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Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, acknowledges the crowd after losing to Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, during the men's singles semifinals of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Friday, Sept. 5, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Novak Djokovic won’t give up on trying to win a 25th major title after another semifinal loss

Novak Djokovic says he wants to keep striving to claim a record 25th Grand Slam singles title, but it’s hard to compete with someone as talented and young as Carlos Alcaraz in best-of-five-set matches. The 38-year-old Djokovic lost to the 22-year-old Alcaraz in three sets in the U.S. Open semifinals on Friday. There was a moment, albeit a brief one, that Djokovic appeared to be making a match of it, up 3-0 in the second set. But Alcaraz soon regained control. It was the fourth time in four Slam events in 2025 that Djokovic reached the semifinals — and fourth time he exited in that round.

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Houston Astros' Taylor Trammell hits a double off of New York Yankees relief pitcher David Bednar during the ninth inning of a baseball game Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/Karen Warren)

Astros’ Taylor Trammell facing no discipline after bat confiscated following double vs. Yankees

Houston Astros outfielder Taylor Trammell is facing no discipline from Major League Baseball after umpires confiscated his two-color bat when New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone asked for it to be checked after he hit a double. Trammell says he spoke to MLB officials Friday. He says he understands and appreciates their explanation for what happened Thursday night because of some discoloration on the dark-colored barrel of the bat. Boone says he he never thought Taylor was up to anything in the ninth inning of an 8-4 win by New York. He says he’s also satisfied with the ruing and explanation..

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San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey walks on the sideline during a preseason NFL football game against the Denver Broncos Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

49ers star Christian McCaffrey questionable for season opener after calf injury

San Francisco 49ers star Christian McCaffrey is questionable for the season opener after injuring his calf at practice. Coach Kyle Shanahan said McCaffrey got hurt on Thursday and didn’t practice Friday. His availability for Sunday’s game at Seattle will be a game-time decision. McCaffrey missed most of last season’s training camp with a calf injury and later had knee issues. If he can’t play, the 49ers will likely rely on Brian Robinson, who recently joined the team. Receiver Jauan Jennings is set to play after missing training camp with a calf injury and contract dispute.

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Method Man’s passion earned him a spot in the Jets’ fan hall of fame. He predicts a win vs. Steelers

Method Man, known for his role in Wu-Tang Clan, has been a passionate New York Jets fan since childhood. This Sunday, before the Jets’ season opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers, he’ll be introduced along with three others as 2024 inductees into the team’s fan hall of fame. Although he can’t attend because of commitments at the Toronto International Film Festival, he’s thrilled about the honor. Method Man has been a season-ticket holder since 2012 and cherishes his connection to the team. Despite the Jets’ ups and downs, he remains hopeful for the new season under coach Aaron Glenn and quarterback Justin Fields. And he predicts a win Sunday against Aaron Rodgers.

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FILE - Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard, right, looks toward the scoreboard during the second half of an NBA basketball game, May 1, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, file)

Clippers owner Ballmer welcomes NBA probe, tells ESPN he wasn’t involved in Leonard endorsement deal

Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer welcomes the NBA’s investigation into alleged salary cap rule violations. He denies involvement in a $28 million endorsement deal between Kawhi Leonard and a sustainability company. Ballmer said in an interview with ESPN that he would want the NBA to investigate any team accused of similar violations. He introduced Leonard to Aspiration Fund Adviser LLC, a company he once invested in, which is now bankrupt. The Clippers denied breaking any rules. The NBA could impose penalties if violations are found. The Clippers ended their partnership with Aspiration after two years due to contractual default.

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Inter Miami forward Luis Suárez, third from left, is separated from Seattle Sounders players and staff as Sounders midfielder Kalani Kossa-Rienzi, center right facing, holds a staff member back during a fight after the Sounders won the Leagues Cup final soccer match Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Inter Miami’s Luis Suárez suspended for 6 Leagues Cup matches after spitting incident

Inter Miami forward Luis Suárez has been suspended yet again for on-field antics, this time getting a six-match ban from future Leagues Cup matches in response to his conduct — including spitting at someone — after his team lost Sunday’s final to the Seattle Sounders. Suárez will not be able to play in the tournament next season, and the ban could stretch into future seasons. Inter Miami played six Leagues Cup matches this year on its way to the final. The ban would not apply to Major League Soccer matches, though it is possible that Suárez could still face sanctioning from that league as well. The Leagues Cup is a separate competition.

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Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter (98) walks off the field after being disqualified for unsportsman like conduct before an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Jalen Carter shames Super Bowl champion Eagles by spitting on Dak Prescott. What happens next?

Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter faces backlash after being ejected for spitting on Dallas quarterback Dak Prescott. This incident occurred just six seconds into the Eagles’ 24-20 victory in the NFL season opener. Carter apologized, calling it a mistake, but he might face further penalties. The NFL has emphasized sportsmanship this season, cracking down on unsportsmanlike conduct. Carter’s past behavior, including multiple penalties, could lead to severe consequences. Meanwhile, Jalen Hurts excelled with multiple touchdowns, but Saquon Barkley and others struggled. The Eagles now prepare for a Super Bowl rematch against Kansas City.

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FILE - This combo of file photos shows, left image, United States' Amanda Anisimova, facing camera, embracing Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka after losing at the the French Open tennis tournament on June 1 2025, in Paris; and right image, Sabalenka, facing camera, embracing Anisimova after losing in a semifinal match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships on July 10, 2025, in London. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson, left, and Kin Cheung)

Amanda Anisimova faces defending champion Aryna Sabalenka in the U.S. Open women’s final

It is impossible to look ahead to Amanda Anisimova’s U.S. Open final against defending champion Aryna Sabalenka on Saturday without viewing it through the prism of what happened less than two months ago at Wimbledon. Impossible for Anisimova. Impossible for Sabalenka. Impossible for anyone, really. That’s because Anisimova made it to her first title match at any Grand Slam tournament by beating the No. 1-ranked Sabalenka in the semifinals at the All England Club. And because Anisimova’s major final debut ended with a 6-0, 6-0 loss to Iga Swiatek. But Anisimova eliminated Swiatek in New York.

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Amanda Anisimova, of the United States, reacts after defeating Naomi Osaka, of Japan, during the women's singles semifinals of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Friday, Sept. 5, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Amanda Anisimova defeats Naomi Osaka at the U.S. Open to reach her 2nd Grand Slam final in a row

Amanda Anisimova has eliminated four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka 6-7 (4), 7-6 (3), 6-3 in a U.S. Open semifinal that ended at nearly 1 a.m. and featured two of the most powerful first-strike hitters in women’s tennis. The victory in a match that began Thursday and ended Friday put the No. 8-seeded Anisimova into second straight major final. She is a 24-year-old who was born in New Jersey and grew up in Florida. Anisimova will face defending champion and current No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka on Saturday for the title. Sabalenka beat Jessica Pegula in three sets on Thursday. Sabalenka owns three major trophies, all on hard courts.

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Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter walks off the field after being disqualified for unsportsman like conduct before an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Eagles’ Jalen Carter apologizes following ejection for spitting on Cowboys’ Dak Prescott

Philadelphia defensive tackle Jalen Carter apologized after he was  ejected for spitting on Dallas quarterback Dak Prescott moments after the Eagles’ pregame Super Bowl championship celebration. Carter was tossed for for unsportsmanlike conduct six seconds into Philadelphia’s 24-20 victory in the lightning-delayed NFL opener that ended early Friday. The Eagles were hit with a 15-yard penalty before the first snap from scrimmage, and the Cowboys scored on the opening drive. Prescott and Carter exchanged words after the opening kickoff, and Carter spit on Prescott’s jersey. Prescott quickly motioned to a nearby official who threw the flag and sent Carter packing. Fans booed as Carter walked off slowly, holding his helmet in his hands behind his back. Carter apologized after the game.

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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) runs the ball in the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Defending champion Eagles edge Cowboys 24-20 in wild, lightning-delayed NFL season opener

Jalen Hurts rushed for two touchdowns for the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles, who lost their hot-tempered star defender for spitting on Dak Prescott, then withstood a rare weather delay to beat the Dallas Cowboys 24-20 early Friday in a wild start to the NFL season. The Eagles led 24-20 with 4:44 left in the third quarter when the game was delayed 65 minutes because of lightning in the area. The game ended at 12:18 a.m. Hurts wore out a defense without Micah Parsons on TD runs of 4 and 8 yards — no legal tush push needed. Jalen Carter headed right back inside only moments after the championship banner was raised for spitting on Prescott.

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Philadelphia Eagles' Saquon Barkley celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Eagles’ opening victory over Cowboys delayed by lightning for more than a hour

The Philadelphia Eagles’ 24-20 victory over the Dallas Cowboys in the NFL season opener was delayed 65 minutes because of lightning in the area around Lincoln Financial Field late in the third quarter Thursday night. Behind two touchdown runs from Super Bowl MVP Jalen Hurts, the Super Bowl champion Eagles led 24-20 with 4:44 left in the third quarter when the game was delayed. Play resumed at 11:30 p.m. and ended at 12:18 a.m. The Eagles had the ball following a fumble recovery just before the delay. The Eagles posted on the scoreboard that a severe warning had been issued by the National Weather Service that could produce severe conditions, including lightning and strong wind.

