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ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills have ruled out starting defensive tackle Star Lotulelei from their season opener against the Pittsburgh…

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer will miss the rest of the season. Major League Baseball and the players’ association…

By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers were among the worst teams in the NFL in most offensive categories last…

By RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The head of the U.S. Soccer Federation asked the unions of the women’s and men’s national teams…

NEW YORK (AP) — CBS Sports will once again team up with Nickelodeon to do a kids-focused broadcast during the first weekend of the NFL playoffs.…

By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer Derrick Henry now has an extra game to help him surpass Eric Dickerson’s 37-year-old rushing record. The quest…

ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Coach Ron Rivera says Washington is putting wide receiver Curtis Samuel on short-term injured reserve. That means Samuel will…

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Racing Association has charged Bob Baffert with detrimental conduct and scheduled a hearing for the two-time Triple…

By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Former Patriots quarterback Cam Newton says he was caught by surprise by his release by…

By MIKE HOUSEHOLDER Associated Press ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — The University of Michigan marching band is performing a halftime show on Saturday…

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens have put running back Gus Edwards and cornerback Marcus Peters on injured reserve with knee injuries.…

By The Associated Press The Big 12 says BYU, Central Florida, Cincinnati and Houston have been invited to join. The newcomers could all be on board…

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — New York Jets wide receiver Jamison Crowder will miss the season opener at…

By JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Boston Red Sox ace Chris Sale has tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss his next start. Sale…

BOB FERRANTE Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida State’s depth chart says Jordan Travis or McKenzie Milton at quarterback. It…

By The Associated Press On and off the field, NFL quarterbacks _ no surprise here _ are making the most money. Even in a year when the salary cap has…

CHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy will go on trial in January accused of raping two women and sexually assaulting a…

By ROB HARRIS AP Global Soccer Writer LONDON (AP) — South American football’s governing body has joined Europe in opposing FIFA’s push for…

MADRID (AP) — Spain’s state television has condemned and apologized for a racist comment made by a guest sports commentator during the…

By CIARÁN FAHEY AP Sports Writer BERLIN (AP) — Former United States defender Steve Cherundolo is excited for the future of American soccer.…

By MELISSA MURPHY AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Teresa Weatherspoon and Vickie Johnson were the dynamic backcourt duo for the original New York…

By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer The Big 12 has added four new members. BYU, UCF, Cincinnati and Houston have formally accepted invitations to…

LONDON (AP) — Chelsea winger Christian Pulisic is set to be out for 10 days because of a left ankle injury. Pulisic was hurt in the United…

By DANIELLA MATAR Associated Press MONZA, Italy (AP) — Valtteri Bottas has edged out Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton and championship leader Max…

By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer Cristiano Ronaldo will make the first appearance of his second spell at Manchester United in the English Premier…

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey manager Senol Gunes has resigned from the job following a humbling defeat to the Netherlands in a World Cup qualifier…

MUNICH (AP) — In a story published on Sept. 9, 2021, about the domestic violence trial of former Germany and Bayern Munich player Jérôme Boateng,…

By ROB HARRIS and STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writers Premier League clubs which blocked South American players from traveling to World Cup qualifiers…

By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — Olympic power broker Sheikh Ahmad al-Fahad al-Sabah of Kuwait has been found guilty of forgery…

LEEDS, England (AP) — English county cricket team Yorkshire has acknowledged that one of its former players was the victim of racial harassment and…

By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer The fifth and final test of the cricket series between England and India has been canceled barely two hours before…

By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Rashawn Slater solidified himself as one of the top offensive linemen in college with his…

By The Associated Press Big league home run leader Shohei Ohtani is unbeaten in his last 13 starts going into this outing for the Los Angeles Angels…

By ERIC OLSON AP College Football Writer Jalen Tolbert showed up at South Alabama as a low-rated recruit. When he leaves, the NFL more than likely…

By ERIC OLSON AP College Football Writer The state of Iowa is college football central this week with the Big Ten’s Iowa coming into the Cy-Hawk…

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jonquel Jones had 21 points and 14 rebounds, and the Connecticut Sun beat the Los Angeles Sparks 75-57 to secure a double bye to…

By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Dak is back and he’s still not enough for the Dallas Cowboys. Playing his first game…

By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer The Chiefs have been hanging with the NFL elite almost since Andy Reid arrived as coach in 2013. For most of…

By FRED GOODALL AP Sports Writer TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tom Brady threw for 379 yards and four touchdowns, helping the defending Super Bowl champion…

By GEORGE HENRY AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Joc Pederson hit a tiebreaking single with two out in the 10th inning, lifting the Atlanta Braves…

By JAKE SEINER AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Bo Bichette thumped a leadoff homer in the first inning and singled in the tiebreaking run in the…

By AARON BRACY Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Pinch-hitter Ryan McMahon and Sam Hilliard hit back-to-back home runs with two outs in the…

By MAURICIO SAVARESE AP Sports Writer SAO PAULO (AP) — A hat trick by Lionel Messi led Argentina to a 3-0 win over Bolivia at home in a South…

By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer NEW YORK (AP) — British teenager Emma Raducanu has become the first qualifier to reach a Grand Slam final in…

By DEBORA REY Associated Press BUENOS AIRES (AP) — Argentine star Lionel Messi has overtaken Pele as the top international goal scorer in South…

By NOAH TRISTER AP Baseball Writer BALTIMORE (AP) — Carlos Hernández pitched six impressive innings, and Nicky Lopez and Hunter Dozier homered as…

