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AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — The Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron has delayed announcing a venue for the 37th America’s Cup so it can further…

By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers don’t believe a lopsided loss to start the season should impact…

By DAVID SMALE Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Salvador Perez tied Johnny Bench’s record for homers in a season by a catcher with his…

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Houston left-hander Framber Valdez has been scratched from his start against Texas after cutting the index finger on his…

By MARK GONZALES Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Alex Cobb pitched five scoreless innings, Luis Rengifo and Jose Rojas hit home runs, and the Los…

By MARK LONG AP Pro Football Writer JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — One of the NFL’s most dominant pass-rushing duos could be on the field together for…

WASHINGTON (AP) — The New York Giants have placed starting left guard Shane Lemieux on the injured reserve list and signed offensive lineman Matt…

By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Jamie Gillan caught hundreds, maybe thousands of snaps during training camp and the preseason.…

By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Von Miller is officially back. The Broncos star linebacker celebrated his return…

By The Associated Press Iowa State finds itself seeking a dominant win, proving an initial ranking at No. 7 in the AP Top 25 was no fluke. The…

By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer AMHERST, N.Y. (AP) — A quirk in the schedule has 16th-ranked Coastal Carolina in a Buffalo state of mind. Coming…

By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals are feeling pretty good about themselves after a stellar Week 1…

POINT CLEAR, Ala. (AP) — The U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur trophy stays with Lara Tennant. She won the title for the third straight time with a…

By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — In his short time in the NFL, Patriots rookie quarterback Mac Jones says Damien Harris…

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Tyrann Mathieu kept hoping, even as the days slowly went by and he returned one positive…

By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Tyrod Taylor spent just one season in Cleveland but made a lasting impact on Browns quarterback…

By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — Tyler Mahle allowed five hits over six innings and the Cincinnati Reds avoided a sweep by edging…

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Mac Jones and Zach Wilson are providing some fresh-faced buzz to an old…

By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers could never really figure out Drew Brees when he was playing…

By MARK GONZALES Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Two-way star Shohei Ohtani won’t pitch Friday for the Los Angeles Angels because of a sore right…

By The Associated Press Arkansas is ranked for the first time since 2016, and the 20th-ranked Razorbacks want to build momentum after their shocking…

By BRANDON GDULA numberFire Despite Aaron Rodgers’ poor game in Week 1, the simulations are high on him to post a top-12 week against the Detroit…

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills have beaten the Miami Dolphins five straight times. Neither team…

By The Associated Press No. 21 North Carolina hosts Virginia on Saturday in a key division matchup in the Atlantic Coast Conference. The Tar Heels…

By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Rutgers will try to go 3-0 for the first time since 2012 when it faces Delaware at SHI…

By JAMES ELLINGWORTH AP Sports Writer Tottenham has drawn 2-2 with Rennes in their opening game of the group stage of the Europa Conference League…

By The Associated Press No. 25 Michigan can stay ranked with a win over Northern Illinois on Saturday at home. The Wolverines are hoping to build…

By TERESA M. WALKER AP Sports Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — First-year Commodores coach Clark Lea is the latest attempting to build a football…

By The Associated Press No. 19 Arizona State travels to No. 23 BYU for the first meeting between the two former Western Athletic Conference foes…

The Associated Press The Arizona Cardinals looked like one of the NFL’s best teams during Week 1 with a 38-13 road win over the Tennessee…

By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle was regarded as having arguably the best home-field advantage in football before the COVID-19…

By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — The Colorado Rockies game at the Atlanta Braves has been postponed due to a soggy field caused by…

By The Associated Press Lane Kiffin’s Mississippi tries to keep on rolling when Tulane visits. The Green Wave put a scare into then-No. 2…

By The Associated Press The Denver Broncos are seeking their first 2-0 start since 2018 when they play at Jacksonville on Sunday. The Jaguars are…

By The Associated Press No. 2 Georgia hopes to avoid another upset when it hosts South Carolina in the SEC opener for both teams. The last time these…

By The Associated Press (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs have won four straight meetings against Baltimore, including a victory in each of the past…

By The Associated Press Coastal Carolina takes its high-powered offense on the road to play the Mid-American Conference Buffalo Bulls in the…

By MUTWIRI MUTUOTA Associated Press NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Kenya’s former sports minister paid a fine of just over $32,000 to avoid a six-year…

By TRAVIS JOHNSON Associated Press STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Sean Clifford’s confidence has grown with each play this fall, and Penn State’s…

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…