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Valkyries beat Wings 84-80 to become 1st expansion team to reach playoffs in inaugural season

The Golden State Valkyries became the first WNBA team to reach the playoffs in its inaugural season, with Janelle Salaun scoring 19 points in an 84-80 comeback victory against the Dallas Wings for their fifth straight win. Veronica Burton’s three-point play with 22.3 seconds to go and four free throws over the final 11.4 seconds helped seal it as she scored 15 points. Carla Leite also added 15.

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President Donald Trump listens as first lady Melania Trump repeats a question for him during a dinner in the State Dinning Room of the White House, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Trump to attend the US Open men’s final Sunday, marking another trip to a major sporting event

President Donald Trump plans to attend the men’s final of the U.S. Open on Sunday. The White House confirmed Thursday that Trump is expected to make a daytrip to New York and return to Washington after the match. Trump was a regular at the tournament when he was a New York real estate mogul and reality TV star. He hasn’t attended since 2015, after being booed at a match. The Trump Organization once controlled a suite at the U.S. Open but suspended it in 2017. Having a sitting president attend the tournament is unusual, with the last being Bill Clinton in 2000.

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The Philadelphia Eagles 2024 championship banner is unveiled before an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Eagles unveil 2024 Super Bowl banner amid fireworks before NFL opener against Dallas

The Eagles have unveiled their 2024 World Champions banner during a pregame ceremony. This event took place before Thursday’s NFL opener against the Dallas Cowboys. Coach Nick Sirianni kept the team in the locker room to avoid distractions. Team owner Jeffrey Lurie and retired player Brandon Graham presented the Lombardi Trophies. The Eagles won their second Super Bowl seven months ago by defeating Kansas City. The celebration included a parade and a White House visit. Fans joined in chants and songs, with TV star Rob Mac hyping the crowd. The party atmosphere continues in Philadelphia.

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Seattle Sounders midfielder Obed Vargas, bottom left, lies on the ground after being pushed during an altercation against Inter Miami, including forward Luis Suárez and midfielder Sergio Busquets (5) after the Sounders won a Leagues Cup final soccer match Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Inter Miami’s Luis Suárez apologizes for on-field antics after Leagues Cup final loss to Seattle

Inter Miami forward Luis Suárez apologized Thursday for his behavior following his team’s defeat by the Seattle Sounders in the Leagues Cup final earlier this week, antics that became the latest entry on a long list of on-field transgressions over his lengthy career. Suárez appeared to spit toward a member of the Sounders’ staff, plus grabbed at least one Seattle player by the neck during a postgame melee. Major League Soccer and Leagues Cup officials are investigating, and Suárez could face sanctions.

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Philadelphia Phillies' Ranger Suarez throws during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Suárez shines as Phillies beat Brewers 2-0 to win series between NL division leaders

Ranger Suárez pitched six shutout innings, Trea Turner singled home the go-ahead run with two outs in the seventh and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Milwaukee Brewers 2-0 on Thursday. The Phillies won two of three games the matchup between NL division leaders. Milwaukee’s Freddy Peralta extended his scoreless innings streak to 29, three shy of the team record Teddy Higuera set in 1987. Peralta struck out eight and allowed three walks and two hits while throwing 92 pitches over five innings. The game was scoreless when Alec Bohm hit a one-out triple into the right-field corner off Tobias Myers (1-2). Turner brought Bohm home with a two-out single to left on an 0-2 pitch.

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Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese walks to the bench during the second half of a WNBA basketball game against the Phoenix Mercury Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Sky’s Angel Reese suspended 1 game by WNBA for 8th technical foul, will miss game at Indiana

Chicago Sky star Angel Reese was handed a mandatory one-game suspension by the WNBA for picking up her eighth technical foul and will not play when the team visits the Indiana Fever on Friday. Reese picked up a technical near the end of the first half in the Sky’s 88-64 win over Connecticut, when she hit Aaliyah Edwards in the head as they fought for rebounding position in the paint. League rules state players and coaches are suspended one game after picking up eighth technical fouls in the regular season — and one game for every two technicals after that.Reese finished with 18 points and 13 rebounds for her 23rd double-double against Connecticut, helping the Sky snap a four-game losing streak.

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FILE - New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson (5) smiles before playing against the New York Giants in a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray, File)

Jets’ Garrett Wilson says he learned a lot from Aaron Rodgers, but they haven’t talked since he left

Garrett Wilson is reflecting on his time with Aaron Rodgers at the New York Jets. He says playing with Rodgers was a learning experience. The Jets face Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. Wilson says he hasn’t spoken to Rodgers since the quarterback left the Jets. Their on-field chemistry was strong last season, but the Jets struggled overall. The team traded for Davante Adams, which shifted dynamics. The Jets finished with a 5-12 record, leading to coaching changes. Wilson is now reunited with his former Ohio State quarterback, Justin Fields, and looks forward to the new season.

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FILE - A FOX Sports banner is viewed behind the end zone before an NFL football game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Houston Texans, Dec. 1, 2024, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)

Lawsuit that claimed Fox Sports ex-host harassed hairstylist has been mostly resolved

A woman who worked as a hairstylist for Fox Sports has resolved most of a lawsuit that alleged former host Skip Bayless made unwanted advances toward her. Noushin Faraji is still seeking class-action status over allegations of unpaid wages. Fox Sports said in a statement: “We are pleased that this matter has been resolved. There will be no further comment.” A judge in Los Angeles Superior Court granted Faraji’s request to dismiss several of the allegations. The judge’s order said the claims were resolved. It does not include details. Bayless worked for Fox Sports until 2024, when his show was canceled.

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FILE - Tennis legend Bjorn Borg sits in the Royal Box to watch Aryna Sabalenka, of Belarus, and Amanda Anisimova ,of the United States,. to play in a women's singles semifinal match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Thursday, July 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, File)

Björn Borg tells the AP his prostate cancer is in remission after 2024 operation

Tennis great Björn Borg reveals in the last chapter of his upcoming memoir that he was diagnosed with an “extremely aggressive” prostate cancer, and he tells The Associated Press that it is in remission after an operation in 2024. Borg said in a recent video interview with the AP from his home in Stockholm that his most recent tests came back clean in August and is feeling good. Borg won 11 Grand Slam singles titles before walking away from tennis at age 26, although he made a brief return later. That stunningly early retirement is one of several subjects, including his drug use and his relationships with family members and women, discussed in the book titled “Heartbeats.”

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FILE - Buffalo Bills wide receiver Amari Cooper, right, is tackled by New York Jets cornerback D.J. Reed (4) during the first half of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus,File)

Veteran wide receiver Amari Cooper retires 9 days after signing with Raiders

Five-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Amari Cooper has retired a little more than a week after signing a one-year contract to return to the Las Vegas Raiders. Raiders offensive coordinator Chip Kelly said Cooper informed coach Pete Carroll of his decision on Thursday morning. Kelly expressed admiration for Cooper, calling him a great player with a remarkable NFL career. Cooper, 31, played 10 seasons for four teams, amassing 711 catches for more than 10,000 yards and 64 touchdowns. He was drafted fourth in the 2015 draft by the then-Oakland Raiders and played for the Raiders, Cowboys, Browns and Bills.

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FILE - Car owner Chip Ganassi touches the winner ring as he and Alex Palou, of Spain, celebrate after winning the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, May 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

Chip Ganassi Racing’s 17th title: A record-breaking journey

Chip Ganassi has focused on racing for 35 years, and it’s paid off. Alex Palou just clinched his fourth IndyCar championship, marking the 17th title for Chip Ganassi Racing. This ties them with Team Penske for the series record. Ganassi achieved the feat in 35 years, while Penske has been racing for nearly two decades longer. Since 2008, Ganassi’s team has claimed 12 of 18 championships. Palou’s dominant season included eight wins, making him the first driver since 2010 to win both the Indianapolis 500 and the IndyCar championship in the same year.

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Jannik Sinner, of Italy, returns a shot to Lorenzo Musetti, of Italy, during the quarterfinal round of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Sinner was worried about more than his rackets when US Open fan tried to open his bag

When a fan tried to grab Jannik Sinner’s bag after a U.S. Open match, the defending champion wasn’t just worried about losing some of his tennis equipment. He says he looked right away because he doesn’t just have rackets there. Sinner says he also keeps his phone and wallet in the bag. It was following his previous victory, in the fourth round on Monday night, that a fan attempted to open Sinner’s bag when the 24-year-old went over to the stands to give away a towel and pose for a photograph. A member of the security staff quickly stopped the fan, and Sinner walked away from the crowd.

