AP-National-Sports

EDMONTON. Alberta (AP) — The Edmonton Oilers placed goalie Mike Smith on injured reserve Wednesday because of a lower-body injury. The Oilers…

GLENDALE, Colorado (AP) — USA Rugby has launched its bid to host the Rugby World Cup in 2027 or 2031, aiming to become the first country in North…

BOB FERRANTE Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — As Leonard Hamilton begins his 20th season at Florida State, he has elevated the men’s…

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Elijah Moore sent the expectations for his rookie year soaring through the…

By LES BOWEN Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Three-time Pro Bowl right tackle Lane Johnson returned to practice with the Philadelphia Eagles…

LONDON (AP) — Dillian Whyte has pulled out of his Oct. 30 heavyweight fight against Otto Wallin because of a shoulder injury. Whyte’s promoter,…

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona and teenage forward Ansu Fati have agreed on a contract extension to 2027 that includes a buyout clause of 1…

By NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Baltimore tight end Mark Andrews has been one of the AFC’s top pass catchers so far…

By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — The Broncos and Broncos look a lot alike these days and it’s not just their orange-toned…

By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — The home of Seattle’s new NHL team is about ready for its hockey debut on Saturday night when…

By DAVID SMALE Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — No. 8 Baylor is in a period of transition with some key departures from last year’s…

By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater has a quadriceps injury in addition to his…

By GENE CHAMBERLAIN Associated Press LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The lesson Bears rookie quarterback Justin Fields is learning from facing good…

By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo’s late winning goal capped a classic Manchester United comeback win in the…

By DAVID SMALE Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Oklahoma and Texas will leave the Big 12 for the Southeastern Conference in a few seasons.…

By GLEN FARLEY Associated Press FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The numbers are less than flattering. The New England Patriots head into Sunday’s game…

LILLE, France (AP) — Sevilla had the best chances to win in a tight and often dull game as it drew 0-0 at Lille in the Champions League. Sevilla…

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Huascar Ynoa was scratched with shoulder inflammation from his scheduled start for the Atlanta Braves against the Los Angeles…

By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Defensive tackle DeForest Buckner left his heart in San Francisco long ago. Instead…

By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers are optimistic starting quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo can…

BERN, Switzerland (AP) — Villarreal has ended an 11-game winless streak in the Champions League group stage by beating Young Boys 4-1. Headed goals…

LONDON (AP) — Injuries to strikers Romelu Lukaku and Timo Werner have marred Chelsea’s impressive 4-0 win over Malmo in the Champions League.…

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo has saved Manchester United again in the Champions League. The greatest scorer in the competition’s…

By The Associated Press SMU is undefeated halfway through its regular-season schedule for the third year in a row. The 6-0 Mustangs have also won six…

LISBON (AP) — Bayern Munich has kept up its winning start to the Champions League as Leroy Sané scored twice in a 4-0 win over Benfica. Bayern…

By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer National Women’s Soccer League interim CEO Marla Messing has announced an agreement with the players’…

By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Newly acquired tight end Zach Ertz has spent the past few days on the Cardinals’…

By JOHN KEKIS AP Sports Writer Buddy Boeheim is ready for his final season playing basketball for his Hall of Fame father and will have big brother…

By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Daniel Jones was off to the best start of his brief career as New York Giants…