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Los Angeles Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw, center, congratulates members of his team after the Dodgers defeated the San Francisco Giants in a baseball game Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Dodgers great Clayton Kershaw to pitch his last regular-season game

September 19, 2025

Clayton Kershaw pitches the final regular-season game of his 18-year career with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday. The 37-year-old Kershaw announced his decision to retire at the season’s end. He will be surrounded by teammates, family and fans. Kershaw has won three Cy Young Awards and two World Series championships. The Dodgers’ magic number to clinch a playoff spot is six, and they face the San Francisco Giants. Kershaw acknowledges the importance of the game for both teams. Despite a dip in velocity, his competitive spirit remains strong.

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Cameron Young reacts to his putt on the 18th green during the third round of the Tour Championship golf tournament, Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

RYDER CUP ’25: For Cameron Young, a New York homecoming in the works for 12 years

September 19, 2025

Cameron Young was a high school junior when it was announced the Ryder Cup was going to Bethpage Black in 2025. Thus began a 12-year dream that has come to fruition. The New York native is coming home to play in his first Ryder Cup. Young has a photo of him watching the U.S. Open at Bethpage when he was 5. He was the first amateur to win the New York State Open in 2017 when he broke the course record. Young is the son of the longtime pro at Sleepy Hollow. His mother ran a women’s tour in Florida.

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FILE - Houston Rockets Vernon Maxwell, who played college basketball at Florida, speaks with the media after practice June 9, 1994 at the Summit in Houston, as the Rockets prepare for Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the New York Knicks. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)

Florida restores Vernon Maxwell’s college stats, making him the program’s leading scorer again

September 19, 2025

Florida has formally restored basketball great Vernon Maxwell’s final two years of college statistics. The move once again makes him the program’s all-time leading scorer. The 60-year-old Maxwell will celebrate the turnabout with friends, family and former teammates during a program reunion this weekend. Maxwell scored 2,450 points during his four seasons at Florida in the late 1980s. But he also was the focus of an NCAA investigation that ultimately placed the Gators on unsanctioned probation. Florida was forced to vacate three NCAA Tournament victories in which Maxwell participated. Then-Florida AD Bill Arnsparger stripped Maxwell’s stats from the record books for those two years.

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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw speaks to the media after announcing his retirement at the end of the season prior to a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Hollywood endings: LA icons Clayton Kershaw, Anze Kopitar announce impending retirements on same day

September 19, 2025

When Clayton Kershaw and Anze Kopitar announced their impending retirements two hours apart Thursday, the Los Angeles sports world was forever changed in an afternoon. The timing was pure coincidence for the Dodgers’ enduring ace and the Kings’ longtime captain, and their decisions were relatively unsurprising. These two 21st-century LA icons still created an epochal sports day in their adopted town. Kopitar said the timing was “kind of funny,” but he was also grateful for Kershaw to take some of the spotlight away from him.

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Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel speaks to reporters after an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

No moral victories in losing, says coach McDaniel after Dolphins drop to 0-3 in 31-21 loss to Bills

September 19, 2025

Better performance. Similar outcome. Seeking to avoid their first 0-3 start since 2019, and driven to change the narrative regarding coach Mike McDaniel’s job security, the Miami Dolphins came up short in a 31-21 loss to the Buffalo Bills. Critical late-game errors cost once again cost the Dolphins in losing for the 14th time in 15 meetings to their AFC East nemesis, and at a Bills stadium where they’ve dropped 10 straight dating to 2017, including playoffs. McDaniel refused to accept any moral victories by saying the performance wasn’t good enough. The outcome was decided with three minutes left when Tua Tagovailoa’s pass was intercepted by linebacker Terrel Bernard.

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Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) runs what the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

Josh Allen’s 3 TD passes and Terrel Bernard’s pick secure Bills’ 31-21 win over spiraling Dolphins

September 18, 2025

Josh Allen threw three touchdown passes and Terrel Bernard intercepted Tua Tagovailoa with three minutes left to secure the Buffalo Bills’ 31-21 win over the Miami Dolphins. James Cook had 108 yards rushing and a 2-yard TD as the Bills continued their dominance of Miami. Buffalo has won seven straight and 14 of the past 15, including playoffs, against its AFC East rival. The Dolphins fell to 0-3 and coach Mike McDaniel will likely face more questions about his job security. Allen finished 22 of 28 for 213 yards and improved his record to 14-2 over Miami.

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Indiana Fever forward Natasha Howard (6) reacts after her team defeated the Atlanta Dream in Game 3 in the first round of the WNBA basketball playoffs, Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Boston has go-ahead basket with 7.4 seconds left as Fever beat Dream 87-85 to reach WNBA semifinals

September 18, 2025

Aliyah Boston made the go-ahead basket with 7.4 seconds left, Lexie Hull stole the ensuing inbounds play and the Indiana Fever beat the Atlanta Dream 87-85 to advance to the WNBA semifinals. Despite missing Caitlin Clark among its injured players, Indiana closed on a 7-0 run to win a playoff series for the first time since 2015. Boston was left alone under the basket for an easy layup after Brionna Jones went to the ground going for a loose ball. It gave Indiana its first lead, 86-85, since it was 33-30. The Fever will play on Sunday.

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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw speaks to the media after announcing his retirement at the end of the season prior to a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

By the numbers: An in-depth look at Clayton Kershaw’s remarkable career with the Dodgers

September 18, 2025

Clayton Kershaw joined the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2008 as a gawky left-hander with an obvious potential for greatness. He will leave this fall with a stuffed trophy case, a massive list of accomplishments and a future appointment in Cooperstown. During the 17 years in between, Kershaw became one of Los Angeles’ most beloved athletes of the 21st century and one of the greatest pitchers of his generation. He won three Cy Young Awards, an NL MVP trophy and two World Series rings during an epic career.

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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw wipes his face as he speaks to the media after announcing his retirement at the end of the season prior to a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Clayton Kershaw to retire after 18 years with Dodgers and more than 3,000 strikeouts

September 18, 2025

Clayton Kershaw, a three-time Cy Young Award winner, says he’s retiring at the end of this season, capping an 18-year career all spent with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The 37-year-old left-hander will make his final regular-season start at Dodger Stadium on Friday night against the San Francisco Giants. Kershaw, an 11-time All-Star and 2014 NL MVP, is in his 18th major league season, all with the Dodgers. He won World Series championships in 2020 and 2024. Kershaw has a career record of 222-96 and 15 shutouts, leading active Major League players. His 2.54 ERA is the lowest of any pitcher in the live ball era since 1920.

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FILE - Los Angeles Kings center Anze Kopitar, of Slovenia, carries the Stanley Cup after beating the New York Rangers in double in Game 5 of the NHL Stanley Cup Final series, June 13, 2014, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

LA Kings captain Anze Kopitar says he will retire after his upcoming 20th season

September 18, 2025

Los Angeles Kings captain Anze Kopitar says he will retire from his 20-year NHL career after the upcoming season. The 38-year-old Kopitar made the announcement Thursday following the first practice of training camp with the Kings. The Slovenian center has spent his entire adult life with the Kings since making his NHL debut in October 2006. He is a five-time NHL All-Star, a two-time winner of the Selke Trophy as the NHL’s best defensive forward, and a three-time winner of the Lady Byng Trophy for sportsmanlike play.

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FILE - Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin (8) watches the puck against the Carolina Hurricanes during the first period of Game 3 of an NHL hockey Semi-final round playoff series in Raleigh, N.C., May 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Karl DeBlaker, File)

Alex Ovechkin just turned 40. The Washington star’s future past this season remains uncertain

September 18, 2025

Alex Ovechkin remains reticent about his future. He spoke with reporters at the Washington Capitals’ media day on Thursday. A day after his 40th birthday, the NHL’s career goal-scoring leader said he hasn’t been thinking much about what happens after this, his 21st season. That wait-and-see approach seems fine with the Capitals as Ovechkin enters the last season of his contract. The Russian star scored 44 goals last season despite a broken leg that limited him to 65 games. His pursuit of Wayne Gretzky’s mark of 894 goals was a highlight of the NHL season, and Ovechkin enters the 2025-26 campaign three shy of 900.

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Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal throws against the Cleveland Guardians during the first inning of a baseball game Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Tarik Skubal returns from injury scare for Tigers, giving up 1 run in 6 innings against Guardians

September 18, 2025

Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal returned from an injury scare and gave up one run over six innings against the Cleveland Guardians on Thursday. Skubal had tightness on his left side during his previous start. He allowed seven hits, struck out nine and walked two a 102-pitch outing against the Guardians. Cleveland made the most of Skubal’s mistake in the fourth, taking advantage of an 0-2 changeup he threw over the plate with Jhonkensy Noel’s game-tying solo homer. In the same inning, the 28-year-old Skubal struck out Brayan Rocchio to set a single-season career high with 229 strikeouts.