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Jannik Sinner, of Italy, returns a shot to Lorenzo Musetti, of Italy, during the quarterfinal round of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Jannik Sinner takes his US Open title defense into the semifinals by beating Musetti

Jannik Sinner returned to the U.S. Open semifinals by beating No. 10 Lorenzo Musetti 6-1, 6-4, 6-2 in the first all-Italian matchup in a men’s major quarterfinal. The No. 1 seed continued what’s been an easy title defense and on Friday will face No. 25 seed Felix Auger-Aliassime, who beat No. 8 Alex de Minaur 4-6, 7-6 (7), 7-5, 7-6 (4) earlier Wednesday. Sinner is into his fifth straight Grand Slam semifinal and with a win Friday would reach the finals of all four majors this year. He has won 26 consecutive matches in majors on hard courts. That includes the past two Australian Open titles along with his triumph in New York a year ago.

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Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese walks to the bench during the second half of a WNBA basketball game against the Phoenix Mercury Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Angel Reese voices frustration with Chicago Sky’s losing season

Angel Reese aired her frustrations with the Chicago Sky as the franchise finishes another losing season. The two-time WNBA All-Star told the Chicago Tribune that she “might have to move in a different direction and do what’s best for me” if the team doesn’t improve its outlook. Chicago routed Connecticut Wednesday night to improve to 10-30. Reese walked back her comments after the win and said she had already apologized to the team. She said her language was taken out of context and she did not mean to put down her teammates.

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Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Cade Horton throws against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Cubs rookie Cade Horton doesn’t mind early hook, even with a no-hitter going

Chicago Cubs rookie starter Cade Horton has been almost unhittable since the All-Star break. In fact, for the first five innings against Atlanta on Wednesday night, the 24-year-old right-hander didn’t allow any hits at all to the Braves. But then came manager Craig Counsell’s hard stop. Once he reached 75 pitches, Horton got the hook. Never mind that he issued just one walk on 10 pitches to Matt Olson — the second batter of the game — and then retired 14 in a row. Ben Brown entered to start the sixth and kept Chicago’s no-hit bid going until Ozzie Albies lined a single leading off the seventh. That sparked a rally that led to Atlanta’s 5-1 win.

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Felix Auger-Aliassime, of Canada, reacts after defeating Alex de Minaur, of Australia, during the quarterfinal round of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

Felix Auger-Alissiame beats Alex de Minaur at the US Open and will face Sinner in the semifinals

Felix Auger-Aliassime has eliminated Alex de Minaur 4-6, 7-6 (7), 7-5, 7-6 (4) at the U.S. Open to reach his second Grand Slam semifinal — and second at Flushing Meadows. The No. 25-seeded Auger-Aliassime’s victory in Arthur Ashe Stadium included 22 aces. One came when de Minaur was just one point from taking a two-set lead. Auger-Aliassime’s only other trip to the final four at a major came in New York in 2021 at age 21. The Canadian will face No. 1 Jannik Sinner on Friday for a berth in the final. No. 8 seed de Minaur dropped to 0-6 in major quarterfinals.

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Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani celebrates as he stands on second base after hitting a double off Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Mike Burrows during the fifth inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani, fighting an illness, has 2 hits after opting not to pitch vs. Pirates

Shohei Ohtani’s next start on the mound is uncertain as he deals with a lingering illness. The Los Angeles Dodgers star skipped his turn in the rotation on Wednesday night against Pittsburgh. Manager Dave Roberts has not set a date for Ohtani’s return to pitching. Ohtani managed to play and had two hits in a 3-0 loss. He has been dealing with a deep cough but continues to contribute on the field. All-Star catcher Will Smith also exited the game with a hand contusion. The Dodgers have lost four of their last five games.

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Amanda Anisimova, of the United States, reacts after defeating Iga Swiatek, of Poland, in the quarterfinal round of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

Amanda Anisimova upsets Iga Swiatek at the U.S. Open after 6-0, 6-0 loss to her in Wimbledon’s final

Amanda Anisimova has upset Iga Swiatek 6-4, 6-3 in the U.S. Open quarterfinals less than two months after losing to the six-time Grand Slam champion in the Wimbledon final by a 6-0, 6-0 score. The victory Wednesday allowed the No. 8-seeded Anisimova to reach her third major semifinal and first at Flushing Meadows. Anisimova is a 24-year-old who was born in New Jersey and grew up in Florida. The powerful strokes and poise Anisimova displayed in Arthur Ashe Stadium against No. 2 Swiatek — the 2022 U.S. Open champion — were such a striking contrast to what happened at the All England Club’s Centre Court on July 12.

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Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Cade Horton throws against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Albies’ single in 7th for Braves breaks up combined no-hit bid by Cubs

A combined no-hit bid by Chicago Cubs teammates Cade Horton and Ben Brown was broken up Wednesday night when Ozzie Albies singled leading off the seventh inning for the Atlanta Braves. Albies lined a base hit to right field off Brown, who replaced Horton to begin the sixth. Horton struck out six and walked one over five innings in his 19th major league start and 20th appearance. The 24-year-old rookie was removed after throwing 75 pitches and retiring his last 14 batters. Brown struck out three and walked one in the sixth. Chicago was nursing a 1-0 lead at Wrigley Field. Horton entered 9-4 with a 2.92 ERA this season, including 6-1 with a 0.86 ERA in eight outings since the All-Star break.

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Pittsburgh Pirates' Bryan Reynolds celebrates as he rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run off Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Emmet Sheehan during the first inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Pirates shut out the Dodgers as Ohtani skips scheduled start on the mound due to illness

Andrew McCutchen and Bryan Reynolds homered to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 3-0 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers. Emmett Sheehan started for the Dodgers after Los Angeles opted to have Shohei Ohtani skip his scheduled start while dealing with an illness. Ohtani remained in the lineup and had two hits. Five Pirate pitchers combined for the team’s MLB-leading 17th shutout of the season. Mike Burrows earned the win, and Dennis Santana secured his 13th save. The Dodgers left 10 men on base and lost for the fourth time in five games.

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FILE - Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard, right, looks toward the scoreboard during the second half of an NBA basketball game, May 1, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, file)

NBA says it will open investigation into report that Clippers broke cap rules with Leonard deal

The NBA says it will investigate if a $28 million endorsement contract between Kawhi Leonard and a California-based sustainability services company allowed the Los Angeles Clippers to circumvent league salary cap rules, following a report by journalist Pablo Torre. The probe will focus on ties between Leonard, the Clippers and a company called Aspiration Fund Adviser, LLC, which filed for bankruptcy this year. It listed several creditors at that time, among them the Clippers (who were owed about $30 million) and a company called KL2 Aspire LLC that was owed $7 million. Leonard is listed as the manager of that company in California filings.

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Argentina's Lionel Messi smiles during a training session ahead of a World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer match against Venezuela, at the Argentina Soccer Association in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Gustavo Garello)

World Cup tickets initially to cost $60-$6,730 but could fluctuate with dynamic pricing

Ticket prices for next year’s World Cup will range initially from $60 for group-stage matches to $6,730 for the final, but could change as soccer’s top event adopts dynamic pricing for the first time. The prices are up from a range of $25 to $475 for the 1994 tournament in the United States and for the U.S. dollar equivalent $69 to $1,607 when ticket details were announced for the 2022 tournament in Qatar. The initial draw period will be limited to Visa card holders and will run from 11 a.m. EDT on Sept. 10 through 11 a.m. EDT on Sept. 19.

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Team owner Michael Jordan looks on during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Darlington Raceway, Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025, in Darlington, S.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)

Federal judge denies injunction for Michael Jordan’s team in NASCAR antitrust case

A federal judge has denied a preliminary injunction in an antitrust suit involving two NASCAR teams, including one owned by Michael Jordan. The teams, 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports, want to be recognized as chartered teams for the rest of the season. Judge Kenneth Bell says there’s no need for an injunction because NASCAR has agreed not to sell the disputed charters until the legal battle ends. The trial is set for December 1. The teams argue that without charter rights, they risk losing drivers and sponsors. NASCAR maintains that the teams are not in danger of irreparable harm.

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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers stands on the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football preseason game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneer,s Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025 in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)

Aaron Rodgers brushes off revenge narrative ahead of Steelers’ season opener against Jets

New Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers says he’s happy to be playing football this weekend. The fact that it’s against the New York Jets just happens to be a coincidence. Rodgers signed with the Steelers in June and is excited about the new chapter. The 41-year-old hasn’t played since leading the Jets to a win over Miami in January to end the regular season. Rodgers is confident in Pittsburgh’s revamped offense, which includes new additions such as DK Metcalf and Jonnu Smith. He praises the team’s tight ends as the best he’s worked with.

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Miami fans cheer during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Notre Dame, Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Daniels’ leaping catch still the buzz for No. 5 Miami, even as he tries to turn the page

CJ Daniels doesn’t know how many texts he got after his one-handed touchdown catch that helped Miami beat Notre Dame this past weekend went viral. Suffice to say, it was a lot. With good reason. The catch — one where Daniels leaped at around the 4-yard line, snared the ball with his right hand and controlled it with his body while falling backward into the end zone — came in the final seconds of the first half, and proved to be a big part of the Hurricanes’ 27-24 win. The victory helped Miami climb five spots to No. 5 in this week’s AP Top 25, going into a home game Saturday against Bethune-Cookman.

