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By GERALD IMRAY AP Sports Writer A former World Cup referee is about to cash in on his biggest mistake — to the tune of about $3 million. The ball…

By The Associated Press Eighth-ranked Oklahoma State plays at No. 13 TCU in a matchup of the Big 12′s only remaining undefeated teams. The winner…

By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer Phil Mickelson is back in Saudi Arabia for the first time since his disparaging remarks about the Saudis were…

By BOB FERRANTE Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Clemson has won six straight games over Florida State, including the last four by double…

By The Associated Press The NFC West-leading San Francisco 49ers will bring the NFL’s top defense to Atlanta to face quarterback Marcus Mariota…

By ROB MAADDI and STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writers Three people with knowledge of the agenda tell The Associated Press there is no plan to vote on…

By MIKE FITZPATRICK AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The second game of the American League Division Series between the Cleveland Guardians and…

By GAVIN GOOD Associated Press No. 24 Illinois hosts Minnesota this weekend in a Big Ten West clash. The Golden Gophers are 1-1 in the division so…

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer The NBA’s roster of female referees is growing. Cheryl Flores and Dannica Mosher have been promoted to the…

By JOEY CAPPELLETTI and ED WHITE Associated Press LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The president of Michigan State University says he is resigning, three…

ZURICH (AP) — The FBI has been back at FIFA this week. FIFA says federal investigators are working with it to protect the World Cup in Qatar from…

LONDON (AP) — Emma Hayes says she is taking time away from coaching Chelsea’s women’s team “for the foreseeable future” as she recovers…

No. 16 Mississippi State is rolling with a three-game winning streak as it visits No. 22 Kentucky. The Wildcats have lost two straight and hopes to…

By The Associated Press LSU heads to The Swamp for a game against Florida on Saturday. First-year coaches Brian Kelly and Billy Napier can move a…

By The Associated Press No. 18 Syracuse goes after its sixth straight win when it closes a four-game homestand against No. 15 North Carolina State on…

The Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — Washington returns home looking to snap a two-game losing streak when it hosts Arizona. Washington is 4-0 in…

By MELISSA MURPHY AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Angel City FC founding investor Alexis Ohanian is calling for a safe work environment in the…

The Associated Press Kansas has a chance to post one of its best seasons ever and make a run at a spot in the Big 12 title game. But the Jayhawks are…

STATESBORO, Ga. (AP) — James Madison is experiencing success on an unprecedented timetable, landing its first AP Top 25 ranking in its first season…

By The Associated Press Clemson visits Florida State seeking to take a commanding lead in the ACC’s Atlantic Division after scoring 30 or more…

By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — A top FIFA official says it wants to help workers in Qatar get compensation for being injured while…

ASTANA, Kazakhstan (AP) — Qatar’s emir has thanked Vladimir Putin for what he said was Russia’s support with organizing the upcoming World Cup.…

TURIN, Italy (AP) — Juventus says Argentina winger Ángel Di María will be out for “around 20 days” with an injured right hamstring which…

REIMS, France (AP) — French club Reims has fired coach Oscar Garcia. The club says the Spaniard failed to live up to expectations. Reims has earned…

INZAI CITY, Japan (AP) — Brendan Steele finished with four consecutive birdies and shot a 6-under 64 to take the first-round lead in the Zozo…

By PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer The College Football Playoff field of contenders could get smaller with top 20 matchups ahead in the Big Ten, Big…

By DENNIS PASSA AP Sports Writer BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — A Melbourne-based immigration lawyer says Novak Djokovic will likely be successful if…

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Connor McDavid had three goals and an assist and the Edmonton Oilers overcame an early 3-0 deficit to beat the Vancouver…

By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Max Duggan has gone from losing his job as TCU’s starting quarterback to being…

By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer METAIRIE, La. (AP) — Saints tight end Taysom Hill says he isn’t wondering whether he should get more plays at…

By The Associated Press Things to watch this week in the Pac-12 Conference: GAME OF THE WEEK No. 7 Southern California at No. 20 Utah. The Trojans…

By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Troy Terry scored his second goal 55 seconds into overtime and the Anaheim Ducks overcame a…

By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer DENVER (AP) — Artturi Lehkonen and Valeri Nichushkin each scored two power-play goals, Mikko Rantanen had four…

By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Manny Machado homered early and added an RBI double off Clayton Kershaw, and Jurickson Profar…

By GEORGE HENRY AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — One night after scoring seven runs on 12 hits, the Philadelphia Phillies and their big bats went…

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin offensive tackle Logan Brown has been dismissed from the team. Interim coach Jim Leonhard says Brown was dismissed…

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer MIAMI (AP) — Zion Williamson had a simple message after New Orleans’ preseason game in Miami on Wednesday…

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Kyrie Irving scored 23 points, Kevin Durant had 19 points and eight assists and the Brooklyn Nets won their first game of the…

