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New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart warms up before a preseason NFL football game against the New York Jets in East Rutherford, N.J., Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Jaxson Dart impressing in the preseason has not changed the Giants’ plan at quarterback

August 17, 2025

New York Giants rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart completed 13 consecutive passes and was 14 of 16 in his second NFL preseason game. Two impressive showings to open exhibition play should have the organization and fans excited about his long-term future. But they have done nothing to change the plan for developing Dart after trading up to draft him in the first round and keeping veteran Russell Wilson firmly implanted as the starter. Brian Daboll insists there’s a roadmap in place that the Giants are sticking to, even if the offensive-minded coach isn’t exactly being forthright about what it entails.

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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Blake Snell throws against the San Diego Padres during the second inning of a baseball game Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Wally Skalij)

Dodgers regain NL West lead from Padres as Snell shuts down his former team in 6-0 win

August 16, 2025

Blake Snell limited his former team to five hits in six innings, and the Los Angeles Dodgers regained the NL West lead with a 6-0 victory over the San Diego Padres on Saturday night. The Dodgers drew six walks over the first two innings against Padres right-hander Dylan Cease, when they scored five runs on just one hit. Teoscar Hernandez hit his 20th homer of the season in the fifth inning. Michael Conforto had a two-run single in the first inning for Los Angeles (70-53), which had pulled even with San Diego (69-54) by winning the opener Friday. The Padres had taken sole possession of first place in the division Wednesday.

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Milwaukee Brewers Andruw Monasterio, center, and Caleb Durbin (21) celebrate after Monasterio's home run in extra innings of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Michael Swensen)

MLB-best Brewers rally again, set franchise single-season record for consecutive victories with 14

August 16, 2025

The Milwaukee Brewers set a single-season franchise record with their 14th straight victory Saturday. And, in keeping with recent form, it wasn’t easy. The MLB-leading Brewers rallied for the second straight game and beat the Cincinnati Reds 6-5 in 11 innings. This Milwaukee club set a new benchmark — so far — for consecutive victories, surpassing the 1987 team that opened that season by winning its first 13 games. The Brewers will look to add to their streak in the series finale on Sunday. Milwaukee’s overall record for consecutive wins is 16 games, from 1986-87, when they won their last three games in 1986 and their first 13 in 1987.

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Akie Iwai, of Japan, hits off the 15th tee during the first round of the LPGA Portland Classic golf tournament at Columbia Edgewater in Portland, Ore., Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Ali Gradischer)

Akie Iwai of Japan shoots 64 in Portland to take lead in bid for first LPGA Tour title

August 16, 2025

Akie Iwai of Japan eagled the fifth hole and birdied the other three par 5s at Columbia Edgewater, shooting an 8-under 64 on Saturday to take a two-stroke lead in The Standard Portland Classic. Iwai is trying to join twin sister Chisato as an LPGA Tour winner this year after second-place finishes in Thailand in February and Los Angeles in April. She put on a ball-striking exhibition Saturday in mostly calm conditions on the tree-lined course, hitting to 3 feet to set up the eagle and twice to a foot for birdie — the last on the par-4 18th to get to 18-under 198. Grace Kim of Australia was second after a 67. She holed a 156-yard shot for eagle on the par-4 17th.

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Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)

Phillies ace Zack Wheeler diagnosed with blood clot in right arm, placed on 15-day IL

August 16, 2025

The Philadelphia Phillies have placed ace Zack Wheeler on the 15-day injured list with a blood clot in his right arm. Phillies executive Dave Dombrowski says Wheeler has been diagnosed with a “right, upper extremity blood clot.” Wheeler pitched Friday against Washington and was limited to five innings for the second consecutive start. The right-hander allowed two runs and four hits. The 35-year-old Wheeler is 10-5 this season with a 2.71 ERA.

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Robert MacIntyre, of Scotland, hits from the fifth tee during the third round of the BMW Championship golf tournament Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in Owings Mills, Md. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Robert MacIntyre up to the test and holds 4-shot lead over Scheffler in BMW Championship

August 16, 2025

Robert MacIntyre passed a big test in the BMW Championship. He had a five-shot lead over the best player in the world and held his own. MacIntyre made a 40-foot birdie putt on the final hole for a 68. His lead is at four shots over Scottie Scheffler going into the final round at Caves Valley. Scheffler was efficient as ever in his round of 67. He made one bogey, ending his streak of 37 holes without one. Akshay Bhatia had the first hole-in-one of his tour career that could go a long way toward getting to the Tour Championship.

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Akshay Bhatia hits from the seventh tee during the first round of the BMW Championship golf tournament Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, in Owings Mills, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

The scramble to make the FedEx Cup top 30 leads to plenty of drama at Caves Valley

August 16, 2025

Akshay Bhatia has made a splash at the BMW Championship with an eagle and a hole-in-one. Rickie Fowler sank a 57-foot birdie putt, while Taylor Pendrith struggled with an errant tee shot. These shots are crucial as players aim for the top 30 in the FedEx Cup standings to qualify for the Tour Championship. Bhatia, who started ranked 29th, is now projected at 28th. Fowler, currently 32nd, hopes to move up. Michael Kim and Sungjae Im are also in the mix.

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Washington Nationals starting pitcher Cade Cavalli throws during the second inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Rookie Cade Cavalli earns first MLB victory as Nationals beat NL East-leading Phillies 2-0

August 16, 2025

Cade Cavalli earned his first major league victory, James Wood hit a two-run double, and the Washington Nationals defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 2-0. Cavalli struck out five and scattered seven hits over seven innings for Washington. The last-place Nationals have won three of four. Trea Turner had three hits for NL East-leading Philadelphia, which was shut out for the eighth time this season and lost for the fourth time in five games.

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Cleveland Browns defensive end KJ Henry (52) celebrates his interception for a touchdown with Browns linebacker Nathaniel Watson (40) during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

K.J. Henry’s pick-6 leads Browns to win over Eagles in preseason game with Shedeur Sanders sidelined

August 16, 2025

The Cleveland Browns secured a 22-13 preseason victory over the Philadelphia Eagles. The decisive play came from K.J. Henry, who returned an interception 45 yards for a touchdown in the third quarter. Saturday’s game saw most regular starters sitting out, including Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley for the Eagles and Myles Garrett and Jerry Jeudy for the Browns. Andrew Mukuba and Jihaad Campbell, top draft picks for the Eagles, made impressive defensive plays. Cleveland’s Shedeur Sanders, injured earlier in the week, didn’t play. The Browns will host the Rams next while the Eagles face the Jets.

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Akshay Bhatia hits from the seventh tee during the first round of the BMW Championship golf tournament Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, in Owings Mills, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Akshay Bhatia’s ace on 17th hole at BMW wins a car, boosts hopes of reaching the Tour Championship

August 16, 2025

Akshay Bhatia made an ace on the 17th hole of the BMW Championship, winning a car and boosting his chances for the Tour Championship. The top 30 in the FedEx Cup advance, and Bhatia is on the bubble, entering this event in 29th place. His hole-in-one came on a challenging 227-yard, par 3. Bhatia shot a 5-over 75 in the first round Thursday, but a third-round 66 on Saturday moved him to even par. The ace earned him a BMW iX M70 and $125,000 for the Evans Scholars Foundation.

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Bonney Lake, Wash,. Finn Harrington makes contact with a pitch against Las Vegas, Nev., during the first inning of a baseball game at the Little League World Series, Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, in South Williamsport, Pa. (AP Photo/Jared Freed)

Top accessory this year at the Little League World Series? A bat that looks like sour gummy worms

August 16, 2025

It’s not an ice-cream cone. It’s not an Italian rainbow cookie. It’s the baseball bat being used at the Little League World Series. Easton’s 2026 Hype Fire USA Bat with the neon green grip and pink-and-neon yellow barrel is hard to miss at the plate. And the players love them. They get the bat when they first arrive at the Little League compound in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania manager Michael Shaw says he left it up to the players which bats they wanted to use. He says, in his words: “You know, a great color for 12-year-old kids – sour gummy worms.”

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Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin walks across the field after a practice at the team's NFL football training camp, Sunday, July 27, 2025, in Ashburn, Va. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

Commanders activate Terry McLaurin off the PUP list as contract extension talks linger

August 16, 2025

The Washington Commanders have activated Terry McLaurin off the physically unable to perform list. Lingering contract extension talks have kept the 2024 second-team All-Pro off the practice field for the entirety of training camp. McLaurin is entering the final year of a three-year, $68.2 million contract signed in 2022. Coach Dan Quinn said the PUP activation was about beginning the “return-to-play” process where McLaurin acclimates physically with enough time for a hopeful return to action for the regular season. Quinn said he doubted McLaurin would play in either of Washington’s remaining preseason games.

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Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, second from left, greets San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt prior to a baseball game Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

NL West race heats up as Dodgers tie Padres for lead

August 15, 2025

The San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers have found themselves in a tight race in the NL West. The Padres came into Dodger Stadium on Friday night with a one-game lead over the Dodgers. This was the latest the Padres had led the division since September 2010. The Dodgers had been in first place since April 27. The Dodgers won 3-2, snapping a four-game losing streak and tying for first place. The Padres’ five-game winning streak ended. The teams meet five more times over the next nine days. Both managers are focused on playing well and moving past previous tensions.