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North Carolina head coach Bill Belichick, left, and his son, Steve Belicheck, right, the defensive coordinator, watch in the closing minutes of the second half of an NCAA college football game against TCU, Monday, Sept. 1, 2025, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)

Belichick’s Tar Heels get short turnaround for Charlotte after opening-night flop against TCU

New North Carolina coach Bill Belichick says his Tar Heels need to move past the TCU blowout loss “as fast as we can” entering a short turnaround before playing at Charlotte. The Horned Frogs beat the Tar Heels 48-14 on Labor Day in Belichick’s college debut. It marked the most points ever given up in an opener for UNC and more than any Belichick-coached team in the NFL ever allowed. The six-time Super Bowl winner as an NFL head coach says the Tar Heels “need to learn some lessons” from the loss but move on to Saturday’s game.

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New York Giants quarterback Russell Wilson (3) passes the ball against the New York Jets during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Russell Wilson brings leadership and quarterback stability to the New York Giants

The New York Giants love Russell Wilson’s deep-throwing “moon ball” and his Super Bowl-winning experience. But what he brings more than anything else at age 36 is a steady hand at quarterback. Teammates and coaches rave about Wilson’s consistency. It is something the team could use after going 3-14 last season with uneven play at the most important position. Wilson has spent more than a decade in the NFL working on himself on and off the field and is prepared to be the leader the Giants need.

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Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, reacts after losing a point against Taylor Fritz, of the United States, during the quarterfinal round of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Djokovic gets into it with the US Open crowd and improves to 11-0 against Fritz to reach the semis

Novak Djokovic has reached his record-tying 14th U.S. Open semifinal and record-extending 53rd semi at all Grand Slam tournaments with a 6-3, 7-5, 3-6, 6-4 victory over Taylor Fritz. Djokovic’s victory on Tuesday night improved his head-to-head record against Fritz to 11-0. It also moved the 24-time major champion into a showdown against Carlos Alcaraz in Friday’s semifinals. Djokovic has won four titles at Flushing Meadows. The No. 4-seeded Fritz was the runner-up at the U.S. Open a year ago. He was the last American man in this year’s bracket and his exit means the country’s drought without a male singles champion at a major will continue.

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Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Mike Trout runs to first as he grounds out during the third inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros in Houston, Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Mike Trout scratched from Angels’ lineup with skin infection on left arm

Mike Trout was scratched from the Los Angeles Angels’ starting lineup against the Kansas City Royals because of a skin infection on his left arm. The three-time AL MVP will be re-evaluated Wednesday and is day-to-day. Trout was originally penciled in as the designated hitter but was removed from the lineup less than an hour before first pitch. Jo Adell was switched from right field to DH, and Chris Taylor was inserted in right field. Trout is batting .231 with 20 home runs and 54 RBIs. He’s two homers shy of 400 for his career, and his 1,008 RBIs rank third in franchise history.

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Boston Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony (19) ducks out of the way on an inside pitch in the second inning of a baseball game against Cleveland Guardians, Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

Red Sox rookie Roman Anthony leaves game with oblique tightness and will have MRI

Boston Red Sox rookie Roman Anthony left an 11-7 victory over the Cleveland Guardians after grabbing his back during an at-bat and walking gingerly back to the dugout. The Red Sox said Anthony had left oblique muscle tightness and would have an MRI. Anthony missed two games last month with mid-back tightness. The 21-year-old outfielder said Tuesday’s injury feels worse but he didn’t know just how long he might be out. Anthony winced after whiffing on a 3-2 curveball for the second out in the bottom of the fourth inning.

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San Francisco Giants' Rafael Devers follows the flight of his two-run home run off Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Kyle Freeland in the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Three ejected in Giants-Rockies game, delaying Rafael Devers’ 30th home run trot of season

Rafael Devers’ 30th home run of the season sparked a benches-clearing incident. Colorado pitcher Kyle Freeland, along with San Francisco’s Matt Chapman and Willy Adames, were ejected from Tuesday night’s game. The trouble started after Devers hit a long two-run homer in the first inning. Freeland took exception to Devers’ celebration and shouted at him as he neared first base. That led several players to charge toward the infield. Chapman appeared to make contact with Freeland, and Adames was also involved. The umpires restored order and announced the ejections. It did not appear that any punches were thrown.

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FILE - The NCAA logo is displayed at center court at The Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh, March 18, 2015. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)

Handful of college athletes sue NCAA over redshirt rule in case that could cover thousands

Vanderbilt linebacker Langston Patterson and former Hawaii quarterback Brayden Schager are among 10 plaintiffs suing the NCAA over its redshirt rule that puts restrictions on the five years the athletes have to practice, play and graduate from college. The class action lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee alleges the NCAA violates U.S. antitrust laws with how its redshirt rule covers playing time for athletes during five seasons of eligibility. The lawsuit includes seven other named plaintiffs and potentially thousands of current and former NCAA football, baseball and tennis players.

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Venus Williams, of the United States, acknowledges the crowd after losing quarterfinal doubles match with parter Leylah Fernandez, of Canada, at the U.S. Open tennis championships, Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)

Venus Williams’ US Open ends with a loss in the women’s doubles quarterfinals to Taylor Townsend

Venus Williams’ run at the U.S. Open is over. Williams and partner Leylah Fernandez were eliminated in the quarterfinals of women’s doubles on Tuesday by the top-seeded duo of Taylor Townsend and Katerina Siniakova 6-1, 6-2. The 45-year-old American and 22-year-old Canadian had not lost a set in their first three matches together. Williams had been out of tennis for 16 months before returning in Washington in July. She lost in the first round of mixed doubles and singles at the U.S. Open and then she and Fernandez got a wild-card entry into the doubles field. Townsend and Siniakova are seeking their third Grand Slam title as a pair.

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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers walks on the side lines during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the Carolina Panthers, Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)

‘Like any other game’: Jets downplay facing Aaron Rodgers in Week 1 against Steelers

Sauce Gardner and Aaron Rodgers are set to face off as opponents on Sunday after being teammates with the New York Jets the past two years. Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers will take on the Jets at MetLife Stadium in Week 1 of the NFL season. Several Jets players tried to downplay the matchup with Rodgers, with Gardner saying Tuesday he’s preparing like it’s any other game. But Justin Fields, who replaced Rodgers in New York after playing last year in Pittsburgh, acknowledged that it all makes for a crazy storyline.

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Marketa Vondrousova, of the Czech Republic, reacts after defeating Elena Rybakina, of Kazakhstan, during the fourth round of the US Open tennis championships, Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Defending US Open champ Sabalenka returns to semifinals when Vondrousova withdraws with knee injury

Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka has returned to the U.S. Open semifinals without hitting a ball in the quarterfinals. The No. 1-ranked Sabalenka was supposed to play Marketa Voundrousova on Tuesday night. But Vondrousova withdrew from the match with an injured knee. The U.S. Tennis Association announced the walkover about two hours before the match was supposed to begin. Sabalenka now will meet No. 4 Jessica Pegula in the semifinals on Thursday. That is a rematch of last year’s championship match at Flushing Meadows, which Sabalenka won in straight sets.

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Team owner Michael Jordan looks on during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Darlington Raceway, Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025, in Darlington, S.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)

Michael Jordan’s NASCAR team fights for charter status amid explosive lawsuit

Two NASCAR teams, including one owned by Michael Jordan, have argued in federal court for a preliminary injunction to be recognized as chartered organizations. This comes amid their antitrust lawsuit against NASCAR. The teams have responded to NASCAR’s decision not to redistribute charters while the case proceeds. The teams, 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports, claim the charter system is unfair. They initially won charter status for this season, but it was overturned. NASCAR wants the money back from when they were chartered. A ruling on the injunction is expected soon, as tensions rise among other teams.

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Naomi Osaka, of Japan, returns a shot against Coco Gauff, of the United States, during the fourth round of the US Open tennis championships, Monday, Sept. 1, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Naomi Osaka simply doesn’t lose when she gets to Grand Slam quarterfinals

Once Naomi Osaka is in the quarterfinals of a Grand Slam tournament, look out. For a while, it was getting there that was the problem. Right now, Osaka appears to be back at her best, and she most definitively is back at that stage of a major, getting ready to face Karolina Muchova at the U.S. Open on Wednesday for a spot in the semifinals. It’s the first time Osaka — who has been ranked No. 1 and now is seeded No. 23 — has made it this far at one of the four most important events in tennis since the Australian Open in early 2021. That was also the last time she won a Slam trophy.

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Army football player and his dad save a man from flames after a car crash near West Point

An Army football player and his father pulled a man from a crashed car just before it burst into flames near the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, earning praise from the institution for “heroic” and “selfless” actions. Video of the daring rescue early Sunday shows sophomore safety Larry Pickett Jr. and his father, Larry Pickett Sr., grabbing the man out of the driver’s seat and carrying him away from the vehicle. Authorities say the white sedan smashed into a utility pole on Route 9W in Fort Montgomery, New York, about 4 miles from West Point. Video of the rescue, recorded by Pickett Jr.’s sister, Lauren, shows sparking wires surrounding the vehicle.