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David Malukas (4) is helped by track personnel after his crash during an IndyCar auto race Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025, at Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

David Malukas replaces Will Power at Team Penske after a year of rumors

September 18, 2025

Team Penske has confirmed the hiring of David Malukas to replace Will Power. This decision had been rumored since the IndyCar season-opening race in March. The 23-year-old Malukas will drive the No. 12 car with Verizon sponsorship under a multi-year agreement. Power, a two-time series champion and Indianapolis 500 winner, ranks fourth on the IndyCar win list with 45 career wins. Malukas, a first-generation Lithuanian American, joins his fourth team in four years. He was supposed to drive for McLaren Racing in 2024 but was released after a biking accident. Malukas expressed excitement about joining Team Penske.

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New York Mets' Kodai Senga pauses before pitching during the first inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Senga is not guaranteed a roster spot if the Mets make the playoffs, and Garrett is sidelined again

September 18, 2025

Kodai Senga might be pitching for a spot on the New York Mets’ postseason pitching staff when he takes the mound for Triple-A Syracuse on Thursday night. Senga opened the season with a 1.47 ERA in his first 12 starts but was optioned to Syracuse on Sept. 5 after posting a 5.90 ERA following his return from injury. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said Senga is not guaranteed a roster spot if the Mets make the playoffs. They entered Thursday 1 1/2 games ahead of the Diamondbacks for the final NL playoff spot. Also, Reed Garrett went on the injured list for a second time in a month on Thursday.

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FILE - South Carolina quarterback Connor Shaw (14) runs for yardage during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Coastal Carolina, Nov. 23, 2013 in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Stephen Morton, File)

Former South Carolina QB Connor Shaw reportedly collapses while coaching son’s football team

September 18, 2025

Former South Carolina quarterback Connor Shaw collapsed while coaching his 9-year-old son’s football team, according to media reports. The 33-year-old Shaw was taken to Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital and was in ICU as of Thursday morning, according to The State newspaper. Shaw was South Carolina’s starting quarterback from 2011 to 2013 and was inducted into the school’s athletics Hall of Fame in 2021. Social media accounts reported that Shaw fell or passed out on Wednesday night during a game in Simpsonville, South Carolina, and was wheeled off the field in an ambulance.

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Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi, left, walks onto the field before an MLS soccer match against the Seattle Sounders, Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami near deal to extend contract through at least 2026, AP source says

September 18, 2025

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami are reviewing the final details of a contract extension to keep him with the club until at least 2026, a person with knowledge of the matter tells The Associated Press. Talks have been ongoing for months, but neither Messi nor the team has revealed details. Reports say the deal is close to being finalized. Inter Miami wants Messi to stay, especially with their new stadium opening next year. The 38-year-old Messi has scored 20 goals and provided 11 assists this season. He joined Inter Miami in July 2023 on a 2½-year contract. Messi has helped the team win its first two trophies.

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From ‘Faust’ to ‘Him’: Why Hollywood can’t quit the devil’s deal

September 18, 2025

F.W. Murnau’s 1926 film “Faust” is hailed as one of the greatest silent films ever made. Its core plot element of a deal with the devil has become a lasting cinematic trope. A new Jordan Peele-produced horror film, “Him” is the latest example and hits theaters Friday. It tells the story of a football player who must decide what he’s willing to sacrifice. The Faustian theme spans genres, from horror to comedy to neo-noir dramas. The enduring appeal lies in its exploration of desires like youth and power and can be adapted to fit any culture’s priorities, making it a timeless Hollywood narrative.

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Phoenix Mercury forward Kathryn Westbeld (24) passes the ball to guard Sami Whitcomb (33) during the second half of Game 2 in the first round of the WNBA basketball playoffs against the New York Liberty, Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Angelina Katsanis)

WNBA playoffs: Three decisive Game 3s highlight a balanced season

September 18, 2025

It’s fitting that many of the opening round playoff series are going the distance after the balanced regular season the WNBA had. They’ll be three decisive Game 3s over the next two days. That’s the first time that’s happened since 2015. Last season all four opening round series were sweeps. The WNBA changed its playoff format this season giving each team at least one home game in the opening round which probably has helped. In the past few years, the better seeded team would have the first two games at home. Indiana and Seattle evened up their series on their homecourt Tuesday night and Golden State came within a point of beating No. 1 Minnesota to make it 4-for-4 on series going the distance.

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Phoenix Mercury guard Kahleah Copper (2), defended by New York Liberty guard Natasha Cloud (9), heads toward the basket during Game 2 in the first round of the WNBA basketball playoffs, Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Angelina Katsanis)

Sabally, Thomas help Phoenix beat New York 86-60 to even best-of-3 WNBA playoff series

September 17, 2025

Satou Sabally and Alyssa Thomas each scored 15 points to help the Phoenix Mercury beat the New York Liberty 86-60 in Game 2 on Wednesday night. That forced a decisive Game 3 on Friday night in Phoenix. Sabally was coming off one of the worst shooting games of her career when she was 2 for 17 in Game 1, but said in practice Tuesday that she was confident she’d bounce back. New York had a huge emotional lift before the game with Breanna Stewart able to play after spraining the MCL in her left knee in overtime of Game 1 on Sunday. But she was mostly ineffective with just six points in 20 minutes.

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Golden State Valkyries head coach Natalie Nakase gestures during the second half of a WNBA basketball game against the Indiana Fever, Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Golden State Valkyries’ Natalie Nakase voted WNBA Coach of the Year after reaching playoffs

September 17, 2025

Natalie Nakase won over Golden State Valkyries owner Joe Lacob with her fire in a matter of two hours when they sat down last year for a formal interview. Now, the entire WNBA understands why. Nakase was named WNBA Coach of the Year after leading her team to the playoffs, making league history as the only first-year franchise to reach the postseason. The announcement came ahead of Golden State’s home game against the top-seeded Minnesota Lynx.

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RFK Stadium, the onetime home of the Washington Commanders football team, the Washington Senators and Washington Nationals baseball teams, and the D.C. United soccer team is being torn down, Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

DC Council gives final approval to the Washington Commanders’ return to the RFK Stadium site

September 17, 2025

The Washington Commanders’ plan to return to the site of their former home at RFK Stadium has cleared its final hurdle with the local legislature. The District of Columbia Council approved the legislation on Wednesday. The bill passed by an 11-2 vote and can now be sent to Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser. She negotiated the original plan with Commanders owner Josh Harris in April. The Commanders currently play at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland, but aim to open a new venue in 2030.

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Chicago Cubs' Porter Hodge, left, celebrates with Daniel Palencia, right, in the clubhouse after the Cubs clinched a playoff berth after defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates in a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)

Cubs soak in the moment after clinching first postseason berth since 2020

September 17, 2025

The Chicago Cubs clinch their first postseason berth since 2020 with an 8-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday. They celebrated in the clubhouse for the first time since winning the NL Central in 2017. The coronavirus pandemic limited celebrations in 2020 and they held off in 2018, hoping to win the division but finished second to the Brewers.

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New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields (7) fumbles the ball as he's tackled by Buffalo Bills linebacker Matt Milano (58) and defensive end Joey Bosa (97) during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

Jets quarterback Justin Fields ruled out with concussion, Tyrod Taylor to start against Buccaneers

September 17, 2025

New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields has been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a concussion. Coach Aaron Glenn announced the decision Wednesday. Fields remains in the concussion protocol after being injured in the Jets’ loss to Buffalo last Sunday. He fell backward when he was sacked by Joey Bosa and the back of his helmet hit off the turf. Tyrod Taylor will start in Fields’ place. The 36-year-old Taylor last started for the Giants in 2023. He missed the Jets’ preseason games due to a knee injury. Glenn isn’t concerned about Taylor being behind in any way. Taylor has 58 career NFL starts.

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Chicago Cubs' Ian Happ, left, is greeted by Nico Hoerner, right, after hitting a two-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)

Happ homers as the Cubs clinch first postseason berth since 2020 with an 8-4 win over the Pirates

September 17, 2025

Ian Happ homered and drove in three runs, and the Chicago Cubs clinched their first postseason berth since 2020 with an 8-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Chicago has won four in a row and seven of eight overall. It leads the NL wild-card standings with an 88-64 record. Nico Hoerner had two hits and scored three times for the Cubs. Justin Turner hit a pair of RBI singles after entering in the sixth. The Cubs grabbed control with three runs in the sixth, helped by errors on Pirates reliever Yohan Ramírez and catcher Joey Bart. Aaron Civale pitched three scoreless innings for the win.

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Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) runs with the ball as Green Bay Packers linebacker Edgerrin Cooper (56) defends during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)

Commanders’ Jayden Daniels will not practice earlier than Friday because of injured knee

September 17, 2025

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels will not practice earlier than Friday while recovering from an injured knee. Commanders coach Dan Quinn said Wednesday that Daniels went through a rehabilitation session and threw on the field but would not take part in that day’s work with teammates. The Commanders host the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. Last season’s AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year was hurt in the fourth quarter of Washington’s 27-18 loss at the Green Bay Packers on Thursday night.

