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By The Associated Press Matthew Stafford looked like a different quarterback in his Rams debut. He’s hoping to demonstrate Sunday it was no…

By The Associated Press Oklahoma wants to extend its 10-game win streak when the Sooners host Nebraska. Oklahoma likely can’t afford a loss and…

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo was in Greece for a meeting with the country’s prime minister Thursday and a special…

By The Associated Press Coming off a surprisingly dominant 32-6 win at Atlanta in coach Nick Sirianni’s debut, the Eagles return home to host…

By The Associated Press No. 15 Virginia Tech goes on the road for the first time this season to play at West Virginia. Saturday’s game is a…

By The Associated Press MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Buffalo plays at Miami on Sunday and the Bills will be seeking a sixth consecutive win in the…

By The Associated Press UCLA find themselves regarded as favorites to play in the conference title game for the first time since 2012. The past two…

By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer Jalen Hurts won over the city of Philadelphia with one outstanding performance. Now he gets to play in front of…

By The Associated Press Notre Dame has struggled in two victories and fell four spots in poll after a 32-29 victory over visiting Toledo. Jeff…

By The Associated Press Quarterback Jameis Winston will look to build on a terrific game in the season opener when the New Orleans Saints visit the…

By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer Who has won the most Ryder Cup points? Who has the most losses? And why was the Ryder Cup interrupted for one day in…

By The Associated Press Penn State and Auburn will look for early bragging rights in the first game of a home-and-home matchup that also could serve…

OCEANPORT, N.J. (AP) — Jockey Tomas Mejia has been been banned 10 years for using an electronic device to win a race at Monmouth Park earlier this…

By The Associated Press The rivalry between the New England Patriots and New York Jets has been overwhelmingly lopsided lately. The Patriots have won…

By The Associated Press Ohio State is looking for answers. The Buckeyes hope to work out some of the problems against an overmatched Tulsa team at…

By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly says the NHL expects 98% of its players to be fully vaccinated…

SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (AP) — It almost feels as though the Americans and Europeans are trading places for the 43rd edition of the Ryder Cup. This time…

By The Associated Press Detroit and Green Bay will both be looking to bounce back from season-opening losses when they meet Monday night as the…

By The Associated Press No. 8 Cincinnati has dominated its first two opponents and has won 21 of its last 24 games. The Bearcats face their biggest…

By JEROME PUGMIRE AP Sports Writer PARIS (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain was able to start its superstar attacking trio of Lionel Messi, Neymar and…

By The Associated Press No. 7 Texas A&M will look to extend its winning streak to 11 games when the Aggies host New Mexico Saturday. Quarterback…

By The Associated Press Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals look to build on a promising season opener when they visit the Chicago Bears. The…

By The Associated Press No. 6 Clemson is looking to start ACC play with a victory for a seventh straight season when it takes on Georgia Tech at home…

By The Associated Press Fifth-ranked Iowa hosts Kent State on Saturday looking for its ninth straight win since last season. The Hawkeyes opened the…

The Associated Press The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will try to extend their winning streak to a franchise-best 10 games when they host the Atlanta…

By The Associated Press Oregon says the game against Stony Brook is a chance to get better, but mostly it’s an opportunity to rest players who got…

The Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — Following an impressive opening road victory, the Seattle Seahawks return home to host the Tennessee Titans.…

By The Associated Press Defending national champion and top-ranked Alabama puts its 16-game winning streak on the line against No. 11 Florida in the…

By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer The Assocated Press has ranked the five best Games of the Century. The only two requirements: It had to…

By JOHN WAWROW AP Hockey Writer BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Sabres’ cross-border rivalry against the Toronto Maple Leafs is heading…

By The Associated Press The Pittsburgh Steelers and Las Vegas Raiders are both going for a 2-0 start when they meet at Heinz Field. The Steelers…

Stinging from a loss in Kansas City, the Browns open their home schedule Sunday against the Houston Texans. Cleveland’s FirstEnergy Stadium…

By DANIELLA MATAR Associated Press MILAN (AP) — Inter Milan sorely missed Romelu Lukaku on Wednesday night. Inter’s forwards were guilty of some…

By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Boston College is 2-0 and turns to backup QB Dennis Grosel for Saturday’s game against…

By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — FIFA has intensified its push for hosting the men’s World Cup every two years by garnering…

LONDON (AP) — Reece James says thieves broke into his home and stole his Champions League winner’s medal while he was playing for Chelsea on…

By PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — No. 6 Clemson has enjoyed squaring off against Georgia Tech on the football field in recent…

A white catfish caught in Connecticut last month has smashed a state record and could also be a world record for the species. Ben Tomkunas caught the…

LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — The boundary between amateur and professional boxing has blurred further with the International Boxing Association…

SILVERSTONE, England (AP) — Sebastian Vettel will drive for Aston Martin next year after the Formula One team extended his contract by one year.…

By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer Rafa Benitez took over as Everton manager in June to a backdrop of protests because of his strong past links to…

LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Australian swimmer Shayna Jack has been cleared to resume her competitive career after a doping case that forced her…

BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Serbian basketball coach Dusan Ivkovic has died. He was 77. Ivkovic led Yugoslavia to the 1990 world title and won two…

By MIKE FITZPATRICK AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — On the morning of the trade deadline in late July, the St. Louis Cardinals were a .500 team…

By The Associated Press Mike Trout is likely done for the year. Same for Jo Adell, another talented outfielder for the Los Angeles Angels. Manager…

By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer Brooks Koepka says in an interview with Golf Digest that Ryder Cup week is hectic and takes him from his individual…

