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By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Seattle Seahawks cornerback Sidney Jones IV still has not been cleared to play after a…

NEW YORK (AP) — Serena Williams will lead off the night session at Arthur Ashe Stadium again Wednesday, this time against the No. 2-ranked player…

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby’s chances of continuing his consecutive games streak are looking stronger. Crosby…

By JERRY BEACH Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Timmy Trumpet was all set to horn in on this most notable season for the New York Mets. The…

CHICAGO (AP) — White Sox manager Tony La Russa missed Tuesday night’s game against Kansas City with an unspecified medical issue. The team said…

By JOHN WAWROW AP Hockey Writer BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Sabres center Tage Thompson has cashed in on a breakout season by agreeing to a…

By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike Tomlin is in no hurry to announce a starting quarterback. The Pittsburgh Steelers coach says…

By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Pro Football Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have waived quarterbacks Sean Mannion and Kellen Mond at the…

By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Pro Football Writer The Las Vegas Raiders have waived offensive lineman Alex Leatherwood. He is the third of the club’s three…

By ALANIS THAMES AP Sports Writer MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins made cuts to get their roster to 53 as they prepare for their…

LEEDS, England (AP) — Luis Sinisterra’s second-half goal helped Leeds salvage a point against Everton in a 1-1 draw that kept Frank Lampard’s…

By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos are hoping to re-sign veteran quarterback Josh Johnson after…

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Chris Streveler will always have a special place in New York Jets preseason…

By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Notre Dame athletic director Jack Swarbrick tells The Associated Press that…

By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer A former North Carolina State men’s soccer player is suing the school. He is alleging sexual abuse by the…

NEW YORK (AP) — Two minor league players have been suspended by Major League Baseball for drug violations. Pittsburgh infielder Francisco Acuna, on…

By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — General manager John Lynch broached the idea a few weeks ago with coach Kyle…

By DAN GREENSPAN Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — The offensive line will likely determine how successful No. 14 Southern California’s…

By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer ATLANTA (AP) — It sure doesn’t sound like Wentworth will be a place for PGA Tour players and LIV Golf players…

LEIPZIG, Germany (AP) — Timo Werner scored a first-half hat trick as Leipzig started its defense of the German Cup with an 8-0 rout of amateur team…

By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer Oregon linebacker Noah Sewell is certainly aware of the expectations that come with the family name. Noah is the…

LONDON (AP) — Wilfried Zaha emphasized his importance to Crystal Palace ahead of Thursday’s deadline day in the transfer market but his team had…

SOUTHAMPTON, England (AP) — Chelsea squandered a lead to lose 2-1 at Southampton and continue its inconsistent start to the Premier League season.…

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Chiefs succeeded in getting younger around quarterback Patrick Mahomes and the rest of…

By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer The Big 12 has changed its offensive identity over the years. New TCU coach Sonny Dykes noticed a drastic shift…

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Wild have signed former Anaheim Ducks center Sam Steel to a one-year, $825,000 contract for depth at a vital…

LONDON (AP) — Aleksandar Mitrovic is enjoying his season in the Premier League this time. The World Cup-bound Serbia striker scored his fifth goal…

By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pitt and West Virginia renew one of college football’s oldest rivalries this week when…

By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer The Las Vegas Raiders have traded former second-round pick Trayvon Mullen to the Arizona Cardinals for a…

By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Major League Baseball Players Association head Tony Clark is confident that at least 30% of minor…

By PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Former Oklahoma quarterback Spencer Rattler is more than ready for his South Carolina…

By ANDREW DAMPF AP Sports Writer ROME (AP) — This was just what José Mourinho had in mind when he lured Paulo Dybala to join Roma instead of a…

PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks plan to bring back manager Torey Lovullo next season. The D-backs announced that they’ve exercised the…

By KEVIN McGILL Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The future of a new authority tasked with developing and enforcing nationwide horseracing rules…

By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Cleveland Browns starting quarterback Deshaun Watson has begun serving his NFL suspension for…

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Penguins coach Mike Sullivan has signed a three-year contract extension with the club that runs through the 2026-27…

By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer METAIRIE, La. (AP) — The Philadelphia Eagles have acquired defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson in a trade with New…

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United Arab Emirates says it will grant visas to those holding tickets to the World Cup in neighboring…

By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Past U.S. Open champions Venus Williams, Naomi Osaka and Emma Raducanu all have lost in…

By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Panthers quarterback Baker Mayfield has ignited what was already expected to be an…

