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By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer Serena Williams acknowledges that she will be stepping away from her professional tennis career soon. She turns…

BALTIMORE (AP) — The Toronto Blue Jays have signed veteran outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. to a one-year contract. They announced the move before…

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Hurricanes have re-signed forward Martin Necas to a two-year, $6 million contract, though new acquisition Max…

By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Cleveland Browns wide receiver and return specialist Jakeem Grant was carted off the field with…

LONDON (AP) — Tyson Fury has announced a return to boxing and has his sights set on a third bout against fellow Briton Derek Chisora. Fury said…

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans signed a pair of safeties Tuesday, adding Adrian Colbert and Elijah Benton. The Titans also waived…

By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer Felix Rosenqvist has clarified his contract situation with McLaren Racing as the Swedish driver is now caught in…

By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Pro Football Writer OXNARD, Calif. (AP) — KaVontae Turpin is getting his first chance in the NFL with the Dallas Cowboys…

ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Washington Commanders coach Ron Rivera has fired defensive line coach Sam Mills III and promoted Jeff Zgonina from his role as…

By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Pro Football Writer BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (AP) — The record $4.65 billion sale of the Denver Broncos to Walmart heir Rob Walton…

By LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer BROOKLYN, Mich. (AP) — LeBron James aims to give students at his I Promise School opportunities they may not have…

By JOHN FINERAN Associated Press SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Sophomore quarterbacks Tyler Buchner and Drew Pyne have spent the first few days of Notre…

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — New York Jets coach Robert Saleh announced right tackle Mekhi Becton will…

By JOHN COON Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Unlike last season, Cam Rising isn’t facing a battle to become Utah’s starting quarterback…

By ERIC TUCKER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Bill Richardson, the former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations and a frequent emissary in…

By The Associated Press It’s time for the postseason on the PGA Tour. The FedEx Cup playoffs get started with the FedEx St. Jude Championship…

By JOE REEDY and RALPH D. RUSSO AP Sports Writers The Big Ten’s next television contracts will not include a deal with ESPN. Two people…

By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — Boston Red Sox left-hander Chris Sale broke his right wrist in a bike accident over the weekend…

By MITCH STACY AP Sports Writer CINCINNATI (AP) — The home of the Cincinnati Bengals will no longer carry the name of team founder and NFL pioneer…

LONDON (AP) — Belgium midfielder Amadou Onana has joined Everton from Lille after taking advice from his international teammate Romelu Lukaku.…

By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer Saying “the countdown has begun,” 23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams announced Tuesday she is ready…

LONDON (AP) — Tennis player Andrej Martin has been suspended for failing a doping test at a competition. The International Tennis Integrity Agency…

LONDON (AP) — The coach who helped British track and field star Jessica Ennis-Hill to Olympic and world titles has been effectively banned for life…

LEIPZIG, Germany (AP) — Leipzig has announced the signing of teenage forward Benjamin Šeško who will move next year from Salzburg. It’s the…

By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — Aaron Judge hit his 44th homer, Josh Donaldson went deep and drove in three runs, and the New York…

By BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — Alex Wood held San Diego to three singles in 6 1/3 innings and the San Francisco Giants…

By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Zac Gallen pitched seven dominant innings, Ketel Marte had a crucial two-out, two-RBI single in the…

By JANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — José Suarez struck out eight over seven superb innings to outpitch fellow lefty Cole…

By MARK GONZALES Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Keegan Thompson pitched six effective innings, rookies Nelson Velázquez and Christopher Morel…

By JERRY BEACH Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Chris Bassitt scattered eight hits over eight innings and Starling Marte hit a two-run homer in the…

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Marina Mabrey scored a career-high 31 points, Teaira McCowan had 16 points and nine rebounds, and the Dallas Wings beat the…

By NOAH TRISTER AP Baseball Writer BALTIMORE (AP) — Ramón Urías hit a three-run homer in the first inning, and Anthony Santander, Ryan…

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers’ use of the hallucinogenic drink ayahuasca during an offseason retreat isn’t…

By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Matt Judon won over his New England Patriots teammates and the fanbase last season with…

By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Baseball Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Texas Rangers fully expect to win in 2023. That has long been part of their plan.…

By MARK GONZALES Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs will cut ties with right fielder Jason Heyward after this season, ending one of…

By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Pro Football Writer OXNARD, Calif. (AP) — Micah Parsons is the reigning NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year because the Dallas…

PHOENIX (AP) — Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi will miss the remainder of the season with a quadriceps strain. Taurasi missed the last two…

By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer WESTFIELD, Ind. (AP) — Stephon Gilmore waited patiently to find the right team in free agency. It looks as if he…

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Atlanta Falcons left guard Jaylen Mayfield has returned to practice after missing time with a lower back injury. It’s…

By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Olivia Moultrie signed with the Portland Thorns a little more than a year ago after…

By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — More than a decade has passed since the Green Bay Packers had a defense that could be…

By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — With the New York Giants ramping up practices in the middle of a heat advisory days…

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Detroit Lions rookie offensive tackle Zein Obeid has retired, the fourth player to end his career with the team in two…

By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer METAIRIE, La. (AP) — Saints projected starting quarterback Jameis Winston has a foot injury that coach Dennis…

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — Clyde Edwards-Helaire and Isiah Pacheco were chosen by the Kansas City Chiefs on opposite…

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — The injury to New York Jets offensive tackle Mekhi Becton’s surgically…

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Lance Leipold took over the football program at Kansas after a winless season and a somewhat…

MADRID (AP) — Sevilla has confirmed the signing of former Spain and Real Madrid midfielder Isco Alarcón. Isco signed a two-year deal after passing…

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (AP) — East Tennessee State hired Brenda Mock Brown as its new women’s basketball coach. Her hire comes a week after…

By NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer BALTIMORE (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens have agreed to a four-year contract extension with star kicker Justin…

LONDON (AP) — Argentina defender Marcos Senesi has signed for Bournemouth two days after the newly promoted club made a winning start in the…

By The Associated Press Alabama is No. 1 in the preseason USA Today coaches’ poll, with Ohio State second and defending national champion Georgia…

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Coyotes have signed restricted free agent forward Lawson Crouse to a five-year contract. Terms of the deal…

By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Phillies are trying to make the playoffs for the first time since 2011. The…

By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer The PGA Tour is asking a federal judge not to allow three suspended players from LIV Golf to take part in the FedEx…

By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer MILWAUKEE (AP) — Virtually nothing has gone right for the Milwaukee Brewers in thee week since they traded…

By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer DENVER (AP) — USA Swimming has added technology to its abuse-reporting systems that will allow better…

BOSTON (AP) — Hall of Fame pitcher Dennis Eckersley says he is leaving the Boston Red Sox broadcasts at the end of the season. It’s his 50th…

TURIN, Italy (AP) — Juventus’ injury problems continue to grow as goalkeeper Wojciech Szczęsny became the latest player ruled out of the first…

By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Bruins are getting the gang back together. The team signed forwards Patrice Bergeron and…

By 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…

By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — Barcelona surprised many in the offseason by making several high-profile signings despite enduring a…

By DANICA KIRKA Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Former Manchester United star Ryan Giggs, adored by fans throughout a 24-year career, has a more…

By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s been quite a week for Russia’s professional tennis players. There were four WTA…

By MARK LONG AP Pro Football Writer JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne feels like he’s finally back.…

By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer A day after Oklahoma assistant head football coach Cale Gundy announced his resignation, the school said Monday that…

By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Seventh-seeded Daria Kasatkina of Russia rallied from one set down after dropping the…