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Los Angeles Dodgers' Teoscar Hernández, left, is hit with seeds thrown by Mookie Betts after hitting a solo home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Betts’ sacrifice fly and Hernández’s homer lift Dodgers over Padres for tie in NL West

August 15, 2025

Mookie Betts had a go-ahead sacrifice fly in the third inning, Teoscar Hernández homered and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat San Diego 3-2 on Friday night to tie the Padres atop the NL West. After three straight hits to open the third, the Dodgers tied it at 1 when Shohei Ohtani grounded into a fielder’s choice to second that scored Michael Conforto. Betts’ sacrifice fly to center scored Alex Freeland before Ohtani was caught stealing to end the inning. Hernández homered 400 feet to center off Jeremiah Estrada in the seventh for a 3-1 lead. The Dodgers ended a four-game skid and the Padres’ five-game winning streak. Clayton Kershaw (7-2) was the winner. Jack Dreyer got the final out for his second save.

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Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Brandon Young throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros in Houston, Friday, Aug. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Orioles’ Brandon Young shrugs off poor last start and nearly makes history vs. Astros

August 15, 2025

Baltimore Orioles rookie right-hander Brandon Young had to move past his last start. In dropping to 0-6, Young saw his ERA increase to 6.70 through the first 10 starts of his major league career after allowing six runs over three innings against the Athletics on Aug. 9. Young bounced back and nearly made history on Friday night. The 26-year old was four outs from throwing the first perfect game in Orioles history before former teammate Ramon Urias’ bouncer to the left of the mound spoiled his bid.

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Milwaukee Brewers' Christian Yelich hits a solo home run in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Kareem Elgazzar)

Yelich hits 2 HRs as MLB-best Brewers rally past Reds 10-8, tie club record with 13th straight win

August 15, 2025

Christian Yelich had two homers among his four hits and drove in five runs as the Milwaukee Brewers overcame a seven-run deficit to beat the Cincinnati Reds 10-8 for their club record-tying 13th straight victory. The Reds chased Brewers rookie Jacob Misiorowski — making his first start since July 28 — with a seven-run second inning to take an 8-1 lead. Yelich homered leading off the second for Milwaukee’s first run. He had an RBI double in the third before Andrew Vaughn hit his 14th homer — a three-run shot — and Brice Turang’s RBI double to cut it to 8-6. Yelich had a two-run single in the fourth to tie it at 8-all and then hit his 26th homer in the sixth to give the Brewers the lead.

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Milwaukee Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski exits the game in the second inning of a baseball game Cincinnati Reds, Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Kareem Elgazzar)

Rookie Jacob Misiorowski struggles in his return as Brewers rallied for 13th straight win

August 15, 2025

Rookie pitcher Jacob Misiorowski lasted only 1 1/3 innings in the All-Star’s return to the Milwaukee Brewers after a stint on the injured list. Misiorowski started for the NL Central-leading Brewers in their series opener at Cincinnati on Friday night after missing about 2 1/2 weeks. The Brewers rallied for their 13th straight victory to match the longest winning streak in franchise history. The Brewers won their first 13 games in 1987. The rookie threw 54 pitches giving up five earned runs. He hit a batter and then walked three straight before being pulled in a seven-run inning for the Reds.

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Milwaukee Brewers' Caleb Durbin, left, and Milwaukee Brewers' Christian Yelich, right, celebrate at the conclusion of a baseball game game against the Cincinnati Reds, Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Kareem Elgazzar)

A special win: How the Brewers tied their franchise record with 13 straight victories

August 15, 2025

The Milwaukee Brewers have matched their franchise record with 13 consecutive wins. On Friday night, they rallied from a seven-run deficit to beat the Cincinnati Reds 10-8. The Brewers last achieved this streak in 1987. Christian Yelich, who hit two homers and drove in five runs, called it a special win. The Brewers lead MLB with a 77-44 record, six games ahead of Toronto. They’re also nine games ahead in the NL Central. Yelich played with a bat honoring former announcer Bob Uecker, who passed away in January. Manager Pat Murphy believes Uecker is still watching over them.

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Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Brandon Young throws during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros in Houston, Friday, Aug. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Orioles right-hander Young loses bid for perfect game in 8th inning in 7-0 win over the Astros

August 15, 2025

Baltimore rookie right-hander Brandon Young lost his bid for the first perfect game in Orioles history with four outs remaining Friday night in a 7-0 win over the Houston Astros. Young retired the first 23 batters he faced, only to have his shot at history end on slow grounder to the third base side by Houston second baseman Ramon Urìas. With two outs in the eighth inning, Urìas, facing the Orioles for the first time since being traded last month, hit a 56 mph grounder between the mound and third base line. Young fielded the ball, but his off-balanced throw sailed wide of first base. Urías was awarded an infield single.

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Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Brandon Young throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros in Houston, Friday, Aug. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Orioles right-hander Young loses perfect-game bid on infield single in the 8th inning vs Astros

August 15, 2025

Baltimore Orioles right-hander Brandon Young lost his bid for a perfect game against the Houston Astros on Friday night with two out in the eighth inning on an infield hit by Ramon Urias. Urias hit a slow dribbler toward third base side that Young fielded. Young grabbed the ball and threw wildly to first, and the play was ruled a single and an error. Young, who entered the game 0-6 with a 6.70 ERA through the first 10 starts of his MLB, struck out six through eight innings while throwing 93 pitches, 61 for strikes. Baltimore leads Houston 7-0.

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Juli Inkster, of the United States, reacts towards the crowd after finishing the first hole during the first round of the LPGA Portland Classic golf tournament at Columbia Edgewater in Portland, Ore., Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Ali Gradischer)

Juli Inkster wanted a tune-up for Senior Open. She nearly set an LPGA record

August 15, 2025

Juli Inkster played her first LPGA event in three years to face competition before the U.S. Senior Women’s Open next week. The 65-year-old Hall of Famer nearly set an LPGA record. Inkster had a pair of bogeys late in her round at The Standard Portland Classic. She shot 74 after a first-round 69 and missed cut by a stroke. JoAnne Carner holds the record as the oldest to make the cut in LPGA history at age 64 in 2004. Inkster says most players today think she is JoAnne Carner. She says she’s disappointed but glad she played.

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Juli Inkster, of the United States, hits off the second tee during the first round of the LPGA Portland Classic golf tournament at Columbia Edgewater in Portland, Ore., Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Ali Gradischer)

Lee5 takes Portland Classic lead. Inkster falls shot short in bid to make cut at age 65

August 15, 2025

Jeongeun Lee5 shot a 6-under 67 on Friday to take the lead in The Standard Portland Classic, while 65-year-old Juli Inkster fell short in her bid to become the oldest player to make a cut in LPGA Tour history. Lee5, the 36-year-old South Korean player, had a 12-under 132 total at Columbia Edgewater. Winless on the LPGA Tour, she birdied the final five holes on her front nine in the morning round.  Inkster, the Hall of Famer who won the 1999 event, followed her opening 69 with a 74 to miss the cut by a stroke. JoAnne Carner was 64 when she made the cut in the 2004 Chick Fil-A Charity Championship. She played to prepare for the U.S. Senior Women’s Open next week.

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Sebastian Munoz of Colombia shoots a 59, with a double bogey, at LIV Golf Indianapolis

August 15, 2025

Sebastian Munoz has shot the third sub-60 score in LIV Golf history and is the first to post a 59 in a round that included a double bogey. Munoz leads  LIV Golf Indianapolis at the par-71 The Club at Chatham Hills. Dustin Johnson is three strokes back. He joins Joaquin Niemann, who shot a 59 at the LIV Golf Mayakoba event in the first round of the 2024 season. Bryson DeChambeau has the LIV Golf low round of 58 at Greenbrier. Munoz, along with Jon Rahm and Carlos Ortiz, are the only players in the top 10 who have yet to win this year on the LIV Golf tour.

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Robert MacIntyre, of Scotland, hits from the fairway on the 16th hole during the second round of the BMW Championship golf tournament, Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, in Owings Mills, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

MacIntyre posts a 64 and builds 5-shot lead over Scheffler at BMW Championship

August 15, 2025

Robert MacIntyre has the largest 36-hole in the BMW Championship in 10 years. MacIntyre shot a bogey-free 64 at Caves Valley and stretched his lead to five shots over Scottie Scheffler. Only the top 10 players on the leaderboard were within 10 shots of him. Scheffler played in the afternoon and wanted to stay in range. He had to settle for six pars at the end but still played bogey-free and shot 65. He’ll be in the last group with MacIntyre in the third round. Ludvig Aberg also shot 64 and was six shots behind the Scotsman.