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Miami Dolphins left tackle Austin Jackson believes people are entitled to make their…

By The Associated Press College football’s storied history includes a dozen or more games considered among the best ever played. Some have been…

By TERRY TOWERY Associated Press CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Maryland opens Big Ten play at Illinois on Friday night. The Terrapins have won their first…

By JANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Fernando Tatis Jr. matched his career high with four hits, Jurickson Profar homered and…

By BEN WALKER AP Baseball Writer Even for baseball fans who’ve seen everything, this was a bizarre sight: The entire Baltimore Orioles’ grounds…

By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Julio Urías earned his major league-leading 18th victory, Gavin Lux singled in the go-ahead run…

CARSON, Calif. (AP) — Javier “Chicharito” Hernández Balcázar scored his 12th goal of the season to help the LA Galaxy tie the Houston Dynamo…

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Rubio Rubín scored two goals, Albert Rusnák added a goal and two assists and Real Salt Lake beat San Jose 4-3 on…

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Matt Olson hit a two-run homer, Josh Harrison drove in three runs and Elvis Andrus had…

By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Sebastian Blanco scored in stoppage time to give  the Portland Timbers a 2-2 draw with…

By GEORGE HENRY AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Raimel Tapia hit a tiebreaking single off A.J. Minter in the 10th inning that lifted the Colorado…

By JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Brandon Marsh hit a tiebreaking solo homer off Michael Kopech in the eighth inning, and the Los…

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Danny Musovski scored moments after entering the game, Cristian Arango scored on a penalty kick and Los Angeles FC beat Austin…

By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer Track coach Alberto Salazar received no relief from the Court of Arbitration for Sport. The court upheld…

By MIKE FITZPATRICK AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Paul Goldschmidt and Nolan Arenado each hit one of St. Louis’ four homers, and the…

By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Sports Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Cleveland’s lineup came to life, and Cal Quantrill gave the Indians another strong…

By TODD KARPOVICH Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — Brett Gardner blooped a two-run single in the ninth inning that was set up by a double steal,…

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Khiry Shelton, Daniel Salloi and Johnny Russell scored in the first half and Sporting Kansas City beat Minnesota United…

By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Andrew Knapp scored on a passed ball in the ninth inning to bolster the Philadelphia…

By WES CROSBY Associated Press PITTSBURGH (AP) — Wilmer Difo scored on a groundout from Colin Moran with one out in the ninth inning and the…

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Romell Quioto had a goal and two assists and Montreal beat short-handed Orlando City 4-2 on Wednesday night. Montreal snapped…

By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Matthew Stafford’s debut with the Los Angeles Rams was so sharp that it could have…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Ola Kamara scored three goals in the first half to take the lead for the Golden Boot award and D.C. United beat the Chicago Fire…

ATLANTA (AP) — Josef Martínez scored a goal in each half and Atlanta United beat Cincinnati 4-0 on Wednesday night. Luiz Araújo opened the…

UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Jonquel Jones had 18 points and 13 rebounds, DeWanna Bonner also scored 18 points and the WNBA-leading Connecticut Sun…

By CHRIS TALBOTT Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — Kyle Schwarber and Christian Vazquez drove in two runs apiece in the 10th inning, and the Boston…

By The Associated Press Mike Trout is likely done for the year. Same for Jo Adell, another talented outfielder for the Los Angeles Angels. Manager…

By JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Mike Trout is likely done for the year. Same for Jo Adell, another talented outfielder for the Los…

By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer RENTON, Wash. (AP) — There might not be any big names on the defensive front for the Seattle Seahawks. But one look…

By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Pro Football Writer FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Dallas Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence will miss significant time after…

By NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Fresh off a startling loss at Las Vegas, Baltimore’s shaky secondary will now focus on…

By W.G. RAMIREZ Associated Press HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Las Vegas defensive end Maxx Crosby registered six tackles, two sacks and two tackles for…

By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Zane Gonzalez will take over kicking duties for the Carolina Panthers when they host the New…

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Lisa Byington is making history as the Milwaukee Bucks’ new play-by-play television broadcaster. The Bucks announced the hiring…

By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Neymar lined up together in the near-perfect attack for Paris…

By LES BOWEN Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — One of the most striking elements about the Philadelphia Eagles’ dominant season-opening…

By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen is putting behind the jitters he experienced during…

By TRAVIS JOHNSON Associated Press STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Most of the intelligence No. 10 Penn State has on its upcoming opponent was compiled…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Jesus Sanchez’s second two-run homer of the day capped a four-run ninth inning, and the Miami Marlins rallied past the…

By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers are hoping their dominant defensive performance in a Week 1 win over…

By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former Knicks head coach David Fizdale has joined his hometown Los Angeles Lakers as the lead…

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — The New York Jets are expected to get wide receivers Jamison Crowder and…

By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Eric Fisher’s life changed almost as soon he felt the pain in his left foot during the…

By IAN HARRISON Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — Bo Bichette homered and matched a career high with five RBIs, Robbie Ray fanned 13 over seven…

By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The Dolphins tried their best to force Patriots rookie Mac Jones into poor decisions…

LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Jordan Henderson has capped Liverpool’s second-half comeback with a brilliantly controlled finish to clinch a 3-2 win…

By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Pro Football Writer EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Patrick Peterson put the Minnesota Vikings high on his wish list as a free agent this…

By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Cornerback Patrick Surtain II’s first NFL start is against a familiar foe:…

By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Andy Dalton remembers how strange it felt playing against the Bengals. The fact the…