By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Kyle Wright threw six brilliant innings to outduel Zack Wheeler, and the Atlanta Braves evened…

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Sixth-seeded Coco Gauff turned back an inspired effort from 294th-ranked Robin Montgomery, 6-3, 6-3 in the resumption of a match…

By BOB SUTTON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Martin Necas had a goal and two assists and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Columbus Blue…

By GAVIN GOOD Associated Press Bret Bielema suddenly has No. 24 Illinois looking like a Big Ten West contender in his second year since replacing…

By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Quarterback Daniel Jones isn’t thinking about asking the New York Giants for a new…

By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — Barcelona was saved from Champions League elimination by Robert Lewandowski’s late goals. It was…

By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills coach Sean McDermott appeared at ease in addressing questions about the…

By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Keenan Allen returned to the Los Angeles Chargers’ practice field on Wednesday, raising…

By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers didn’t practice Wednesday, but expects to…

By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — For the third straight week, who will be the Patriots’ starting quarterback is an…

By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer Defensive players around the NFL are frustrated about roughing-the-passer penalties, questioning what…

FLORENCE, Italy (AP) — Second-seeded Matteo Berrettini crashed out of the Firenze Open in the second round. Berrettini seemed on the verge of…

DORTMUND, Germany (AP) — Borussia Dortmund says a 17-year-old player was racially abused by the opposition in two consecutive UEFA Youth League…

By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Alex Bowman will miss the next three NASCAR races with a concussion he suffered last month in…

By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark described recent discussions with television…

By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams have not given up on re-signing Odell Beckham Jr., even if the…

LONDON (AP) — Son Heung-min scored twice as Tottenham came from behind and then survived a late fightback to beat Eintracht Frankfurt 3-2. Harry…

By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Penguin stars Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang are ready to join some…

By PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips thinks its time to expand the NCAA Tournament. He’s…

GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — Mo Salah has scored the fastest-ever hat trick in Champions League history in Liverpool’s 7-1 rout of Rangers. The…

LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Two wins in two matches have given a much-needed boost to Marseille’s chances of reaching the last 16 of the Champions…

By NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Baltimore’s Devin Duvernay was an All-Pro last season when he ranked in the top 10…

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Robert Lewandowski has scored in stoppage time to keep Barcelona barely alive in the Champions League. Lewandowski’s…

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Memphis has finalized an extension keeping coach Penny Hardaway under contract through April 2028. Wednesday’s announcement…

By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Tony Stewart says he isn’t talking about NASCAR while his team is still…

LEVERKUSEN, Germany (AP) — Two goals for Mehdi Taremi from the penalty spot and superb goalkeeping from Diogo Costa lifted Porto to a 3-0 win over…

By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Flyers are facing low expectations this season. The Flyers finished with a…

NEW YORK (AP) — Defending Major League Soccer champion New York City is shifting its postseason opener from one second home to another. Unable to…

By BRANDON GDULA numberFire The arrow continues to point up for Geno Smith. Smith and the Seattle Seahawks will face the Arizona Cardinals in one of…

By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Last week the Indianapolis Colts made wholesale changes to their offensive line.…

By MARK GILLISPIE Associated Press CLEVELAND (AP) — Authorities say two anglers accused of stuffing fish with lead weights and fillets in an…

By KEN RITTER Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — More than a year will have passed since the incident before a judge hears evidence alleging former…

By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Veteran defenseman Anton Stralman has parlayed his training camp tryout into a contract with…

By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Astros starters Framber Valdez and Luis Garcia look like naturals on the mound, even in the…

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The banged-up Chiefs could be missing two more defensive starters and a key contributor in…

BALTIMORE (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles have claimed outfielder Jake Cave off waivers from the Minnesota Twins and designated right-hander Jake Reed…

By LYNN ELBER AP Television Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The pickleball craze is getting the Stephen Colbert treatment for charity. Colbert will host…

ATLANTA (AP) — The start of Wednesday’s Game 2 of the NL Division Series between the Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves is being delayed by…

NAPLES, Italy (AP) — Khvicha Kvaratskhelia had another starring performance with a goal and an assist to help Napoli beat Ajax 4-2 and reach the…

NEW YORK (AP) — Former NBA player Ben Gordon is facing assault charges for allegedly punching his son at a New York airport. The alleged assault…

By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Chicago quarterback Justin Fields finally showed signs of progress by delivering his…

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer The International Skating Union has awarded the 2025 world figure skating championships to Boston, giving the U.S.…

By DORIAN COLBERT RosterWatch Our best bets this week combine some new players with the usual stars. These are the strongest candidates to score a…

By The Associated Press West Virginia and Baylor meet on a Thursday night looking to regain some momentum. Both teams are coming off bye weeks that…