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Irmo, S.C.'s Joe Giulietti pitches against Braintree, Mass., during the first inning of a baseball game at the Little League World Series, Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, in South Williamsport, Pa. (AP Photo/Jared Freed)

Slugger leads South Carolina as blowouts are the rule in early days of Little League World Series

August 15, 2025

South Carolina snuck into the Little League World Series with a five-run rally over the defending champs. But the club from Irmo is showing it belongs at the tournament, thanks in part to slugger-pitcher Joe Guiletti. Joe threw 3 1/3 hitless innings when South Carolina made its world series debut Thursday against Braintree, Massachusetts. With the bases loaded in the second inning, he also smoked a line drive to left-center field that cleared the fence for a grand slam, giving his club an 8-0 lead. South Carolina went on to win 13-0 as blowouts and shutouts were common in opening games of the tournament.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Teddy Bridgewater watches during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the Tennessee Titans on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)

Teddy Bridgewater is hoping to make the best of his NFL return amid high school coaching suspension

August 15, 2025

Teddy Bridgewater is back in the NFL, just a little earlier than the well-traveled quarterback would have preferred. Bridgewater’s initial plan this season was to coach Northwestern High School in Miami this fall, then explore his options of returning to the league as he did a year ago when he led the Bulls to a state title and signed as a backup in Detroit. Instead, Bridgewater was suspended from coaching for self-reporting potentially impermissible benefits to Northwestern players. The 32-year-old Bridgewater still keeps in touch with the high school team but is also happy to be in Tampa Bay, where he brings a veteran presence to a quarterback room led by Baker Mayfield.

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UFC middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis throws out a ceremonial first pitch before a baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Chicago Cubs in Chicago, Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Middleweight champ Dricus Du Plessis puts belt on the line against Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 319

August 15, 2025

Middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis will put his belt on the line for the third time against one of the most feared pound-for-pound fighters on the UFC roster. Du Plessis (23-2) will face Khamzat Chimaev (14-0) at a sold-out United Center on Saturday night at UFC 319 as the event returns to Chicago for the first time in more than six years. Chimaev quickly gained UFC lore when he joined the organization in 2020 and secured three finishes in 66 days. However, Chimaev struggled with illness and became less active. UFC president Dana White says “this is one of the best fights we’ve had in a long time.”

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Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier, center left, and guard Courtney Williams (10) react during the second half of a WNBA basketball game against the Chicago Sky Tuesday, July 22, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Lynx getting along just fine while Collier recovers, with Carrington making seamless arrival

August 15, 2025

The Minnesota Lynx haven’t missed a beat since falling one game short of a WNBA championship last year. Their recent acquisition of DiJonai Carrington has helped reinforce their depth and bolster their defense while superstar Napheesa Collier recovers from a sprained right ankle. Carrington came earlier this month in a trade with the Dallas Wings. She played previously for the Connecticut Sun where she was a teammate of current Lynx players Courtney Williams and Natisha Hiedeman. Carrington has 40 points, 12 rebounds and six steals off the bench in three games since her arrival. They lead the league at 27-5.

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Juli Inkster, of the United States, hits off the second tee during the first round of the LPGA Portland Classic golf tournament at Columbia Edgewater in Portland, Ore., Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Ali Gradischer)

Brooke Henderson back in contention in Portland Classic in bid to end long victory drought

August 14, 2025

Two-time champion Brooke Henderson birdied all four par-5 holes for a 7-under 65 on Thursday in The Standard Portland Classic, leaving the slumping Canadian a stroke behind first-round leader Adela Cernousek. Henderson won the first of her 13 LPGA Tour titles in 2015 by eight strokes at Columbia Edgewater at age 17, and successfully defended the following year. Now 27, she’s winless since January 2023 and has dipped to 52nd in the world. Cernousek shot a 65 in the final group of the day off the 10th tee. The 22-year-old Frenchwoman played her final nine holes in 7-under 29 — highlighted by an eagle on No. 7. Sung Hyun Park was a stroke back with Henderson, Jeongeun Lee5, Gurleen Kaur and Miranda Wang.

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Robert MacIntyre, of Scotland, hits from the ninth tee during the first round of the BMW Championship golf tournament Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, in Owings Mills, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Robert MacIntyre runs off 6 birdies in a row for 62 to lead BMW Championship

August 14, 2025

Robert MacIntyre matched the low score of his PGA Tour career with what he calls the best stretch of putting he’s ever had. The Scot closed with six straight birdies for a 62 in the BMW Championship. That gives him a three-shot lead over Tommy Fleetwood. Scottie Scheffler had his 14th consecutive round in the 60s and was in the group another shot behind. Most of them were helped by a two-hour storm delay that dumped heavy rain on Caves Valley. That made the course softer when they returned. Rickie Fowler shot 67 and took a step toward East Lake.

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FILE - Los Angeles Lakers head coach Pat Riley, center right, is swamped by fans and players after the Lakers defeated the Philadelphia 76ers to win the NBA championship in Los Angeles, June 9, 1982. (AP Photo/Lennox McLendon, File)

Lakers to honor Hall of Fame coach Pat Riley with statue unveiling against Celtics

August 14, 2025

The Los Angeles Lakers will unveil a statue of former coach Pat Riley on Feb. 22. Riley joins Lakers greats like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson and Kobe Bryant in bronze outside their home arena. The Lakers will honor Riley during a game against their longtime rival, the Boston Celtics. Riley coached the Lakers from 1981 to 1990, leading them to four NBA championships. He had a .733 winning percentage in the regular season and a 102-47 mark in the playoffs. Riley also coached the New York Knicks and the Miami Heat, where he now serves as team president.

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FILE - Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts after a foul called on the Lakers during the first half of Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Sunday, April 27, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr, File)

NBA releases 2025-26 schedule, all teams getting at least two national TV games

August 14, 2025

Every NBA team will have at least two nationally televised games this season. The league confirmed that number as part of its full schedule unveiling for 2025-26. The reason: There simply are more national games than ever, now that the league’s new 11-year, $76 billion agreements with ABC-ESPN, NBC-Peacock and Amazon Prime Video are about to formally begin. There will be 247 games scheduled on those networks this season, up from 172 last season between ABC, ESPN and TNT.

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FILE - Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores stands on the field during an NFL football workout in Eagan, Minn., Oct. 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr, File)

Appeals court agrees NFL can be put on trial over claims Black coaches face discrimination

August 14, 2025

A federal appeals court says the NFL can be put on trial over claims that Brian Flores and other Black coaches face discrimination. The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Thursday. It upheld Manhattan federal Judge Valerie Caproni’s 2023 ruling that Flores can proceed with claims against the league and three teams: the Denver Broncos, the New York Giants and the Houston Texans. In February 2022, Flores sued the league and several teams, saying the league was “rife with racism,” particularly in its hiring and promotion of Black coaches. NFL spokesperson Brian McCarthy said the league disagrees with the ruling and will seek further review.

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FILE - Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore watches during an NCAA college football spring game in Ann Arbor, Mich., April 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, file)

NCAA informs Michigan ruling on sign-stealing investigation will be released Friday, AP source says

August 14, 2025

The NCAA has informed Michigan that the organization will announce the results of its sign-stealing investigation on Friday, a person familiar with the situation tells The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to share the details. The NCAA alleged last year in a notice that current coach Sherrone Moore violated rules as an assistant under former coach Jim Harbaugh, who served a three-game suspension in exchange for the Big Ten dropping its own investigation into the allegations after the two ended up in court.

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Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders watches during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers on Friday, Aug. 8, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)

Browns rookie QB Shedeur Sanders sidelined with oblique injury, unlikely to play against Eagles

August 14, 2025

Cleveland rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders remains sidelined from practice with an oblique injury. Sanders sustained the injury during drills ahead of practice on Wednesday. The Browns were in Philadelphia for joint practices before Saturday’s preseason game against the Eagles. Browns coach Kevin Stefanski says Sanders is day to day and will be out “for a little bit.” Backup Joe Flacco won’t play against the Eagles, and Tyler “Snoop” Huntley and Dillon Gabriel could get the bulk of playing time. Sanders completed 14 of 23 passes for 138 yards in his NFL preseason debut against Carolina.

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FILE - Karol G performs at Azteca Stadium in Mexico City on Feb. 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo, File)

Karol G to headline halftime show during YouTube’s first exclusive NFL broadcast, live from Brazil

August 14, 2025

Bringing football fans, Brazil and Karol G together for a one-night experience? That’s a winning formula. The Grammy award-winning musician will headline a halftime show during YouTube’s first exclusive NFL broadcast next month. It will stream live from Corinthians Arena in São Paulo, Brazil on Sept. 5. That’s the NFL week 1 matchup between the Los Angeles Chargers and the reigning AFC-winning Kansas City Chiefs. The game is free to stream for fans across the globe through YouTube and YouTube TV. It begins at 5 p.m. Pacific / 8 p.m. Eastern / 9 p.m. BRT (local time). A pre-show kicks off an hour earlier.

