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By JEROME PUGMIRE AP Sports Writer PARIS (AP) — While Paris Saint-Germain fans eagerly await see superstar Lionel Messi’s first goal for his new…

By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams are hosting the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this weekend at SoFi Stadium in…

By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia 76ers can look to the past to figure out what to do with unhappy guard Ben…

By The Associated Press No. 14 Iowa State plays its Big 12 opener at Baylor. The Cyclones bounced back from a disappointing home loss to Iowa with a…

By The Associated Press Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills host Washington with each team looking to pick up a second victory this season.…

By The Associated Press No. 18 Wisconsin and No. 12 Notre Dame meet at Soldier Field in a matchup of teams with playoff hopes and early-season…

By The Associated Press No. 11 Florida tries to bounce back from a gut-wrenching home loss to top-ranked and defending national champion Alabama and…

By The Associated Press Ninth-ranked Clemson visits North Carolina State on Saturday in a key divisional matchup in the Atlantic Coast Conference.…

By The Associated Press Seventh-ranked Texas A&M is going for its 10th win in a row over rival No. 16 Arkansas. The Aggies have won the last nine…

By The Associated Press The Las Vegas Raiders return home to take on the Miami Dolphins in search of their first 3-0 start since 2002. The Raiders…

By The Associated Press The Pittsburgh Steelers are dealing with injuries to several high-profile players heading into a visit by Cincinnati.…

By The Associated Press Fifth-ranked Iowa goes for its 10th straight win since last season when Colorado State visits Kinnick Stadium on Saturday.…

By The Associated Press Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys take the NFL’s No. 4 offense into their home opener against Philadelphia and the…

By The Associated Press Oregon is rolling undefeated into the Pac-12 season. The Ducks jumped a spot in this week’s AP Top 25 to No. 3 after…

By The Associated Press This AFC South rivalry has been dominated by Indianapolis from the start. The Titans are the reigning division champs and…

By The Associated Press The second-ranked Georgia Bulldogs head to Nashville looking to continue their undefeated start. The Bulldogs also want to…

By The Associated Press Former college coaches Kliff Kingsbury and Urban Meyer will be on opposing sidelines for the first time Sunday. Kingsbury…

By The Associated Press No. 1 Alabama is seeking its 100th consecutive win over unranked opponents. The Crimson Tide hosts Southern Miss Saturday…

By The Associated Press The Green Bay Packers are making their fourth trip to the Bay Area in the past 22 months to face the San Francisco 49ers. The…

By GARY B. GRAVES AP Sports Writer LSU has bounced back from an opening-game loss to UCLA by routing McNeese State and Central Michigan by an 83-28…

By The Associated Press The Baltimore Ravens are favored to beat Detroit by more than a touchdown and it is easy to understand why. Baltimore is…

By The Associated Press The Minnesota Vikings are hosting Seattle for the first time at U.S. Bank Stadium. They haven’t beaten the Seahawks in…

By The Associated Press The Tampa Bay Buccaneers visit the Los Angeles Rams for an early-season showdown between a team that won the Super Bowl in…

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s anti-monopoly commission has fined 17 soccer teams for conspiring to impose a cap on the salaries of female…

BOB FERRANTE Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Louisville coach Scott Satterfield still has modest steps to achieve as he rebuilds the…

By PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Kentucky coach Mark Stoops has an extra reminder for his team this week. The Wildcats…

By PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer No. 17 Coastal Carolina is on a winning run lately, something UMass would sure like to experience. The…

By The Associated Press The Atlanta Falcons and New York Giants are in similar positions heading into the third week of the NFL season. Both are 0-2…

SOCHI, Russia (AP) — Organizers say the first Formula One race in Miami will be held on May 8. The Miami race at a new track named the Miami…

By JAMES ELLINGWORTH AP Sports Writer DÜSSELDORF, Germany (AP) — Mainz coach Bo Svensson has put his club back into the spotlight in the…

By JOHN WAWROW AP Hockey Writer BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Sabres have stripped Jack Eichel of his captaincy. It raises further questions…

NUR-SULTAN, Kazakhstan (AP) — Top-seeded Aslan Karatsev and third-seeded Dusan Lajovic were among three seeded players who lost their opening…

By ROB HARRIS AP Global Soccer Writer LONDON (AP) — UEFA has doubled prize money for the Women’s European Championship while maintaining vast…

By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (AP) — It might be the best-kept secret in sports. Each Saturday at the Ryder Cup, captains have to…

By JIM LITKE AP Sports Writer SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (AP) — The United States may be the host team for the 43rd Ryder Cup, but the Whistling Straits golf…

By PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer Former Southwest Conference rivals Texas A&M and Arkansas highlight play in the Southeastern Conference this…

By W.G. RAMIREZ Associated Press HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — The Las Vegas Raiders are unbeaten after two games, in part because of an improved defense…

By The Associated Press Oakland right-hander Chris Bassitt promised to return to the mound by season’s end following a frightening 100 mph line…

By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Jose Altuve hit a two-run double in the 12th inning and the Houston Astros, after throwing out…

By BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — Kris Bryant hit a bases-clearing double, Buster Posey had four hits and scored three times, and…

By JACK THOMPSON Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Ian Anderson pitched two-hit ball over six-plus innings and Austin Riley, Ozzie Albies and Freddie…

By JANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Kyle Seager hit his 35th home run for a career-best 100 RBIs, Ty France also connected,…

By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer DENVER (AP) — Sam Hilliard lined a three-run homer, C.J. Cron had four hits and the Colorado Rockies broke a…

By TOM KERTSCHER Associated Press MILWAUKEE (AP) — Paul Goldschmidt and Tyler O’Neill homered as the St. Louis Cardinals won their 11th straight…

