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By BRIAN DULIK Associated Press CLEVELAND (AP) — Bernarda Pera won her 13th consecutive WTA Tour match, beat former Australian Open champion Sofia…
Continue ReadingBy BRIAN DULIK Associated Press CLEVELAND (AP) — Bernarda Pera won her 13th consecutive WTA Tour match, beat former Australian Open champion Sofia…
Continue ReadingBy BERNIE WILSON and JULIE WATSON Associated Press SAN DIEGO (AP) — Buffalo Bills punter Matt Araiza and two of his former San Diego State…
Continue ReadingKETTERING, Ohio (AP) — Tammie Green shot a bogey-free 5-under 68 on Thursday to take the first-round lead in the U.S. Senior Women’s Open. The…
Continue ReadingBy DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — One day after Hall of Fame quarterback Len Dawson’s family announced his death at the…
Continue ReadingOTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Paula Reto shot a course-record 9-under 62 on Thursday at Ottawa Hunt and Golf Club to take a two-stroke lead in the…
Continue ReadingBy JANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — New York Yankees All-Star left-hander Nestor Cortes has gone on the 15-day injured list…
Continue ReadingBy DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Masters champion Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy can each claim a roller coaster day in the Tour…
Continue ReadingBy KEVIN COONEY Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler has been put on the 15-day injured list with right…
Continue ReadingBy TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — Mitch Haniger hit a three-run home run in the first inning to account for all of Seattle’s offense,…
Continue ReadingBy DENNIS WASZAK AP Pro Football Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Frustrated New York Jets wide receiver Denzel Mims has requested to be traded through a…
Continue ReadingCINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Bengals and Los Angeles Rams have ended their joint practice session early after a chippy day that ended with Rams…
Continue ReadingSARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (AP) — John Velazquez, already the leading career rider at Saratoga, had his 1,000th winner Thursday at the historic track.…
Continue ReadingEL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Patrick Beverley is returning to Los Angeles, this time joining LeBron James and the Lakers. A fan favorite when he…
Continue ReadingFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars and Atlanta Falcons are expected to highlight the competitions for the final roster spots in…
Continue ReadingBy TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The New York Jets and the New York Giants held a joint preseason practice for the…
Continue ReadingALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Detroit Lions rookie linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez has become a surprising star on HBO’s “Hard Knocks” — and the…
Continue ReadingBy MAX RALPH Associated Press SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) — Little League International says participation in its baseball and softball leagues…
Continue ReadingBy MARK GONZALES Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Paul Goldschmidt slugged his 32nd and 33rd homers and had five RBIs, Corey Dickerson set a…
Continue ReadingBy GENE CHAMBERLAIN Associated Press LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Teven Jenkins has gone from left tackle to right tackle backup to rumors that…
Continue ReadingBy WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph could face long odds to stay with the team. Rudolph…
Continue ReadingBy MARK DIDTLER Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Drew Rasmussen won his third consecutive start, Manuel Margot got four hits and the…
Continue ReadingBy KEVIN COONEY Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Reigning National League MVP Bryce Harper is set to start for the Philadelphia Phillies on…
Continue ReadingCRANS-MONTANA, Switzerland (AP) — Thriston Lawrence and Alejandro Cañizares shot 8-under rounds of 62 to take the first-round lead at the European…
Continue ReadingBy W.G. RAMIREZ Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Vegas Golden Knights have bolstered their forward depth by signing veteran Phil Kessel to a…
Continue ReadingHERNING, Denmark (AP) — The United States has routed Japan 10-0 in the opening game of the women’s hockey world championship. Defending champion…
Continue ReadingSIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Baylor and Gonzaga will meet in a men’s basketball game in South Dakota in December and organizers will pay players on…
Continue ReadingCINCINNATI (AP) — Brandon Vazquez and FC Cincinnati have agreed to a contract extension through the 2025 season. The deal includes an option for…
Continue ReadingATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta Dream guard Rhyne Howard was an overwhelming choice as WNBA rookie of the year. Howard received 53 of 56 votes to become…
Continue ReadingBy HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer NEW YORK (AP) — How well do you know the tennis career of Serena Williams? The AP has put together a quiz to…
Continue ReadingMANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — All-American forward Ayoka Lee will undergo knee surgery that will force Kansas State’s star to miss the upcoming season.…
Continue ReadingBy MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer WESTFIELD, Ind. (AP) — First, Indianapolis Colts coach Frank Reich couldn’t wait for training camp to…
Continue ReadingBy 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…