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Athletes train at a beach sprints camp organized by USRowing in Long Beach, Calif., Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

Rowers revel in beach sprints in the run-up to LA’s 2028 Olympics

August 13, 2025

The Olympics’ newest rowing competition is a beach run, a coastal row and a music party rolled into one. The event known as beach sprints is rising in popularity since the International Olympic Committee announced its inclusion for the 2028 games in Los Angeles. Now, USRowing is hosting camps to give long-time flatwater rowers and novices a chance to try out the dynamic event. Each race usually takes about three minutes and involves running, rowing and the unpredictability of waves. It was developed to give spectators a closer view of rowing, and a really great time on the beach.

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Atlanta Braves' Michael Harris II, center, celebrates his grand slam during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)

Michael Harris II’s grand slam caps 9-run fourth as Braves rally to beat Mets 11-6

August 13, 2025

Michael Harris II hit a grand slam to cap Atlanta’s biggest inning in almost five years — a nine-run outburst in the fourth that propelled the Braves to an 11-6 comeback win over the slumping New York Mets. The Braves fell behind 6-0 in a game delayed 95 minutes by rain before storming back against David Peterson and Reed Garrett. Peterson issued four free passes in the fourth, including a bases-loaded walk of Nick Allen, and gave up Jurickson Profar’s three-run double before Marcell Ozuna greeted Garrett with an RBI single. Three batters later, Harris hit a 417-foot homer to straightaway center.

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Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani throws to the plate during the third inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels, Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Shohei Ohtani fans Trout with 101 mph fastball while pitching into the 5th in return to Big A mound

August 13, 2025

Shohei Ohtani returned to the Angel Stadium mound with 4 1/3 innings of five-hit, four-run ball for the Los Angeles Dodgers in his first pitching appearance in Anaheim since he left the Los Angeles Angels nearly two years ago. Ohtani also staked himself to an early lead by tripling and scoring as the Dodgers’ leadoff hitter before he even took the mound, entertaining Angels fans with the same inimitable feats he accomplished regularly during his first six major league seasons with their club. Ohtani’s mound start was his longest since he returned to pitching two months ago, but he didn’t finish strong.

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Miami Marlins' Jakob Marsee runs the bases after hitting a two-run home run off Cleveland Guardians relief pitcher Matt Festa during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Dermer)

Jakob Marsee is off to an impressive start in 1st major league action with the Miami Marlins

August 13, 2025

Jakob Marsee is making quite the impression in his first major league action with the Miami Marlins. Marsee homered twice and matched a franchise record with seven RBIs in Miami’s 13-4 victory at Cleveland. He hit a three-run drive in the first inning, a tiebreaking two-run shot in the fifth and a two-run double in the sixth. The speedy center fielder also singled and swiped second in the second, but he was stranded when Heriberto Hernández struck out swinging. He robbed Steven Kwan of a base hit with a sliding grab for the final out of the third. The 24-year-old Marsee was brought up by Miami on Aug. 1. He reached base safely in 10 of his first 12 games, collecting 13 hits and nine walks.

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Denzel Washington and A$AP Rocky had a rap battle. One is claiming victory

August 13, 2025

A$AP Rocky had no idea Denzel Washington was going to throw Nas at him. Midway through Spike Lee’s “Highest 2 Lowest,” Washington’s wealthy music executive David King has cornered Rocky’s aspiring rapper Yung Felon after he tried to kidnap his son. They meet in a music studio. A rap battle ensues. Washington freestyles, mixing in lines from Nas, Tupac, DMX and others. While the scene was scripted, much of what Washington freestyled startled his professional rapper co-star. In the annals of movie face-offs between the veteran and the up-and-comer, the scene is a riveting showdown. Rocky is clear about one thing. Washington won.

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Cleveland Guardians relief pitcher Emmanuel Clase reacts after the Guardians defeated the Athletics in a baseball game, Friday, July 18, 2025, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Dermer)

Ohio’s gambling oversight agency says it is working with MLB on investigation involving Guardians

August 13, 2025

The agency that oversees sports gambling in Ohio says it is working with Major League Baseball on the investigation of Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz, but had no further comment. The Ohio Casino Control Commission said it was notified on June 30 by an Ohio licensed sportsbook of suspicious wagering activity on Guardians wagering events before also being contacted by MLB. Ortiz is being investigated for two pitches thrown by the right-hander that received higher activity than usual during his starts at Seattle on June 15 and against St. Louis on June 27. The gambling activity on the pitches was flagged by a betting-integrity firm and forwarded to MLB.

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Jerry Jones, left, Dallas Cowboys owner, president, and general manager stands with his son Stephen Jones, Cowboys co-owner, executive vice president, CEO, and director of player personnel during training camp Tuesday, July 22, 2025, in Oxnard, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones reveals cancer diagnosis and credits experimental drug

August 13, 2025

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has credited an experimental trial drug for successfully treating advanced melanoma as he disclosed his cancer diagnosis publicly for the first time. Jones revealed his illness in a documentary debuting on Netflix next week. The 82-year-old Jones told The Dallas Morning News how he was initially diagnosed in June 2010 and underwent two surgeries on his lung and two on his lymph nodes over the next 10 years after skin cancer cells metastasized. Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer described Jones’ fight with cancer as an “amazing story” and praised him for going public. He also revealed his own fight with thyroid cancer when he was 28.

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Venezuela's Fabricio Perdomo Canelon (18) tosses a ground ball to teammate Juan Reyes (10) during the sixth inning of a baseball game against Puerto Rico at the Little League World Series Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025, in South Williamsport, Pa. (AP Photo/Jared Freed)

Alone and 2,200 miles from home, Venezuela shuts out Puerto Rico 5-0 at Little League World Series

August 13, 2025

It took a lot for Venezuela to the Little League World Series, but on Wednesday it made the playing baseball part look easy. Cardenales Little League from Barquisimeto shut out Puerto Rico 5-0. Cardenales won all five of its regional tournament games, outscoring opponents 46-6 to become the Latin America representative to the LLWS. But in the wake of President Donald Trump’s travel bans and restrictions affecting 19 countries, the team needed a special exemption from the U.S. State Department and a sign-off from Secretary of State Marco Rubio after visas were initially denied. Venezuela’s senior team, players who are up to 16, which was supposed to compete in South Carolina, last month was unable to get the exemption and was denied entry to the U.S.

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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. works out during a joint NFL football practice between the Atlanta Falcons and the Tennessee Titans, Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. lands at bottom of pile during joint-practice scuffle with Titans

August 13, 2025

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. found himself in a scuffle during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans. After throwing a long touchdown pass on Wednesday, Penix said he was celebrating in response to comments from Titans players. He ended up at the bottom of a pile, marking his first on-field altercation. This came after Falcons coach Raheem Morris praised the team for a fight-free practice on Tuesday. Titans players aimed to match the Falcons’ intensity after a lackluster first practice. Falcons quarterback coach D.J. Williams noted how Penix’s teammates defended the quarterback, proving he has the team’s support.

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Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders walks of the field after a preseason NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers on Friday, Aug. 8, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

Browns rookie QB Shedeur Sanders sustains an oblique injury and is unlikely to play against Eagles

August 13, 2025

Cleveland rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders sustained an oblique injury during practice Wednesday and is unlikely to play in the Browns’ preseason game against the Eagles. Sanders did not finish the practice session and was ruled out of Thursday’s practice. The Browns said Sanders is day to day. Sanders completed 14 of 23 passes for 138 yards with two first-half touchdown passes in his NFL preseason debut against Carolina on Friday night. The Browns took Sanders in the fifth round of the NFL draft. He is part of a crowded Browns quarterback room, with Deshaun Watson expected to sit out this season.

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Xander Schauffele eyes a putt on the first green during the second round of the St. Jude Championship golf tournament Friday, Aug. 8, 2025, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Xander Schauffele is trying to avoid missing the Tour Championship for the first time

August 13, 2025

The BMW Championship is always a high-stakes tournament. This week at Caves Valley it is double the pleasure. The top 30 make it to the Tour Championship next week for a shot at winning the FedEx Cup title. This also is the final week for Americans to earn one of six guaranteed spots in the Ryder Cup. Xander Schauffele is under more pressure than usual. He won two majors last year. He missed two months because of injury at the start of this year. And now he’s at risk of missing the Tour Championship for the first time.

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Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland acknowledges the crowd as he walks onto the 18th green during the final round of the British Open golf championship at the Royal Portrush Golf Club, Northern Ireland, Sunday, July 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)

Keegan Bradley as a playing captain? Rory McIlroy thinks the Ryder Cup is too big for that now

August 13, 2025

Rory McIlroy has his doubts whether Keegan Bradley can be the first Ryder Cup playing captain since 1963. He also says Bradley is one of the best 12 American players and he’s fascinated to see how this plays out. Bradley has a chance to play his way onto the team if he wins the BMW Championship. He is the defending champion. He makes six captain’s picks after next week’s Tour Championship. McIlroy says he’s been approached about the possibility of being a playing captain and shot down the idea. He thinks the Ryder Cup has become too big for that.

