Majeski earns 1st win, locks into Truck Series title race
BRISTOL, Tenn. (AP) — Ty Majeski scored his first career Truck Series win on Thursday night and the victory at Bristol Motor Speedway locked…
Continue ReadingBRISTOL, Tenn. (AP) — Ty Majeski scored his first career Truck Series win on Thursday night and the victory at Bristol Motor Speedway locked…
Continue ReadingHOUSTON (AP) — Aledmys Díaz hit a two-run homer, Lance McCullers Jr. had a solid start and the Houston Astros beat the Oakland Athletics 5-2 on…
Continue ReadingBy WARREN MAYES Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Nick Senzel and Aristides Aquino hit solo home runs and the Cincinnati Reds beat the St. Louis…
Continue ReadingBy DAVE CAMPBELL AP Sports Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Carlos Correa’s solo home run in the first inning and Nick Gordon’s two-run shot in the…
Continue ReadingBy MIKE FITZPATRICK AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — On a Roberto Clemente Day particularly meaningful to both of them, Francisco Lindor and…
Continue ReadingBy GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Raheem Morris is facing the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday just over one season after he…
Continue ReadingMIAMI (AP) — Kyle Schwarber hit his NL-leading 38th homer for Philadelphia in the playoff-contending Phillies’ 5-3 loss to the Miami Marlins on…
Continue ReadingBy TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer Phoenix Suns vice chairman Jahm Najafi has called for team owner Robert Sarver to resign, saying there should be…
Continue ReadingBy MIKE FITZPATRICK AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball celebrated its 21st annual Roberto Clemente Day on Thursday, with…
Continue ReadingBy JAMES RAIA Associated Press NAPA, Calif. (AP) — Rickie Fowler shot a 5-under 67 and was four shots off the lead after when play was suspended…
Continue ReadingBy W.G. RAMIREZ Associated Press HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Chandler Jones has had a big impact on his teammates since…
Continue ReadingBy ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer SUGAR GROVE, Ill. (AP) — Bryson DeChambeau insists he has “no buyer’s remorse” about jumping from the…
Continue ReadingBy TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — The Browns haven’t played Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt together much in the past few years.…
Continue ReadingLOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Churchill Downs Inc. has agreed to buy Ellis Park in Henderson, Kentucky, for $79 million in cash. The closing of the deal…
Continue ReadingBy MIKE FITZPATRICK AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Sandy Alderson will step down as president of the New York Mets when the team finds his…
Continue ReadingBy GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer Canelo Álvarez’s rivalry with Gennady Golovkin reaches the ultimate standard of modern boxing excellence this…
Continue ReadingFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Atlanta Falcons running back Damien Williams was held out of practice for the second consecutive day with a rib injury.…
Continue ReadingBy SCHUYLER DIXON AP Pro Football Writer FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Cooper Rush is starting at quarterback again for the Dallas Cowboys. It’s also…
Continue ReadingBUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Atlanta United forward Thiago Almada has been included in Argentina’s 28-man squad for two World Cup warm-up…
Continue ReadingBy JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills haven’t forgotten how they fell just short against…
Continue ReadingBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Mike LaFleur glanced at the final stats from the New York Jets’ season…
Continue ReadingPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Ayako Uehara of Japan is the first-round leader at the Portland Classic on the LPGA Tour. The 38-year-old is slowly returning…
Continue ReadingBy IAN HARRISON Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — Yandy Díaz hit a three-run home run and the Tampa Bay Rays — starting an unprecedented nine…
Continue ReadingBy BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The International Olympic Committee’s coordination commission made its first in-person visit…
Continue ReadingBy STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Nathan MacKinnon expects to sign contract extension with the Colorado Avalanche soon. The…
Continue ReadingBy DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — The hallmark of the early Bill Snyder teams at Kansas State was a dominating defense. Turns…
Continue ReadingRENTON, Wash. (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks have placed safety Jamal Adams on injured reserve for the quadriceps tendon injury he suffered in the…
Continue ReadingBy CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma quarterback Charles Thompson led the Sooners to a win over Nebraska in what was…
Continue ReadingBy HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer Roger Federer never let ’em see him sweat. He played tennis with a style that only rarely betrayed the effort…
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press The Jacksonville Jaguars have one notable winning streak. They’ve won seven straight home games against Indianapolis.…
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press The Arizona Cardinals and Las Vegas Raiders look to shake off season-opening losses when the two 2021 playoff teams meet in…
Continue ReadingBy TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Elvis Andrus hit one of Chicago’s five home runs off rookie Hunter Gaddis and the White Sox cut…
Continue ReadingGLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — Tommy Paul and Taylor Fritz have won their singles matches to help the United States beat Kazakhstan 2-1 and move atop its…
