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WOLVERHAMPTON, England (AP) — Forward Raul Jimenez has earned his first home goal in more than a year to inspire Wolves to beat Everton 2-1 in the…

By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — FIFA and CONCACAF are inching closer to making the final call on which cities in the U.S., Canada and…

HOUSTON (AP) — Television ratings are up for the World Series along with its return to its usual format with games in each team’s city.…

HOUSTON (AP) — Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker appreciates his star players. At this time of the year, he’s also a big fan of his role…

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Louisville coach Scott Satterfield says that top cover corner Kei’Trel Clark will miss the remainder of this season after…

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer MIAMI (AP) — The Heat’s Max Strus expects to be sidelined for maybe just a couple weeks. Given how badly…

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Churchill Downs has announced that jockey Miguel Mena, who won nearly 2,100 thoroughbred races in North America and earned…

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Rangers have agreed to terms with Adam Fox on a seven-year extension. Fox won the Norris Trophy as the NHL’s…

By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Pro Football Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter will miss the remainder of the season…

By SEAN MURPHY Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma’s Pardon and Parole Board has recommended Gov. Kevin Stitt spare the life of death…

By JOHN ZENOR AP Sports Writer Bo Nix has turned around his _ and perhaps Auburn’s _ football season since watching from the sideline as his backup…

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The New York Giants put linebacker Carter Coughlin on injured reserve and activated…

BOLOGNA, Italy (AP) — Bologna moved up to mid-table after beating last-place Cagliari 2-0 in Serie A. Lorenzi De Silvestri and Marko Arnautovic…

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (AP) — Pittsburgh Penguins defensemen Marcus Pettersson and Chad Ruhwedel have entered the COVID-19 protocol after testing…

By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Matt Rhule has been preaching for weeks that the Carolina Panthers need to stay committed to…

By MARK LONG AP Sports Writer GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida coach Dan Mullen’s strange and subpar season took another twist when he canceled…

By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks haven’t been quite themselves as they’ve opened their NBA title…

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — The NCAA has suspended Illinois center Kofi Cockburn for the first three games of the season because he sold apparel and…

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. (AP) — A wild opening stretch for the Panthers is over. Monday was simply a back-to-work day…

NEW YORK (AP) — The NHL has suspended Montreal Canadiens forward Cedric Paquette two games without pay for boarding Anaheim Ducks forward Trevor…

By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — Radamel Falcao has been held scoreless as Rayo Vallecano’s winning run at home was halted by…

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona says striker Sergio Aguero will be sidelined for at least three months after undergoing heart tests. The club…

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur says he knows whether 2020 All-Pro left tackle David Bakhtiari will make his 2021 debut…

By DAVID PITT Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — An Iowa panel responsible for resolving lawsuits against the state has agreed to pay nearly…

By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love has been placed in the NBA’s health and safety protocols…

By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Purdue Boilermakers need one more win to become bowl eligible. The Indiana Hoosiers must…

By The Associated Press Christian Pulisic traveled with Chelsea to Sweden, and the American winger could make his first appearance with the team in 2…

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — The San Jose Sharks removed one of their seven players from the NHL’s COVID-19 protocol but added another as they…

By JOHN RABY AP Sports Writer Marshall officials are praising the school’s move to the Sun Belt Conference as a great opportunity to boost its…

By ERIC OLSON AP College Football Writer LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Coach Scott Frost says his fourth season at Nebraska has fallen well short of his…

By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Saints coach Sean Payton says quarterback Jameis Winston has been diagnosed with torn knee…

By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — A Buffalo Bills official says time is running short on the team reaching a financing…

By STEPHEN WHYNO and JOHN WAWROW AP Hockey Writers Commissioner Gary Bettman is defending the NHL’s handling of disciplinary matters following an…

By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The Portland Thorns have named former goalkeeper Karina LeBlanc as the team’s new…

By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Baltimore Ravens starting linebacker Malik Harrison is recovering after being struck in the leg by…

By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Sports Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota has likely lost another running back to a season-ending injury. Bryce Williams is…

By KAREL JANICEK Associated Press PRAGUE (AP) — Canada won the decisive doubles match to secure a 2-1 upset victory over defending champion France…

By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Browns starting right tackle Jack Conklin will miss “multiple weeks” after dislocating his…

By DEE-ANN DURBIN AP Business Writer Coca-Cola has completed its acquisition of sports drink brand BodyArmor. Coke said Monday it paid $5.6 billion…

By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer Richard Lapchick is leaving one of his roles at the University of Central Florida to devote more time to supporting…

CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Blackhawks forward Patrick Kane has been removed from the NHL’s COVID-19 protocol. Assistant coaches Tomas Mitell and Matt…

By BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — The San Diego Padres announced the hiring of Bob Melvin as manager, bringing a veteran presence…

BASEL, Switzerland (AP) — Bikini-style uniforms will no longer be mandated for female beach handball players. Equipment rules have been changed by…

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama State has fired football coach Donald Hill-Eley two days after the Hornets’ latest loss to rival Alabama A&M.…

PARIS (AP) — Andy Murray has blown seven match points and lost his Paris Masters opener to lucky loser Dominik Koepfer of Germany 7-6 in third set.…

ZURICH (AP) — Mexico will have to play in an empty stadium for its next two home games in World Cup qualifying because of persistent anti-gay…

By TERESA M. WALKER AP Pro Football Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — NFL rushing leader Derrick Henry will have surgery Tuesday morning on his right…

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The future of another Chinese soccer club is in question with Hebei FC saying it struggling to pay its utility bills. All…