Continue ReadingBy ERIC OLSON AP College Football Writer Morningside College quarterback Joe Dolincheck is the centerpiece of the most powerful small-college offense…
Continue ReadingLONDON (AP) — Dele Alli is leaving the Premier League in the latest attempt to revive his career. The former England midfielder, who was once one…
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press Florida State hosts Duquesne on Saturday, looking open a season with a victory for the first time since 2016. The Seminoles…
Continue ReadingBy TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Jacoby Brissett is finally making his delayed debut for the Browns. The veteran quarterback, who…
Continue ReadingISTANBUL (AP) — Karim Benzema and Alexia Putellas have won UEFA’s player of the year awards in a sweep for Spanish clubs. Benzema scored 15…
Continue ReadingST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Los Angeles Angels first baseman Jared Walsh has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to thoracic outlet syndrome…
Continue ReadingBy GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer Barcelona faces another tough Champions League group after being drawn with Bayern Munich and Inter Milan as it…
Continue ReadingCHICAGO (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…
Continue ReadingBy ED WHITE Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — The Michigan appeals court has issued a major ruling affecting long-term victims of car crashes. The…
Continue ReadingBILBAO, 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…
Continue ReadingBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — New York Jets offensive lineman Laken Tomlinson cries before every game…
Continue ReadingBy SCHUYLER DIXON AP Pro Football Writer FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones says he expects left tackle…
Continue ReadingBy JEROME PUGMIRE AP Auto Racing Writer When Aston Martin called Fernando Alonso to ask if was interested in replacing Sebastian Vettel, the Spaniard…
Continue ReadingBy ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer After one of the wildest offseasons in NFL history featuring blockbuster trades, rapid free-agency movement,…
Continue ReadingBy 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…
Continue ReadingNEWCASTLE, England (AP) — Sweden striker Alexander Isak has arrived at Newcastle and appears close to completing a move from Real Sociedad to the…
Continue ReadingBy CIARÁN FAHEY AP Sports Writer BERLIN (AP) — Bayern Munich seems to bring the best out of United States defender Joe Scally. Scally made his…
Continue ReadingBy BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer METAIRIE, La. (AP) — New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston’s return to practice this week has…
Continue ReadingBy ALANIS THAMES AP Sports Writer MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins canceled their joint practice with the Philadelphia Eagles on…
Continue ReadingTEHRAN, Iran (AP) — An Iranian news agency says that in a rare move, authorities have allowed women to attend a soccer game at the Tehran Azadi…
Continue ReadingBy TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Former Cleveland Browns center JC Tretter announced his retirement after eight seasons in the NFL.…
Continue ReadingBy JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Kurt Busch will miss the start of NASCAR’s playoffs with concussion-like symptoms…
Continue ReadingSEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Urawa Reds of Japan have moved into the final of the Asian Champions League with a 3-1 penalty shootout victory over…
Continue ReadingBy BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Novak Djokovic will not play in the U.S. Open, as expected, because he is not vaccinated…
Continue ReadingBy CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma City forward Chet Holmgren, the No. 2 pick in the NBA draft, will miss the 2022-23…
Continue ReadingBRUSSELS (AP) — Belgian cyclist Herman Vanspringel, who lost the 1968 Tour de France on the final day and became famously known as Monsieur…
Continue ReadingBy STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer Nottingham Forest sure is making its mark after returning to the Premier League following an absence of 23 years.…
Continue ReadingBy DANIELLA MATAR AP Sports Writer MILAN (AP) — When former Juventus player Paulo Dybala joined Roma last month he knew his return to Turin would…
Continue ReadingBARCELONA, Spain (AP) — World Cup-winning France defender Samuel Umtiti will prepare for this year’s tournament in Italy instead of Barcelona…
Continue ReadingMADRID (AP) — The jersey Diego Maradona wore in the 1986 World Cup final is back in Argentine hands thanks to German great Lothar Matthäus.…
Continue ReadingDUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia will grant visas to those holding tickets to the World Cup in neighboring Qatar. The Saudi Foreign…
Continue ReadingFRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Eintracht Frankfurt goalkeeper Kevin Trapp says he has turned down an offer from Manchester United to stay with the…
Continue ReadingCLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) — New York Yankees reliever Zack Britton returned to the mound after an 11-month absence, facing two batters for the Class A…
Continue ReadingBy BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Andrew Heaney struck out 10 in his first win in four months and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the…
Continue ReadingLAS VEGAS (AP) — The Vegas Golden Knights bolstered their forward depth by signing veteran Phil Kessel to a one-year, $1.5 million deal Wednesday.…
Continue ReadingBy MARC BOWMAN Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Bobby Witt Jr. homered during a five-run rally in the seventh inning, leading Brady Singer…