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press The San Francisco 49ers look to bounce back from a season-opening loss at Chicago when they host the NFC West rival Seattle…
Continue ReadingBy KAREL JANICEK Associated Press Cristiano Ronaldo scored the first Europa League goal of his career to help Manchester United rebound from an…
Continue ReadingBy ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — A federal judge has ordered a new trial for a former decorated University of Southern…
Continue ReadingBy IAN HARRISON Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays made major league history Thursday by starting nine Latin American players…
Continue ReadingBy TERESA M. WALKER AP Pro Football Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee’s best wide receiver the past three seasons now plays in…
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press Texas earned national praise for a close loss to Alabama. A solid win would keep momentum going before the Longhorns head…
Continue ReadingBy ED WHITE Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Attorneys are asking a judge to approve creation of a settlement fund for sexual-assault victims of a…
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press No. 16 North Carolina State hosts Texas Tech on Saturday night in a matchup of 2-0 teams. The Wolfpack will seek the…
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press The Green Bay Packers have won each of their past six meetings with the Chicago Bears and will try to make it seven straight…
Continue ReadingLONDON (AP) — Leeds manager Jesse Marsch has been given a one-game ban by the English Football Association for his behavior during a recent match.…
Continue ReadingBy HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer Roger Federer has announced his retirement at age 41 after participating in some of the most memorable matches in…
Continue ReadingBy JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Denny Hamlin says Kurt Busch is under no pressure to hurry up his recovery from a…
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press The Houston Texans and Denver Broncos are both looking to get on the winning side after disappointing opening weekend…
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press The No. 13 Miami Hurricanes look to improve to 3-0 and continue their strong start in the first season under coach Mario…
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A Monday night matchup of two receivers each coming off big games. Wide receiver A.J. Brown caught 10…
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press No. 11 Michigan State travels to Seattle on Saturday for a matchup against Washington with both teams seeking validation for…
Continue ReadingBy STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Better angles. It’s the two words Panthers defensive coordinator Phil Snow has been…
Continue ReadingCARDIFF, Wales (AP) — Former Wales rugby captain and TV commentator Eddie Butler has died at the age of 65. Butler’s death was announced by the…
Continue ReadingFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The Patriots say quarterback Mac Jones sat out Thursday’s practice with an illness. Jones was a full participant for…
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press Oklahoma State has climbed to No. 8 in the AP Top 25, and although the Cowboys have had some rough moments, they are winning.…
Continue ReadingBy ANDREW MENTOCK Associated Press SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Notre Dame’s 0-2 start and subsequent fall out of the AP Top 25 has created anger…
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press Sixth-ranked Oklahoma is the first opponent Mickey Joseph will face as Nebraska’s interim head coach. The old Big Eight…
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press No. 5 Clemson is looking to stay perfect this season and against Louisiana Tech on Saturday night. The Tigers hope to improve…
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press The New Orleans Saints will try to extend their streak of four straight regular-season victories over Tampa Bay when the…
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press No. 3 Ohio State gets one more chance to tune up against a non-conference team before charging into its Big Ten schedule. The…
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press No. 2 Alabama returns home to face Louisiana-Monroe after narrowly avoiding an upset. The Crimson Tide are huge favorites in…
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press Louisville seeks a third consecutive series win against well-rested Florida State on Friday night. The host Cardinals used…
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press The Los Angeles Rams and the Atlanta Falcons both look to bounce back from season-opening losses when they meet at SoFi…
Continue ReadingBy PAT EATON-ROBB AP Sports Writer STORRS, Conn. (AP) — UConn announced it has agreed to pay former men’s basketball coach Kevin Ollie another…
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona State is looking to bounce back from its loss at No. 8 Oklahoma State when Eastern Michigan of…
Continue ReadingBy ERIC TUCKER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden plans to meet at the White House on Friday with family members of WNBA star…
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press Quarterbacks Taulia Tagovailoa and Tanner Mordecai will be on center stage when Maryland hosts SMU on Saturday. Tagovailoa…
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press Baltimore is 13-1 in home openers under coach John Harbaugh. The Ravens try to continue that success Sunday when they host…