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Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne Jr. (1) is forced out of bounds by New Orleans Saints safety Jonas Sanker (33) and cornerback Quincy Riley in the first half of an NFL preseason football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Etienne brothers will square off on opposite teams for the 1st time since childhood

Travis and Trevor Etienne are brothers born 5 1/2 years apart in Louisiana. Mostly because of their age difference, they never played competitive football on opposite teams. Until now. The running backs will square off for the first time at any level when Travis and the Jacksonville Jaguars host Trevor and the Carolina Panthers during the NFL’s opening weekend. Travis is entering the final year of his rookie contract, making this essentially the first of many auditions before free agency in March. Trevor, meanwhile, is beginning his rookie season after Carolina drafted him in the fourth round in April. They form the NFL’s newest brotherly rivalry.

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FILE - Car owner Roger Penske, left, and driver Will Power, of Australia, receive their "Baby Borg" trophies for winning last years race during the drivers meeting for the Indianapolis 500 IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, May 25, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, file)

Will Power out at Penske: Team confirms Australian will not return for 18th season

Will Power, the consummate company man who won two IndyCar titles and the Indianapolis 500 for Roger Penske, will not return to Team Penske for an 18th season. The long-expected announcement was finally made Tuesday, two days after the season finale, and nearly a year after speculation began that Power would not be renewed when his contract expired as the team eyed a younger driver. Power turns 45 at the start of next season. As the season dragged on without any movement from Penske, Power’s departure became more and more obvious. He showed up at the season-opener in March — on his birthday weekend — facing questions about the possibility of 23-year-old David Malukas replacing him at the end of the year. The speculation was never silenced by Team Penske.

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Gabby Thomas won’t run at track and field world championships due to Achilles tendon injury

Olympic champion Gabby Thomas will miss track’s world championships with an Achilles injury she’s been dealing with since May. Thomas, who won the 200-meter sprint in Paris and was on both the 4×100 and 4×400 meter gold-medal relay teams, said she exacerbated the injury in July. Thomas did not look in top form last month at U.S. nationals, where she rallied to secure the third and final spot in the 200 by .001 seconds. The 28-year-old Thomas said she plans on competing in 2026.

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North Carolina head coach Bill Belichick, front, walks off the field after his team lost to TCU in an NCAA college football game Monday, Sept. 1, 2025, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)

Belichick’s college coaching debut at North Carolina ends in blowout loss to TCU

In his first game as a college coach, Bill Belichick’s North Carolina team started fast only to get blown out. TCU beat UNC 48-14 on Monday night. The Tar Heels scored a touchdown on the first possession, but then the Horned Frogs scored 41 straight points. That sent much of North Carolina’s sellout crowd fleeing for the exits long before the start of the fourth quarter. The 73-year-old Belichick is a first-time college coach. He won six Super Bowls as a head coach with the NFL’s New England Patriots.

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TCU wide receiver Jordan Dwyer (7) hauls in a touchdown pass over North Carolina defensive back Marcus Allen (29) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Monday, Sept. 1, 2025, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)

Belichick loses college coaching debut as TCU uses 2 defensive TDs to beat UNC 48-14

Bud Clark had a first-half pick-six and Kevorian Barnes had a 75-yard touchdown run on the first second-half snap to help TCU spoil Bill Belichick’s college coaching debut by rolling past North Carolina 48-14 on Monday night. The 73-year-old Belichick had won six Super Bowl titles in a 24-year run as head coach of the NFL’s New England Patriots. His Tar Heels scored on the first possession but TCU took over with 41 unanswered points. That included Devean Deal joining Clark with a defensive touchdown on a fumble return in a third quarter that turned the game into a romp.

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Arizona Diamondbacks' Lourdes Gurriel Jr., third from left, is taken out on a cart after diving for a ball hit by Texas Rangers' Rowdy Tellez in the sixth inning of a baseball game, Monday, Sept. 1, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

D-backs OF Lourdes Gurriel Jr. carted off field after knee injury vs. Rangers

Arizona Diamondbacks left fielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. was carted off the field during Monday’s game against the Texas Rangers after hurting his right knee. Gurriel was hurt in the sixth inning when he awkwardly jumped to avoid center fielder Blaze Alexander, who made a diving catch. Alexander was playing his first game in center field as a big leaguer. Gurriel stayed on the ground for several minutes while medical staff attended to him. The 31-year-old eventually got up and walked to the cart before being driven off the field.

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San Diego Padres relief pitcher Jason Adam leaves in a cart after falling with an injury during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles Monday, Sept. 1, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Orioles beat the Padres 4-3 after All-Star reliever Jason Adam ruptures a quadriceps tendon

Dylan Beavers singled home the go-ahead run with two outs in the seventh inning, two batters after All-Star reliever Jason Adam collapsed in pain on the mound, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the San Diego Padres 4-3. San Diego has lost six of eight and dropped 2 1/2 games behind the first-place Los Angeles Dodgers in the NL West. Adam was carted off the field after rupturing a left quadriceps tendon when he tried to turn toward Gunnar Henderson’s chopper that went off the mound for an infield single. The right-hander immediately signaled for an athletic trainer and grabbed his left knee. He said he expects to miss the rest of the season.

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Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Shane Baz delivers to the Seattle Mariners during the first inning of a baseball game Monday, Sept. 1, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Baz stops losing streak as Rays rout Mariners 10-2 for 4th straight win

Shane Baz pitched six shutout innings to end his eight-game losing streak and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Seattle Mariners 10-2 for their fourth consecutive victory. Nick Fortes hit an early three-run homer and scored three times. Tristan Gray also went deep and Yandy Díaz had a two-run double for the Rays, who moved within 4 1/2 games of the Mariners for the last American League playoff spot. Seattle holds a two-game lead over Texas for the third and final wild card. Junior Caminero went 3 for 4 with two RBI singles. Jake Mangum also had three of Tampa Bay’s 13 hits at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mariners starter Luis Castillo allowed five runs and six hits in four innings.

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Texas Rangers' Wyatt Langford, right, celebrates with Joc Pederson (4) after hitting a solo home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the sixth inning of a baseball game, Monday, Sept. 1, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Osuna’s 2-run single in 10th inning pushes Rangers past Diamondbacks 7-5 for 6th straight win

Alejandro Osuna hit a two-run single in the 10th inning, Jake Burger had a crucial RBI triple in his return from the injured list and the Texas Rangers rallied past the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-5 for their sixth straight victory. The Rangers had runners on second and third with two outs in the 10th when Osuna — hitting .149 in 87 at-bats this season — ripped a line drive that caromed off reliever Juan Burgos into foul territory. Michael Helman crossed the plate easily and then Ezequiel Duran scored all the way from second, sliding under Gabriel Moreno’s tag. Texas is 1 1/2 games behind Seattle for the final American League wild card. The Rangers scored twice in the ninth to tie it at 5.

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San Diego Padres relief pitcher Jason Adam holds his leg after falling with an injury during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles Monday, Sept. 1, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Padres reliever Jason Adam carted off field with ruptured quadriceps tendon

Padres reliever Jason Adam ruptured a tendon in his left quadriceps and was carted off the field Monday, a major blow to San Diego’s dominant bullpen. Adam was injured in the seventh inning of a 4-3 loss to the Baltimore Orioles. One of several All-Star relievers on the team, Adam said he still needs to get an MRI for confirmation, but he expects the injury to end his season. Adam collapsed as he tried to turn toward Gunnar Henderson’s chopper that went off the mound for an infield single. He immediately signaled for an athletic trainer and grabbed his left knee. The right-hander took the loss against Baltimore and is 8-4 with a 1.93 ERA in 65 appearances.

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Iga Swiatek, of Poland, returns a shot against Ekaterina Alexandrova, of Russia, during the fourth round of the US Open tennis championships, Monday, Sept. 1, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)

Naomi Osaka and Iga Swiatek roll into the quarterfinals at the US Open

Naomi Osaka and Iga Swiatek rolled into the quarterfinals at the U.S. Open by each winning in straight sets. Osaka dominated Coco Gauff 6-3, 6-2 in their highly anticipated showdown. She is back in the quarterfinals at a Grand Slam for the first time since 2021. Swiatek rallied from down 3-1 in the first set to defeat Ekaterina Alexandrova. On the men’s side, Felix Auger-Aliassime advanced by beating Andrey Rublev 7-5, 6-3, 6-4 in a match that took just over two hours.

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Jannik Sinner, of Italy, reacts after defeating Alexander Bublik, of Kazakhstan, during the fourth-round of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Monday, Sept. 1, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Sinner back in US Open quarters by routing Bublik, only player besides Alcaraz to beat him in 2025

Jannik Sinner dominated the only player other than Carlos Alcaraz who has defeated him this season, routing Alexander Bublik 6-1, 6-1, 6-1 on Monday night to return to the U.S. Open quarterfinals. The top-seeded Sinner’s victory took just 1 hour, 21 minutes, the second-shortest completed match in the tournament. A first-round victory for Tomas Machac was a minute shorter. Sinner lost to Bublik in June in Halle, Germany, in a warm-up tournament before Wimbledon, but that was played on a grass court. Sinner has won 25 straight Grand Slam matches on hard courts, including the last two Australian Open titles along with his first U.S. Open trophy last year.

