AP Interview: Tennis tour CEO still wants Peng Shuai inquiry
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — The man in charge of women’s professional tennis, Steve Simon, has been sitting…
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Harper, Phillies tie World Series mark with 5 HR, top Astros
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Bryce Harper bashed a home run on the first World Series pitch he saw in Philadelphia, and then…
Continue Reading Stars score 4 times in second period, beat Los Angeles 5-2
DALLAS (AP) — Roope Hintz’s second score of the game punctuated a three-goal flurry in 91 seconds and the Dallas Stars used four-goal outburst in…
Continue Reading McCullers 1st to give up 5 home runs in World Series game
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Lance McCullers Jr. didn’t have to look — he had seen enough already. Rhys Hoskins had…
Continue Reading Deion Sanders forbids Jackson St from leaving Houston hotel
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Jackson State coach Deion Sanders has forbidden his players from leaving the team hotel while they’re in Houston for…
Continue Reading Bohm hits 1,000th HR in World Series history, Phils launch 5
By BEN WALKER AP Baseball Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Alec Bohm hit the 1,000th home run in World Series history Tuesday night, and the Philadelphia…
Continue Reading Judge OKs lawsuit against Angels over Tyler Skaggs death
FULLERTON, Calif. (AP) — A California judge is allowing a lawsuit to proceed against the Los Angeles Angels over the drug-related death of pitcher…
Continue Reading Verlander flips script, gives thumbs-up to Phillies fans
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Phillies fans had to hand it to Justin Verlander: they gave the Astros ace a thumbs-up a day after he showed them he was No. 1.…
Continue Reading Uvalde families gather at Texas Capitol for Day of the Dead
By ACACIA CORONADO Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Families of some of the 19 children killed in the Uvalde school massacre commemorated the…
Continue Reading Swiatek’s top-10 streak reaches 13; Garcia beats Coco Gauff
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — No. 1-ranked Iga Swiatek performed so well against nearly every opponent all season…
Continue Reading Phillies hire DJs for live show during World Series BP
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Phillies are keeping the hits coming at this World Series. On the scoreboard…
Continue Reading Cowboys release DT Trysten Hill after no deal at deadline
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys released defensive tackle Trysten Hill on Tuesday after being unable to find a trade partner before the…
Continue Reading Tennessee, Ohio State, Georgia and Clemson are top four in first College Football Playoff rankings
GRAPEVINE, Texas (AP) — Tennessee, Ohio State, Georgia and Clemson are top four in first College Football Playoff…
Continue Reading King gets, disagrees with, Swiatek’s choice to skip BJK Cup
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Billie Jean King gets why No. 1-ranked Iga Swiatek decided to skip the Billie Jean…
Continue Reading Astros’ Peña, Tucker, Phillies’ Realmuto win Gold Gloves
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Astros rookie shortstop and AL Championship Series MVP Jeremy Peña won his first Gold Glove Award and Houston right fielder…
Continue Reading Biden barbs ‘virulent’ Phillies fans during World Series
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — President Joe Biden took his own playful swing at Philly’s infamously ornery sports fans — including one real close to…
Continue Reading U.S. women earn record sixth straight world gymnastics title
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — A pair of falls on the balance beam in qualifying cost Jordan Chiles a shot at the world all-around gymnastics title.…
Continue Reading Takeoff, dead at 28 in shooting, was ‘chill’ Migos member
By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. AP Entertainment Writer At just 28, rapper Takeoff had cultivated a rich hip-hop legacy with Migos — along with a…
Continue Reading Pepper balls launched at group crossing US-Mexico border
EL PASO, Texas (AP) — U.S. Border Patrol agents launched pepper balls at a group of migrants who crossed the U.S.-Mexico border along the Rio…
Continue Reading Miller, Robinson, Vaughn lead RBs making mark in Big 12
By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer Running backs have been dominant in the Big 12 this season. Five of the top 13 Power Five conference rushers in yards…
Continue Reading World Series is most-watched since 2019 through 2 games
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Houston’s 5-2 win over Philadelphia in Game 2 was viewed by 10,789,000 people on Fox as the matchup remained the…
Continue Reading If Astros win World Series, gambler will earn record payout
By WAYNE PARRY Associated Press ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — A prolific Texas gambler with a knack for attention-getting bets stands to win nearly…
Continue Reading Fresh off Twitter acquisition, Musk suits up for Halloween
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Elon Musk didn’t let the responsibilities of becoming CEO at a third major company curb his Halloween spirit…
Continue Reading Taylor Swift announces 27-date US stadium tour in 2023
By The Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Fresh off one of her biggest album launches of her career, Taylor Swift announced a new U.S. stadium tour…
Continue Reading Migos rapper Takeoff dead, representative confirms following Houston shooting
HOUSTON (AP) — Migos rapper Takeoff dead, representative confirms following Houston…
Continue Reading Houston police seek witnesses to rapper Takeoff’s killing
By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. and JUAN A. LOZANO Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — Police said they have few leads in the fatal shooting of rapper Takeoff…
Continue Reading CFP’s first top 4: Tennessee, Ohio State, Georgia, Clemson
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer Tennessee, Ohio State, Georgia, and Clemson were the top four teams in the first College Football…
Continue Reading Clippers edge Rockets 95-93 on George’s clutch jumpers
By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — With Kawhi Leonard’s return nowhere in sight, Paul George is putting pressure on himself…
Continue Reading Manfred puts off decisions on incentives for minority hires
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred is putting off any decisions on instituting incentives for…
Continue Reading Manfred: Runner on 2nd in extras rule could stick around
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Starting extra innings with a runner on second base, the rule adopted by Major League…
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