Chiefs’ Reid critical of Arizona turf after 2 injuries
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs coach Andy Reid criticized the field inside State Farm Stadium on Tuesday after two…
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US keeper Steffen misses 4th straight game for Middlesbrough
By The Associated Press American goalkeeper Zack Steffen missed his fourth straight game for Middlesbrough, raising doubt whether he will be…
Continue Reading Navigating NFL without an agent remains tricky proposition
By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer Lamar Jackson is banking on his talent to ultimately land the deal he seeks from the Baltimore Ravens. He’s also…
Continue Reading Big 12’s underappreciated stealing spotlight early in season
By DAVE SKRETTA Kansas improved to 2-0 for the first time in more than a decade by squeezing out a victory at West Virginia, a win highlighted by a…
Continue Reading Man City player Benjamin Mendy cleared of one count of rape
CHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City player Benjamin Mendy has been found not guilty on a charge of rape of a 19-year-old woman. The verdict was…
Continue Reading Offense or defense? Some assistants benefit from doing both
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer Abdul Hodge is a former three-time all-Big Ten linebacker who played the position in the NFL and spent three years…
Continue Reading Armour at 46 makes it through injury to get PGA Tour card
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer Ryan Armour is starting another PGA Tour season at the Fortinet Championship, a surprise on so many levels he…
Continue Reading Suns owner Sarver suspended 1 year, fined $10M after probe
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA has suspended Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury owner Robert Sarver for one year, plus…
Continue Reading Blues sign Jordan Kyrou to 8-year, $65 million extension
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer The St. Louis Blues have taken another step in keeping their top young players in the fold long term. The team on…
Continue Reading Steelers star TJ Watt out at least 1 game with pec injury
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers star outside linebacker T.J. Watt will miss at least one game with a pec…
Continue Reading Chelsea coach Potter to attend first Champions League game
LONDON (AP) — Graham Potter’s first game as Chelsea coach will also be his first time at a Champions League game. Chelsea hosts Salzburg on…
Continue Reading Column: Jimmy Walker steps away, LIV gives him path back
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer Jimmy Walker quietly stepped away from the PGA Tour in April, not sure whether it was lingering effects of Lyme…
Continue Reading Busch leaving Gibbs, Toyota to drive for Childress in 2023
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Kyle Busch will move to Richard Childress Racing next season, ending a 15-year career…
Continue Reading New PGA Tour season starts in California, LIV to Chicago
By The Associated Press After two weeks of an offseason, the PGA Tour is ready for a new season. It starts with the Fortinet Championship in Napa,…
Continue Reading No. 1 Alcaraz already back in Spain for Davis Cup Finals
By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — It was a quick turnaround for tennis’ new No. 1. Carlos Alcaraz arrived back home to try to help…
Continue Reading World Cup Watch: Contractual tug-of-war may help Griezmann
By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — Less could be more for Antoine Griezmann going into the World Cup. The France forward has been…
Continue Reading Silvio Berlusconi’s Monza fires Stroppa as coach
MONZA, Italy (AP) — Silvio Berlusconi’s Monza has fired coach Giovanni Stroppa and replaced him with Raffaele Palladino. The 54-year-old Stroppa…
Continue Reading Riot police quell fan disorder at Marseille-Frankfurt match
By JEROME PUGMIRE AP Sports Writer MARSEILLE, France (AP) — Riot police intervened when opposing fans launched flares and fireworks at each other…
Continue Reading Joshua accepts terms for heavyweight fight with Fury
By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer A long-anticipated all-British heavyweight fight between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua is closer then ever.…
Continue Reading Diamond DeShields chronicles USA Basketball training camp
By DIAMOND DESHIELDS For The Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — I’m so grateful to have the opportunity to put on the USA jersey every day.…
Continue Reading Jets’ Reed plays with heavy heart, dedicates season to dad
By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer NEW YORK (AP) — D.J. Reed started receiving the texts just as he was about to run on the field for…
Continue Reading Analysis: Nathaniel Hackett’s headscratcher caps wild Week 1
By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer Nathaniel Hackett found himself in no man’s land, and he assured himself a spot in football purgatory…
Continue Reading Geno Smith hears chants, relishes Seahawks opening victory
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — Hearing his name chanted as he left the field as a winner for the Seattle Seahawks wasn’t validation…
Continue Reading Braves miss chance to gain ground, lose 3-2 to Giants
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Rookie starter Spencer Strider struck out nine over five innings but allowed a…
Continue Reading Dodgers beat D-backs 6-0, clinch playoff spot (for real)
By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Leave the math to everyone else. The Los Angeles Dodgers know how to win baseball games. Mookie…
Continue Reading Seahawks survive Wilson’s return, edge Broncos on missed FG
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — It was a familiar scene in Seattle: Russell Wilson leading his team downfield for a game-winning score…
Continue Reading Cubs hound Bassitt, beat NL East-leading Mets 5-2
By JERRY BEACH Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Chris Bassitt had his shortest start in three months, failing to get through the fourth inning as…
Continue Reading Leblanc, Marlins break loose, beat Rangers to split twinbill
MIAMI (AP) — Rookie Charles Leblanc hit a pair of RBI doubles during an eight-run burst in the fifth inning and the Miami Marlins beat the Texas…
Continue Reading Wolves reprimand Edwards for homophobic social media remark
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Timberwolves have reprimanded star guard Anthony Edwards for homophobic comments he made on an Instagram video and…
Continue Reading Bichette late HR, Jays edge Rays in testy contender matchup
By IAN HARRISON Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — Bo Bichette launched a go-ahead, two-run homer in the eighth inning after being hit by a high…
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