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FILE - South Florida head coach Jose Fernandez, right, looks on as Tennessee pulls away during the fourth quarter of the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, March 21, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Joe Maiorana, File)

WNBA’s Dallas Wings name Jose Fernandez as new coach

October 27, 2025

Jose Fernandez has been named the new coach of the Dallas Wings. The WNBA team made the announcement Monday, and say he will be formally introduced Nov. 6. The 53-year-old Fernandez spent the past 25 seasons leading the women’s team at the University of South Florida. Fernandez takes over a Wings team that has Paige Bueckers, the No. 1 overall draft pick last April who was the WNBA Rookie of the Year. The 53-year-old coach replaces Chris Koclanes, who was fired after going 10-34 in his only season with Dallas.

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FILE - Flavor Flav laughs during an interview with The Associated Press at the USA house at the 2024 Summer Olympics, July 25, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno, file)

‘Yeah, boyeeee’: Flavor Flav gives bobsled and skeleton a try, joins team as hype man for Olympics

October 27, 2025

Flavor Flav, the iconic rapper and reality star, has become the official hype man for the USA Bobsled and Skeleton team. The announcement came Monday after he spent time with the team at the Olympic track in Utah. At 66, Flav hit 67 mph on a bobsled run and plans to join the team at the Milan-Cortina Olympics in February. U.S. skeleton athlete Dan Barefoot praised Flav’s adventurous spirit and skill. Flav’s involvement has energized the team, with members even getting his personal number. USA Bobsled and Skeleton CEO Aron McGuire expressed excitement about the partnership.

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FILE - An image and logo memorializing former Los Angeles Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs is displayed on the outfield wall in Anaheim, Calif., July 17, 2019. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong, File)

Ex-wife of Angels employee is expected to testify in trial over pitcher’s drug overdose death

October 27, 2025

The ex-wife of a Los Angeles Angels employee is expected to testify in a trial over whether the MLB team should be held responsible for the drug overdose death of one of its star pitchers. Camela Kay is expected to take the stand Monday to speak about her ex-husband, Angels’ communication director Eric Kay, who was convicted of providing drugs that led to the death of pitcher Tyler Skaggs. Orange County court records show Camela Kay filed for divorce after Skaggs’ death. Eric Kay was sentenced to 22 years in federal prison.

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FILE - Memphis head coach Penny Hardaway walks onto the court during a timeout in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Tulane in the semifinals of the American Athletic Conference tournament, March 15, 2025, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson, File)

Penny Hardaway’s new Memphis roster is a complete overhaul

October 27, 2025

Memphis coach Penny Hardaway has a roster for his seventh season at his alma mater that seems to test what is possible in the current landscape of college athletics. Each of his 15 Tigers is brand-new to Memphis as part of a complete overhaul after earning an NCAA Tournament berth last March. Hardaway tapped the transfer portal and NIL opportunities heavily to build this team. The turnover not only presents a chemistry-building challenge. Hardaway says it’s very difficult and the main gripe from fans that they don’t know any of the players.

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Aaron Rodgers wasn’t seeking ‘revenge’ against the Packers, who gave him a reality check instead

October 26, 2025

Aaron Rodgers was solid but not spectacular in his first-ever game against the Green Bay Packers. The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback passed for 219 yards and two touchdowns in a 35-25 loss to the team he won four MVPs and a Super Bowl with earlier in his career. Rodgers says he was happy to see some old friends from Green Bay before the game but once the ball was kicked off, it was all business. Rodgers completed 24 of 36 passes but was outplayed by his former pupil Jordan Love, who threw for 360 yards and three scores.

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Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani works out ahead of Game 3 of the 2025 World Series against the Toronto Blue Jays in Los Angeles, Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Ohtani has one place he doesn’t want to hear the ‘We don’t need you!’ chant — at home

October 26, 2025

Shohei Ohtani, the Los Angeles Dodgers’ two-way star, jokes about not wanting to hear the “We don’t need you!” chant from his family. Blue Jays fans chanted during the World Series opener because he signed with the Dodgers instead of Toronto. Ohtani is hitting .224 in 12 postseason games with six homers and make his Series mound debut in Game 4 on Tuesday. He is 2-0 with a 2.25 ERA in his postseason mound starts. Ohtani hopes his performances inspire more two-way players.

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Green Bay Packers' Jordan Love throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)

Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers fall short in QB’s reunion with Green Bay as Love leads 35-25 win

October 26, 2025

Jordan Love passed for 360 yards and three touchdowns as the Green Bay Packers defeated Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers 35-25. Love, who took over for Aaron Rodgers as the Packers’ quarterback in 2023, was nearly flawless in the second half. Love completed his first 16 passes after the break, including two for touchdowns as Green Bay erased a nine-point deficit. Rodgers, who won four MVPs and a Super Bowl in 18 years with the Packers, threw for 219 yards and two scores in his first game against his former club. Green Bay improved to 5-1-1. Pittsburgh is now 4-3.

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LSU head coach Brian Kelly talks on the sideline in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Texas A&M, Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 in Baton Rouge, La. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

LSU fires coach Brian Kelly in the 4th season of his 10-year, $100 million deal, AP source says

October 26, 2025

LSU has fired coach Brian Kelly during the fourth season of a 10-year contract worth about $100 million. A person familiar with the situation confirmed Kelly’s departure to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity on Sunday night because the firing had not been announced. The move comes on the heels of Saturday night’s 49-25 loss to No. 3 Texas A&M in Tiger Stadium — a second straight loss, and third in four games for LSU. Kelly was hired away from Notre Dame following the 2021 season. He has gone 34-14 with the Tigers but LSU has not qualified for the College Football Playoff during his first three seasons and is virtually eliminated from contention this season.