HARRISON, N.J. (AP) — Patryk Klimala scored on a penalty kick in the 102nd minute and the New York Red Bulls tied New York City FC 1-1. Klimala’s…

By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — Kyle Schwarber homered twice and scored four times to lead the yellow-and-blue-clad Red Sox to their…

By MARK GONZALES Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Max Kepler homered twice, rookie Joe Ryan struck out a season-high 11, and the Minnesota Twins…

By JAKE SEINER AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Gleyber Torres doubled home Joey Gallo for the tiebreaking run in the eighth inning, Gary…

By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Bryce Harper threw out the tying run at the plate in the eighth inning and Andrew McCutchen hit…

CHICAGO (AP) — The New England Revolution are the first MLS team to clinch a playoff spot. Carles Gil scored in the 91st minute and New England…

MIAMI (AP) — Juan Soto took over the NL batting lead, getting three hits and three RBIs to help the Washington Nationals beat the Miami Marlins…

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Hany Mukhtar scored two goals to reach 12 on the season and Nashville beat Inter Miami 5-1. Nashville avoided losing…

By The Associated Press Oakland right-hander Chris Bassitt promised to return to the mound by season’s end following a frightening 100 mph line…

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — New York Giants starting left guard Shane Lemieux had surgery on his left knee and is expected to miss the rest of the…

By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Cooper Kupp realizes he isn’t in charge of how high he sits on the NFL’s…

By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Sports Writer ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A face-to-face conversation was the key to the Minnesota Wild getting a deal done with…

By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The injuries at running back for the San Francisco 49ers keep piling up so much…

By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Justin Herbert has mostly picked up from where he left off last season when he was the AP…

By MARK LUDWICZAK Associated Press Opposing quarterbacks are quickly learning what A.J. Epenesa can do on the field, where the young pass rusher…

By The Associated Press Fresno State hosts UNLV after moving into the AP poll for the first time since 2018 following a 40-37 win at No. 13 UCLA last…

By DOUG FERGUSON and TIM DAHLBERG AP Sports Writers SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (AP) — Jordan Spieth benefited as much as anyone from the one-year postponement…

By JOSH DUBOW AP Sports Writer SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — The NHL has found no evidence that San Jose Sharks forward Evander Kane bet on NHL games or…

By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Vic Fangio says Urban Meyer told him coaching in the NFL is “like playing…

By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer U.S. athletes trying to make the Winter Olympics will have to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 under a directive…

By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett has become one of just six players to have at least…

Barcelona visits Cádiz in the Spanish league as it tries to rebound from consecutive setbacks. The match comes a day after coach Ronald Koeman…

ANGERS, France (AP) — There was more fan disorder in the French league as Marseille supporters ran onto the field and clashed with Angers…

By BILL HUBER Associated Press GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Imagine if Aaron Rodgers was playing for the San Francisco 49ers instead of the Green Bay…

DENVER (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers activated outfielder AJ Pollock from the injured list a day earlier than they were anticipating in order to…

By MARK DIDTLER Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Kevin Kiermaier was hit by a pitch after scooping up a Toronto scouting report two…

By BRIAN HALL Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings are used to star running back Dalvin Cook fighting through injuries. Cook,…

By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — This time Real Madrid didn’t need to rely solely on Karim Benzema and Vinícius Júnior to keep…

By KANTELE FRANKO Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A federal judge has dismissed some of the biggest unsettled lawsuits filed by men who say…

By The Associated Press Two-time Grand Slam champion Simona Halep no longer will be coached by Darren Cahill. Halep announced the split after six…

INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (AP) — Naomi Osaka has pulled out of the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament. The move was expected after Osaka indicated…

By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones knows the significance of Sunday’s game…

By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Vic Fangio expects Pro Bowl pass rusher Bradley Chubb to return by November after…

LONDON (AP) — One route to a first trophy since 2017 is already over for Manchester United. Ole Gunnar Solskjær’s team was knocked out of the…

By TERESA M. WALKER AP Pro Football Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans led the NFL in 2020 with a plus-11 turnover margin thanks…

ST. LOUIS (AP) — The St. Louis Blues have promoted Peter Chiarelli to vice president of hockey operations. They are also bringing back former coach…

By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer The NFL’s chief medical officer notes that daily testing of all players for COVID-19, something the…

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Robert Saleh has heard all kinds of opinions, criticisms and suggestions just…

EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Northwestern is set to renovate its football stadium thanks to a $480 million donation from the family of Patrick and Shirley…

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bulls have exercised rookie scale contract options for the 2022-23 season on guard Coby White and forward Patrick…

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys have placed linebacker Keanu Neal on the COVID-19 reserve list. It’s now possible the club will be…

By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Baker Mayfield has been warned by his coaches to be more careful. Cleveland’s quarterback…

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay’s Antonio Brown has been placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list and could miss this week’s road game against the Los…

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer Whether it was Mississippi State’s game against Memphis or Auburn’s trip to Penn State, coaches in the SEC had…

By TIM DAHLBERG AP Sports Writer SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (AP) — Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas almost surely will be paired together in both foursomes and…

CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Reds and manager David Bell announced a two-year extension through of his contract through 2023. Bell, 49, agreed…

By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The Patriots’ defense made strides in last week’s win, holding the Jets to just two…

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Kristie Elliott of Simon Fraser University is enjoying her milestone in college football. Earlier this month,…

By MAURICIO SAVARESE AP Sports Writer SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil’s soccer confederation has requested quarantine waivers from the government so…

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Indians postponed a game against the Kansas City Royals because of rain and rescheduled it for next week. The…

By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Sports Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Timberwolves have fired president of basketball operations Gersson Rosas. The…