By CIARÁN FAHEY AP Sports Writer BERLIN (AP) — Bayern Munich’s defense is offering rivals a route to success that few had attempted before. Most…

LONDON (AP) — Tottenham has fired manager Nuno Espírito Santo after losing half of his 10 Premier matches in charge of the club. The dismissal…

By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The NASCAR championship will pit Rick Hendrick against Joe Gibbs as both team owners…

By ERIC OLSON AP College Football Writer Long kickoff returns came in bunches over the weekend. Four players ran back kicks 100 yards Saturday.…

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern California receiver Drake London will miss the rest of the season with a broken right ankle. The injury likely ends the…

By JILL PAINTER LOPEZ Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Carmelo Anthony scored 23 points in a reserve role and Russell Westbrook added 20 points…

By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Marwin Gonzalez broke a fifth-inning tie with a two-run single that landed just 235 feet away in…

By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Martín Maldonado is known for his defense but he provided a surprise contribution at the plate to…

By BEN WALKER AP Baseball Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Carlos Correa and the Houston Astros broke out the bats just in time to extend this World Series.…

By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta was denied a hometown celebration when the Houston Astros rallied from an early 4-0…

By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Pro Football Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Cooper Rush subbed for the injured Dak Prescott and passed for 325 yards and two…

By CHRIS TALBOTT Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — Adam Fox scored the go-ahead goal, Igor Shesterkin stopped 31 shots and the New York Rangers beat…

By GUERRY SMITH Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers appeared to have all of the advantages when Saints…

By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Tucker Davidson’s journey from World Series viewer to pitcher resulted in neither stardom nor…

DENIS P. GORMAN Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — James Harden had 18 points, 10 rebounds, and 12 assists to power the Brooklyn Nets to a 117-91…

By DENNIS GEORGATOS Associated Press DENVER (AP) — The mistakes keep coming for the Washington Football Team. A dropped interception early. A pair…

By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — The little bit of momentum and the jolt of excitement that followed the Jacksonville Jaguars home from…

CHESTER, Pa. (AP) — Daniel Gazdag and Paxten Aaronson scored and the Philadelphia Union beat Cincinnati 2-0 on Sunday night to move into a…

By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — LaMelo Ball had 27 points, nine rebounds and seven assists, Kelly Oubre Jr. scored 13 of his…

By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Justin Herbert is in a rough patch for the first time in his ascendant NFL career.…

By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer MILWAUKEE (AP) — Donovan Mitchell scored 28 points and the Utah Jazz defeated the shorthanded Milwaukee Bucks…

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Steve Torrence raced to his 10th Top Fuel victory of the season and 50th overall Sunday at the Dodge//SRT NHRA Nationals to move…

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SAN ANTONIO (AP) — No. 16 UTSA and coach Jeff Traylor have agreed to a contract extension worth $28 million that runs through the 2031 season. The…

By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — If A.J. Minter could do it all over again, he would’ve driven the ball to the catcher’s mitt…

By The Associated Press Jameis Winston and Sam Darnold got hurt running the ball and kicker Chris Boswell was injured throwing it. Winston was carted…

By MATT SUGAM Associated Press NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Jakub Voracek scored the lone goal in the shootout and Joonas Korpisalo had 39 saves for…

By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — TCU and football Gary Patterson have mutually agreed to immediately part ways. The…

By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer NEW ORLEANS (AP) — P.J. Williams intercepted Tom Brady and returned it 40 yards for a touchdown with 1:24 left,…

By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer DENVER (AP) — Justin Simmons and Denver’s defense held after a fumble gave Washington the ball back, and the…

By MARK LUDWICZAK Associated Press ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins have only themselves to blame for squandering numerous…

By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Carson Wentz played almost flawlessly against division-leading Tennessee — until  the…

By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Aaron Donald and the Los Angeles Rams hurried, harassed and all-around befuddled Houston Texans…

By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Adrian Phillips intercepted two Justin Herbert passes and returned one for the go-ahead…

By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Pro Football Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys took their decision on Dak Prescott all the way up the last hours…

By GENE CHAMBERLAIN Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bears missed coach Matt Nagy and his energy on the sidelines. But the defense…

By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — Geno Smith ran for one score and threw a pair of touchdown passes to DK Metcalf, and the Seattle…

By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Jarvis Landry’s dependable hands failed him at the worst possible time. The Browns can’t count…

By DOUG PADILLA Associated Press ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Ryan Getzlaf broke a tie with Teemu Selanne for Anaheim’s career points record, assisting…

By GEORGE HENRY AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Matt Ryan had an afternoon to forget Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The 14th-year veteran endured…

By DAN GREENSPAN Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Alex Iafallo scored with 6:19 to play and the Los Angeles Kings rallied to beat the Buffalo…

By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer MARTINSVILLE, Va. (AP) — Alex Bowman spun Denny Hamlin out of the lead at Martinsville Speedway and then won…

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Hany Mukhtar tied it for Nashville early in the second half in a 1-1 draw with Orlando City on Sunday, with the Florida team…

By SIMMI BUTTAR AP Pro Football Writer EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Coming off an impressive win at Baltimore last week, the Bengals flopped badly…

DALLAS (AP) — Luka Doncic made a 36-foot 3-pointer to beat the shot clock and blunt a late Sacramento rally and finished with 23 points in the…

DAVE HOGG Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — For eight weeks, Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell has been consistent about one thing. When his team…

BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — West Ham has an unusual situation on its hands. It can’t stop winning. The Hammers are top of its Europa League group…