MIAMI (AP) — Jazz Chisholm Jr. hit a tiebreaking solo homer in the eighth inning and the Miami Marlins beat the New York Mets 3-2. Javier Báez…

By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — DeSean Jackson is eager to make an immediate impact with the Los Angeles Rams. The…

By BRIAN DULIK Associated Press CLEVELAND (AP) — Franmil Reyes, Oscar Mercado and José Ramirez homered, and the Cleveland Indians beat the…

By W.G. RAMIREZ Associated Press HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Derek Carr remembers waking up in a panic, stressing the night before every practice.…

By The Associated Press Big league home run leader Shohei Ohtani is unbeaten in his last 13 starts going into this outing for the Los Angeles Angels…

AMHERST, Mass. (AP) — There are only three top-tier football teams in New England, and they don’t play each other much. Boston College coach Jeff…

By JOHN KEKIS AP Sports Writer North Carolina State hits the road to take on Mississippi State of the Southeastern Conference in a Power Five matchup…

By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer Jameis Winston says his thoughts are with disaster-stricken fans as the 27-year-old quarterback begins a new chapter…

By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers defense had a different feel once star edge rusher Nick…

ZURICH (AP) — Olympic champion Elaine Thompson-Herah finished her season with another victory, clocking a meet record 10.65 seconds to win the…

By BEN ROSS Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Sean Manaea struck out nine in seven dominant innings, and the Oakland Athletics beat the…

By SEAN MURPHY The Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma’s Supreme Court has agreed to hear a prosecutor’s request that two…

By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — The NHL’s newest franchise is set to open its $80 million training facility to the public this…

By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers have made outside linebacker T.J. Watt the highest-paid defensive player…

By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Offensive coordinator Jason Garrett walked out to the patio of the New York Giants…

By NICHOLAS K. GERANIOS Associated Press SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Newly released legal documents say Gonzaga basketball coach Mark Few’s breath…

By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Center DeAndre Jordan has signed with the Los Angeles Lakers, adding another seasoned NBA…

By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Mac Jones spent most of his college career at Alabama watching from the sideline. He…

By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer BEREA, Ohio (AP) — The Browns upgraded their defense during the offseason. Its first test on Sunday is a tough one…

By NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer BALTIMORE (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens listed running back Gus Edwards and cornerback Marcus Peters as limited in…

By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Though Jacksonville’s Urban Meyer and Houston’s David Culley are both making their debuts as…

By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Novak Djokovic is 27-0 in Grand Slam matches in 2021. That means he is one victory from being…

By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer RENTON, Wash. (AP) — There will be plenty of attention on Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Shane Waldron on…

By JAKE SEINER AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Yankees starter Jameson Taillon was added to the 10-day injured list with a partial tear of a…

By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills starter Josh Allen doesn’t dispute the comparisons he has drawn to…

By LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer DETROIT (AP) — Dan Campbell is taking over a team that isn’t supposed to win much this year and is leading a…

By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer The Big 12 Conference is moving quickly to add new schools. Trustees at Central Florida and Cincinnati have…

By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Two accomplished, 33-year-old veteran quarterbacks are making their debuts with new teams…

By The Associated Press Sporting a new No. 25 ranking, Auburn hosts FCS Alabama State in the second game under coach Bryan Harsin. The Tigers opened…

By TERESA M. WALKER AP Pro Football Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee defensive coordinator Shane Bowen has a countdown going on for the…

By GARY B. GRAVES AP Sports Writer Missouri visits Kentucky in the first matchup of SEC schools. An early East Division lead is at stake for the…

By The Associated Press No. 24 North Carolina will look to regroup from an opening-week loss when it hosts Georgia State on Saturday. The Tar Heels…

By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger says there will be growing pains early in the…

By The Associated Press Arizona State inched up to No. 23 in the latest AP Top 25 poll after beating Southern Utah last weekend. Now the Sun Devils…

By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Coming off bad seasons, the Denver Broncos and New York Giants used free agency and…

By The Associated Press Miami fell to No. 22 in the AP Top 25 this week and plays host to Appalachian State on Saturday night. The Hurricanes need a…

By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tom Brady calmly ran out from a smoke-filled tunnel, leading the defending Super Bowl…

By The Associated Press This marks the 101st meeting between No. 21 Utah and BYU. Or the 95th. The reason for the six-game discrepancy has to do with…

By BRANDON GDULA numberFire The start-or-sit dilemma is part of managing a fantasy football team. Having the foresight to start the wide receiver who…

By The Associated Press Newly ranked Mississippi returns home to face FCS team Austin Peay after a short week of preparation. The 20th-ranked Rebels…

By JOE HARRIS Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Tyler O’Neill hit a tiebreaking homer, Cardinals relievers combined for five scoreless innings,…

By DAN GREENSPAN Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern California defensive end Korey Foreman played a limited role as a pass rusher in his…

By The Associated Press Virginia Tech will look to build off its opening win against No. 24 North Carolina when Middle Tennessee comes to Lane…

By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Novak Djokovic enters his U.S. Open semifinal against Alexander Zverev needing two wins to…

By The Associated Press No. 2 Georgia is hosting UAB in its home opener after a huge win over Clemson to start the season. The 10-3 triumph pushed…

By The Associated Press Eastern Michigan is seeking to improve its record against Big Ten teams since 2017 to 4-0 when the Eagles visit No. 18…

By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Chip Kelly has made it a point to eschew topics relating to history and trends. But the UCLA coach…