Brazil’s soccer boss regrets two pitch invasions, violence
By MAURICIO SAVARESE AP Sports Writer SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil’s soccer confederation has condemned two cases of crowd violence that led to…
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World Cup host Qatar wins rights for 2023 Asian Cup
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Qatar has won the rights to host the 2023 Asian Cup just weeks before it stages the World Cup. The Asian Football…
Continue Reading Eagles improve to 6-0, Hurts key in 26-17 win over Cowboys
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Eagles closed out another familiar outcome — their latest victory as they roll unbeaten…
Continue Reading Top-ranked Iga Swiatek beats Vekic to win San Diego title
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Top-ranked Iga Swiatek overcame a challenge from qualifier Donna Vekic to win the San Diego Open title 6-3, 3-6, 6-0. Swiatek…
Continue Reading Koné scores key goal, Montreal advances in MLS Cup Playoffs
MONTREAL (AP) — Ismaël Koné scored the go-ahead goal, Djordje Mihailovic converted a penalty kick late in second-half stoppage time and Montreal…
Continue Reading Cole, Yankees save season, beat Guards to force ALDS Game 5
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Gerrit Cole gave New York what it needed, seven solid innings and Harrison Bader hit a two-run…
Continue Reading Grizzlies sign F/C Brandon Clarke to contract extension
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The Memphis Grizzlies have signed forward/center Brandon Clarke to a multiyear contract extension. Clarke just finished his…
Continue Reading Anderson confused after being sent off during Panthers’ loss
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Robbie Anderson walked out of the locker room wearing a jacket that said “Lover Boy” on…
Continue Reading Cardinals need help for offense as Hopkins’ return looms
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — DeAndre Hopkins can’t rejoin the Arizona Cardinals soon enough. And even his return might not solve…
Continue Reading Bills, Chiefs believe another rematch coming in rivalry
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs fully believe they’ll see each other again…
Continue Reading Ravens lament another blown lead and 3-3 record
By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — If the Baltimore Ravens knew how to finish games, they would be undefeated. Their…
Continue Reading Bills rally to beat Chiefs 24-20 in playoff rematch
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Von Miller had just finished talking about the importance of the Buffalo Bills beating the…
Continue Reading Alabama A&M defeats UAPB despite Britten’s 277 yards rushing
PINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) — Victor Barbosa made the go-ahead field goal in the fourth quarter, Harold Jemison scored two rushing touchdowns and Alabama…
Continue Reading Saints offense stalls as New Orleans loses late lead
By GUERRY SMITH Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Andy Dalton had an opportunity to stake a stronger claim on the New Orleans’ starting…
Continue Reading Walker runs for key TD, Seahawks beat Cardinals 19-9
By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — Kenneth Walker III wanted to honor mentor Rashaad Penny in his first start. The Seattle rookie…
Continue Reading LA Rams rally in 2nd half to beat Wilks, Panthers 24-10
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams snapped their two-game skid with a 24-10 victory over the Carolina…
Continue Reading Defensive breakdowns prove costly in Jags’ loss at Indy
By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars figured their stingy scoring defense would have the advantage over…
Continue Reading Brissett, Browns handed most lopsided loss of season by Pats
By BRIAN DULIK Associated Press CLEVELAND (AP) — Browns quarterback Jacoby Brissett committed three turnovers, their defense allowed a season high…
Continue Reading Austin advances past RSL on penalties after 2-2 draw
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Brad Stuver stopped two tries in penalty time, a third one sailed high over the crossbar, and Austin advanced past Real Salt…
Continue Reading Logano wins at Las Vegas to earn spot in NASCAR title race
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Joey Logano became the first driver to qualify for NASCAR’s championship finale by using…
Continue Reading Garoppolo blames offense for Niners’ sluggish defeat
By GEORGE HENRY AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo couldn’t get his team’s offense going…
Continue Reading Brady, Bucs searching for answers after loss at Pittsburgh
By DAN SCIFO Associated Press PITTSBURGH (AP) — Tom Brady entered with a highly-successful track record against a Pittsburgh Steelers’ team that…
Continue Reading Rodgers says simplifying could help struggling Pack offense
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers believes a simpler approach can help the…
Continue Reading NLCS-bound Padres find their identity, eliminate Dodgers
By BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — As a rare October rainstorm drenched Petco Park in the eighth inning, nobody at the packed…
Continue Reading Couples beats his age and the field on PGA Tour Champions
CARY, N.C. (AP) — Fred Couples is a winner on the PGA Tour Champions again after his best round ever on the 50-and-older circuit. The 63-year-old…
Continue Reading Poole ready to chase another championship alongside Green
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Calling it a “long” couple of weeks, Golden State guard Jordan Poole is ready to chase…
Continue Reading Wallace charges after Larson following crash at Las Vegas
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Bubba Wallace tried to fight reigning NASCAR champion Kyle Larson after a crash at Las Vegas…
Continue Reading SEC fines Tennessee 100k; Vols crowdsourcing new goalposts
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — The Southeastern Conference has fined Tennessee $100,000 for a wild, field-storming celebration after a win over Alabama.…
Continue Reading Patriots bury Browns, Belichick ties Halas with 324th win
By MITCH STACY AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Rookie backup Bailey Zappe threw for 309 yards and two touchdowns in his third NFL game, Bill…
Continue Reading Auger-Aliassime beats Wolf to win Firenze Open
FLORENCE, Italy (AP) — Top-seeded Felix Auger-Aliassime has won the Firenze Open with his 11th ace of the day. He beat American J.J. Wolf 6-4, 6-4.…
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