Continue ReadingBy TERESA M. WALKER AP Pro Football Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The questions came at Ryan Tannehill in a variety of ways Wednesday, with…
Continue ReadingBy JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer MONTEREY, Calif. (AP) — IndyCar newcomer Scott McLaughlin is here to stay with a multi-year contract extension…
Continue ReadingBy GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — The Champions League group stage is often criticized for too many lopsided mismatches fueled by a…
Continue ReadingBy TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — It took a goal by Antoine Griezmann 11 minutes into stoppage time to end Atlético Madrid’s home…
Continue ReadingBy MARK LONG AP Pro Football Writer JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jaguars running back James Robinson could be on a snap count when Jacksonville opens…
Continue ReadingBRUGES, Belgium (AP) — Abakar Sylla has scored for Club Brugge to defeat Bayer Leverkusen 1-0 in their Champions League opening game. Sylla’s…
Continue ReadingBARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Robert Lewandowski has added to his great start with Barcelona by scoring a hat trick and leading the Catalan club to a 5-1…
Continue ReadingLONDON (AP) — Richarlison marked his Champions League debut by scoring his first goals for Tottenham to earn a 2-0 win over 10-man Marseille in…
Continue ReadingDENVER (AP) — Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Eric Lauer has exited with elbow tightness after allowing seven runs in 2 2/3 innings against the…
Continue ReadingBy DANIELLA MATAR AP Sports Writer MILAN (AP) — Bayern Munich has continued its tradition of winning its opening Champions League game by beating…
Continue ReadingNAPLES, Italy (AP) — Liverpool has a long way to go to regain the form that took it to the final of last season’s Champions League. Napoli…
Continue ReadingZURICH (AP) — Two-time Olympic silver medalist Joe Kovacs has set the third-longest mark in shot put history. Kovacs launched a throw of 23.23…
Continue ReadingBy DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs head into their game at Arizona on Sunday having won seven…
Continue ReadingBy JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer The last time Melissa Stark was regularly on the sidelines, Tom Brady was a one-time Super Bowl champion, and Matthew…
Continue ReadingLIVERPOOL, England (AP) — England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford will miss his national team’s final games before the World Cup. Everton says…
Continue ReadingNOTTINGHAM, England (AP) — Make it 22. The closing of the summer transfer window last week hasn’t stopped big-spending Nottingham Forest from…
Continue ReadingPARIS (AP) — Lyon has missed a chance to move level on points with French league leader Paris Saint-Germain by losing 3-1 at Lorient. It was the…
Continue ReadingBy DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer NEW YORK (AP) — It could have been just one night, but Serena Williams’ exit from tennis turned into a boon…
Continue ReadingBy BRANDON GDULA numberFire With the elite passers and the rushing quarterbacks taking up the top six spots this week, we’re left with a long list…
Continue ReadingTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals have put backup quarterback Colt McCoy on injured reserve heading into Sunday’s season opener against…
Continue ReadingBy WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jacob deGrom threw seven dominant innings and the New York Mets routed the Pittsburgh Pirates…
Continue ReadingBy TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — Karim Benzema is not expected to be sidelined for too long as Real Madrid says the France striker…
Continue ReadingAMSTERDAM, Netherlands (AP) — Rangers’ first Champions League match in 12 years wound up being a sobering experience. The Scottish club conceded…
Continue ReadingFRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — English forward Marcus Edwards has scored one goal and set up another to help Sporting Lisbon defeat Eintracht Frankfurt…
Continue ReadingBy HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Frances Tiafoe has become the first American man to reach the U.S. Open semifinals since 2006.…
Continue ReadingLONDON (AP) — The Premier League has postponed Brighton’s home game against Crystal Palace on Sept. 17 because of a planned rail strike. The…
Continue ReadingBy RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — First baseman Anthony Rizzo went on the injured list and third baseman Josh Donaldson on the…
Continue ReadingOTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Ottawa Senators center Tim Stutzle has agreed to an eight-year, $66.8 million contract extension. The deal, which carries an…
Continue ReadingNYON, Switzerland (AP) — UEFA and French authorities have opened investigations into claims that some Juventus fans made Nazi salutes and monkey…
Continue ReadingBROSSARD, Quebec (AP) — Kirby Dach has agreed to a four-year, $13.45 million contract with the Montreal Canadiens. The 21-year-old center, who was…
Continue ReadingBy JIM VERTUNO AP Sports Writer AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Steve Sarkisian left his job as an Alabama assistant to be the head football coach at Texas in…
Continue ReadingBy RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — A radio host has admitted he falsely claimed agent Casey Close never informed first baseman…
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press The defending Super Bowl champion Los Angeles Rams host the Buffalo Bills in a matchup of teams expected to challenge for the…
Continue ReadingBy ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Emmanuel Sanders would rather chase his young kids around now than hunt down any…
Continue ReadingBy JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The joy tight end Dawson Knox experienced in signing a four-year, $53.6 million contract…
Continue ReadingARACENA, Spain (AP) — Remco Evenepoel safely kept his Spanish Vuelta lead after three-time defending champion Primoz Roglic withdrew ahead of the…
Continue ReadingBy JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer NASCAR is investigating a spate of car fires that left one championship contender fuming after his Ford erupted…
Continue ReadingBy AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — The Atlantic Coast Conference gets a chance in September to bolster the perception of the…
Continue ReadingBy ANDREW MENTOCK Associated Press SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Notre Dame quarterback Tyler Buchner started with a flurry last weekend. Then he…
Continue ReadingBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Joe Flacco will start at quarterback for the New York Jets in the season…
Continue ReadingPITTSBURGH (AP) — The New York Mets have placed pitcher Max Scherzer on the 15-day injured list with what the club described as “left oblique…
Continue ReadingBy WAYNE PARRY Associated Press ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — With legal sports betting in its fifth year in much of the U.S., things are getting much…
Continue ReadingDOHA, Qatar (AP) — FIFA has promised to stage free concerts with international stars for visitors to the official Fan Festival in Qatar during the…
Continue ReadingBy MATTIAS KARÉN Associated Press VIRGINIA WATER, England (AP) — Don’t expect Rory McIlroy to spend much time reminiscing with his former…
Continue ReadingBy DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer Billy Horschel finally gets to play golf for the Stars and Stripes as a pro. Horschel and Max Homa are among six…
Continue ReadingBy ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer Matthew Stafford, Aaron Donald and the Los Angeles Rams will raise their Super Bowl banner Thursday night before…
Continue ReadingCOLOGNE, Germany (AP) — Luka Doncic was asked Tuesday about whether he or Greece’s Giannis Antetokounmpo had the better chance of setting a…
Continue ReadingBy STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The Major League Baseball Players Association is joining the AFL-CIO. Executive director Tony…
Continue ReadingTEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Carlos Queiroz has been rehired as Iran coach and will take the national soccer team to its third straight World Cup together.…
Continue ReadingMANCHESTER, England (AP) — Former Manchester United great Ryan Giggs will go on trial for a second time on domestic violence charges. A judge has…
Continue ReadingBy STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer Thomas Tuchel has been fired by Chelsea only one month into the season. The decision by Chelsea’s new American…
Continue ReadingBy TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — Primoz Roglic’s quest to win an unprecedented fourth straight Spanish Vuelta title ended when he…
Continue ReadingLEIPZIG, Germany (AP) — Leipzig has fired coach Domenico Tedesco hours after a 4-1 home loss to Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League. Tedesco…
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