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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…

By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Cody Bellinger hit two homers, Tyler Anderson allowed two hits over seven innings and the Los…

By LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer BROOKLYN, Mich. (AP) — Kevin Harvick got his groove back, fittingly at one of his favorite tracks. Harvick ended a…

By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Daulton Varsho jogged home with the go-ahead run via a balk, Christian Walker clubbed a two-run…

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Mike Yastrzemski homered twice, Thairo Estrada also connected and the San Francisco…

By STEVE OVERBEY Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Nolan Arenado and Paul DeJong both homered and drove in four runs to help the St. Louis…

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Jerry Kelly missed a chance to win in regulation at the Shaw Charity Classic. And then he made short work in overtime by…

GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Joohyung Kim is the second-youngest PGA Tour winner since World War II. The 20-year-old South Korean who goes by “Tom”…

By PAUL HODOWANIC Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Cavan Biggio hit a sacrifice fly in the 10th inning and Whit Merrifield scored on an…

By DAN SCIFO Associated Press PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris has been slowed by a foot injury during his second…

ANDREW WAGNER Associated Press MILWAUKEE (AP) — Donovan Solano had a sacrifice fly in the 10th inning and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Milwaukee…

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Andrew Vaughn had a two-run home run among his three hits, Luis Robert hit a two-run double, and AJ Pollock had two doubles…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Brittney Sykes scored 21 points. including a driving layup in the closing seconds, and the Los Angeles Sparks kept their slim…

By AVERY OSEN Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — MJ Melendez hit a three-run home run in the fifth inning and had a career-high six RBIs to…

By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Nick Kyrgios has followed up his run to the Wimbledon final by winning the Citi Open title…

By DAVE HOGG Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Yu Chang and Yandy Diaz drew bases-loaded walks in a seven-run ninth inning to help the Tampa Bay Rays…

By NOAH TRISTER AP Baseball Writer BALTIMORE (AP) — Bryse Wilson pitched effectively into the sixth inning, Ke’Bryan Hayes homered and the…

ELKHART LAKE, Wis. (AP) — Filipe Albuquerque and Ricky Taylor won their fourth race of the year and head into the IMSA season finale in a…

MUIRFIELD, Scotland (AP) — After seeing a five-shot lead slip away in the final round, Ashleigh Buhai still managed to secure a first major title…

By TERESA M. WALKER AP Pro Football Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee rookie quarterback Malik Willis made a business decision when he found…

BALTIMORE (AP) — Orioles manager Brandon Hyde has been ejected from Baltimore’s game against Pittsburgh. Hyde was tossed after he came out to…

CHICAGO (AP) — Candace Parker scored 18 points, grabbed 12 rebounds and tipped a pass to Emma Meesseman for a 3-pointer in the closing seconds to…

By CHARLES O’BRIEN Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The Atlanta Braves have optioned struggling right-hander Ian Anderson to Triple-A…

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — The University of Michigan promoted Brandon Naurato to interim hockey coach for one season on Sunday, two days after…

By STEVE HERRICK Associated Press CLEVELAND (AP) — Triston McKenzie held Houston to two hits and struck out eight in eight innings, Luke Maile…

By PAUL HODOWANIC Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins say outfielder Alex Kirilloff will undergo season-ending surgery on his…

By MATTIAS KARÉN Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Erik ten Hag pleaded for time after starting his Manchester United reign with a disappointing…

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson had his suspension for making contact with an umpire late last month cut from…

DORTMUND, Germany (AP) — Borussia Dortmund is set to sign French forward Anthony Modeste from Bundesliga rival Cologne. Cologne says it has…

By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Pete Rose dismissed questions about his first appearance on the field in Philadelphia since the…

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — It’s a new manager but the same old problems for Manchester United. United slumped to a 2-1 loss against Brighton…

By JEROME DELAY Associated Press BUTHA-BUTHE, Lesotho (AP) — While millions across Europe sweat through a summer of record-breaking heat, others…

By COURTNEY WALSH Associated Press BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Star batter Tahlia McGrath tested positive for COVID-19 but was still allowed to play…

By BRIAN DULIK Associated Press BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt participated in team drills for first time in three…

PARIS (AP) — Marseille coach Igor Tudor has silenced his critics as his team beat Reims 4-1 in the French league. Tudor was booed by fans on Sunday…

MADRID (AP) — Sevilla is boosting its squad by signing Isco Alarcón from Real Madrid. The attacking midfielder did not renew his contract with…

By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Marvin Loria scored on the rebound of his penalty kick in stoppage time for the Timbers,…

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Sebastián Driussi scored his league-leading 15th and 16th goals of the season to help Austin FC earn a 3-3 draw with the San…

PHOENIX (AP) — Diamond DeShields scored 25 points, Shey Peddy added 20 and the Phoenix Mercury cruised past the New York Liberty 76-62, despite…

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Zach Wilson took the field at MetLife Stadium for the first time since…