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New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart (30) grimaces after getting fouled by the Phoenix Mercury during the second half of Game 1 during the first round of the WNBA basketball playoffs Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)

Liberty’s Breanna Stewart plans to play in Game 2 of playoffs vs. Mercury despite knee injury scare

September 17, 2025

New York Liberty star Breanna Stewart says she’s ready to go for Game 2 of the WNBA playoffs against the Phoenix Mercury on Wednesday night after spraining the MCL in her left knee in the opener of the first-round series. The forward went through shootaround wearing a sleeve on her left knee. Stewart injured the knee when she drove to the baseline and was fouled with 3:01 left in overtime of Game 1. The knee appeared to buckle and she went down and grabbed it. After a New York timeout, Stewart attempted a free throw but missed it. She wore a knee brace after the injury, then came out a minute later.

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Cardi B appears at the MTV Video Music Awards in Newark, N.J. on Sept. 12, 2023,, left, and New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs appears at an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., on ept. 7, 2025. (AP Photo)

Cardi B is pregnant with her 4th child. It will be her 1st with Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs

September 17, 2025

Cardi B is expecting. The Grammy Award-winning rapper revealed the news Wednesday in an interview with Gayle King on “CBS Mornings.” This will be her fourth child and first with boyfriend Stefon Diggs, the New England Patriots’ wide receiver. Cardi B has two daughters and a son from her marriage with the Migos rapper Offset, ranging in ages from 1 to 7. Diggs also has a daughter from a previous relationship, named Nova. She was born in 2016. Last year, Cardi B announced that she filed for divorce from Offset.

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Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi, left, celebrates with defender Jordi Alba, right, after scoring a goal during the first half of an MLS soccer match against Seattle Sounders, Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Lionel Messi has goal and assist for Inter Miami in 3-1 MLS win over Seattle Sounders

September 16, 2025

Lionel Messi had a goal and an assist as Inter Miami beat Seattle 3-1 just over two weeks after losing to the Sounders in the Leagues Cup final. Messi assisted a wide open Jordi Alba with an outside-of-the-foot pass in the 12th minute to give the Herons early command. Alba assisted a darting Messi who got just enough of a touch to make it 2-0 in the 41st minute. Ian Fray headed home Rodrigo De Paul’s corner in the opening minutes of the second half to extended the Herons’ lead to 3-0. Obed Vargas found the back of the net for Seattle’s goal in the 69th minute.

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Indiana Fever forward Aliyah Boston (7) get tied up with Atlanta Dream forward Naz Hillmon (0) in the first half of a WNBA basketball playoff game in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Kelsey Mitchell, Aliyah Boston help Fever stay alive in playoffs with 77-60 Game 2 rout over Dream

September 16, 2025

Kelsey Mitchell scored 19 points and Aliyah Boston added 15 points to lead the Indiana Fever past third-seeded Atlanta Dream 77-60 for its first home playoff win in nearly a decade. The victory tied the best-of-three series at 1. Game 3 will be played Thursday in Atlanta. Te-Hina Paopao scored 11 points off the bench to lead the Dream, and and Rhyne Howard added 10. Allisha Gray added nine points and seven rebounds despite playing through foul trouble. Indiana posted its first wire-to-wire postseason win since 2002 and will now try to win its first playoff series since 2015. The Dream has not won a playoff series since 2016.

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Seattle Mariners' Cal Raleigh runs home to score on a double by Julio Rodriguez during the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Cal Raleigh breaks Mickey Mantle’s switch-hitter homer record with No. 55 in series opener in KC

September 16, 2025

Mariners slugger Cal Raleigh has broken Mickey Mantle’s record for homers by a switch-hitter. Raleigh hit his 55th of the season off Royals starter Michael Wacha in the third inning of Tuesday night’s game in Kansas City. Raleigh had tied the mark set by the Yankees legend in 1961 with a first-inning drive against Los Angeles on Sunday. Raleigh, who hit 34 homers last season, is now within one of the Seattle record of 56, set by Ken Griffey Jr. Raleigh has already broken Javy Lopez’s record of 43 homers hit by a player while catching in a season.

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FILE - Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred speaks during a news conference, June 29, 2019, in London. (AP Photo/Tim Ireland, file)

MLB drops plan for London games in 2026, says nearing deals TV with NBC, ESPN, Netflix, Apple

September 16, 2025

Major League Baseball has canceled plans to play games in London next season due to scheduling conflicts with West Ham’s Olympic Stadium and TV commitments. MLB wanted the Yankees and Blue Jays to play in London in June, but West Ham’s schedule and Fox’s World Cup coverage made it impossible. Commissioner Rob Manfred confirmed the decision on Tuesday. MLB played in London in 2019, 2023 and 2024. Manfred said MLB remains interested in Europe and is working on initiatives in India and Mexico. MLB has expanded its presence in Asia.

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Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia (2) runs the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Charleston Southern, Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

NCAA back in court over eligibility rules for Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia

September 16, 2025

The NCAA is in court over its eligibility rules with Tuesday’s hearing focused on Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia. He is playing his fourth Division I season under a preliminary injunction. Attorney Rakesh Kilaru argues that the NCAA’s rules don’t violate antitrust laws and the association plans to enforce them. The appeals court’s decision won’t affect Pavia this season who also has an NCAA waiver through the 2025-26 academic year. Attorney Ryan Downton argues the rule limits the labor market by counting junior college seasons. The attorney also says Pavia plans to play in the NFL in 2026 while fighting for other junior college athletes to have the same opportunities.

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Colorado head coach Deion Sanders directs players in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Delaware Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

To help Colorado sing a different tune, coach Deion Sanders invites Ice Cube to practice

September 16, 2025

Deion Sanders hit on a variety of high notes at his weekly news conference, from seeking wins over an identity to looking for “leadership and consistency” out of whoever winds up as his quarterback. To sing another sort of tune, though, the Colorado coach brought a musical guest to practice in rapper Ice Cube. This wasn’t for a concert but a candid conversation about putting in the work. It was in harmony with the message Sanders has been preaching as the Buffaloes try to climb out of a rut Saturday night when they host Wyoming. Sanders didn’t name his quarterback going forward.

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New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart (30) grimaces after getting fouled by the Phoenix Mercury during the second half of Game 1 during the first round of the WNBA basketball playoffs Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)

Liberty’s Breanna Stewart questionable for Game 2 after injuring left knee in playoff opener

September 16, 2025

Liberty star Breanna Stewart’s status for Game 2 of the WNBA playoffs against the Mercury is questionable after she injured her left knee in overtime of the postseason opener. Stewart didn’t practice Tuesday and coach Sandy Brondello said they’d see how the forward felt after shootaround on Wednesday. Stewart had an MRI on Monday and the coach said it was “relatively clean.” Stewart watched from the sideline during the portion of practice that was open to media and had a sleeve on her left leg. The Liberty won the opener in overtime over Phoenix on Sunday and if the Mercury win on Wednesday, Game 3 would be Friday in Phoenix.

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Miami quarterback Carson Beck looks to pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against South Florida, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Miami’s Carson Beck has faced Florida multiple times. He’s now going to play them as a Hurricane

September 16, 2025

Miami quarterback Carson Beck is set to face two of the Hurricanes’ biggest rivals, Florida and Florida State, in consecutive games this season. The fourth-ranked Hurricanes will host the Gators on Saturday. Beck, who transferred from Georgia, has already beaten Florida twice as a starter. Miami coach Mario Cristobal values Beck’s experience and insight into the Gators. Beck leads the country with a 79.3% completion percentage this season. He acknowledges Florida’s strong defense, which has allowed only two touchdowns this season. Beck is excited about the challenge and the heightened competition of rivalry games.

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Flyers GM Danny Briere says Carter Hart won’t return to team after acquittal on assault charges

September 16, 2025

Philadelphia Flyers general manager Danny Briere says Carter Hart’s agent has informed the team that the goalie has ruled out a return to the Flyers. Hart is one of five players acquitted of sexual assault charges stemming from a 2018 incident involving Canada’s world junior team. The NHL has said these players can sign contracts starting Oct. 15 and participate in games from Dec. 1. Briere says Hart is looking for a fresh start after the events of the past year and a half. None of the players currently have contracts and all are free agents.

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Scottie Scheffler hits from the sixth tee during the first round of the Procore Championship golf event, Thursday, Sept 11, 2025 in Napa, Calf. (AP Photo/Doug Ferguson)

Scottie Scheffler being the last Ryder Cup pick in 2021 played a part in him becoming world No. 1

September 16, 2025

Scottie Scheffler being the last pick for the Ryder Cup played a part in him becoming No. 1 in the world. It was four years ago when Steve Stricker used his last captain’s pick on a guy who had never won on the PGA Tour and was the 14th-ranked American at the time. Stricker says it’s cool to see how Scheffler turned a big week in Whistling Straits into an amazing run of golf. Scheffler says losing the Ryder Cup in Rome also inspired him to make sure he was ready. And he looked the part by winning in Napa.

