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By STEPHEN WADE AP Sports Writer TOKYO (AP) — Afghan athlete Zakia Khudadadi got her chance to compete in the Tokyo Paralympics. Khudadadi is one…

LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Brazilian soccer official Marco Polo del Nero has had his life ban from soccer cut to 20 years by the Court of…

By STEPHEN WADE AP Sports Writer TOKYO (AP) — Lora Webster is five months pregnant and going for her fifth medal in sitting volleyball in her fifth…

By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Even a retractable roof at the U.S. Open was no match for the heavy rain and wind the remnants…

By DAN GREENSPAN Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern California wide receiver Drake London had shifted his attention between football and…

By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer Texas is beginning a new era with new coach Steve Sarkisian, new starting quarterback Hudson Card and preseason…

By The Associated Press Mets acting general manager Zack Scott is due in court two days after he was arrested on charges of driving while intoxicated…

By NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press VENICE (AP) — Italian director Paolo Sorrentino is turning the camera on his own personal tragedy.…

By JANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Jace Peterson hit a go-ahead single in the seventh, Lorenzo Cain homered for a second…

By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Justin Turner and AJ Pollock singled home the tying and go-ahead runs through the same infield…

By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Stefanos Tsitsipas has heard boos from the crowd for yet another long trip off court after…

By DAVID SMALE Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Austin Hedges popped an RBI single just out of reach of first baseman Carlos Santana for…

By MARK GONZALES Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Rookie Gavin Sheets hit two home runs, leading the Chicago White Sox to a 6-3 win over the…

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Tyler Johnston III threw for 320 yards and two touchdowns, Trea Shropshire had 120 yards receiving and a score, and UAB…

By PATRICK DONNELLY Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Frank Schwindel hit a three-run homer and a pair of Chicago Cubs pitchers combined on a…

By JEROME PUGMIRE AP Auto Racing Writer AMSTERDAM (AP) — Formula One fans will hope Sunday’s Netherlands Grand Prix is a spectacular race to…

By IAN HARRISON Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — Randal Grichuk hit a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the eighth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays beat…

By DANA GAURUDER Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Miguel Cabrera hit a two-run homer, No. 502 of his career, and drove in the go-ahead run with a…

By MARK DIDTLER Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Jarren Duran had a tiebreaking RBI single in the ninth and the COVID-19 impacted…

By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The New York Yankees snapped their four-game losing streak with a 4-1 victory over the Los…

TORONTO (AP) — Honduras stopped a training session ahead of its World Cup qualifier against Canada after spotting a drone above the field,…

By DAN GREENSPAN Associated Press THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — First-team reps are few and far between for Los Angeles Rams backup quarterback John…

By RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (AP) — A new-look U.S. soccer team opens World Cup qualifying in El Salvador on Thursday…

By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer There is no more time for excuses from the Las Vegas Raiders. After failing to post a winning record in three…

By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Pro Football Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have dealt with their share of drama with the regular season…

By JANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Khris Davis is right back in a familiar place and uniform chasing something in…

By The Associated Press An early upper hand in the ACC’s Coastal Division race and some redemption will be on the line when No. 10 North…

By MITCH STACY AP Sports Writer CINCINNATI (AP) — Quarterback Joe Burrow’s surgically rebuilt knee is nearly 100% and that’s good news…

By The Associated Press Arizona State should be able shake off some rust in a season of high expectations against an FCS opponent. The Sun Devils are…

By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Pace is standing by the decision to open the season with veteran Andy Dalton…

By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — There’s no sense downplaying how important this season is for the Green Bay Packers.…

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jacksonville claimed receiver Tyron Johnson off waivers from the Los Angeles Chargers on Wednesday. It was the only move…

By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Pro Football Writer FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys see health as the starting point for any discussion about…

By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — The Browns finally tasted success in 2020, They want more this season. With rookie coach Kevin…

By The Associated Press Mets acting general manager Zack Scott is due in court two days after he was arrested on charges of driving while intoxicated…

By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — Rookie right-hander Logan Gilbert and four relievers combined to shut out Houston for the second…

By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer The improvement the Las Vegas Raiders showed offensively in year three under Jon Gruden was negated by the lack…

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — All-Pro safety Tyrann Mathieu has tested positive for COVID-19 and was placed on the…

By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer DENVER (AP) — First-year general manager George Paton brought both a fresh approach and a throwback…

By JACK THOMPSON Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Josh VanMeter homered in a six-run third inning as the Arizona Diamondbacks knocked out Yu Darvish…

By LES BOWEN Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Zach Ertz still wants to finish his career with the Philadelphia Eagles. The three-time Pro Bowl…

By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Teams one year removed from a Super Bowl appearance rarely find themselves in…

By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — The members of the Major League Baseball’s first all-minority lineup say they didn’t…

By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona quarterback Kyler Murray and coach Kliff Kingsbury had a two-year honeymoon to adjust…

By NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens are 30-7 in the regular season with Lamar Jackson as the starting…

By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) — After reaching the U.S. Open final last year with no fans, Victoria Azarenka appreciates playing…