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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes jumps prior to an NFL preseason football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, in Glendale. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Raiders star Crosby calls Chiefs’ Mahomes the ultimate competitor, a big reason for his success

August 13, 2025

Maxx Crosby has been meeting star athletes like Kevin Garnett and Steve Smith Sr. lately, which made him think about Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Crosby calls Mahomes the “ultimate competitor.” Crosby and Mahomes aren’t best friends, but they respect each other as fierce rivals. Crosby has sacked Mahomes six times in 12 games, but the Chiefs have won eight of the last nine. Mahomes has led the Chiefs to five Super Bowls and three championships. Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy says Mahomes’ drive to win is unmatched. Mahomes believes in constant improvement to stay ahead in the NFL.

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Buffalo Bills' James Cook stands on the sidelines during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the New York Giants Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Bills running back James Cook ends contract standoff by agreeing to a four-year deal

August 13, 2025

Bills running back James Cook has ended his contract standoff by signing a four-year deal, Buffalo general manager Brandon Beane said. Cook’s deal will pay him $48 million over the four years, two people with knowledge of the agreement confirmed to The Associated Press. The contract includes $30 million in guaranteed money, one of the people said. They spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because financial details of the contract have not been announced. The deal comes a day after Cook ended his weeklong standoff by returning to practice. Cook was the NFL’s co-leader with 16 touchdowns rushing last season.

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New York Jets' quarterback Justin Fields participates during a joint NFL football practice with the New York Giants in East Rutherford, N.J., Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Former Steelers QBs Russell Wilson and Justin Fields reunite as starters for the Giants and Jets

August 13, 2025

A year ago, Russell Wilson and Justin Fields were the two top quarterbacks at Pittsburgh Steelers training camp vying for the starting job. This week, they were back on the same field in the same market with different teams. Wilson is the starter for the New York Giants and Fields for the Jets, and their teams took part in a couple of days of joint practices before playing each other in the preseason this weekend. Wilson says being teammates will forever connect them and Fields is happy they found such favorable landing spots.

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FILE - Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden speaks with the media following an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Sept. 19, 2021. (AP Photo/Don Wright, File)

NFL appeals Nevada Supreme Court ruling allowing Jon Gruden’s lawsuit to proceed

August 13, 2025

The NFL plans to appeal a Nevada Supreme Court ruling that allows former Las Vegas Raiders coach Jon Gruden to proceed with his lawsuit without arbitration. The league will request a rehearing from the same court. Gruden filed the lawsuit in 2021, alleging a campaign to destroy his career by leaking old emails with offensive content. He resigned from the Raiders in October 2021 and sued the league a month later. The Nevada Supreme Court ruled that the arbitration clause in the NFL Constitution does not apply to Gruden as a former employee. Gruden seeks monetary damages.

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Los Angeles Dodgers' Dalton Rushing, left, is tagged out by Los Angeles Angels first baseman Nolan Schanuel for the last out of a triple play during the sixth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Angels turn triple play when Shohei Ohtani lines out to Zach Neto and 2 Dodgers are caught off base

August 13, 2025

The Los Angeles Angels turned the eighth triple play in team history Tuesday night, capitalizing on a line drive to second by Dodgers slugger Shohei Ohtani. Miguel Rojas was on second and Dalton Rushing was on first for the Dodgers when Ohtani hit a drive right up the middle past reliever Brock Burke. Angels shortstop Zach Neto caught Ohtani’s drive and stepped on second in stride to get Rojas. Neto quickly threw to first, where Nolan Schanuel tagged out Rushing as the Dodgers rookie attempted to sneak back.

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New York Mets' Pete Alonso gestures to the crowd after hitting a two-run home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Pete Alonso breaks Darryl Strawberry’s Mets franchise home run record

August 12, 2025

New York Mets slugger Pete Alonso has connected for his 253rd career homer, breaking the franchise record held by Darryl Strawberry for 37 years. The 30-year-old Alonso drove a 95.1 mph fastball from Atlanta Braves right-hander Spencer Strider just over the wall in right-center for a two-run shot in the third inning. Alonso’s 27th homer of the season lifted the Mets to a 5-1 lead. The Mets celebrated the accomplishment with a scoreboard graphic with the number 253 alongside pictures of Alonso and polar bears in honor of the slugger’s nickname. Alonso went deep again in the sixth.

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FILE - Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, right, appears with singer Taylor Swift after the Chiefs victory over the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Championship game in Kansas City, Mo., on Jan. 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)

How to watch Taylor Swift’s first appearance on the Kelces’ ‘New Heights’ podcast

August 12, 2025

Taylor Swift’s latest era is almost upon us. Part of the surprising rollout of “The Life of the Showgirl” involved the popular “New Heights” podcast and she’ll appear on it Wednesday. It is hosted by Swift’s boyfriend and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce alongside his brother, former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce. Swift’s episode of the “New Heights” podcast will premiere at 7 p.m. Eastern. It will be available to stream in full on YouTube. Episodes typically run around one hour to two in duration. It is unclear how long Swift’s episode will be or how long she will be present.

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Seattle Mariners players celebrate after a game against the Baltimore Orioles, Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)

Mariners catch Astros in the AL West after beating Baltimore for their 8th straight win

August 12, 2025

The Seattle Mariners have extended their winning streak to eight games with a 1-0 victory over the Baltimore Orioles. On Tuesday night, George Kirby led the team, allowing just three hits in seven innings. This win puts Seattle in a first-place tie with Houston in the AL West after the Astros lost to Boston. The Mariners are starting a road trip that also includes games against the Mets and Phillies. They will face Houston again in mid-September.

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Milwaukee Brewers' Christian Yelich, right, high-fives with William Contreras after Yelich hit a two-run home run against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Aug.12, 2025, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)

Frelick and Turang homer off Skenes as the Brewers beat the Pirates 14-0 for their 11th straight win

August 12, 2025

Sal Frelick and Brice Turang homered off Paul Skenes, and the Milwaukee Brewers pounded the Pittsburgh Pirates 14-0 for their 11th consecutive victory. Christian Yelich, Andrew Vaughn and Caleb Durbin also went deep as major league-leading Milwaukee improved to 27-5 in its last 32 games. Freddy Peralta pitched six innings of three-hit ball in his second straight win. The Brewers’ 11-game winning streak is their second of the season and the second-longest in franchise history. Skenes permitted four runs and six hits in four innings.

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Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Rondale Moore (4) leaves the field after an injury during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Houston Texans, Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn)

Rondale Moore’s comeback bid with Vikings ends painfully with season-ending knee injury

August 12, 2025

Wide receiver and return specialist Rondale Moore will miss another season because of a knee injury. The Minnesota Vikings confirmed Tuesday that testing on Moore’s left knee revealed a season-ending injury. Moore spent the first three years of his NFL career with the Arizona Cardinals. He dislocated his right knee during training camp with the Atlanta Falcons in 2024 and never played for them. His latest injury came while returning a punt Saturday for Minnesota in an exhibition game as he was tackled at the sideline. Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell described the situation as “heartbreaking.”

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FILE - Taiwan lines the third baseline as Lake Mary, Fla., lines the first baseline during team introductions before the Little League World Series Championship game at Lamade Stadium in South Williamsport, Pa., Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

The Little League World Series has had its share of drama before even getting to Williamsport

August 12, 2025

The Little League World Series features players from Venezuela who got visa exemptions to make the trip to central Pennsylvania, an American team that knocked off the defending champ and once-dominant Taiwan trying for a title run. It all starts with a new ESPN film to get youth baseball fans excited for the annual tournament. Airing the night before the LLWS begins Wednesday, ESPN is releasing the Little League documentary “Big Dreams: Little League World Series 2024.”

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FILE - Gervonta Davis stands in the ring before fighting Francisco Fonseca, of Costa Rica, in a boxing match Satur, Aug. 26, 2017, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken, File)

Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis’ domestic violence charge dropped in South Florida

August 12, 2025

A misdemeanor battery case against boxer Gervonta “Tank” Davis has been dropped in South Florida. The Miami-Dade County clerk of court’s online docket showed the charge was dismissed on Tuesday. Davis was arrested in July in Miami Beach after a license plate reader flagged his car. He was released on a $10,000 bond. The charge stemmed from a June report by his former partner, who alleged Davis struck her during an argument. Davis, a Baltimore native, is a prominent figure in boxing, known for his powerful knockouts and drawing large crowds.

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Chris Paul is introduced as the newest member of the Los Angeles Clippers during a basketball news conference at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Calif., Monday, July 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

Judge tosses convictions in 2002 killing of NBA star Chris Paul’s grandfather

August 12, 2025

A North Carolina judge has thrown out the convictions of four men in the death of basketball star Chris Paul’s grandfather over two decades ago. The decision follows a January hearing in Forsyth County. The men were convicted in 2004 or 2005 for the killing of 61-year-old Nathaniel Jones. Jones died from a heart attack outside his home after being tied up, beaten and robbed. The defendants were teenagers at the time of their arrests. The judge cited recanted testimony, poor legal representation and DNA evidence. State attorneys are considering an appeal. The Attorney General’s office has asked the state Court of Appeals to halt enforcement of the judge’s order for now.