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FILE - Dallas Cowboys quarterback Will Grier reacts after a play against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of a preseason NFL football game Aug. 22, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)

NFL teams don’t use game-day roster flexibility with emergency QBs as often as one would think

September 16, 2025

The NFL is in its third season since the return of a rule that allows teams to designate an emergency third quarterback without using a spot on the active game-day roster. Less than half the teams utilized the provision the first two years. That’s in part because a third QB has to be on the team’s 53-man active roster. Rosters on game day are smaller. An emergency quarterback has played just once the past two years. Jameis Winston did it with Cleveland last season.

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Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper, center, celebrates after the Phillies clinched the NL East following their defeat of the Los Angeles Dodgers in a baseball game Monday, Sept. 15, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Phillies clinch 2nd straight NL East title with 6-5 win over Dodgers in 10 innings

September 16, 2025

The Philadelphia Phillies have clinched their second consecutive NL East title with a 6-5 victory in 10 innings over the Los Angeles Dodgers. This marks the earliest division clinch in franchise history, happening two days sooner than the 2011 team. The Phillies also secured a 90-win season for the third consecutive year. On Monday night, they overcame the Dodgers for their ninth win in 11 games. Despite injuries to key players like Zack Wheeler, Trea Turner and Alec Bohm, the Phillies ran away from the second-place New York Mets down the stretch and became the first division champion in the majors this season.

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Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) runs with the ball against the Las Vegas Raiders during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 15, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

Herbert and strong defense lead Chargers to 20-9 win over Raiders

September 15, 2025

Justin Herbert passed for 242 yards and two touchdowns, leading the Chargers to a 20-9 victory over the Raiders. This win gave Los Angeles coach Jim Harbaugh a victory over rival Las Vegas coach Pete Carroll, who turned 74 on Monday. The Chargers lost defensive end Khalil Mack to a left elbow injury in the first quarter. Herbert also led the Chargers in rushing with 31 yards. The Chargers’ defense held the Raiders to 218 yards. Geno Smith threw three interceptions for the Raiders. This win put the Chargers atop the AFC West with a 2-0 record.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) is stripped of the ball in the second half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans Monday, Sept. 15, 2025, in Houston, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Baker Mayfield and Rachaad White rally Bucs to 20-19 win over Texans

September 15, 2025

Baker Mayfield led an 11-play, 80-yard drive capped by Rachaad White’s 2-yard touchdown run with 6 seconds left, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers rallied past the Houston Texans 20-19. Mayfield threw for 215 yards and two touchdowns for the Bucs, and his 15-yard scramble on fourth-and-10 kept the game-winning drive going. The Texans took a 19-14 lead on a 25-yard TD run by Nick Chubb with 2:10 left. Houston went for 2 but C.J. Stroud was sacked. The Bucs improved to 2-0 while the Texans fell to 0-2. Stroud threw for 207 yards and a touchdown.

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Washington Commanders owenr Josh Harris, right, talks with former NFL quarterback Tom Brady, right, before the start of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Tom Brady to play in Saudi flag football tournament alongside current and former NFL stars

September 15, 2025

Tom Brady plans to play alongside current and former NFL stars in a three-team flag football tournament in Saudi Arabia next year. The seven-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback and Fox Sports analyst made the announcement Monday alongside Turki Alalshikh, chairman of the Saudi General Entertainment Authority. The Fanatics Flag Football Classic on March 21 at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh also will include Saquon Barkley, CeeDee Lamb, Christian McCaffrey, Maxx Crosby and Rob Gronkowski, among others. Las Vegas’ Pete Carroll, Denver’s Sean Payton and San Francisco’s Kyle Shanahan will be the coaches.

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Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel looks for a play during the half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Dolphins players back coach Mike McDaniel as he faces mounting pressure amid 0-2 start

September 15, 2025

Mike McDaniel knows the weight of Miami’s 0-2 start ultimately rests on his shoulders. The Dolphins coach hasn’t shied away from that reality, nor has he dismissed the frustration building among fans — from boos echoing through Hard Rock Stadium during Sunday’s 33-27 loss to the Patriots, to a banner plane circling overhead calling for his firing. Even as the moment feels like a low point in his four-year tenure, McDaniel insists he isn’t concerned about his job security. The Dolphins have appeared disjointed and confused at times in the first two games of the season, from operational miscues to breakdowns and missed assignments.

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Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) is upended by Green Bay Packers safety Javon Bullard (20) as Packers defensive lineman Micah Parsons (1) and linebacker Quay Walker (7) watch during the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)

Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels has a knee injury. It’s too soon to know if he can play Sunday

September 15, 2025

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels is dealing with a knee injury, and coach Dan Quinn says the AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year’s status for the team’s next game is up in the air. The Commanders host the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. Daniels had an MRI on his knee. Quinn said the player’s status is considered day to day. Daniels was hurt in Washington’s 27-18 loss at the Green Bay Packers on Thursday night. The second-year QB was sacked four times and faced pressure throughout the game from a blitz-heavy Packers’ defense.

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FILE - Rap singer Macklemore performs before an NFL football game between the Seattle Seahawks and the Tennessee Titans, Sept. 19, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)

Suspect in Seattle home invasions of Macklemore and celebrity athletes pleads not guilty

September 15, 2025

A man accused of breaking into the homes of Seattle-area celebrities and pepper-spraying people he encountered inside has pleaded not guilty to multiple charges. He appeared in court on robbery charges related to the violent robbery of musician Macklemore’s home in June. Patrick Maisonet was arrested in August on unrelated robbery charges and pleaded not guilty. Police say Maisonet and accomplices used bear spray on Macklemore’s 22-year-old nanny before stealing sports memorabilia. He’s also charged with the violent break-in at Ichiro Suzuki’s home in February and football player Richard Sherman, in March. Other alleged burglaries occurred while celebrity athletes were away.

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Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) grimaces aft being sacked by Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Arik Armstead (91) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Bengals QB Joe Burrow to have surgery on left toe and miss 3 months, AP source says

September 15, 2025

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow will undergo surgery on his injured left toe and is expected to be out three months, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the Bengals are not expected to make an announcement until coach Zac Taylor’s news conference later Monday. It is Burrow’s third major injury in his six seasons since being the top overall pick in the 2020 draft. It’s a major blow to Cincinnati, which is off to its first 2-0 start since 2018 and has postseason aspirations after missing the playoffs the past two seasons.

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Atlanta Falcons defensive end Zach Harrison (96) sacks Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

J.J. McCarthy’s rough home debut: What went wrong for the Vikings?

September 14, 2025

Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy struggled against the Atlanta Falcons, completing 11 of 21 passes for 158 yards in a 22-6 loss. He was sacked six times and committed three turnovers. The Vikings’ offense looked disjointed all night, especially without two starting offensive linemen. Coach Kevin O’Connell acknowledged McCarthy’s mistakes but also saw potential. McCarthy remains optimistic, focusing on learning and improving. Teammates, like Adam Thielen, express confidence in his ability to grow and lead the team.

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Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson (22) congratulates guard Jewell Loyd (24) after Loyd scored a 3-point basket during the first half of Game 1 against the Seattle Storm in the first round of the WNBA basketball playoffs Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Steve Marcus)

Aces beat Storm 102-77 in playoff opener after winning final 16 regular-season games

September 14, 2025

A’ja Wilson scored 29 points to help the No. 2 seed Las Vegas Aces beat the seventh-seeded Seattle Storm 102-77 in Game 1 of their best-of-three first-round playoff series. Las Vegas closed the season with 16 consecutive wins, tying the 2014 Phoenix Mercury for the second-longest regular-season win streak in WNBA history. Las Vegas can advance to the semifinals with a win Tuesday. Jackie Young had 18 points, seven assists, five rebounds and four steals for the Aces. Gabby Williams led the Storm with 16 points and Dominique Malonga had 12 points and 11 rebounds.

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Dallas Cowboys place kicker Brandon Aubrey (17) kicks a game-winning field goal against the New York Giants in overtime of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Jerome Miron)

Aubrey ends wild Prescott-Wilson duel with FG as time expires in OT as Cowboys top Giants 40-37

September 14, 2025

Brandon Aubrey kicked a 46-yard field goal as time expired in overtime after a tying 64-yarder to end regulation, and the Dallas Cowboys beat the New York Giants 40-37 in a thrilling duel between star quarterbacks Dak Prescott and Russell Wilson. The Cowboys extended their winning streak against the NFC East rivals to nine games. It’s the longest active streak in the NFL among division opponents. Prescott beat the Giants for the 14th consecutive time since losing both starts against them as a rookie in 2016. Overtime was on the verge of going scoreless after the teams combined for five go-ahead TDs in the final 12 minutes of the fourth quarter.