By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer NEW ORLEANS (AP) — There’ll be no shortage of intrigue surrounding the New Orleans Saints’ first season in…

By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer John Smoltz and Al Leiter are not making in-studio appearances for MLB Network after refusing to get the coronavirus…

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Brendan Rodgers’ two-run double put Colorado ahead during a five-run ninth inning, and the Rockies rallied from an early…

By TERESA M. WALKER AP Pro Football Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee coach Mike Vrabel returned to work Wednesday after a 10-day quarantine…

By MARK LONG AP Pro Football Writer JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Urban Meyer’s first NFL season is also his first taste of real football since…

By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Rookie quarterback Trey Lance’s injured finger is showing signs of healing, and…

By PATRICK DONNELLY Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Twins right-hander Kenta Maeda had season-ending Tommy John surgery Wednesday in…

By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer BEREA, Ohio (AP) — With linebacker Jacob Phillips going on injured reserve, the Browns signed defensive end Joe…

By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Patrick Cantlay doesn’t think he’s doing very well in the PGA Tour’s “Player…

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Denmark has scored twice in the space of two minutes to beat Scotland 2-0 and keep its perfect start to World Cup…

By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Last season was a terrible one for the Houston Texans as they started 0-4 to cost coach Bill…

By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Matthew Stafford is an elite quarterback with almost no significant team success during his…

By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills are motivated in returning mostly intact following a breakthrough…

By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writers WASHINGTON (AP) — A person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press that Washington Nationals…

By JEROME PUGMIRE AP Sports Writer Cristiano Ronaldo missed a penalty but still broke the men’s international scoring record before adding a second…

By ALEX SANZ and TAMMY WEBBER Associated Press An international effort is underway to evacuate members of Afghanistan’s girls national soccer…

By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts are giving Carson Wentz a fresh start. They’ve surrounded him…

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — The vibe around the New York Jets began to change the day Robert Saleh was…

By TRAVIS JOHNSON Associated Press STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Jahan Dotson is expecting a big year in his final season for Penn State. The wide…

By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears are counting on Justin Fields to develop into the franchise…

OSLO, Norway (AP) — Erling Haaland has spoiled Louis van Gaal’s return as Netherlands coach. The 21-year-old striker scored the opening goal as…

By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — It took until October each of the last two seasons for the Denver Broncos to get…

FARO, Portugal (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo has become the highest-scoring man in the international soccer history with his 110th goal for Portugal on…

ST. LOUIS (AP) — The St. Louis Blues agreed to terms with top defenseman Colton Parayko on an eight-year contract extension worth $52 million. The…

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — After their offensive line was embarrassed by Tampa Bay in February, dashing the Chiefs’…

By The Associated Press Aside from COVID-19 concerns there appears little in the way preventing the Buffalo Bills from matching or building off their…

By The Associated Press The defense led by Chase Young is the biggest reason to believe Washington can again contend for the NFC East title and make…

By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Phil Mickelson is returning for his 13th consecutive Ryder Cup, this time without his clubs.…

By DEBORA REY and MAURICIO SAVARESE Associated Press BUENOS AIRES (AP) — Argentina’s national team expects to keep its Premier League-based…

By FRED GOODALL AP Sports Writer TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Two days after listening to a stirring speech from Tom Brady and receiving glitzy Super Bowl…

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles FC has loaned high-scoring forward Diego Rossi to Fenerbahçe in Turkey’s top division. The 23-year-old Rossi has…

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla (AP) — Boston infielder Yairo Muñoz has become the latest Red Sox player to test positive for COVID-19 as the virus surge…

By The Associated Press The Eagles are rebuilding with rookie coach Nick Sirianni, second-year quarterback Jalen Hurts and a young roster. Playing in…

By JENNIFER PELTZ and JAKE SEINER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — New York Mets acting general manager Zack Scott was arrested on charges of…

By The Associated Press The hiring of coach Robert Saleh set off a wave of optimism throughout the New York Jets facility, with several players…

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers have placed defensive end Stephon Tuitt on the injured reserve/return list. Defensive coordinator Keith…

By The Associated Press The Patriots spent a lot of money this offseason to put their 7-9 finish in 2020 without Tom Brady behind them. They also are…

By The Associated Press A 30-point loss in the 2020 season finale at Buffalo suggests the Miami Dolphins have lots of ground to make up to contend…

By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Washington will remain the Football Team this season but has higher expectations after…

CINCINNATI (AP) — Nick Castellanos drove in six runs with a grand slam and a two-run shot in the first two innings, and the Cincinnati Reds beat…

By The Associated Press The Chicago Bears gave their frustrated fan base a big jolt of excitement when they traded up nine spots with the New York…

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Steve Wilks is the new defensive coordinator at Missouri, where he replaced Ryan Walters…

By The Associated Press The Detroit Lions seem set up for a fourth straight double-digit loss season. First-year general manager Brad Holmes and…

By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer The New York Islanders finalized most of their offseason work in one day by signing four players to multiyear…

By ALAIN POUPART Associated Press MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores has publicly expressed his support for quarterback…