Year: 2022

By ALANIS THAMES AP Sports Writer HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP) — Chandler Smith, Zane Smith and Ben Rhodes became the final drivers to punch their tickets to the NASCAR Truck Series finale next month when Ty Majeski, already in the title race, won after Saturday’s race at Homestead-Miami Speedway. The drivers rounded out the championship-deciding final

WEST POINT, N.Y. (AP) — Jemel Jones scored a career-high three touchdowns and Army rallied in the second half to beat Louisiana-Monroe 48-24. Jones, who began the year as the third-string quarterback, started his second straight game and rushed for 96 of Army’s 441 yards on the ground. After Quinn Maretzki tied the game at

NEW BRITAIN, Conn. (AP) — Darius Perrantes threw two touchdown passes, Ezekiel Daure returned an interception for a touchdown, and Duquesne defeated Central Connecticut 30-6. Perrantes, who was 17-of-24 passing for 260 yards, threw touchdowns of 7 yards to Abdul Janneh in the second quarter and 24 yards to Jalin Cooper in the fourth. Perrantes’

By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Commanders have put quarterback Carson Wentz on injured reserve with a finger injury. Wentz will miss at least the next four games. That stretch includes games at his first two NFL teams, Philadelphia and Indianapolis. Wentz underwent surgery to repair a broken ring finger

MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (AP) — Jalen Fowler threw four touchdown passes in the first half as North Carolina A&T rolled to a 30-0 lead and kept Robert Morris winless with a 38-14 win. Fowler connected with Zachary Leslie for 1- and 32-yard touchdowns in the first quarter. In the second, Fowler went 52 yards to

By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer WACO, Texas (AP) — True freshman Richard Reese ran for 186 yards and two touchdowns, including a late game-clincher as the Bears held on to beat Kansas 35-23 on Saturday for their first victory in nearly a month. Baylor (4-3, 2-2 Big 12) jumped out to a 14-0 lead

CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Petr Mrazek has missed practice because of a groin strain. The 30-year-old Mrazek was hurt during the second period of Friday night’s 4-3 overtime victory against the Detroit Red Wings. He finished with 15 saves on 18 shots. The Blackhawks host the Seattle Kraken on Sunday. Backup Alex Stalock

MADRID (AP) — Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema will miss Saturday’s home game against Sevilla in the Spanish league because of muscle fatigue. Real Madrid did not say how long he will be out. The 34-year-old Benzema won the prestigious award on Monday after leading Madrid to the Champions League and Spanish league titles last

PALMA, Spain (AP) — Ryan Fox and Yannik Paul share a two-stroke lead of the Mallorca Open after both had a flawless third round while Richard Mansell shot a course-record 61. Fox is aiming for his third European tour win of the year. Paul is searching for his first. Paul had three eagles and three

By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer DENVER (AP) — Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson will miss Sunday’s game against the New York Jets because of a pulled hamstring, and backup Brett Rypien will get the start. Wilson was ruled out Saturday, less than 24 hours after coach Nathaniel Hackett said he figured Wilson’s playing status

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers have placed wide receiver Randall Cobb and offensive lineman Jake Hanson on injured reserve while activating Sammy Watkins. Watkins is questionable for Sunday’s game at Washington. The veteran receiver has missed four games with a hamstring problem that put him on injured reserve. The injured reserve

By JIM VERTUNO AP Sports Writer AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — An American driver is closing in on Formula One. Williams reserve driver Logan Sargeant will get a seat for the 2023 season if he earns enough super license points to qualify, team boss Jost Capito said Saturday ahead of the United States Grand Prix. Sargeant

NAPLES, Italy (AP) — It will be an all-Italian final on home soil at the Napoli Cup on Sunday. Second-seeded Matteo Berrettini will face fourth-seeded Lorenzo Musetti after both won their respective semifinals at the outdoor, hardcourt tournament. It will be a first matchup between the two players. Berrettini recovered from a set down and

By JAMES ROBSON AP Soccer Writer MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Liverpool’s mini-revival came to halt with a shock 1-0 loss at relegation-threatened Nottingham Forest in the Premier League. But Chelsea and Manchester United continue to progress under respective managers Graham Potter and Erik Ten Hag after a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge. Erling Haaland put