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Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) runs the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Falcons trample J.J. McCarthy and Vikings 22-6 behind Bijan Robinson’s running, dominant defense

September 14, 2025

Bijan Robinson rushed for 143 yards and Parker Romo made all five of his field-goal tries in his debut for the Atlanta Falcons in a 22-6 victory over the Minnesota Vikings. The Falcons sacked J.J. McCarthy six times and forced three turnovers on Sunday night. Tyler Allgeier added 13 carries for 67 yards and a late touchdown run against a Vikings defense that didn’t have much left. Robinson and Allgeier helped the Falcons rush 38 times for 219 yards to keep the pressure off Michael Penix Jr. McCarthy struggled in his second career start after rallying the Vikings past the Chicago Bears in his debut.

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Boston Red Sox pitcher Garrett Crochet is congratulated in the dugout after the seventh inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees, Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Jim Davis)

Garrett Crochet comes up big to help the Red Sox salvage series finale against Yankees

September 14, 2025

The Boston Red Sox went out and picked up Garrett Crochet for game like this. Facing the rival New York Yankees in a race for the AL’s top wild-card spot, Crochet was given a big first-inning lead and matched his season high with 12 strikeouts over six innings in Boston’s 6-4 victory Sunday night that salvaged the finale of a three-game series. Crochet is 16-5 with a 2.63 ERA.  The Red Sox acquired the 26-year-old left-hander in a trade with the Chicago White Sox during the offseason. Then, they didn’t wait very long to lock him up, signing him to a $170 million, six-year deal that starts next season. Boston is 1 1/2 games behind the Yankees, who hold the top wild-card slot.

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Indianapolis Colts place kicker Spencer Shrader (3) celebrates with teammates after kicking the game winning field goal during the second half an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Here’s how a penalty for leverage cost the Broncos a game against the Colts

September 14, 2025

Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton sounded content to let others debate Sunday’s leverage call against linebacker Dondrea Tillman. Payton wanted no part of it. And neither did the rest of the Broncos. Tillman was flagged for leverage on a missed 60-yard field-goal attempt by the Colts’ Spencer Shrader. The penalty allowed Shrader to kick again from 45 yards with no time left and the Colts won 29-28. Quarterback Bo Nix says the Broncos made plenty of mistakes that put the game in officials’ hands. Payton didn’t dispute that Tillman committed the infraction, which involves using another player to vault into the air.

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Scottie Scheffler hits from the sixth tee during the first round of the Procore Championship golf event, Thursday, Sept 11, 2025 in Napa, Calf. (AP Photo/Doug Ferguson)

Scottie Scheffler warms up for Ryder Cup by winning for the 6th time this year

September 14, 2025

What had been labeled a Ryder Cup training camp for the Americans turned into another typical week for Scottie Scheffler. He shot a 67 to outlast Ryder Cup teammate Ben Griffin and win the Procore Championship for his sixth title of the year on the PGA Tour. Griffin had a good chance to force a playoff on the 18th hole at Silverado. But he three-putted from 60 feet for a par and shot 70 to finish one shot behind. Scheffler and Tiger Woods are the only players with at least six wins in consecutive season the last 40 years.

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Indianapolis Colts place kicker Spencer Shrader (3) celebrates with teammates after kicking the game winning field goal during the second half an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Spencer Shrader converts from 45 yards after penalty on 60-yard miss and Colts beat Broncos 29-28

September 14, 2025

Spencer Shrader made a 45-yard field goal with no time left after the Broncos were penalized for leverage on his missed 60-yard try, and the Indianapolis Colts beat Denver 29-28 for their first 2-0 start since 2009. Trailing by two with 3:15 left, the Colts played conservatively on their final drive, with Jonathan Taylor running the ball seven times and Daniel Jones throwing only one pass. Those plays netted 26 yards and set up Shrader’s attempt from midfield that missed short and right. But Dondrea Tillman was flagged for leverage — using another player to vault himself into the air to try to block the kick. The 15-yard personal-foul penalty put Indy well within Shrader’s range.

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Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco (10) is tackled by Philadelphia Eagles' Nolan Smith (3), Jordan Davis (90) and Zack Baun (53) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

Eagles’ defense shines in Super Bowl rematch as Philly beats the Chiefs 20-17 at Arrowhead Stadium

September 14, 2025

Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley have led the Philadelphia Eagles to a 20-17 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in a Super Bowl rematch on Sunday. Hurts and Barkley each had touchdown runs, while Andrew Mukuba’s fourth-quarter interception of Patrick Mahomes helped to deliver the win. The Eagles’ defense was strong, holding the Chiefs to 294 yards and forcing the only turnover of the game. Philadelphia has now won seven straight games and improved to 17-1 over the past 18 games. The Chiefs have fallen to 0-2 for the first time since 2014, which also was the previous time they failed to make the playoffs.

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Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani walks to the dugout after being called out on strikes during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Ohtani’s lawyers claim he was victim of likeness misuse in real estate deal, move to dismiss lawsuit

September 14, 2025

Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani and his agent have moved to dismiss a lawsuit accusing them of causing a real estate investor and broker to be fired from a $240 million luxury housing development in Hawaii. The lawsuit was filed in August by developer Kevin J. Hayes Sr. and real estate broker Tomoko Matsumoto. They accused Ohtani and agent Nez Balelo of “abuse of power” and unjust enrichment. Lawyers for Ohtani and Balelo argued that Hayes and Matsumoto misused Ohtani’s name and image without authorization. Kingsbarn Realty Capital, the project’s majority owner, have called the allegations “completely frivolous.”

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Charley Hull, of England, kisses the trophy after winning the Kroger Queen City Championship golf tournament, Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, at TPC River's Bend in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Tanner Pearson)

Hull takes advantage of Thitikul’s final-hole meltdown to win Kroger Queen City title

September 14, 2025

Charley Hull took advantage of top-ranked Jeeno Thitikul’s final-hole putting meltdown Sunday to win the Kroger Queen City Championship. Thitikul — a stroke ahead after Hull bogeyed the par-4 17th — four-putted the par-5 18th from about 50 feet, missing a 5-footer and a 3-foot comebacker. Hull two-putted from about 30 feet, making a 2-footer for the victory. Hull closed with a 4-under 68 to finish at 20-under 268 at TPC River’s Bend. The 29-year-old English player won her third LPGA Tour title and first since 2022. Thitikul matched Hull with a 68. The Thai star missed a chance to become the first multiple winner on the tour this season.

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Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) celebrates a touchdown with wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) and wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)

Opportunistic Seahawks take advantage of Steelers miscues in 31-17 victory

September 14, 2025

George Holani pounced on a live ball in the end zone for an improbable touchdown, and the Seattle Seahawks took advantage of sloppy play by the Pittsburgh Steelers to pull off a 31-17 surprise. The Seahawks had taken a 3-point lead early in the fourth quarter on Jason Myers’ 54-yard field goal when the ensuing kickoff bounced over the hands of Steelers rookie Kaleb Johnson and into the end zone. While Johnson turned his back and walked toward the bench, Holani raced to the end zone and fell on the ball. That was enough for Seattle on a day that Aaron Rodgers struggled. Sam Darnold threw two TD passes for the Seahawks.

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UCLA fires coach DeShaun Foster after 0-3 start to his second season

September 14, 2025

UCLA has fired football coach DeShaun Foster after the team started the season 0-3. Athletic director Martin Jarmond announced the decision on Sunday. The move came after the Bruins lost to New Mexico 35-10 on Friday, marking their second straight loss to a Mountain West Conference opponent. Foster, who took over from Chip Kelly in February 2024, had a 5-10 record with the team. The Bruins were also defeated by Utah and UNLV this season. Tim Skipper will serve as interim coach for the remainder of the season, which includes games against three highly ranked Big Ten Conference opponents.

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Virginia Tech head coach Brent Pry looks on after an NCAA college football game against Old Dominion, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, in Blacksburg, Va. (AP Photo/Robert Simmons)

Virginia Tech fires coach Brent Pry after program’s 1st 0-3 start since 1987

September 14, 2025

Virginia Tech has fired football coach Brent Pry after the program stumbled to its first 0-3 start since 1987. The school announced the move Sunday. That came a day after the Hokies fell behind 31-0 on the way to a 45-26 loss to Old Dominion. In a statement, Pry said Blacksburg will always hold a special place in our hearts.” Offensive coordinator Philip Montgomery will serve as interim coach.

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Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) grimaces aft being sacked by Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Arik Armstead (91) during the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Bengals QB Joe Burrow leaves game with left ankle injury during 2nd quarter against Jaguars

September 14, 2025

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow left the game after he suffered a left ankle injury during the second quarter of Sunday’s game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Burrow was sacked by Jaguars defensive tackle Arik Armstead for a 5-yard loss at the Bengals 35-yard line with 9:02 remaining in the first half. It was the second time Burrow had been sacked in the game. Jake Browning came in for Burrow, who went inside the blue medical tent. He briefly walked with a limp on the Bengals sideline before heading to the locker room.

