Stroman wins at Wrigley, Cubs top Rockies 2-1 for 4th in row
By MATT CARLSON Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Marcus Stroman won at Wrigley Field for the first time since signing with the Cubs, pitching no-hit…
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Serie B champion Lecce beats Salernitana 2-1 for first win
ROME (AP) — Serie B champion Lecce won at Salernitana 2-1 for its first win since returning to the top division. Gabriel Strefezza scored the…
Continue Reading No rush: Browns’ Garrett not eyeing sacks record, only Jets
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Myles Garrett is on the verge of setting a Browns record. He’s more worried about going…
Continue Reading Kwon Alexander having ‘legendary’ effect on Jets as leader
By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Kwon Alexander has quickly become an emotional force in the New York Jets’…
Continue Reading Rams, Falcons look to rebound from season-opening losses
By The Associated Press The Los Angeles Rams and the Atlanta Falcons both look to bounce back from season-opening losses when they meet at SoFi…
Continue Reading Slafkovsky disappointed he can’t deliver win in Habs’ debut
By JOHN WAWROW AP Hockey Writer BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Juraj Slafkovsky set high standards for himself in the lead up to being selected by the…
Continue Reading Giants seek first 2-0 start since 2016; Panthers need win
By The Associated Press The New York Giants will try to open their season with two straight wins for the first time since 2016 when they play host to…
Continue Reading NJ casino, online, sports betting revenue up 10% in August
By WAYNE PARRY Associated Press ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey’s casinos, horse tracks that offer sports betting and the online partners…
Continue Reading McIlroy, Fitzpatrick are 1-2 on next year’s Ryder Cup course
GUIDONIA MONTECELIO, Italy (AP) — Rory McIlroy and U.S. Open champion Matt Fitzpatrick are getting quite comfortable on next year’s Ryder Cup…
Continue Reading France tops Poland, Spain beats Germany in EuroBasket semis
BERLIN (AP) — France sent a message on its way to grabbing a spot in the EuroBasket championship game. Guerschon Yabusele scored 22 points, and…
Continue Reading Patriots QB Mac Jones returns to practice following illness
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Patriots quarterback Mac Jones returned to practice a day after sitting out with an illness. It puts the No. 15 pick…
Continue Reading Top-ranked Alcaraz loses to Auger-Aliassime at Davis Cup
By JOSEPH WILSON Associated Press BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Felix Auger-Aliassime has led Canada to a 2-1 victory over Spain in the Davis Cup after…
Continue Reading Sharks, Kane reach settlement on termination grievance
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Evander Kane and the San Jose Sharks have reached a settlement on the grievance he filed over the termination of his…
Continue Reading Musah hurt groin, to miss World Cup warmups, Cardoso in
CHICAGO (AP) — Yunus Musah will miss the United States’ last two World Cup warmup matches because of a left groin injury, depriving the Americans…
Continue Reading Marshall offensive line coach Eddy Morrissey resigns
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — Marshall offensive line coach Eddy Morrissey has resigned for unspecified personal reasons. The school’s athletic…
Continue Reading Miami Dolphins RT Austin Jackson goes on short-term IR
By ALANIS THAMES AP Sports Writer MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins have placed right tackle Austin Jackson on short-term injured…
Continue Reading Former All-Star catcher John Stearns dies at 71
DENVER (AP) — John Stearns, a four-time All-Star catcher with the New York Mets, has died after a long battle with cancer. He was 71. Stearns, who…
Continue Reading Kentucky Derby modifies qualifying, elevates prep races
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Churchill Downs has modified paths to the Kentucky Derby and Oaks, awarding points to the top five finishers in qualifying…
Continue Reading PayPal says if Sarver stays, it won’t remain Suns sponsor
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer PayPal said Friday that the company will no longer sponsor the Phoenix Suns if owner Robert Sarver remains part…
Continue Reading German minister asks UEFA to remove Belarus from Euro 2024
NYON, Switzerland (AP) — A German government minister has asked UEFA to remove Belarus from trying to qualify for the 2024 European Championship…
Continue Reading Larson signs 3-year extension with Hendrick through 2026
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — NASCAR champion Kyle Larson has signed a three-year contract extension through 2026…
Continue Reading Mexico forward Jimenez out for Wolves; Costa possible v City
WOLVERHAMPTON, England (AP) — Wolverhampton forward Raul Jimenez hasn’t recovered from a groin injury and won’t be available to play against…
Continue Reading IOC president Bach discusses ‘challenges’ for 2026 Games
By ANDREW DAMPF AP Sports Writer ROME (AP) — Costly construction delays, a leadership vacancy linked to a volatile political climate and a lack of…
Continue Reading Boubacar Kamara replaces Adrien Rabiot in France squad
PARIS (AP) — Aston Villa midfielder Boubacar Kamara has been called up for France’s upcoming Nations League matches as a replacement for the…
Continue Reading Chile loses FIFA appeal in World Cup case with Ecuador
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — Chile has lost its appeal to replace Ecuador at the World Cup in Qatar but the verdict by FIFA will…
Continue Reading Without a club, Denayer gets place in Belgium squad
BRUSSELS (AP) — Roberto Martinez is not turning his back on Jason Denayer. The Belgium coach called up the center back on Friday for upcoming…
Continue Reading Riding bike, Luis Enrique delivers squad for Nations League
By JOSEPH WILSON Associated Press BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Spain coach Luis Enrique has provided some surprises in his second-to-last squad before…
Continue Reading Former PSG player in custody after attack on teammate
PARIS (AP) — Former Paris Saint-Germain player Aminata Diallo has been issued preliminary charges and taken into police custody in connection with…
Continue Reading Syracuse QB Garrett Shrader on a roll for unbeaten Orange
By JOHN KEKIS AP Sports Writer SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Quarterback Garrett Shrader has a good grasp of the new Syracuse offense and has the Orange on…
Continue Reading NHL, players remain committed to hosting Feb. 2024 World Cup
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — The NHL and players remain committed to hosting a World Cup of Hockey in February 2024…
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