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By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer Patrick Cantlay is the model of concentration over every shot. He can be so focused there are times he doesn’t…

HIGH POINT, N.C. (AP) — Former Charlotte Hornets coach and High Point University star Gene Littles has died. Littles was the all-time leading…

By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer BERN, Switzerland (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo’s early goal could not save Manchester United from a 2-1 loss…

By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Pro Football Writer FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Jameis Winston sees a silver lining in a COVID-19 outbreak that has sidelined six…

SEVILLE, Spain (AP) — Salzburg will rue two missed penalties in its 1-1 draw at 10-man Sevilla to start its Champions League campaign. Salzburg…

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Former New York Rangers forward Jim Vesey is among three players the New Jersey Devils have signed to tryout contracts. The…

By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer In this era of racial reckoning, it’s not only appropriate but significant that the stories of NFL…

By MITCH STACY AP Sports Writer Powerhouse Ohio State will have to find a way to rebound after a stunning loss to two-touchdown underdog Oregon. The…

By JOHN ZENOR AP Sports Writer Greg Seitz has been at Jacksonville State for nearly three decades, through a Division II national championship,…

By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — A person familiar with the decision tells The Associated Press that the Seattle Mariners will…

NYON, Switzerland (AP) — Ajax must change its popular Bob Marley-themed shirts in Champions League games. UEFA says the three little birds motif…

By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA enters the final week of the regular season with many playoff positions still to be…

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean team Ulsan Horang-i has kept its hopes alive for a second consecutive Asian Champions League title by…

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Ryan Braun has announced his retirement. Braun is the Milwaukee Brewers’ home run leader whose production was slowed by injuries…

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana Pacers point guard Edmond Sumner will be out indefinitely after having surgery to repair a torn left Achilles tendon.…

MOSCOW (AP) — Two-time Olympic champion in the hammer throw and world record holder Yuriy Sedykh has died. He was 66. The Russian track and field…

LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Liverpool midfielder Harvey Elliott has had surgery on his broken left ankle. The 18-year-old Elliott was carried off on…

By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer There were stages during the offseason when it appeared Bernardo Silva’s four-year spell at Manchester City…

By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer Patrick Cantlay is the players’ choice as PGA Tour player of the year. It’s another big step for the…

By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer The organizing committee for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics has elevated its top marketing officer to CEO as it…

By The Associated Press Houston Astros right-hander Zack Greinke makes his first start Tuesday night since testing positive for COVID-19 last month.…

By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer A decade ago, Scotty McCreery won “American Idol.” At age 17. So the country music star and huge NFL fan…

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer MIAMI (AP) — Spencer Knight ended last season as Florida’s heir apparent at goaltender. Thing is, it’s just…

By W.G. RAMIREZ Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Carl Nassib’s strip-sack of Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson came at a critical time…

By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Clayton Kershaw struck out five in his first start since July 3 and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat…

By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — Mitch Haniger made Boston pay for a costly error by first baseman Kyle Schwarber, hitting a three-run…

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The surprising San Francisco Giants became the first team to clinch a playoff spot this…

By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Baseball Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Jose Siri homered twice and added a two-run single in his first big league start,…