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Texas A&M's Will Lee III celebrates after defeating Notre Dame 41-40 in an NCAA football game Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)

Texas A&M jumps to No. 10 in the AP Top 25, Notre Dame is the first ranked 0-2 team since 1988

September 14, 2025

Texas A&M made a big jump into the top 10 of The Associated Press college football poll Sunday after its dramatic win at Notre Dame, and the Irish became the first team since 1988 to stay in the Top 25 with an 0-2 record. Ohio State, Penn State and LSU remained the top three teams, with Miami moving up to No. 4 and Georgia to No. 5 even after a close call at No. 15 Tennessee. Oregon slipped two spots to No. 6 despite a 20-point road win against Northwestern and was followed by Florida State, Texas, Illinois and the Aggies.

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Texas quarterback Arch Manning (16) is hit by UTEP safety Kode Lowe (15) as he scrambles during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Texas QB Manning says ‘I’ve got to play better’ after another ragged outing for the Longhorns

September 14, 2025

Texas quarterback Arch Manning admits he needs to improve his performance. Manning has been playing below expectations after starting the season as a Heisman Trophy favorite. His struggles began with a season-opening loss at Ohio State and continued during Saturday’s 27-10 win over UTEP. Manning completed just 11 of 25 passes and threw an interception. Manning, a top recruit from a famous football family, says he knows he can do better. Coach Steve Sarkisian believes Manning has high-level potential and aims to help him achieve it.

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Terence Crawford celebrates after defeating Canelo Alvarez by unanimous decision in an undisputed super middleweight championship boxing match in Las Vegas, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. (AP Photo/David Becker)

Terence Crawford makes history with victory over Canelo Alvarez

September 14, 2025

Terence Crawford made history by becoming the first male boxer to capture three unified division titles. He defeated Canelo Alvarez by unanimous decision to win the super middleweight championship. Two judges scored the match 115-113 and the third 116-112 in Crawford’s favor. The fight took place at Allegiant Stadium before a record crowd of 70,482. This was Alvarez’s first defeat since May 2022. The event, broadcast on Netflix, attracted significant attention and marked a shift from traditional pay-per-view models. The co-main event saw Callum Walsh defeat Fernando Vargas Jr.

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Texas A&M's Nate Boerkircher (87) celebrates after catching a touchdown pass during the fourth quarter of an NCAA football game against Notre Dame, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)

No. 16 Texas A&M beats No. 8 Notre Dame 41-40 on late TD strike

September 14, 2025

Marcel Reed escaped pressure to throw an 11-yard touchdown pass to Nate Boerkircher with 13 seconds left, Randy Bond kicked the extra point and No. 16 Texas A&M beat No. 8 Notre Dame 41-40 on Saturday night. Texas A&M (3-0) beat a Top 25 team on the road for the first time since knocking off then-No. 3 Auburn on Nov. 8, 2014. The Aggies had lost 13 straight road games to ranked opponents. Notre Dame dropped to 0-2 after playing in the national title game last season. The Irish opened with a 24-27 loss at No. 5 Miami on Aug. 31. Bond made a 45-yard field goal to tie it at 34 with 9:06 left.

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Athletics' Nick Kurtz, right, watches the ball after hitting a grand slam during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Sara Nevis)

Kurtz hits 493-foot grand slam, longest MLB homer this season, as Athletics beat Reds 11-5

September 13, 2025

Nick Kurtz launched a 493-foot grand slam — the longest home run in the majors this season — and the Athletics hammered Hunter Greene early in an 11-5 victory over the Cincinnati Reds. Brent Rooker also went deep and rookie Carlos Cortes hit a two-run shot for his third homer in two games as the Athletics handed Cincinnati another costly loss. Jacob Wilson provided a pair of RBI doubles. Greene, an All-Star last year, was tagged for five runs, four hits and four walks over 2 1/3 ineffective innings, raising his ERA from 2.59 to 3.01. With a chance to gain ground in a crowded wild-card race, the Reds remained 1 1/2 games behind the skidding New York Mets for the final National League playoff spot.

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Christopher Bell celebrates winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, in Bristol, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Bell wins at Bristol, completing sweep in first round of NASCAR Cup playoffs for Joe Gibbs Racing

September 13, 2025

Christopher Bell seized the victory on a late restart at Bristol Motor Speedway, completing a first-round sweep of the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs for Joe Gibbs Racing. Leading the final four laps, Bell finished 0.343 seconds ahead of Brad Keselowski, who was trying to end a 51-race winless streak. Bell joined teammates Denny Hamlin and Chase Briscoe as playoff winners as Toyotas remained unbeaten in the 10-race championship run. Zane Smith finished third, followed by Ryan Blaney and Joey Logano.

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LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier (18) carries against Florida Jaiden Braker in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, in Baton Rouge, La. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

No. 3 LSU intercepts 5 of Florida QB DJ Lagway’s passes in the Tigers’ 20-10 victory

September 13, 2025

Garrett Nussmeier threw for 220 yards and a touchdown, Dashawn Spears returned one of his first two career interceptions 58 yards for a touchdown and No. 3 LSU beat Florida 20-10 on Saturday night. After the ejection of LSU preseason AP All-America linebacker Whit Weeks for a targeting penalty in the game’s opening minutes, the Tigers (3-0, 1-0 Southeastern Conference) intercepted five of Florida quarterback DJ Lagway’s passes and sacked him three times. Lagway’s career high in interceptions came in what was widely seen as a pivotal bounce-back game for the Gators (1-2, 0-1) and fourth-year coach Billy Napier after a surprising home loss to South Florida a week earlier.

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Ohio safety DJ Walker, left, tries to tackle Ohio State running back Bo Jackson during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Sayin passes for 3 touchdowns, top-ranked Ohio State pulls away in second half to defeat Ohio 37-9

September 13, 2025

Julian Sayin passed for 347 yards and three touchdowns, Jeremiah Smith found the end zone twice and top-ranked Ohio State pulled away in the second half for a 37-9 victory over Ohio. The Bobcats (1-2) pulled to 13-9 early in the third quarter when Parker Navarro connected with Chase Hendricks for a 67-yard touchdown. However, the Buckeyes took control by scoring on their next four drives. Jayden Fielding’s third field goal put the Buckeyes (3-0) up 16-9 before Sayin found Smith for a 47-yard touchdown and Carnell Tate for a 49-yard score to make it a three-score game. Smith, who had a career-high nine receptions for 153 yards, put it out of reach by going around left end on a 17-yard reverse to make it 37-9 midway through the fourth quarter.

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Scottie Scheffler hits from the sixth tee during the first round of the Procore Championship golf event, Thursday, Sept 11, 2025 in Napa, Calf. (AP Photo/Doug Ferguson)

Ben Griffin holds slim Napa lead with an amateur right behind and Scheffler closing fast

September 13, 2025

Ben Griffin is clinging to a one-shot lead in the Procore Championship with two players who are No. 1 in the world right behind. Griffin shot 70 and will be in the final group with Auburn junior Jackson Koivun. He’s the No. 1 player in the world amateur ranking. Two shots behind is Scottie Scheffler, the No. 1 player in all of golf. Scheffler had a double bogey and still shot 64. Griffin was bogey-free for 53 holes at Silverado until he bladed a chip on the par-5 18th and made his first bogey of the tournament.

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Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) looks to throw a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Tennessee, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Josh McCray’s 1-yard TD run in OT gives No. 6 Georgia a 44-41 win at No. 15 Tennessee

September 13, 2025

Josh McCray scored on a one-yard run in overtime to give No. 6 Georgia a 44-41 victory over No. 15 Tennessee. The Bulldogs (3-0, 1-0 SEC) came from behind three times to beat the Volunteers (2-1, 1-0) for the ninth straight time with Nate Frazier setting up the winnign score with a 21-yard run on Georgia’s first snap in overtime. Tennessee’s Joey Aguilar threw for 371 yards and four touchdowns and ran for a TD. Chris Brazzell III caught scoring passes of 72, 14 and 66 yards. Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton threw for 304 yards and two touchdowns and also ran for a TD.

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West Virginia Mountaineers running back Tye Edwards (2) runs it in for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Pittsburgh Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)

Edwards’ short TD run in overtime leads West Virginia over Pittsburgh 31-24 in the Backyard Brawl

September 13, 2025

Tye Edwards rushed for three touchdowns, including a 1-yarder in overtime to lift West Virginia to a 31-24 win over Pittsburgh. West Virginia improves to 2-1 and bounced back from a pitiful performance a week ago at Ohio. Quarterback Nicco Marchiol was benched for five series in the second half before leading West Virginia on a furious comeback. The Mountaineers scored 10 points in the final five minutes of regulation to send it to overtime. After Edwards’ touchdown run, Pittsburgh’s Eli Holstein threw incomplete on fourth down to end the game. Pittsburgh falls to 2-1 and lost for the fourth straight time in Morgantown.