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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, right, calls a play in the huddle during practice at NFL football training camp in Latrobe, Pa., Wednesday, July 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Steelers’ Aaron Rodgers eager for helmet switch: ‘It looks like a spaceship’

August 12, 2025

Aaron Rodgers is adjusting to life with the Pittsburgh Steelers, including finding a new helmet. The NFL banned his preferred helmet for safety reasons, and he’s not thrilled with the current one. Rodgers, the league’s oldest player, is still searching for a comfortable fit. Rodgers praised the team’s backup quarterbacks after a recent win over Jacksonville. He also aims to connect with new teammates, often chatting with them during practice. Rodgers believes in leading by serving and wants to build strong relationships with the team.

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Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland acknowledges the crowd as he walks onto the 18th green during the final round of the British Open golf championship at the Royal Portrush Golf Club, Northern Ireland, Sunday, July 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)

Golf is not like team sports. It was never meant to have a finish line to the season

August 12, 2025

There was so much faux outrage over Rory McIlroy missing the first PGA Tour postseason event. He wasn’t the first to skip it. And he didn’t even drop in the FedEx Cup. It should be a reminder that golf is not like other sports. There is no defining end to the season like a Super Bowl or a World Series. The PGA Tour originally called the postseason a “championship series” but then went to “playoffs” and it makes no sense. But what it created was incentive for the best to keep playing after the majors. That still works, even without McIlroy.

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FILE- Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick (7) wide receiver DeSean Jackson (10) lead players onto the field prior to an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011. (AP Photo/John Amis, File)

From NFL stars to HBCU head coaches: Vick and Jackson on same path as they briefly reunite in Philly

August 12, 2025

Michael Vick and DeSean Jackson have become rookie head coaches at HBCU schools. Vick is at Norfolk State and Jackson at Delaware State. They haven’t played for the Eagles in over a decade but returned to their old stomping ground Tuesday. They’ll face off on Oct. 30 at Lincoln Financial Field. Neither has coaching experience, joining other former NFL stars like Deion Sanders in leading HBCU programs. Vick and Jackson hope to inspire young players and add new chapters to their careers.

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Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark looks on from the bench during the first half of a WNBA basketball game against the Dallas Wings Friday, Aug. 1, 2025, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

WNBA ratings and attendance are still strong despite top stars missing games with injuries

August 12, 2025

Even with many of its top stars sidelined, the WNBA has still had strong ratings and attendance numbers this season. Injuries have kept Caitlin Clark, Breanna Stewart, Napheesa Collier and Angel Reese out, but that hasn’t dampened fan interest. ESPN games are up slightly over last season and games on ABC are up 17%. Attendance has also still been strong, thanks to the addition of the Golden State Valkyries, who have sold out all of their home games. Still, it’s not all been rosy with negative attention coming with a number of sex toys being thrown on the court at various arenas.

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Thunder headlining NBA’s opening night, Christmas schedule for this season

August 12, 2025

The Oklahoma City Thunder felt slighted last season when they were left off the NBA’s Christmas schedule. That won’t be an issue this year. MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the NBA champion Thunder will be working at home for Christmas this season, playing host to Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs as part of the league’s annual Dec. 25 quintupleheader. The other Christmas games, released by the NBA on Tuesday: Cleveland at New York, Houston at LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers, No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg and Dallas visiting Golden State, and Minnesota playing at Denver.

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Buffalo Bills' James Cook stands on the sidelines during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the New York Giants Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Bills RB James Cook resumes practicing after weeklong ‘hold-in’ as part of contract standoff

August 12, 2025

Buffalo Bills running back James Cook resumed practicing, ending — temporarily, at least — his “hold-in” as part of a contract standoff that began on Aug. 3. Cook took the field in uniform and participated at the start of practice after missing four straight sessions last week — the last two in which the fourth-year player failed to make an appearance on the sideline. Speaking before practice, coach Sean McDermott referred to Cook’s return as a step in the right direction. Cook, who co-led the NFL with 16 rushing touchdowns last season, is seeking a contract extension in the final year of his rookie deal.

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FILE - Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov clutches his chest with an injury which forced him to retire injured from a fourth round men's singles match against Italy's Jannik Sinner at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, July 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung, file)

3-time Grand Slam semifinalist Grigor Dimitrov is out of the US Open with an injured chest muscle

August 12, 2025

Three-time Grand Slam semifinalist Grigor Dimitrov has pulled out of the U.S. Open a little more than a month after tearing a chest muscle against Jannik Sinner at Wimbledon. The U.S. Tennis Association announced Dimitrov’s withdrawal on Tuesday. The 34-year-old Dimitrov has failed to complete a match at his past five Grand Slam tournaments. It also happened at the Australian Open in January and the French Open in May, plus last year’s Wimbledon and U.S. Open. With Dimitrov out of the field, Alejandro Tabilo gets a spot in the men’s singles bracket, which starts play on Aug. 24.

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Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett speaks during a news conference before practice at the team's NFL football training camp Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Browns All-Pro DE Myles Garrett ticketed after police say he drove 100 mph in Cleveland suburb

August 12, 2025

Browns All-Pro defensive end Myles Garrett has been accused of driving a Ferrari 100 mph on a suburban Cleveland interstate. The Strongsville Police Department stopped Garrett just after 2 a.m. Saturday in a 60 mph zone on Interstate 71 near the Ohio Turnpike, according to a citation. Garrett is scheduled to appear in court on Thursday but he could pay a $250 fine without appearing. Garrett is expected to be with the Browns in Philadelphia for a joint workout with the defending Super Bowl champion Eagles. Garrett was stopped less than an hour after the Browns landed at Hopkins International Airport after their 30-10 victory over the Panthers.

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Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani runs on his solo home run against the Toronto Blue Jays during the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Wally Skalij)

MLB drops plan to start World Series early if both League Championship Series end by Game 5

August 12, 2025

Major League Baseball has decided to start this year’s World Series on Oct. 24. MLB introduced a flexible schedule last year if both League Championship Series ended in five games or fewer, but the New York Mets extended the NL Championship Series to six games. The World Series is set to begin on a Friday for the fifth consecutive year. The playoff format, which began in 2022, includes 12 teams, with the top two in each league receiving first-round byes. All four best-of-three Wild Card Series are scheduled for consecutive days from Sept. 30 to Oct. 2 at the side of the higher seed.

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New York Jets' Jay Tufele sacks Green Bay Packers' Jordan Love during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)

Packers quarterback Jordan Love out for at least a week after having procedure on left thumb

August 12, 2025

Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst says quarterback Jordan Love will miss at least a week after having a procedure to repair a ligament issue in his left thumb. Love was spotted with his thumb wrapped on the sideline during the Packers’ 30-10 preseason loss to the New York Jets on Saturday. Love started the game and went 1 of 5 for 7 yards with neither of the two drives he led resulting in points. The injury is to Love’s non-throwing hand and occurred when he was sacked for a 3-yard loss by Jay Tufele on the quarterback’s final snap from scrimmage, coach Matt LaFleur said.

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Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) strikes out swinging as Los Angeles Angels catcher Travis d'Arnaud, left, prepares to throw the ball during the third inning of a baseball game, Monday, Aug. 11, 2025, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)

Shohei Ohtani homers in 3rd straight game, but Dodgers’ malaise continues in another loss

August 11, 2025

Shohei Ohtani has homered in his third straight game. The Dodgers star hit his 42nd of the season in the eighth inning of their game against the Los Angeles Angels. The Dodgers trailed 7-0 when Ohtani connected off Shaun Anderson, driving his fourth homer in five games into the right field bleachers to tie Philadelphia’s Kyle Schwarber for the NL lead. Seattle’s Cal Raleigh leads the majors with 45 homers. Ohtani has a 10-game hitting streak in August, and he has four homers among his nine hits in the Dodgers’ last five games.

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Texas Rangers starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi throws to the Arizona Diamondbacks in the first inning of a baseball game Monday, Aug. 11, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Evoaldi’s impressive streak for Rangers ends by giving up 3 homers and 5 runs before Texas rallies

August 11, 2025

Nathan Eovaldi’s impressive streak for the Texas Rangers ended with a dud, but without a decision. After going 6-0 with a 0.47 ERA in six starts since the start of July, Eovaldi was tagged for three home runs while allowing season highs of five runs and eight hits in five innings against Arizona on Monday night. The 35-year-old right-hander exited with the Rangers trailing 5-1, but they won the game 7-6 in 10 innings. Eovaldi had allowed only six runs total over his previous seven starts. Evoladi’s overall ERA rose from 1.38 to 1.71, still better than the 1.94 of qualified MLB leader Paul Skenes.

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Houston Astros' Carlos Correa acknowledges the crowd as he come up to bat against the Boston Red Sox during the first inning of a baseball game Monday, Aug. 11, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Correa plays 1st game in Houston since trade as Bregman visits for 1st time since joining Red Sox

August 11, 2025

Carlos Correa has made a triumphant return to the Houston Astros after a trade from the Minnesota Twins. Meanwhile, Alex Bregman is visiting Daikin Park for the first time as a Boston Red Sox player. Houston manager Joe Espada says both players have been incredible for the organization. Bregman, drafted by the Astros in 2015, spent nine seasons in Houston, helping the team achieve significant success. Correa, who waived his no-trade clause to return, is back after playing for the Twins since 2022. He’s feeling rejuvenated and is now playing third base. Both players express excitement about their new roles and opportunities.