By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer Northwestern quarterback Ryan Hilinski looked like a different player in a season-opening win. Tommy DeVito and…

By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander, a leading candidate for the AL Cy Young Award, has been…

ALICANTE, Spain (AP) — Remco Evenepoel came into the Spanish Vuelta with the goal of winning a stage. He accomplished that in style and now also…

By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — When you build a powerhouse program, it’s inevitable that others will try to copy your…

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer Unvaccinated NBA players and team personnel must submit to weekly COVID-19 testing this season. The league told…

By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer LIV Golf has made it official. British Open champion Cameron Smith and Joaquin Niemann are now part of the…

By The Associated Press The PGA Tour season is over and now Saudi-funded LIV Golf returns to the stage. That’s where to find the only players…

By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer Google is becoming the first women’s-only basketball global partner with FIBA. The internet company…

By ANGELA CHARLTON Associated Press PARIS (AP) — French officials say World Cup winner Paul Pogba has paid 100,000 euros ($100,000) to an organized…

By JEROME PUGMIRE AP Sports Writer PARIS (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar looks fitter and sharper than he has for several years after being…

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Brazil winger Antony looks set to complete a move to Manchester United for $95 million and join Lisandro Martinez in…

VIRGINIA WATER, England (AP) — Europe captain Luke Donald will have six picks for next year’s Ryder Cup in Italy. That’s three more picks than…

LONDON (AP) — Argentina defender Cristian Romero has signed a permanent contract to remain with Tottenham until 2027. Romero joined on a…

By JANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Brandon Drury hit a two-run homer in the first inning and later added an RBI single, and…

By JILL PAINTER LOPEZ Associated Press ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Aaron Judge hit his 50th home run of the season but Shohei Ohtani also went deep…

By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Corbin Carroll hit a go-ahead, two-run double in his big league debut and the Arizona Diamondbacks…

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Aaron Judge has hit his 50th home run of the season, connecting in the eighth inning for the New York Yankees against the…

By RICH ROVITO Associated Press MILWAUKEE (AP) — Garrett Mitchell hit a tying home run in the eighth inning and Keston Hiura connected for a…

CINCINNATI (AP) — St. Louis Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols tagged his major league record 450th different pitcher for a home run, connecting off…

NEW YORK (AP) — When Serena Williams won the 1999 U.S. Open for her first Grand Slam title at age 17, she wore white beads in her hair. Williams…

NEW YORK (AP) — RJ Barrett has agreed to a contract extension with the New York Knicks, agent Bill Duffy said Monday night. ESPN first reported the…

By IAN HARRISON Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — Danny Jansen hit a three-run homer in the seventh inning and singled home the winning run in the…

By BRIAN HALL Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Gio Urshela’s three-run double in the fifth inning pushed the Minnesota Twins ahead and four…

By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos have released 10-year veteran punter Sam Martin. Martin was…

By ALANIS THAMES AP Sports Writer MIAMI (AP) — Freddie Freeman drove in the go-ahead run with a grounder in the top of the 10th inning, Chris…

BARRANQUILLA, Colombia (AP) — USA Basketball is on the brink of qualifying for next year’s World Cup. John Jenkins scored 26 points and the U.S.…

By BRIAN HALL Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — As they try to stay in the playoff race, the Minnesota Twins could get back several…

By BERNIE WILSON and JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writers SAN DIEGO (AP) — San Diego State football coach Brady Hoke says he didn’t know star punter…

By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Damani Leech spent the past four years as chief operating officer of NFL…

SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — A New Jersey man who posed as a former New England Patriots player in order to buy and sell Super Bowl rings that he…

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Wide receivers JuJu Smith-Schuster and Marquez Valdes-Scantling were back at practice with the Kansas City Chiefs on…

MADRID (AP) — Valencia has signed veteran Uruguay striker Edinson Cavani on a two-year contract. The 35-year-old Cavani had been without a club…

By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — Antoine Griezmann scored after an assist from Thomas Lemar two minutes after they came off the bench…

By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Daria Snigur of Ukraine pulled off the first big upset of the U.S. Open, knocking off No. 7 seed…

TORONTO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs have put right-hander Adrian Sampson and left-hander Justin Steele on the restricted list before their game at…

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jacksonville’s first round of final roster cuts included releasing two veterans in safety Rudy Ford and receiver…

MIAMI (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers have put All-Star pitcher Tony Gonsolin on the injured list because of a strained right forearm, making the…