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Texas quarterback Arch Manning (16) runs from UTEP linebacker Donte Thompson (12) and defensive lineman Ashaad Hall (19) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Manning runs for 2 touchdowns but struggles again in passing game as No. 7 Texas beats UTEP 27-10

September 13, 2025

Arch Manning had two first-half touchdown runs while struggling through another poor passing game in No. 7 Texas’ 27-10 victory over UTEP on Saturday. Manning ran 2 yards for an early touchdown and had a 5-yard scoring run in the final seconds of the half for a 14-3 lead. But he also had 10 straight incompletions, threw an interception in the end zone and was briefly booed by the home crowd in the first half. Manning was 9 of 22 for 97 yards through three quarters with sidearm throws and overthrown receivers before tossing a short touchdown pass to Ryan Wingo early in the fourth. Texas improved to to 2-1, and UTEP fell to 1-2.

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Milwaukee Brewers' Christian Yelich hits a two-run home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Friday, Sept. 12, 2025, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Brewers become first MLB team to clinch playoff spot this season

September 13, 2025

The Milwaukee Brewers have become the first major league team to clinch a playoff spot this season. According to MLB, the New York Mets’ 3-2 loss to the Texas Rangers on Saturday sealed at least a National League wild card for the Brewers as they got ready to play Saturday night against the St. Louis Cardinals. The NL Central-leading Brewers own the best record in the majors.

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Keali’i Ah Yat throws late TD pass to Brooks Davis to push Montana past North Dakota 24-23

September 13, 2025

Keali’i Ah Yat throws for 300 yards and two touchdowns, leading Montana to a 24-23 victory over North Dakota on Saturday. Ah Yat’s 28-yard touchdown pass to Brooks Davis with 1:35 left seals the win. Earlier, Ty Morrison’s 42-yard field goal brings Montana within six points. North Dakota, ranked 17th, had a 13-0 lead in the first quarter. Jerry Kaminski throws three touchdown passes for North Dakota, but his incomplete pass on fourth-and-7 with 34 seconds left ends their hopes. Montana, ranked seventh, improves to 2-0.

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Lamson leads Montana State 41-7 lambaste of San Diego, accounting for 4 TDS

September 13, 2025

Quarterback Justin Lamson accounted for 314 total yards and four touchdowns and No. 6 FCS Montana State wore out San Diego 41-7. Lamson threw for 293 yards on 23-for-26 passing and threw three touchdowns and ran for 21 yards and a score. He reached halftime with a 201 yards passing going 16 of 19. He threw a 45-yard touchdown to Taco Dowler for a 7-0 lead on the the Bobcats’ first drive. San Diego scored when Dom Nankil threw an 8-yard touchdown to Josh Heverly with 12:59 left.

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Charley Hull, of England, tees off on the second hole during the first round of the Kroger Queen City Championship golf tournament, Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, at TPC River's Bend in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Tanner Pearson)

Charley Hull takes 1-shot lead over Jeeno Thitikul at Kroger Queen City Championship

September 13, 2025

Charley Hull has taken a one-stroke lead over top-ranked Jeeno Thitikul after three rounds of the Kroger Queen City Championship. Hull shot a 5-under 67 on Saturday. She birdied four of her final eight holes to post 16-under 200 at TPC River’s Bend. Hull has two LPGA victories, most recently in 2022. The English player is coming off a runner-up finish in Houston as part of the Aramco series on the Ladies European Tour. Thitikul is seeking to become the first multiple winner on the LPGA Tour this season.

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FILE - Washington Commanders running back Austin Ekeler rushes during an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers in Green Bay, Wis., Sept. 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke, File)

Commanders’ Austin Ekeler is out for the season with a torn Achilles tendon, AP source says

September 13, 2025

A person with knowledge of the player’s status tells The Associated Press that Washington Commanders running back Austin Ekeler will miss the rest of the season because of a torn right Achilles tendon. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity Saturday because nothing had been announced by the club about the extent of Ekeler’s injury. The 30-year-old Ekeler was in his ninth season in the NFL and second with the Commanders. He is the second player on the team who got a season-ending injury in Washington’s 27-18 loss to the Green Bay Packers on Thursday night.

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FILE - Dallas Cowboys guard Tyler Smith (73) prepares to block during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams, File)

Cowboys and guard Tyler Smith agree on $96 million extension, AP sources say

September 13, 2025

Two people with knowledge of the deal say the Dallas Cowboys and left guard Tyler Smith have agreed on a $96 million, four-year extension. The agreement locks up the new cornerstone of the Dallas offensive line long term and includes $80 million guaranteed. Smith is a game into his fourth season as a 2022 first-round draft pick. The 24-year-old has started since he arrived. That included all 17 games at left tackle as a rookie when eight-time Pro Bowler Tyron Smith was sidelined by an injury.

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Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Friday, Sept. 12, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Tigers ace Tarik Skubal has clean scan after experiencing tightness on his left side

September 13, 2025

Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal had an exam that showed no structural damage after he felt some tightness on his left side on Friday. Tigers manager A.J. Hinch says “the scan came back clean,” and “it’s all good news.” Hinch says Skubal returned to Detroit after the test. The left-hander is expected to have his next post-start throwing day on Monday. The reigning AL Cy Young Award winner motioned to his dugout when he first felt tightness in the fourth inning of Friday night’s 8-2 loss to Miami. He departed after a brief conversation with Hinch and a Tigers trainer.

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Former Chicago Cubs player Anthony Rizzo throws out a ceremonial first pitch before a baseball game between the Tampa Bay Rays and Chicago Cubs, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski)

Anthony Rizzo retires with the Chicago Cubs, nearly catches home run in Wrigley bleachers

September 13, 2025

Anthony Rizzo celebrated his retirement in the famed bleachers in Wrigley Field. It was quite a day. Rizzo joined the Chicago Cubs as a team ambassador and threw out a ceremonial first pitch to Cubs outfielder Ian Happ, one of his former teammates. Then he grabbed a seat in the bleachers in left for the Cubs’ afternoon game against Tampa Bay. The 36-year-old Rizzo nearly hauled in Moisés Ballesteros’ first career homer for Chicago in the second inning, but it went off his hands. A fan next to Rizzo retrieved the ball. The big first baseman helped the Cubs win the World Series in 2016 for the franchise’s first title since 1908.

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FILE - Cleveland Browns running back Quinshon Judkins speaks during a news conference at the NFL football team's rookie minicamp in Berea, Ohio, Friday, May 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki,File)

Running back Quinshon Judkins on track to make NFL debut after being activated by Browns

September 13, 2025

Cleveland Browns rookie running back Quinshon Judkins has been activated to the active roster, setting the stage for him to make his NFL debut against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday. The second-round pick was on a roster exemption after signing his contract in early September. To make room for Judkins, Cleveland waived wide receiver Gage Larvadain. Judkins missed all of training camp because of a domestic violence accusation, but prosecutors declined to pursue the case. Coach Kevin Stefanski says Judkins has been working hard to get up to speed. The Browns are looking to improve their run game after a poor performance last week against Cincinnati.

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Oklahoma runs onto the field before an NCAA college football game against Michigan on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)

Oklahoma strikes sour note with band forced to miss game in Philadelphia because of budget woes

September 13, 2025

The Pride of Oklahoma marching band has been benched because of budget constraints. The band announced on social media that it couldn’t travel to Philadelphia for Saturday’s game between No. 13 Oklahoma and Temple. Instead, the Saint Joseph’s pep band filled in, leading “Boomer Sooner” at Lincoln Financial Field. The Pride of Oklahoma stated it would still travel to all Big 12 road games this season. The full band will go to Texas, while the pep band will visit South Carolina, Tennessee, and Alabama. The Pride of Oklahoma has played at OU games for more than a century.

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The Valkyries made WNBA history and won over fans in just one season

September 13, 2025

The playoff-bound Golden State Valkyries have captivated their target audience to be sure, and then some. Every age and color, every walk of life, that’s what you see in the sellout crowds at raucous, packed Chase Center — where grown men are rocking their pale purple, call it “Valkyries violet” — and the team became the first expansion franchise in WNBA history to earn a playoff berth in its first season.

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Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson (22) drives around Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier (24) during the first half of a WNBA basketball game Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Lynx, Aces, Liberty lead WNBA title odds as playoffs begin

September 13, 2025

The Minnesota Lynx are favorites to win the WNBA title when the playoffs begin Sunday. Despite a mixed end to the season, they remain top-seeded. The Las Vegas Aces, who ended the season on a 16-game winning streak, and the New York Liberty are close contenders. Aces star A’ja Wilson has overtaken Minnesota’s Napheesa Collier in the MVP race. Atlanta Dream’s odds have dropped, and they may be better positioned next season. Caitlin Clark’s injury has affected betting interest, while Dallas’ Paige Bueckers is a strong favorite for Rookie of the Year.

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The USA team's Jackson Koivun hits from the third tee during Walker Cup golf matches against the Great Britain and Ireland team, at Cypress Point Club on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, in Pebble Beach, Calif. (AP Photo/Thien-An Truong )

Jackson Koivun starred in Walker Cup. Now he’s challenging Ryder Cup players

September 12, 2025

Jackson Koivun helped lead the Americans to a Walker Cup victory last week at Cypress Point. Now he’s competing against Americans who are playing the Ryder Cup. Koivun is the top-ranked amateur in the world and a junior at Auburn. He shot 66 in the second round of the Procore Championship and sits three shots out of the lead going into the weekend at Silverado. None of this is a big surprise. He tied for fifth at the Wyndham Championship in his last PGA Tour start. He has missed only one cut in six pro tournaments he’s played this year.