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Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Shelby Miller reacts as he walks off the field during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Monday, Sept. 1, 2025, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Kayla Wolf)

Shelby Miller’s early exit leaves NL Central-leading Brewers dealing with bullpen issues

The first-place Milwaukee Brewers finished a grueling stretch of 19 games in 18 days by dealing with one more potential loss to their injury-riddled bullpen. Shelby Miller left with an injury in the eighth inning of the Brewers’ 10-8 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies. Brewers manager Pat Murphy said after the game that Miller “felt something pop in his elbow.” The Brewers already have All-Star closer Trevor Megill and relievers DL Hall and Grant Anderson on the injured list.

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Venus Williams, of the United States, reacts with partner Leylah Fernandez, of Canada, during a third-round doubles match of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Monday, Sept. 1, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)

Venus Williams is in the US Open women’s doubles quarterfinals and says Serena needs to show up

Venus Williams is into the U.S. Open women’s doubles quarterfinals at the U.S. Open with Leylah Fernandez and now wants her old partner to come back. She says it’s time for Serena Williams to come see a match. Williams made the plea for her younger sister to show up after she and Fernandez beat the 12th-seeded duo of Ekaterina Alexandrova and Zhang Shuai 6-3, 6-4 in their third-round match Monday in front of a capacity crowd at Louis Armstrong Stadium. Williams and Fernandez will play Tuesday against the top-seeded team of Taylor Townsend and Katerina Siniakova. The Williams sisters won 14 major championships together.

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Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Ha-Seong Kim catches a line drive hit by San Francisco Giants' Dominic Smith to end the eighth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Braves claim infielder Ha-Seong Kim off waivers from the Rays

The Atlanta Braves have claimed infielder Ha-Seong Kim off waivers from the Tampa Bay Rays. Atlanta also activated shortstop Luke Williams from the 10-day injured list before its 7-6 loss to the Chicago Cubs. Right-hander Rolddy Muñoz was recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett, and infielder Austin Riley was transferred to the 60-day injured list. The 29-year-old Kim, who can play shortstop, second base and third, is expected to join the Braves on Tuesday. He has been on the IL with lower back inflammation since Aug. 21.

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New York Mets' Juan Soto (22) celebrates his grand slam with Jeff McNeil (1), Cedric Mullins (28) and Luis Torrens (13) against the Detroit Tigers in the fourth inning during a baseball game Monday, Sept. 1, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Soto ties career high with 6 RBIs, hits grand slam to lead Mets over Tigers 10-8

Juan Soto tied his career high with six RBIs, hitting a grand slam and a tiebreaking, two-run triple to lead the New York Mets over the Detroit Tigers 10-8. Soto’s fourth-inning homer off Charlie Morton put the Mets ahead 6-3. After Detroit tied the score, Soto gave the Mets an 8-6 lead when he tripled off Drew Sommers, who lost in his first big league decision. Soto has 36 homers. He is 11 for 26 with a 1.446 OPS with runners in scoring position since Aug. 1. New York maintained a four-game lead over Cincinnati for the final NL wild card.

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Cleveland Guardians' Carlos Santana (41) scores during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

Chicago Cubs add 2 more veteran players in 1B Carlos Santana and RHP Aaron Civale

First baseman Carlos Santana has joined the Chicago Cubs after signing a one-year contract. The Cubs also added Aaron Civale to their roster one day after they claimed the veteran right-hander off waivers from the White Sox. Outfielder Kevin Alcántara was recalled from Triple-A Iowa, and outfielder Owen Caissie was sent down. With Pete Crow-Armstrong slumping at the plate, Alcántara could be used in center field against left-handed pitching. Civale jumped right in, pitching three scoreless innings in a wild 7-6 victory over Atlanta. Santana struck out as a pinch hitter in the ninth and finished the game at first base.

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Philadelphia Phillies' Brandon Marsh leaps to score on an RBI double hit by Harrison Bader during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Monday, Sept. 1, 2025, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Kayla Wolf)

Phillies rally for 10-8 victory in Milwaukee as Brewers manager Pat Murphy gets ejected

Brandon Marsh went 4 for 5 and singled home the go-ahead run in the ninth inning as the Philadelphia Phillies erased an early four-run deficit to beat the Milwaukee Brewers 10-8 in the opener of a three-game series between the top two teams in the majors. Marsh singled home pinch-runner Garrett Stubbs after Abner Uribe sandwiched a strikeout of Bryce Harper with walks to Kyle Schwarber and J.T. Realmuto. Harrison Bader singled home Realmuto with an insurance run. Brewers manager Pat Murphy was ejected after coming out of the dugout to argue that Realmuto hadn’t checked his swing on a 3-2 pitch that was low and outside.

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Chicago Cubs' Carson Kelly, left, is congratulated by third base coach Quintin Berry, right, after hitting a two-run home run during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves in Chicago, Monday, Sept. 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Carson Kelly delivers the Cubs a wild 7-6 victory over the Braves

Carson Kelly hit a tying two-run homer in the eighth inning and a game-ending single in the 10th, sending the Chicago Cubs to a wild 7-6 victory over the Atlanta Braves. Ian Happ had three hits for Chicago, including his 19th homer. Dansby Swanson drove in two runs, and Matt Shaw had a run-scoring double. Seiya Suzuki began the Cubs’ 10th on second as the automatic runner. Suzuki advanced on Nico Hoerner’s one-out grounder to second before Kelly hit a liner into the corner in left off John Brebbia. Andrew Kittredge worked a perfect 10th for the win.

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San Francisco Giants' Heliot Ramos, right, congratulates Drew Gilbert(61) who returns to the dugout after hitting a two-run home run off Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Chase Dollander in the third inning of a baseball game Monday, Sept. 1, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Drew Gilbert homers and gets 4 hits as Giants top Rockies 8-2

Drew Gilbert had a career-high four hits, including one of San Francisco’s three home runs, and the surging Giants beat the Colorado Rockies 8-2. Rafael Devers and Willy Adames also went deep for San Francisco, which has won eight of nine to pull within five games of the New York Mets for the last National League playoff berth. Gilbert, who made his major league debut Aug. 8, has seven hits over the past two games. Kai-Wei Teng allowed two runs and struck out a career-best eight in 5 1/3 innings, his longest major league outing. Teng was making a spot start for the Giants in place of injured Carson Whisenhunt.

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FILE - This is a 2025 photo of Najee Harris of the Los Angeles Chargers NFL football team. (AP Photo,File)

Chargers’ Najee Harris cleared for full-contact practice after eye injury with opener looming

Najee Harris has been cleared for full-contact practice, making him a possibility for the Los Angeles Chargers’ season opener against the Kansas City Chiefs on Friday in Brazil. Harris injured his eye in a July 4 fireworks mishap, which kept him off the field during training camp. On Monday, Harris said his vision wasn’t affected and described the injury as “superficial.” Coach Jim Harbaugh said Harris has “looked really good in practice.” Harris has never missed a game in his NFL career. Wide receiver Quentin Johnston has also cleared concussion protocol and appears ready to play Friday.

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FILE - This is a 2025 photo of catcher Harry Ford of the Seattle Mariners baseball team. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson, File)

Top catching prospect Harry Ford promoted to major leagues by Mariners

The Seattle Mariners have promoted top catching prospect Harry Ford to the major leagues as active rosters expanded. The 22-year-old was called up after hitting .283 with 16 homers and 74 RBIs in 97 games for Triple-A Tacoma. Ford, ranked the No. 40 prospect overall by MLB Pipeline, was the No. 12 overall pick in the 2021 amateur draft. Born in Atlanta to British parents, Ford helped Britain qualify for the 2023 World Baseball Classic. Seattle selected the contracts of Ford and right-hander Luke Jackson from Tacoma.

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San Diego Padres' Jackson Merrill watches his three-RBI triple during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Padres reinstate center fielder Jackson Merrill from his 3rd stint on the injured list

The San Diego Padres reinstated center fielder Jackson Merrill from the 10-day injured list and recalled right-hander Sean Reynolds from Triple-A El Paso. Merrill was placed on the IL with a sprained left ankle on Aug. 23, retroactive to Aug. 20. It was his third IL stint and came after he missed six straight games. He last played on Aug. 17 in a loss at the Los Angeles Dodgers. Merrill is hitting .261 with nine homers and 51 RBIs. He was not in the lineup for a series opener against the Baltimore Orioles.

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Naomi Osaka, of Japan, celebrates after winning a match against Coco Gauff, of the United States, during the fourth round of the US Open tennis championships, Monday, Sept. 1, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Naomi Osaka defeats Coco Gauff at the US Open to reach her first major quarterfinal since 2021

Naomi Osaka has eliminated Coco Gauff 6-3, 6-2 at the U.S. Open to reach her first Grand Slam quarterfinal in more than 4 1/2 years. The No. 23-seeded Osaka played far more consistent and confident tennis than No. 3 Gauff in Arthur Ashe Stadium on Monday. Osaka will meet No. 11 Karolina Muchova on Wednesday for a semifinal berth. Osaka is a 27-year-old who was born in Japan and moved to the U.S. with her family at age 3. She has won four major championships, all on hard courts. That includes titles at the U.S. Open in 2018 and 2020. Gauff’s two Slam trophies came at Flushing Meadows in 2023 and the French Open this June.

