Verstappen could clinch 2nd F1 title if he wins Singapore GP
By JEROME PUGMIRE AP Auto Racing Writer While last year’s intense Formula One title battle went to the wire and captivated the world of sport, this…
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Hines Ward’s path to becoming NFL head coach starts in XFL
By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer Hines Ward sees some Pittsburgh in San Antonio. Ward, who played his entire 14-year career with the Steelers and…
Continue Reading US runs past Canada into World Cup gold-medal game
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer SYDNEY (AP) — Breanna Stewart scored 17 points and the United States raced out to an early lead to put away…
Continue Reading North Americans in Russia’s KHL face difficult decisions
By The Associated Press North American players in the Russia-based Kontinental Hockey League are in a difficult position amid calls from the U.S. and…
Continue Reading Mariners outlast Rangers in 11, close in on playoff berth
By LUKE OLSON Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — Mitch Haniger and Jarred Kelenic both homered twice, J.P. Crawford singled home the winning run in…
Continue Reading Explainer: Tua Tagovailoa, fencing response and NFL protocol
By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer Tua Tagovailoa stumbled to the ground, his legs wobbly and unable to walk to the huddle after banging his head…
Continue Reading Vargas, Dodgers beat Padres 5-2 for 108th win
By BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — Miguel Vargas hit a tiebreaking, two-run single with the bases loaded in the sixth inning and…
Continue Reading Ohtani takes no-hitter into 8th, Angels beat Athletics 4-2
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Two-way phenom Shohei Ohtani pitched no-hit ball into the eighth inning and extended his…
Continue Reading AP source: Mets calling up top prospect Álvarez vs Braves
By MIKE FITZPATRICK AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The first-place New York Mets are calling up top prospect Francisco Álvarez for their…
Continue Reading Proctor hits grand slam, Rodón Ks 10 as Giants sweep Rockies
By BEN ROSS Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Ford Proctor hit a grand slam for his first career home run, Carlos Rodón struck out 10 in six…
Continue Reading Hall tosses 3 TDs, rallies No. 19 BYU past Utah State 38-26
By JOHN COON Associated Press PROVO, Utah (AP) — Jaren Hall threw for 273 yards and three touchdowns to help No. 19 BYU to a 38-26 victory over…
Continue Reading Angels’ Ohtani has no-hitter broken up in 8th vs Athletics
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Angels phenom Shohei Ohtani took a no-hitter into the eighth inning Thursday night against the Oakland Athletics…
Continue Reading Bengals top Miami 27-15 after injured Tagovailoa carted off
By MITCH STACY AP Sports Writer CINCINNATI (AP) — Joe Burrow tossed a late 2-yard touchdown pass to Hayden Hurst to seal a 27-15 win for the…
Continue Reading García hits grand slam in Marlins’ 4-2 win over Brewers
By TOM KERTSCHER Associated Press MILWAUKEE (AP) — Avisaíl García came off the injured list and hit a grand slam in the eighth inning in the…
Continue Reading South Carolina tops SC State 50-10 in game moved for Ian
By PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Spencer Rattler threw for two touchdowns and ran for another to lead South Carolina to a…
Continue Reading Former NFL player, 2nd rock climber found dead in California
IDYLLWILD, Calif. (AP) — Two rock climbers, including a former NFL player, were found dead near a Southern California peak after rescue crews…
Continue Reading Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa stretchered off with head injury
By MITCH STACY AP Sports Writer CINCINNATI (AP) — Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa sustained neck and head injuries after being slammed to…
Continue Reading Rays miss chance to clinch, lose 2-1 as Guardians rally late
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Rookies Oscar Gonzalez and Steven Kwan drove in runs in the eighth inning as the Cleveland…
Continue Reading Xiyu Lin makes late eagle to take LPGA lead in Texas
THE COLONY, Texas (AP) — Xiyu Lin of China made a 10-foot eagle putt on the par-5 17th hole Thursday that sent her to a 6-under 65 and a one-shot…
Continue Reading Buccaneers, Chiefs will play in Tampa as scheduled
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Sunday night’s game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Kansas City Chiefs will be played at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa…
Continue Reading Riley with 66 shares lead at Sanderson Farms in home state
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Davis Riley has a share of the lead in the Sanderson Farms Championship. Riley grew up in Mississippi about 90 miles away and…
Continue Reading 49ers LT McKivitz undaunted by replacing Williams
By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer Colton McKivitz is undaunted by the big void he must fill on San Francisco’s offensive line. McKivitz will be…
Continue Reading Arraez leads AL batting race as Judge pursues Triple Crown
By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Sports Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — An already historic season by New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge could well be capped with…
Continue Reading Brady, Bucs look to get offense going vs. Mahomes, Chiefs
By FRED GOODALL AP Sports Writer TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Three touchdowns in three games hardly qualifies as getting the job done offensively. Tom Brady…
Continue Reading Rams WR Ben Skowronek thriving in unlikely new fullback role
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Ben Skowronek has been given an unlikely role as a fullback in the Los Angeles…
Continue Reading QB Tagovailoa listed as active for showdown with Bengals
CINCINNATI (AP) — Despite being banged up, Miami quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is listed as active for the Thursday night game against the Cincinnati…
Continue Reading Phillies lose 5th straight, Cubs sweep season series 6-0
By MATT CARLSON Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Struggling to end an 11-year playoff drought, the slumping Phillies lost their fifth straight game…
Continue Reading Mayfield’s transition to Carolina anything but smooth so far
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Baker Mayfield’s transition to the Carolina Panthers hasn’t been a smooth one. The…
Continue Reading Bears’ defense refocuses on tackling to stop Giants’ Barkley
By GENE CHAMBERLAIN Associated Press LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — After struggling initially with tackling, the Chicago Bears’ run defense…
Continue Reading Aaron Judge’s 61st HR another murky milestone for MLB
By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer Aaron Judge’s homers almost always impress, and No. 61 on Wednesday night was no exception — a laser-beam…
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