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Indiana tight end Holden Staes (19) celebrates a touchdown catch with offensive lineman Carter Smith during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Indiana State , Friday, Sept. 12, 2025, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Mendoza, Cooper lead No. 22 Indiana to 73-0 victory over overmatched Indiana State

September 12, 2025

Fernando Mendoza threw five first-half touchdown passes, Omar Cooper Jr. tied an Indiana record with four TD receptions and the No. 22 Hoosiers routed Indiana State 73-0 on Friday night. Indiana (3-0) allowed only 77 yards in its largest shutout victory since a 78-0 romp over Franklin on Oct. 19, 1901. Mendoza, a California transfer, completed his first 14 passes. He finished 19 of 20 for 270 yards, and did not play in the second half. Cooper had 58-yard TD catch from Mendoza’s brother, Alberto, in the third quarter to finish with 10 catches for 207 yards. He tied James Hardy’s 2006 record for TD catches in a game. Indiana State is 2-1.

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FILE - John Daly tees off on the second hole during the final round of the PNC Championship golf tournament, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)

John Daly makes a 19 to set wrong kind of PGA Tour Champions record

September 12, 2025

John Daly is in the PGA Tour Champions record book for the highest score on a hole. He made a 19 in the first round of the Sanford International. Daly hit seven straight balls into a hazard at the par-5 12 hole of Minnehaha Country Club. The previous record for a single hole was 16. Daly even broke his own record. It was in 1998 at Bay Hill when he hit six consecutive shots into the water on the sixth hole and made 18. On Friday, the 59-year-old Daly wound up with an 88. His high score on the PGA Tour was a 90.

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Texas Rangers pitcher Jacob deGrom reacts during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Friday, Sept. 12, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Jacob deGrom gets present in Citi Field return: a 6-run lead before throwing his first pitch

September 12, 2025

Jacob deGrom received a present in his return to Citi Field: a six-run lead before he threw a pitch. He was greeted with applause when he came out to warm up before his first appearance against the New York Mets since leaving in December 2022. A two-time Cy Young Award winner who went 82-57 in nine seasons for the Mets, deGrom received a somewhat muted response when he took the mound only because fans were stunned when the Texas Rangers knocked out rookie Josh Tong after two outs in a 22-minute top of the first.

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Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal (29) stands on the mound after giving up a home run and a double during the second inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Friday, Sept. 12, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Tigers’ Skubal leaves game against Marlins after experiencing left side tightness

September 12, 2025

Detroit Tigers star left-hander Tarik Skubal left the club’s game against the Miami Marlins in the fourth inning Friday night after experiencing tightness in his left side. The reigning AL Cy Young Award winner — and favorite to repeat this year — allowed a leadoff single to Heriberto Hernández and then retired Eric Wagaman on a flyout to center field when he exited. Skubal is currently under evaluation. Tigers shortstop Javier Báez also left early, when he fouled off a pitch that struck near his left eye in the second inning.

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Charley Hull, of England, putts on the 18th green during the first round of the Kroger Queen City Championship golf tournament, Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, at TPC River's Bend in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Tanner Pearson)

Wannasaen maintains Queen City lead, with fellow Thai star Thitikul and Hull making big moves

September 12, 2025

Chanettee Wannasaen maintained a two-shot lead Friday in the Kroger Queen City Championship, with top-ranked fellow Thai star Jeeno Thitikul and Charley Hull making big moves. Wannasaen, the 21-year-old player trying to win for the third straight year on the LPGA Tour, shot a 4-under 68 at soggy TPC River’s Bend to reach 13-under 131. She opened with a 63. Thitikul and Hull were tied for second with Olivia Cowan. Thitikul had a 64, making four straight birdies in a back-nine 30. She won the Mizuho Americas Open in June at Liberty National for her fifth LPGA Tour victory. Hull eagled the par-5 11th and birdied the final two holes for a 65.

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New York Yankees' Aaron Judge runs to first base for a single during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Aaron Judge hits his 362nd career homer, passing Joe DiMaggio for 4th in New York Yankees history

September 12, 2025

New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge has hit his 362nd home run, breaking a tie with Hall of Famer Joe DiMaggio and taking sole possession of fourth place on the franchise’s career list. One game after Judge homered twice to tie DiMaggio with President Donald Trump at Yankee Stadium, the Yankees captain hit the second pitch he saw from Boston’s Lucas Giolito over the Green Monster in left-center field at Fenway Park. Judge reached 362 homers in his 1,130th game. DiMaggio played 1,736 games and hit his last homer on Sept. 28, 1951, at the end of a 13-year career.

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Ben Griffin waves to spectaots on the second green during the third round of the Tour Championship golf tournament, Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Ben Griffin takes a 2-shot lead in Napa ahead of his Ryder Cup debut

September 12, 2025

Ben Griffin is making his Ryder Cup debut in two weeks. All he’s thinking about at the Procore Championship is winning another golf tournament. Griffin had another bogey-free round and shot a 66 at Silverado. That gives him a three-shot lead over fellow Ryder Cup rookie Russell Henley. U.S. Open champion J.J. Spaun was five behind. They’re among 10 Americans on the Ryder Cup team at the Procore Championship trying to stay sharp. Scottie Scheffler shot a 68 and was eight shots behind Griffin. Patrick Cantlay and Sam Burns are having to wait to see if they make the cut.

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FILE - New York Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner (1) reacts during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, file)

Jets’ Sauce Gardner set to play vs. Bills after being limited earlier in the week by groin injury

September 12, 2025

New York Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner was off the injury report and should play Sunday against the Buffalo Bills after a groin issue limited him for one practice. Gardner was hurt Thursday, when he was first listed on the team’s injury report as a limited participant. He was listed without any injury designation on Friday, meaning he was a full participant and received no treatment. Gardner told The Associated Press in the locker room after practice that he was good to go. Kene Nwangwu, Josh Reynolds and Jay Tufele were ruled out for the game.

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Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) throws under pressure from Chicago Bears defensive lineman Gervon Dexter Sr. during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Sept. 8, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

New dad McCarthy back at practice with Vikings, while Darrisaw ruled out as knee recovery continues

September 12, 2025

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy has returned to practice after his fiancée gave birth to their son. McCarthy must play again without left tackle Christian Darrisaw, who has not yet been cleared in his return from knee surgery. The Vikings have ruled out edge rusher Andrew Van Ginkel and backup cornerback Jeff Okudah for their game against Atlanta on Sunday night. Both are in concussion protocol. Safety Harrison Smith is questionable. If Smith isn’t cleared, the Vikings would be without three defensive starters. Linebacker Blake Cashman went on injured reserve this week and will miss a minimum of four games.

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FILE - Rostislav Gaitiukevich and Mikhail Mordasov, from Russia, push at the start of the men's two-man bobsleigh World Cup race in Igls, near Innsbruck, Austria, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Lisa Leutner, File)

Bobsled-skeleton federation not allowing Russian athletes to compete at 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics

September 12, 2025

Russian bobsled and skeleton athletes will not compete at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics. The International Bobsled and Skeleton Federation voted Friday against allowing Russian athletes to compete as neutral individuals at the games in February. This decision follows a similar move by the International Luge Federation in June. Russian athletes have been barred from major international events since the invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Even if the vote had been different, qualifying would have been challenging because of their absence from top competitions. Russia might appeal, but time is running out with the World Cup season starting November 21.

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Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels is sacked by Green Bay Packers linebacker Edgerrin Cooper, right, and defensive lineman Micah Parsons (1) during the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders have not looked nearly as good so far this season

September 12, 2025

It’s only been two games so far, but Jayden Daniels and the rest of the Washington Commanders have looked quite a bit like the oldest team in the NFL and very little like the club that went 12-5 and made it to the NFC title game last season. The offense is nowhere near as explosive or as efficient as it was as Daniels earned AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year honors. And the defense was not up to the task in a 27-18 loss to the Green Bay Packers on Thursday night that dropped Washington’s record to 1-1.

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Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry (22) is stopped by Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver (91) during the second half of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Bills rule out Ed Oliver against the Jets because of an ankle injury he suffered at practice

September 12, 2025

Buffalo Bills coach Sean McDermott has ruled out defensive tackle Ed Oliver from playing at the New York Jets this weekend. The announcement Friday leaves the team thin at the position and without a starter who made a game-changing impact in a season-opening win over the Baltimore Ravens. McDermott said Oliver hurt his ankle after being stepped on in practice on Wednesday. The coach didn’t reveal the nature of the injury or timetable for Oliver’s return. The Bills face a short turnaround next week in hosting the Miami Dolphins on Thursday night following their game at New York on Sunday.

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