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FILE - Denver Broncos linebacker Alex Singleton (49) warms up before an NFL preseason football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Aug. 23, 2024. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman, File)

Broncos linebackers Singleton and Greenlaw return from injuries for season opener against Titans

Alex Singleton and Dre Greenlaw are set to line up together in the middle of Denver’s defense as the Broncos open their season against the Tennessee Titans. Both linebackers are coming off major injuries from last season. Greenlaw played just two games because of a torn Achilles tendon and a calf injury. Singleton missed time with a torn ACL last season and a broken thumb this summer. Coach Sean Payton says they are being cautious with Greenlaw to ensure he stays healthy throughout the season. Payton is relieved to have Singleton back, highlighting his leadership and communication skills.

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Houston Astros' Jose Altuve (27) celebrates after hitting a two-run home run against the Los Angeles Angels during the eighth inning of a baseball game Monday, Sept. 1, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Altuve’s homer and Garcia’s strong return power the Astros past the Angels, 8-3

Jose Altuve hit a two-run homer and an RBI single and Ramón Urías also went deep to back up a strong start from Luis Garcia and lead the Houston Astros to an 8-3 win over the Los Angeles Angels. Garcia got the win in his return after sitting out more than two years while recovering from Tommy John surgery. He allowed three hits and three runs with six strikeouts in six innings in his first start since May 2023. Zach Neto hit a solo home run and Jo Adell added a two-run shot for the Angels, whose two-game winning streak was snapped. Yusei Kikuchi took the loss.

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Coco Gauff, of the United States, reacts during a match against Naomi Osaka, of Japan, in the fourth round of the US Open tennis championships, Monday, Sept. 1, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Coco Gauff is disappointed by her US Open loss to Naomi Osaka but won’t let it crush her

Coco Gauff has tried to put on a brave face after losing in the fourth round of the U.S. Open for the second year in a row. After Monday’s 6-3, 6-2 exit against Naomi Osaka, Gauff said she would not let this defeat crush her. The No. 3-seeded Gauff won the first of her two Grand Slam titles at Flushing Meadows in 2023. She was undone against Osaka by a slew of groundstroke errors and failed to do her usual strong job of returning in a match that lasted just 64 minutes at Arthur Ashe Stadium. The result was surprising, not just because Gauff was the higher seed also for just how lopsided it was.

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Cincinnati Reds' Noelvi Marte (16) celebrates with teammates after hitting a walkoff two-run single in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Monday, Sept. 1, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Kareem Elgazzar)

Marte hits walk-off single after Reds lose tying run on lodged ball, Cincinnati tops Blue Jays 5-4

Noelvi Marte hit a game-ending, two-run single after Cincinnati lost the tying run on a rare lodged ball call, and the Reds rallied to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 following a ninth-inning bullpen meltdown. Toronto’s AL East lead was cut to 2 1/2 games over the idle New York Yankees. Cincinnati remained four games back of the New York Mets for the last NL wild card. Cincinnati led 2-1 before back-to-back homers in the ninth by Bo Bichette, who hit a two-run drive off Emilio Pagán for his fourth hit, and Daulton Varsho.

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Boston Red Sox's Trevor Story celebrates after his home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians, Monday, Sept. 1, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mark Stockwell)

Trevor Story gets a strange homer at Fenway Park. Ball hits RF’s glove and ticks off Pesky Pole

Boston’s Trevor Story had a strange Fenway Park homer in the sixth inning against Cleveland when the ball went off an outfielder’s glove and then the Pesky Pole. Facing right-hander Jakob Junis, Story hit a 306-foot fly down the right-field line, where Jhonkensy Noel tried for a leaping catch. The ball ticked off his glove and then the pole as Story stopped at second and umpires gathered to discuss the play. Umpires ruled the ball foul, then conducted a video review. Crew chief Jordan Baker then announced the call had been overturned, giving Story his 23rd homer and Boston a 6-3 lead. The Red Sox won 6-4.

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Athletics' JJ Bleday follows through on a two-run home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Monday, Sept. 1, 2025, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

JJ Bleday and Zack Gelof homers power Athletics to an 11-2 win over the Cardinals

JJ Bleday homered twice and Zack Gelof had a home run among his three hits as the Athletics snapped a three-game skid with an 11-3 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. Luis Morales (3-0) allowed two runs on five hits and struck out a career-best eight batters in 5 2/3 innings. It was the first time Morales had allowed multiple runs in six career appearances. Sonny Gray (12-8) allowed seven runs on 10 hits and three walks in six-plus innings for the Cardinals, who lost their second straight after winning three in a row.

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Chicago White Sox's Chase Meidroth celebrates after his two-run home run as he runs the bases during the second inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins, Monday, Sept. 1, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn)

Montgomery, Meidroth HRs, Baldwin, Tauchman RBI doubles lead White Sox past Twins 6-5

Colson Montgomery and Chase Meidroth homered and Brooks Baldwin and Mike Tauchman hit consecutive run-scoring doubles as the Chicago White Sox rallied to beat the Minnesota Twins 6-5. The White Sox trailed 5-4 in the eighth inning before Baldwin and Tauchman hit back-to-back RBI doubles off Justin Topa (1-4). Kyle Alexander (5-13), the sixth of seven pitchers for the White Sox, earned the win. Jordan Leasure retired all four batters he faced to earn his fifth save of the season. Royce Lewis homered and Byron Buxton drove in two runs for Minnesota.

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Boston Red Sox's Carlos Narváez os congratulated after hitting a two-RBI single during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians, Monday, Sept. 1, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mark Stockwell)

Carlos Narváez gets 1st career pinch hit, Trevor Story hits strange homer as Red Sox beat Guardians

Carlos Narváez had his first career pinch hit, a tiebreaking single in the fifth inning, Trevor Story had a strange homer and the Boston Red Sox beat the Cleveland Guardians 6-4. Romy Gonzalez added an RBI single for the Red Sox, who won for the ninth time in 12 games to improve to an AL-best 35-18 since the beginning of July. The victory pulled the Red Sox within a percentage point of the Yankees for the AL’s top wild-card spot. Kyle Manzardo hit a solo homer for the Guardians, who have dropped 13 of 20.

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Green Bay Packers Micah Parsons speaks at his introductory news conference Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Micah Parsons’ arrival in Green Bay excites his new Packers teammates and has them thinking big

Micah Parsons’ arrival in Green Bay has his new Packers teammates believing any goal is realistic. Parsons practiced with his new teammates for the first time Monday. Green Bay acquired the superstar edge rusher Thursday in a deal that sent three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Kenny Clark and two first-round picks to the Dallas Cowboys. Green Bay faces a time crunch trying to get Parsons ready for the start of the season. The Packers have two home games in a span of five days against 2024 NFC playoff teams. They host Detroit on Sunday and Washington the following Thursday.

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FILE - Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren quarterback Will Howard throws a pass during the NFL football team's training camp in Latrobe, Pa., July 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

Steelers sign running back Jaylen Warren, a former undrafted rookie, to a 3-year extension

Running back Jaylen Warren has signed a three-year contract extension with the Pittsburgh Steelers, solidifying his status as a key player. Warren joined the team in 2022 as an undrafted rookie. He has risen from a practice squad hopeful to the first string after the Steelers let former first-round pick Najee Harris leave in free agency. Warren has impressed with his physicality and versatility, averaging 4.8 yards per carry. He remains motivated, acknowledging doubters but focusing on his role. Warren’s journey from junior college to the NFL serves as an inspiration to others.

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Florida State players run onto the field before the start of an NCAA college football game against Alabama, Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025, in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

FSU freshman linebacker Ethan Pritchard is in intensive care after shooting, school says

Florida State says freshman linebacker Ethan Pritchard is in critical but stable condition after being shot while visiting family. Pritchard, a 6-foot-2, 224-pound defender from Sanford, was in intensive care at a Tallahassee-area hospital. The Gadsden County Sheriff’s Office says he was shot Sunday evening while inside a vehicle outside apartments in Havana, a Tallahassee suburb. FSU says the Pritchard family “is thankful for the support from so many people, as well as the care from first responders and medical professionals.” The family also asks for privacy. Pritchard did not play in Florida State’s season-opening win over Alabama.

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FILE - Michigan State quarterback Aidan Chiles, left, prepares to throw as Michigan linebacker Jaishawn Barham chases him in the second half of an NCAA college football game, Oct. 26, 2024, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez, File)

Michigan’s targeting call appeal is denied, linebacker Jaishawn Barham to miss 1st half at Oklahoma

Michigan linebacker Jaishawn Barham will miss the first half of the Oklahoma game this week, following his ejection for targeting against New Mexico. Wolverines coach Sherrone Moore said Monday that the appeal to overturn the ruling was denied. Barham sacked Lobos quarterback Jack Layne and was called for targeting in the third quarter of the Wolverines’ 34-17 win. Michigan will play the Sooners on the road Saturday night, bringing Moore back to his alma mater.