Continue ReadingARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — DeWanna Bonner scored 21 points, Alyssa Thomas had 13 points and eight rebounds, and the No. 3 seed Connecticut Sun eased…
Continue ReadingBy DICK SCANLON Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Harold Ramirez had an RBI double in the 11th inning and scored the winning run on a…
Continue ReadingBy KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Jose Altuve hit a leadoff homer and Trey Mancini added a two-run shot to back up another quality…
Continue ReadingCHICAGO (AP) — Zach McKinstry homered and drove in three runs, helping the Chicago Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-1. Nico Hoerner had three…
Continue ReadingFRISCO, Texas (AP) — ESPN is reporting that Dallas Cowboys left tackle Tyron Smith has a torn left hamstring and could be sidelined for months.…
Continue ReadingBy MAUREEN MULLEN Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — George Springer got three hits, including a 10th-inning double on the first pitch from Boston…
Continue ReadingBy AARON BRACY Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — J.T. Realmuto homered, Rhys Hoskins drove in three runs and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the…
Continue ReadingBy PRESTON SHOEMAKER Associated Press SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) — Hollidaysburg Little League extended its summer and staved off elimination for…
Continue ReadingWINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — Botic Van de Zandschulp of the Netherlands cruised into the Winston-Salem Open quarterfinals, beating Spain’s Jaume…
Continue ReadingBy NOAH TRISTER AP Baseball Writer BALTIMORE (AP) — Lucas Giolito pitched impressively into the seventh inning, Gavin Sheets twice came through…
Continue ReadingMELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Twenty20 World Cup organizers have had to release standing-room-only tickets for the India-Pakistan group-stage…
Continue ReadingBy LUKE OLSON Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle right-hander George Kirby set a major league record by throwing 24 straight strikes to start…
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press The Chicago Bears decided to make big changes after going 6-11 and missing the playoffs for the ninth time in 11 years. They…
Continue ReadingBy ANDREW DALTON Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kobe Bryant’s widow was awarded $16 million as part of a $31 million jury verdict Wednesday…
Continue ReadingBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — It has been 17 years since the Jets and Giants got together for a practice…
Continue ReadingBRISBANE, Australia (AP) — British Open champion Cameron Smith is returning home to play for the first time since 2019 when he contests the…
Continue ReadingBy BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — Cal Quantrill shut down his former team through seven brilliant innings, All-Star José Ramírez…
Continue ReadingSARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (AP) — Epicenter has been installed as the 7-5 morning-line favorite for the $1.25 million Travers Stakes on Saturday at…
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press The Detroit Lions seem destined for another rough season. If the defense struggles, it will likely lead to at least 10 losses…
Continue ReadingSix players in the Dominican Summer League have been suspended 60 games each by Major League Baseball after testing positive for…
Continue ReadingBy DAN GREENSPAN Associated Press COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — J.C. Jackson could be ready to play when the Los Angeles Chargers begin the regular…
Continue ReadingOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Skye Bolt hit a leadoff sacrifice fly — as strange as that sounds — in the 10th inning and the Oakland Athletics beat…
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press Aaron Rodgers signed a contract extension in the offseason and is back to lead the Green Bay Packers as they seek their…
Continue ReadingEINDHOVEN, Netherlands (AP) — Rangers has returned to the Champions League elite after a 12-year absence and a humiliating financial crisis.…
Continue ReadingBy BRIAN DULIK Associated Press CLEVELAND (AP) — Bernarda Pera extended her career-best winning streak to 12 matches, beatiung top-seeded Barbora…
Continue ReadingBy MIKE CRANSTON Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Martín Pérez threw six scoreless innings and Nathaniel Lowe homered and drove in five runs,…
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press The Carolina Panthers are coming off back-to-back five-win seasons. But they still have one of the league’s most dynamic…
Continue ReadingBy W.G. RAMIREZ Associated Press HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Las Vegas Raiders coach Josh McDaniels can relate to three major influences on his life in…
Continue ReadingBy GEORGE HENRY AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Falcons linebacker Deion Jones came off the physically unable to perform list and was finally back…
Continue ReadingBy TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — John Adams pounded his way to Cleveland baseball immortality. The longtime drummer, who has…
Continue ReadingBy TERRY McCORMICK Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans and Arizona Cardinals tried to make the most of their one practice…
Continue ReadingANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Carol Hutchins has retired after 38 seasons as Michigan’s softball coach after winning a record number of games. The…
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