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press Syracuse returns home to face Purdue after its second straight dominating win to open the season. It will be only the second…
Continue ReadingPIRAEUS, Greece (AP) — Former Real Madrid and Bayern Munich attacking midfielder James Rodríguez has joined Olympiakos. The 31-year-old Colombian…
Continue ReadingLONDON (AP) — Reaction to Roger Federer’s announcement that he will retire from tennis after the Laver Cup in London next…
Continue ReadingBy JOHN ZENOR AP Sports Writer A Big Ten team is set to visit Auburn’s Jordan-Hare Stadium for the first time. Now, the question becomes are the…
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press The Buffalo Bills and Tennessee Titans meet for the fifth straight year, and third straight in prime time in an early season…
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press The New York Giants will try to open their season with two straight wins for the first time since 2016 when they play host to…
Continue ReadingThe Browns won their first opener since 2004 last week at Carolina and are now looking to do something even more rare when they host the New York…
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press Arizona hosts perennial Football Championship Subdivision powerhouse North Dakota State on Saturday in Tucson. North Dakota…
Continue ReadingPITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers have placed star outside linebacker T.J. Watt on injured reserve. The move means Watt will miss a minimum…
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press Wisconsin will try to bounce back from its loss to Washington State when New Mexico State visits on Saturday. The Aggies…
Continue ReadingBERLIN (AP) — Germany coach Hansi Flick has hinted at his World Cup plans by leaving Mario Götze and Mats Hummels out of his 24-man squad for…
Continue ReadingLISBON, Portugal (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo has been included in the Portugal squad for upcoming Nations League matches against the Czech Republic…
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press Northwestern is in bounce-back mode with Southern Illinois of the Football Championship Subdivision visiting Ryan Field on…
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press UCLA looks to close its non-conference schedule unbeaten when it hosts South Alabama on Saturday at the Rose Bowl. UCLA is…
Continue ReadingVirginia Tech will go for its second straight win when Wofford of the Football Championship Subdivision visits Saturday. The Hokies are allowing just…
Continue ReadingNinth-ranked Kentucky hosts Youngstown State of the Football Championship Subdivision on Saturday. The Wildcats have their first top-10 ranking since…
Continue ReadingGUIDONIA MONTECELIO, Italy (AP) — Rory McIlroy’s first competitive round on next year’s Ryder Cup course was a success. The four-time major…
Continue ReadingThe Associated Press Rutgers is looking for a sixth straight win against Temple dating back to 2003. The Scarlet Knights are also going for their…
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press Seventh-ranked Southern California is back in the top 10 for the first time since 2017 when it hosts Fresno State on…
Continue ReadingBy GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — Chile presented its appeal challenging Ecuador’s place at the World Cup to FIFA in a case…
Continue ReadingBy JEROME PUGMIRE AP Sports Writer PARIS (AP) — Olivier Giroud gets another chance to close in on France’s scoring record after being recalled by…
Continue ReadingThe Associated Press Coach Bobby Petrino returns to Arkansas as head coach at rising FCS program Missouri State. He left the Razorbacks after a…
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press Duke is looking for a 3-0 start under new coach Mike Elko as it hosts North Carolina A&T on Saturday. The Blue Devils are…
Continue ReadingBy HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer Roger Federer is retiring from professional tennis at age 41 after a series of knee operations, closing a career…
Continue ReadingBy STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer The World Cup in Qatar takes place from Nov. 20-Dec. 18. It’s one of the most eagerly anticipated World Cups in…
Continue ReadingBy DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer Ilia Malinin made history late Wednesday when the 17-year-old wunderkind, and the heir apparent to Olympic champion…
Continue ReadingLONDON (AP) — Brentford striker Ivan Toney has been called up by England for the first time and has an unlikely shot at making Gareth Southgate’s…
Continue ReadingCLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — The teenage sister of Clemson defensive tackle Bryan Bresee has died of brain cancer. Bresee said Thursday on social that…
Continue ReadingLONDON (AP) — Two-time Grand Slam champion Simona Halep has undergone nose surgery to improve her breathing and will not play again until next…
Continue ReadingMADRID (AP) — The Spanish soccer federation has denied accusations by a former employee that federation funds went to pay for a party with “young…
Continue ReadingLISBON, Portugal (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo and the Portugal team will be wrapped in the national flag by a radical new shirt design for the World…
Continue ReadingBy RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Nike released the United States’ World Cup jerseys Thursday, including a mostly white design for…
Continue ReadingBy JOHN KEKIS AP Sports Writer Thirteenth-ranked Miami travels to play No. 24 Texas A&M in an ACC-SEC clash involving ranked teams to highlight…
Continue ReadingBy JOHN ZENOR AP Sports Writer New No. 1 team Georgia opens Southeastern Conference play against South Carolina. Quarterback Stetson Bennett and the…
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