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Milwaukee Brewers' Christian Yelich smiles in the dugout after hitting a solo home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Monday, Aug. 11, 2025, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)

Brewers claim 10th straight game and become 1st team since 2019 with 2 double-digit win streaks

August 11, 2025

The Milwaukee Brewers became the first MLB team since 2019 with multiple winning streaks of 10 or more games. However, any excitement over that particular accomplishment is tempered by the bigger picture. The Brewers extended their current win streak to 10 with a 7-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Earlier in the season, Milwaukee won 11 straight, and with Monday’s victory join the Houston Astros (2019), Los Angeles Dodgers (2017), Toronto Blue Jays (2015), Atlanta Braves (2013), St. Louis Cardinals (2001), Pittsburgh Pirates (1978), Kansas City Royals (1977), New York Mets (1969) and Houston Astros (1969) as the only teams to have two double-digit wins streaks since MLB expanded in 1969,

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Robbie Brewer dies after medical emergency during race at Bowman Gray Stadium

August 11, 2025

A veteran stock-car driver has died after a medical emergency during a short-track race in North Carolina. Robbie Brewer’s car hit a wall Saturday night at the Bowman Gray Stadium track in Winston-Salem, coming to a stop near the start-finish line. Track workers removed the 53-year-old from the car, and an ambulance took him to a hospital, after which he died. Officials announced Brewer’s passing on Sunday. Details of the medical emergency weren’t released. Brewer was competing in a 20-lap Sportsman Division race. Fellow driver Brad Lewis described Brewer as a mentor and friend.

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FILE - Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden speaks with the media following an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Sept. 19, 2021. (AP Photo/Don Wright, File)

Nevada court apparently clears way for former Raiders coach Jon Gruden to sue NFL over emails

August 11, 2025

A Nevada court has apparently cleared the way for a 2021 lawsuit filed by former Las Vegas Raiders coach Jon Gruden to proceed against Commissioner Roger Goodell and the NFL. Gruden’s lawsuit alleges that a “malicious and orchestrated campaign” was used to destroy his career by leaking old emails he had sent that included racist, misogynistic and homophobic comments. In 2022, the NFL appealed to Nevada’s high court after a Las Vegas judge rejected league bids to dismiss Gruden’s claim outright or to order out-of-court talks that could be overseen by Goodell. The Nevada Supreme Court ruled that the NFL’s arbitration clause does not apply to Gruden.

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From court to pin: How a Little Leaguer’s bat flip became baseball memorabilia

August 11, 2025

A 12-year-old from Haddonfield, New Jersey, has turned a controversial bat flip into a piece of baseball memorabilia. Last month, Marco Rocco was ejected and faced suspension for flipping his bat after a home run in a sectional tournament. His father took Little League to court and won a restraining order, allowing Marco to play in the state tournament. Now, the bat-flip moment is commemorated as a pin for the Little League World Series. The pin, not for sale, is released by the Rocco family and friends, including former major leaguers Jeff and Todd Frazier. Only 75 pins were made.

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USA Gymnastics president Li Li Leung walks on stage after the senior men's finals of the U.S. Gymnastics Championships in New Orleans, Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Li Li Leung guided USA Gymnastics out of the darkness. The outgoing president is eager for a break

August 11, 2025

Outgoing USA Gymnastics president and CEO Li Li Leung is looking forward to a break. Since taking over in 2019 during the Larry Nassar scandal, Leung has worked tirelessly to restore trust and stability to the tainted organization. Leung focused on financial viability and rebuilding faith among members and survivors. Leung’s leadership has been praised for fostering change and healing. Membership has grown, and corporate sponsors have returned. As she steps down, Leung emphasizes the ongoing need for vigilance and accountability in the organization.

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FILE - Colorado quarterback Kaidon Salter throws during an NCAA college football spring game, April 19, 2025, in Boulder, Colo. (AP PhotoJack Dempsey, file)

Deion Sanders keeps Colorado’s starting QB a well-guarded secret ahead of season opener

August 11, 2025

Deion Sanders has a quarterback dilemma at Colorado and he isn’t rushing to solve it. His primary options are 17-year-old phenom Julian “JuJu” Lewis, a pure passer, or to lean on the experience of Liberty transfer Kaidon Salter. Sanders might even rotate both. With Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter in the NFL, this will be a new-look offense for the Buffaloes. The QB competition is friendly, with both players embracing the challenge. To help improve the running game, the Buffaloes added Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk as a coach. Colorado opens the season Aug. 29 by hosting Georgia Tech.

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Detroit Lions players stand on the field after safety Morice Norris was injured during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the Atlanta Falcons Friday, Aug. 8, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Lions safety Morice Norris is in concussion protocol and team will ease him back in, coach says

August 11, 2025

Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell says safety Morice Norris is in concussion protocol and doing well. Norris was taken off the field in an ambulance late in a preseason game Friday night. After spending the night in an Atlanta hospital following the exhibition game against the Falcons that ended early, Norris flew back to Detroit on Saturday and returned to the Lions’ facility on Sunday. Campbell said Monday the Lions were going to “take it nice and easy” and make sure the 24-year-old Norris was “good over the next 10 to 14 days” and then reassess. Norris was hurt while trying to tackle Falcons running back Nathan Carter.

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Home plate umpire Jen Pawol calls a strike during the first inning of a baseball game between the Miami Marlins and Atlanta Braves, Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Colin Hubbard)

Pawol breaks gender barrier, earns good reviews for her work behind the plate on historic weekend

August 11, 2025

Jen Pawol breezed through Sunday’s Marlins-Braves game as if breaking a gender barrier was just another day on the job. Considering Pawol became the first female umpire to work behind the plate in the majors, finding a way to make history appear to be routine was especially impressive. It was an impressive cap to a memorable weekend for Pawol. She made history in Saturday’s doubleheader as the first female umpire to work a regular-season game in the majors. She moved behind the plate for the Braves’ 7-1 win on Sunday, placing her in the brightest spotlight for an umpire.

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A’ja Wilson shocked at becoming first WNBA player with a 30-20 double-double

August 10, 2025

There was only one way Las Vegas Aces coach Becky Hammon could describe reigning WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson becoming the first player in league history to register a 30-20 double-double. The coach said it was just “A’ja being A’ja.” Wilson finished with 32 points on 13-of-25 shooting to go along with her second-career 20-rebound night. It was her 14th double-double of the season. She led the Aces to a 94-86 victory over the Connecticut Sun on Sunday night. Wilson said it’s shocking to think she’s the first with a 30-20 game given all the great players in the league.

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Hezly Rivera of WOGA reacts after competing on the uneven bars during the senior women's finals of the U.S. Gymnastics Championships in New Orleans, Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Olympian Hezly Rivera edges Leanne Wong for victory at the US gymnastics championships

August 10, 2025

Hezly Rivera has claimed victory at the U.S. gymnastics championships. The 17-year-old Olympic gold medalist pulled away on Sunday, looking ready to lead the women’s program toward the 2028 Games in Los Angeles. Rivera, the youngest member of the team that won in Paris last year, posted a two-day total of 112.000, just ahead of runner-up Leanne Wong. Three weeks after a shaky performance at the U.S. Classic, Rivera’s polished routine has all but assured her a spot on the world championship team heading to Jakarta in October. Wong also secured spots in the selection camp.

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San Francisco Giants pitcher Justin Verlander (35) gestures to the crowd after getting his 3,500th career strikeout in the first inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Verlander has muted reaction reaching 3,500-strikeout mark in a disappointing season

August 10, 2025

Justin Verlander added another memorable chapter to his legendary pitching career Sunday, yet was hardly in the mood to celebrate. Verlander struck out the side in the first inning against the Nationals to become the 10th pitcher in MLB history to reach 3,500 career strikeouts. Not long after, things began to unravel for the three-time Cy Young Award winner as the Giants dropped an 8-0 decision to Washington in front of 40,000 fans at Oracle Park. Washington scored four times in the second inning and five overall on 11 hits against Verlander in the latest outing in what has been a season-long struggle for the 42-year-old.

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Justin Rose, of England, holds the trophy after winning the St. Jude Championship golf tournament Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Justin Rose rallies late and beats Spaun in Memphis playoff

August 10, 2025

Justin Rose produced a stunning rally with four straight birdies to make up a three-shot deficit with five holes to play. He made two birdies in a three-hole playoff to beat U.S. Open champion J.J. Spaun in the FedEx St. Jude Championship. Rose shot 67 and wound making six birdies on his last eight holes. Tommy Fleetwood remains without a PGA Tour victory after losing a two-shot lead with three holes left. He tied for third with Scottie Scheffler. Rickie Fowler and Bud Cauley were among five players who moved into the top 50 in the FedEx Cup to advance.

