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By DORIAN COLBERT RosterWatch Nearing the halfway point of the NFL’s regular season, it’s good to realize there are still some “set it and…

By KEN RITTER Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Prosecutors in Las Vegas say former Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III was speeding at 156 mph…

By DAVID GINSBURG Associated Press Versatile Baltimore Colts running back Tom Matte has died. Matte spent his entire 12 years in the NFL with the…

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins have placed star center Sidney Crosby and defenseman Brian Dumoulin in the COVID-19 protocol after both…

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Miami considered making a trade with Houston for Deshaun Watson but did not ask his…

By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Odell Beckham Jr.’s father is upset with Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield for not throwing…

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — The 2022 edition of the Giro d’Italia will start with three stages in Hungary as it was scheduled to do last year before…

BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Fifteen-year-old midfielder Enes Sali has been called up by Romania for two key World Cup qualifying games this month.…

By The Associated Press The Indianapolis Colts are eager to play Thursday night. A short week is helping them turn the page quickly after…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Gary DiSarcina will coach third base for the Washington Nationals, Eric Young Jr. will coach first base and Ricky Bones is the…

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The stars are showing up early in the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship. The seven-way tie for the lead in Dubai…

VILLARREAL, Spain (AP) — Unai Emery has put an end to rumors about him joining Newcastle and says he will stay as coach with Villarreal despite…

By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer The NCAA has upheld a one-year postseason ban and other penalties against the Oklahoma State men’s basketball…

PARIS (AP) — Defending champion Daniil Medvedev stayed in contention for the year-end No. 1 ranking by defeating Ilya Ivashka of Belarus 7-5, 6-4…

By KAREL JANICEK Associated Press PRAGUE (AP) — Russia has eliminated defending champion France to reach the semifinals of the Billie Jean King…

By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer METAIRIE, La. (AP) — New Orleans Saints two-time All-Pro receiver Michael Thomas says he won’t play this season…

By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — New York Giants injured star running Saquon Barkley and two other starters did not…

TOKYO (AP) — Kawaskai Frontale has won its second consecutive J-League title by drawing 1-1 with the Urawa Reds. Kawasaki now has won four league…

By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer The NHL’s rebuilding teams are at very different stages early this season. The Detroit Red Wings are finally…

By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer From Mike White’s memorable starting debut to Cooper Rush’s prime-time comeback, as well as a rare win for…

By JIM VERTUNO AP Sports Writer Lewis Hamilton is Formula One’s biggest star. Max Verstappen is the challenger trying to dethrone him. Together…

By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Nineteen years after falling one win short with San Francisco, Dusty Baker’s quest for his first…

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Mark Scheifele scored the deciding goal in the shootout in his return from COVID-19 protocol, leading the Winnipeg Jets…

ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) — A 4-year-old filly died from an injury suffered during training at Santa Anita on closing day of the track’s fall meet.…

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — J.T. Miller scored his second goal of the game 2:22 into overtime and the Vancouver Canucks rallied to beat the…

By BEN ROSS Associated Press SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Tomás Hertl had two goals and an assist, and the San Jose Sharks beat the Buffalo Sabres 5-3.…

By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James scored 14 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter, Russell Westbrook added 27…

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mamadou Fall scored in first-half stoppage time and LAFC played the Vancouver Whitecaps to a 1-1 draw. The result means the…