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Miami kicker Carter Davis (39) kicks the game winning field goal during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Notre Dame, Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Led by Beck, Miami’s new faces made some fast first impressions for the Hurricanes

Miami’s new faces made quick first impressions. At this time last year, Miami quarterback Carson Beck was at Georgia. Wide receiver CJ Daniels was at LSU. Running back Marty Brown was at North Dakota State, game-winning-kicker Carter Davis was at Florida Atlantic and wide receiver Malachi Toney was in high school. They didn’t waste any time making an impact for the Hurricanes. They combined to account for all of No. 10 Miami’s scoring in its 27-24 victory over No. 6 Notre Dame on Sunday night in the opener for both teams.

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Chase Briscoe (19) climbs out of his car as his son Brooks, top, waves the checked flag in Victory Lane after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Darlington Raceway, Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025, in Darlington, S.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)

Briscoe, JGR, Toyota all make big statements at Darlington Raceway to start the NASCAR playoffs

Chase Briscoe made a big statement in NASCAR’s opening playoff race at Darlington. Joe Gibbs Racing and Toyota also showed that this won’t be like past postseasons. Briscoe won his second straight Southern 500, outlasting Tyler Reddick at the end in leading 309 of 367 laps. Briscoe’s JGR teammate Denny Hamlin finished seventh, and the duo are 1-2 in the playoff standings. There were six Toyotas in the top seven, including those of playoff contenders Reddick and Bubba Wallace of 23XI Racing. Team Penske drivers have won the previous three Cup Series crowns and Hendrick teams the two before that.

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Jannik Sinner, of Italy, reacts to a shot against Denis Shapovalov, of Canada, during the third round of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Jannik Sinner drops a set in a US Open win and then reminds folks that he’s not a machine

Jannik Sinner has overcome some lapses to take his U.S. Open title defense to the fourth round with a 5-7, 6-4, 6-3, 6-3 victory over No. 27 Denis Shapovalov. Sinner got broken for the first time in Week 1 of the U.S. Open, then dropped a set in the tournament for the first time since last year’s quarterfinals. Later, he fell behind in the third set Saturday. Sinner stretched his hard-court Grand Slam winning streak to 24 matches, a run that includes championships at the U.S. Open in 2024 and the Australian Open in 2024 and 2025.

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LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier (18) looks to pass in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Clemson Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

Garrett Nussmeier leads No. 9 LSU’s rally for 17-10 season-opening win at No. 4 Clemson

Garrett Nussmeier threw a go-ahead 8-yard touchdown pass to Trey’Dez Green in the fourth quarter, and No. 9 LSU rallied to beat fourth-ranked Clemson 17-10 Saturday night for its first season-opening win since 2019 when Joe Burrow led the Tigers to an undefeated season and a national championship. Nussmeier, who eclipsed 4,000 yards passing in his first year as a starter in 2024 after biding his time behind Jaylen Daniels, got better as game wore on throwing for 134 of his 230 yards in the second half while leading two touchdown drives. Caden Durham ran for 74 yards and a touchdown for LSU.

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Kansas State running back Joe Jackson celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against North Dakota, Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

No. 17 Kansas State dodges upset-minded FCS North Dakota 38-35 on last-minute TD

Avery Johnson threw a 6-yard touchdown pass to Joe Jackson with 42 seconds left and No. 17 Kansas State escaped with a 38-35 victory over FCS opponent North Dakota on Saturday night. Kansas State avoided becoming the first ranked team to lose two games in August in the history of the poll, and also dodged its first 0-2 start since coaching great Bill Snyder’s first season in 1989. The Wildcats opened last week with a 24-21 loss to Iowa State in Dublin. North Dakota — playing its its first game under coach Eric Schmidt — missed a chance to become the seventh FCS school to beat a ranked team. The Fighting Hawks took a 35-31 lead on Sawyer Seidl’s 20-yard run with 4:19 left.

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Coco Gauff, of the United States, waves after winning the match point against Magdalena Frech, of Poland, during the third round of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Get ready for Coco Gauff vs. Naomi Osaka at the US Open. It’s been 6 years since their first matchup

Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka have set up a high-profile showdown between two past title winners in the U.S. Open’s fourth round. Their meeting Monday, with a quarterfinal berth at stake, is a rematch from 2019, when Gauff was a 15-year-old making her main-draw debut at Flushing Meadows. Osaka won that one and consoled a teary Gauff on the sideline. Osaka advanced to her first fourth-round match at any major since the 2021 Australian Open by eliminating No. 15 seed Daria Kasatkina 6-0, 4-6, 6-3 on Saturday. Gauff made it that far at the U.S. Open for the fourth consecutive year with a 6-3, 6-1 victory over No. 28 Magdalena Frech.

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Marchiol and White shine, West Virginia beats Robert Morris 45-3 in Rich Rodriguez’s coaching return

West Virginia beat Robert Morris 45-3 in the return of Rich Rodriguez as West Virginia’s coach. Nicco Marchiol passed for one touchdown and threw for another, Jahiem White had two short TD runs for the Mountaineers. Heavy favorite West Virginia lost fumbles on three straight drives in the second quarter and led its Championship Subdivision opponent 10-3 at halftime. White had TD runs of 1 and 4 yards in the third quarter. Marchiol completed 17 of 20 passes for 224 yards. Rodriguez coached the Mountaineers from 2001 to 2007. He was hired last December to take over for the fired Neal Brown.

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Athletics' Nick Kurtz rounds third base before scoring during the first inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Sergio Estrada)

Athletics’ Nick Kurtz day-to-day with right oblique soreness

Athletics manager Mark Kotsay says Nick Kurtz is day-to-day after experiencing right oblique soreness against the Texas Rangers on Friday. Kotsay says the rookie had an MRI that returned “clean.” Kurtz was not in the lineup for the second game of a three-game series on Saturday. He began feeling discomfort after batting practice Friday. During the game, he drew a walk, was rounding third base, and heading for home on Brent Rooker’s double in the third inning when he apparently aggravated the soreness and slowed down. Kotsay says Kurtz is currently dealing with pain tolerance.

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Florida State fans celebrate on the field after a win against Alabama in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025, in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Florida State stuns No. 8 Alabama 31-17, delivering blow to Crimson Tide’s playoff hopes

New quarterback Tommy Castellanos led a punishing rushing attack for Florida State with 78 yards and a touchdown as the Seminoles stunned No. 8 Alabama 31-17, ending the Crimson Tide’s streak of 23 straight wins in season openers. Coming off a 2-10 season, Florida State handed a crushing setback to Alabama, which was viewed as a College Football Playoff contender under second-year coach Kalen DeBoer. Students and fans swarmed the field at Doak Campbell Stadium to celebrate the upset by the Seminoles, who were 13 1/2-point underdogs according to BetMGM Sportsbook. Florida State was physical from the start, racking up 230 rushing yards and averaging 4.7 yards per carry

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FILE - Jeļena Ostapenko of Latvia during the first round of the U.S. Open tennis tournament, Aug. 24, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Vera Nieuwenhuis, File)

Jelena Ostapenko apologizes on social media for what she said to Taylor Townsend at the US Open

Jelena Ostapenko has apologized on social media for telling Taylor Townsend she had “no education” after losing to her at the U.S. Open earlier in the week. Ostapenko wrote Saturday that she intended to call out Townsend for what Ostapenko perceived as poor tennis etiquette. Ostapenko, the 2017 French Open champion, is from Latvia. She said in a post Saturday that English is not her native language but understands how what she said to Townsend on Wednesday could have offended many people.

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Texas quarterback Arch Manning drops back to pass against Ohio State during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Full of expectations, Arch Manning struggles as top-ranked Texas falls at No. 3 Ohio State

Arch Manning struggled under the weight of heady expectations for three quarters against Ohio State. He nearly led Texas back in the fourth quarter, but it wasn’t enough as the Longhorns lost to the third-ranked Buckeyes 14-7. Manning accounted for 208 yards of total offense. He completed 17 of 30 passes for 170 yards with a touchdown and an interception along with 10 rushing attempts for 38 yards. After Texas fell behind 14-0, he completed 8 of 15 for 132 yards and a touchdown, including a 32-yard touchdown pass to Parker Livingstone in the fourth quarter.

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Daniel Altmaier, left, of Germany, is congratulated by Stefanos Tsitsipas, of Greece, after defeating him during the second round of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

The unwritten rules of tennis and why postmatch handshakes sometimes go awry at the US Open

Two episodes at this year’s U.S. Open have shown that not every postmatch handshake in tennis goes well. There’s been a lot of talk about the unwritten rules of tennis during the Grand Slam tournament in New York that ends next weekend and much of the conversation stems from to-dos up at the net. There was the lengthy back-and-forth between Taylor Townsend and Jelena Ostapenko and a shorter contentious exchange between Stefanos Tsitsipas and Daniel Altmaier. No one thinks handshakes should leave the sport, but some wonder if such conversations are better left to the locker room.

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