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Shane van Gisbergen, center right, poses fort pictures with his team after finishing first during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race in Watkins Glen, N.Y., Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Rookie Shane van Gisbergen remains NASCAR’s king of the road courses with 4th victory of the season

August 10, 2025

Shane van Gisbergen continued his march into NASCAR history and set a Cup Series rookie record with his fourth victory this season, blowing out the competition again at Watkins Glen International. The Trackhouse Racing driver joined 2020 champion Chase Elliott and NASCAR Hall of Famer Jeff Gordon as the only drivers to win four consecutive Cup races on road or street courses. The Auckland, New Zealand, native cruised to a big lead Sunday and led the final 17 laps, beating Christopher Bell by 11.116 seconds.

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FILE - Connor Zilisch smiles prior to a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, May 25, 2025, in Concord, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley, file)

Connor Zilisch sports a smile and elbow sling at Watkins Glen a day after his nasty fall

August 10, 2025

Sporting a smile with his left elbow in a black sling draped around his neck, Connor Zilisch was back at Watkins Glen International and recounting his scary fall in victory lane a day earlier. Zilisch took a nasty tumble while attempting a celebratory perch on his No. 88 Chevrolet after winning Saturday’s Xfinity race at the road course. The 19-year-old Zilisch was taken to the hospital and diagnosed with a broken collarbone.

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Scottie Scheffler and his caddie walk on the first fairway during the final round of the St. Jude Championship golf tournament Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Scheffler turns to fill-in when caddie Ted Scott leaves for family emergency

August 10, 2025

Scottie Scheffler will have a fill-in caddie for the final round of the FedEx St. Jude Championship. His regular looper Ted Scott has a family emergency in Louisiana and had to leave for home Saturday night. Scheffler has turned to a familiar face in Brad Payne. Payne is a tour chaplain to several players as president of the College Golf Fellowship. He also was on Scheffler’s bag in the third round of the 2024 PGA Championship so Scott could attend his daughter’s high school graduation. The PGA Tour did not say what private matter led Scott to leave for home.

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FILE - Cincinnati Reds' Hunter Greene delivers a pitch in the first inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, on June 3, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Kareem Elgazzar, File)

Reds plan to activate Hunter Greene from the injured list to pitch against Phillies

August 10, 2025

Hunter Greene will return to the Cincinnati Reds’ rotation. The right-hander will start against visiting Philadelphia on Wednesday night after being out since June 4 with a strained right groin. The same injury sidelined Greene for two weeks in June. Greene is 4-3 with a 2.72 ERA in 11 starts this season. The 26-year-old was selected to the All-Star Game last year for the first time. In three rehab starts for Triple-A Louisville, Greene allowed 11 runs in 11 innings.

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Frederick Richard of the University of Michigan competes on the pommel horse during the senior men's finals of the U.S. Gymnastics Championships in New Orleans, Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Frederick Richard is taking his fight to make gymnastics ‘cool’ to a new front: His uniform

August 10, 2025

Frederick Richard is challenging men’s gymnastics norms with his wardrobe. The 21-year-old Olympic bronze medalist swapped traditional stirrup pants for shorts over compression leggings at the U.S. Championships. He accepts a three-tenths deduction each day for breaking uniform rules, believing it’s worth it to make the sport more appealing. Richard’s goal is to inspire young boys by making gymnastics more accessible. He debuted his new look at Winter Cup in February and refined it for nationals. While the clothing violates the rules, Richard is determined to push boundaries and hopes for more flexibility in uniform rules.

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Seattle Mariners' Cal Raleigh follows through on a three-run home run against the Tampa Bay Rays during the third inning of a baseball game Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Raleigh hits MLB-best 44th homer and Rodríguez connects twice as streaking Mariners top Rays 7-4

August 9, 2025

Cal Raleigh launched his major league-leading 44th home run, Julio Rodríguez went deep twice and the surging Seattle Mariners defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 7-4 after retiring Ichiro Suzuki’s No. 51 jersey. Seattle extended its win streak to six, the longest active run in the American League, and moved within a half-game of Houston atop the AL West. After hitting the go-ahead homer in the eighth inning Friday night, Raleigh delivered another three-run shot Saturday to put Seattle up 5-1 in the third. Rodríguez connected on the next pitch from starter Joe Boyle, who lasted 3 1/3 innings. Rodríguez also hit a two-run homer in the first, a 436-foot drive, and has 23 home runs this season.

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Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani hits a home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)

Ohtani hits 40th home run of the season in the Dodgers’ game against the Blue Jays

August 9, 2025

Shohei Ohtani hit his 40th home run of the season Saturday night in the fifth inning of the Los Angeles Dodgers’ game against the Toronto Blue Jays. The two-way Japanese star reached 40 homes for the fourth time in his career, after winning MVP awards in each of the previous three years he did it. Ohtani hit a solo shot 417 feet to center off starter Chris Bassitt to give the Dodgers a three-run lead.

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Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb, center, stands on the sidelines during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

CeeDee Lamb takes big hit from sprinting official while WR is in street clothes on the sideline

August 9, 2025

CeeDee Lamb took a big hit and committed a penalty in the Dallas Cowboys’ preseason opener even though the star receiver wasn’t in uniform. A sprinting official ran straight into Lamb’s back on the sideline during the second quarter of the Cowboys’ game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on Saturday night, resulting in a 15-yard penalty to Dallas for making contact with an official. Dressed in street clothes, Lamb was watching Joe Milton’s deep pass to Jonathan Mingo when he wandered too far into the white paint on the sideline. The official didn’t see him and knocked him down.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Shilo Sanders signs autographs for fans during Back Together Weekend at an NFL football training camp practice Sunday, July 27, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Shilo Sanders makes his presence felt in his debut with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

August 9, 2025

Shilo Sanders quickly made his presence felt in first NFL preseason game. Sanders creeped up to the line of scrimmage, blitzed untouched and hit Brandon Allen, driving him to the ground just after he threw the ball away. A night after his younger brother had an impressive debut for the Cleveland Browns as the starting quarterback, Shilo Sanders got a clean shot at the QB in Tampa Bay’s game against the Tennessee Titans on Saturday night. Signed by the Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent out of Colorado where he played with his brother for their Hall of Fame dad, Deion Sanders, Shilo Sanders is battling for a roster spot in a crowded defensive backfield.

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Jacksonville Jaguars place kicker Cam Little (39) celebrates a field goal during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Jaguars’ Cam Little hits a 70-yard field goal in an exhibition game against the Steelers

August 9, 2025

Jacksonville’s Cam Little made a 70-yard field goal to end the first half against Pittsburgh on Saturday night, a kick that would have broken the NFL record had it happened during the regular season. Little and the Jaguars celebrated widely as the half ended with the Steelers leading 14-9. Rookie sensation Travis Hunter was one of the first to greet him on the field, body-bumped each other in midair. Baltimore’s Justin Tucker holds the NFL mark, having made a 66-yarder at Detroit in 2021.

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New York Mets' Pete Alonso hits a solo home run during the second inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)

Pete Alonso hits 252nd home run to match Darryl Strawberry for Mets record

August 9, 2025

Pete Alonso has hit his 252nd career home run, tying the New York Mets record held by Darryl Strawberry for 37 years. Alonso connected against Milwaukee Brewers starter Tobias Myers leading off the second inning Saturday night for his 26th homer this season, giving the Mets a 1-0 lead. It was Alonso’s fourth homer in eight games, since he went deep Aug. 1 against San Francisco to end an 0-for-19 slump. A homegrown star who was drafted by the Mets in 2016, Alonso broke into the big leagues with a bang in 2019, hitting 53 home runs to set a major league rookie record and establish a franchise high for a single season.

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Two lifelong Chicago White Sox fans kiss after exchanging wedding vows during a 60-second wedding officiated by former White Sox player and 1983 rookie of the year Ron Kittle at a baseball game between the White Sox and theCleveland Guardians, Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)

White Sox celebrate showman Bill Veeck with wedding, 50-foot hot dog, petting zoo at ballgame

August 9, 2025

The Chicago White Sox threw a party that would have made Bill Veeck proud. The White Sox celebrated their quirky former owner with Bill Veeck Night on Saturday by bringing back some of the stunts, tricks and exhibitions that added to the lore of the legendary showman and Hall of Famer. There was a pregame petting zoo and a roving circus with — what else? — a clown to entertain fans entering Rate Field. There was ice sculpting on the concourse in the outfield and a chance to get a photo taken with a 50-foot hot dog, along with an offer of free haircuts. The first 15,000 fans received a Veeck bobblehead, and postgame fireworks were planned.

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Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy runs the ball during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Houston Texans, Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn)

J.J. McCarthy leads scoring drive in brief return for Vikings

August 9, 2025

J.J. McCarthy’s return to the Minnesota Vikings was short but solid. The quarterback, who missed his rookie season due to a knee injury, led a scoring drive in a 20-10 victory over the Houston Texans on Saturday. He completed 4 of 7 passes for 30 yards, helping set up a 48-yard field goal. This performance came nearly a year after his injury in last year’s preseason opener. With Sam Darnold now with the Seattle Seahawks, head coach Kevin O’Connell has handed the offense to McCarthy. The home crowd gave him a warm welcome as he took the field.

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