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AP Basketball Writer USC star JuJu Watkins and UConn’s Paige Bueckers headline The Associated Press preseason All-America women’s college basketball team released Tuesday that for the first time includes three sophomores in a clear sign of the young talent in a sport coming off a record year of fan interest. Watkins and Bueckers were unanimous

Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris will head to reliably Republican Texas just 10 days before Election Day in an effort to refocus her campaign against former President Donald Trump on reproductive care, which Democrats see as a make-or-break issue this year. Her campaign says Harris will visit Houston for an event

Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats in Texas will once again wait on Election Day to find out whether this is the year they can win a statewide race after three decades of losing to Republicans. They’re pinning their hopes on the U.S. Senate, where Republican incumbent Ted Cruz faces a challenge from U.S. Rep.

AP Basketball Writer The Boston Celtics begin this season as the NBA champions. And sometime this season, the Celtics might take over the top spot on another league list. In the NBA’s all-time won-lost standings, among active franchises, the San Antonio Spurs enter this season with the best record. But the Celtics have a path

AP Sports Writer DALLAS (AP) — The Dallas Mavericks and guard Jaden Hardy have agreed on an $18 million, three-year extension, a person with knowledge of the contract said Tuesday. The deal secures one of the backups in the star-studded backcourt led by Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving and Klay Thompson. The person spoke to The

AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun both agreed to contract extensions with the Houston Rockets, a person with knowledge of the details said Monday. Green, the second overall pick in the 2021 draft, agreed to a three-year, $106 million extension. Sengun, who was chosen 16th in the same draft, agreed

AP Pro Football Writer FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Micah Parsons isn’t sure if the first injury absence of the two-time All-Pro pass rusher’s NFL career will end in a pivotal game for his Dallas Cowboys against rival San Francisco. If Parsons is watching from the sideline Sunday night in California because of his high ankle

AP Sports Writer AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Texas Longhorns still believe in quarterback Quinn Ewers despite two poor games from the third-year starter who was briefly benched in last week’s loss to No. 1 Georgia, coach Steve Sarkisian said Monday. Ewers struggled through one of his worst career games against the Bulldogs, completing 25

AP Hockey Writer Peter DeBoer was worried. The experienced coach now in his fifth NHL job was concerned his Dallas Stars would get off to a slow start after back-to-back trips to the Western Conference Final. “Is it going to take a while to get going?” DeBoer wondered. “Are we going to have some type

AP Sports Writer AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas coach Steve Sarkisian said Monday the No. 5 Longhorns have a “passionate fanbase” that needs to use “better discretion” after the school was fined and threatened with further sanctions by the Southeastern Conference over fans throwing water bottles and trash on the field during the loss to

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A Texas man whose execution was halted does not appear at state Capitol after objections to transporting him from prison.

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The governing body for Formula 1 fined the organizers of the United States Grand Prix nearly $550,000 after a group of spectators invaded the track at the Circuit of the Americas while cars were still finishing their cooldown lap following Sunday’s race. The FIA said about 200 fans in the grandstand

AP College Football Writer Never mind that a faction of fans lament college sports’ transition from amateurism to above-board professionalism. This football season is delivering when it comes to unpredictability and entertainment value. It’s reflected week by week in The Associated Press college football poll. Oregon on Sunday became the fourth team to hold the

Associated Press/Report for America AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A Texas man whose execution was halted and then called to testify at the state Capitol did not show up Monday over growing pushback from state leaders who have blasted lawmakers’ last-ditch tactics to subpoena Robert Roberson and spare his life for now. His absence at a

AP Sports Writer GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — C.J. Stroud and Houston’s passing attack didn’t provide nearly enough help for the Texans’ injury-riddled defense. That defense produced an inspired performance, but finally wore down in the final minute of a 24-22 loss at Green Bay that snapped the Texans’ three-game winning streak. Brandon McManus’ 45-yard

AP Sports Writer LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Darrell Green is back around the Washington football organization he played his entire NFL career for, receiving an honor that seems long overdue. The Commanders retired the Hall of Fame cornerback’s No. 28 at halftime of their game against Carolina on Sunday, 22 years since his final season.

AP Sports Writer AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas and everyone else are finding that Georgia is still the top dog in the Southeastern Conference. Coach Kirby Smart’s 100th victory in his nine seasons with the Bulldogs, a dominating defensive performance at No. 1 Texas, provided a stark reminder about his team that started the season

AP Sports Writer AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Charles Leclerc gave Ferrari its first United States Grand Prix victory since 2018 with a commanding drive Sunday, and Red Bull’s Max Verstappen strengthened his lead in the F1 season championship with a podium finish awarded by a late penalty on McLaren’s Lando Norris. Verstappen finished third after

AP Sports Writer GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Brandon McManus insisted he hadn’t planned to do a “Lambeau leap” if he made a winning field goal in his Green Bay Packers debut. But when he kicked a 45-yard field goal as time expired to give Green Bay a 24-22 victory over Houston on Sunday, McManus

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers linebacker Quay Walker left his team’s game against the Houston Texans on Sunday after a teammate’s leg inadvertently hit him in the head at the end of a play. Walker left the game immediately after the play to get evaluated for a concussion. The Packers announced later

AP Sports Writer World champion Ilia Malinin won Skate America on Sunday for the third consecutive year, altering his free skate on the fly after an early mistake and punctuating the program with a backflip that had been banned in competition until this season. The two-time and reigning U.S. champion scored 290.12 points to finish

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Houston Texans wide receiver Stefon Diggs and Green Bay Packers cornerbacks Jaire Alexander and Keisean Nixon exchanged words and shoves during an altercation before their respective teams faced off Sunday. Diggs said after the Texans’ 24-22 loss that the incident started when he “heard somebody chirping.” Television cameras showed Diggs

AP Basketball Writer The reigning NBA rookie of the year. The reigning NBA defensive player of the year. The No. 1, No. 2 and No. 6 overall picks in this year’s NBA draft. They all have something in common. They’re French. It’s not a new concept for France to have players in the NBA; there’s

AP Basketball Writer Here are some of the awards that Victor Wembanyama received over the last 12 months: the NBA rookie of the year trophy, a spot on the All-Rookie team, a first-team All-Defense selection, three rookie of the month awards and most recently an Olympic silver medal. They’re all nice. They’re also not enough.

AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Americans who think of petrified hot dogs, frozen burritos and salty snacks when they imagine getting food at a gas station or truck stop may be pleasantly surprised during their next road trip: U.S. convenience stores are offering them more and better — though not necessarily healthier —

Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — TCU leveraged a suffocating defensive performance, Josh Hoover rushed for a TD and passed for 263 yards and the Horned Frogs outlasted Utah 13-7 on Saturday night. “So thankful for my team and our defense. That’s one of the best defensive performances I’ve ever seen. They played so

HOUSTON (AP) — Daniel Steres scored in the 11th minute of stoppage time Saturday night to help the Houston Dynamo beat the LA Galaxy 2-1 in the regular season finale for both teams. Houston (15-10-9) will be the No. 5 seed and play the fourth-seeded Seattle Sounders in a best-of-three first-round series in the MLS

Associated Press/Report for America AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — When Robert Roberson’s execution was abruptly halted in Texas, it was due to a subpoena ordering him to testify over a legal backstop that both Republicans and Democrats say should had saved him long ago: Texas’ junk science law. The 2013 law allows a person convicted of