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Pittsburgh Steelers' Aaron Rodgers scrambles during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)

Yes, those really are the Steelers out there against the Packers. Even if it doesn’t look like it

October 26, 2025

The Pittsburgh Steelers have donned throwback uniforms for their Sunday night game against the Green Bay Packers. The uniforms honor their inaugural 1933 season. The Steelers swapped their usual black-and-gold uniform for gold jerseys with black vertical stripes and khaki pants. A matte gold helmet replaced their regular black one, but the logo stayed on one side. The team has used various throwback uniforms over the years, including the 1934 “bumblebee” look. The Packers also changed their look, opting for nearly all-white uniforms. The Steelers have had success wearing throwbacks, entering the game 16-5 under coach Mike Tomlin.

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New York Jets defensive end Will McDonald IV (9) celebrates with teammates after sacking Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)

Hall and Fields help the Jets edge the Bengals 39-38 for their 1st win of the season

October 26, 2025

Breece Hall rushed for two second-half touchdowns and threw a 4-yard TD pass to Mason Taylor with 1:54 left, helping the New York Jets edge the Cincinnati Bengals 39-38 for their first win under coach Aaron Glenn. Justin Fields was 21 for 32 for 244 yards and a touchdown in his first game since Jets owner Woody Johnson sharply criticized his team’s quarterback play during its winless start. Hall finished with 18 carries for 133 yards. The 1-7 Jets trailed 31-16 after three quarters. Joe Flacco passed for two touchdowns and rushed for a 1-yard score, but the 3-5 Bengals lost for the fifth time in six games.

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FILE - Michael Brennan watches his tee shot on the sixth hole during the first round of the U.S. Open golf tournament at Los Angeles Country Club, June 15, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson, File)

Michael Brennan wins Utah Championship on an invitation and gets 2-year PGA Tour exemption

October 26, 2025

Michael Brennan was dominant on the PGA Tour Americas this summer and just as dominant at the Bank of Utah Championship. He shot a 66 on Sunday for a four-shot victory at Black Desert. Brennan was a sponsor exemption who earned a Korn Ferry Tour spot as the leader of PGA Tour Americas. Now he bypasses the Korn Ferry Tour and has a two-year exemption on the PGA Tour with his victory. He also gets in the PGA Championship and the $20 million RBC Heritage. He’s the first sponsor exemption to win since Nick Dunlap at The American Express last year.

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FILE - San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich watches play during the second half of a preseason NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets, Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Darren Abate, File)

Spurs unveil Gregg Popovich’s banner, celebrating his 1,390 wins and 5 NBA titles

October 26, 2025

The San Antonio Spurs have unveiled a banner celebrating Gregg Popovich. They did it quietly during their home opener on Sunday. There was no public ceremony, reflecting Popovich’s preference for simplicity. The banner now hangs alongside those of Spurs greats like Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili. It reads “Pop 1,390,” marking Popovich’s NBA-record regular-season win total with the team. Unlike the jersey-shaped banners, Popovich’s rectangle features five stars for the championships he won as coach. Popovich stepped down in May after a three-decade career but remains with the team as president.

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Drivers race between Turns 1 and 2 during a NASCAR Cup series auto race in Martinsville, Va., Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Byron outduels Blaney for victory at Martinsville and NASCAR Championship 4 berth

October 26, 2025

With a Championship 4 spot on the line, William Byron put the bumper to Ryan Blaney to win at Martinsville Speedway in the third-round finale of the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs. Byron made his winning move with 43 laps remaining, seizing the bottom lane in Turn 1 and moving Blaney up the track by tagging him in the left rear. The Hendrick Motorsports driver led the rest of the way and fended off Blaney on a restart with 11 laps remaining. Starting from the pole position, Byron led a race-high 304 of 500 laps for his third victory this season.

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New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) is sacked by Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett in the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Myles Garrett breaks Browns franchise record with 5 sacks against Patriots

October 26, 2025

Cleveland Browns defensive lineman Myles Garrett broke his own franchise record with five sacks against the New England Patriots. Garrett dropped the Patriots’ Drake Maye for a total of 33 yards by the midpoint of the fourth quarter. New England led the Browns 32-13. Garrett had 4 ½ sacks against the Chicago Bears in 2021. But on Sunday he took advantage of Patriots’ first-round draft choice Will Campbell.

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New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo celebrates a touchdown with teammates during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Giants’ Cam Skattebo carted off field with apparent foot injury

October 26, 2025

New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo leaves Sunday’s game against Philadelphia with an apparent right foot injury. Skattebo needed to be carted off the field after taking a hard hit on a pass attempt. He went down in pain, smacking his helmet. His foot appeared twisted as both Giants and Eagles players huddled around him until he could be helped off the field. Earlier this month, Skattebo had three rushing touchdowns against the Eagles. He had already caught an 18-yard touchdown pass from Jaxson Dart in Sunday’s game.

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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins warms up before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. and top WR Drake London to miss game against Dolphins due to injuries

October 26, 2025

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is inactive against the Miami Dolphins after being listed as questionable with a bone bruise on his left knee. Kirk Cousins, who lost the starting job to Penix for the final three games of last season, will make his first start in more than 10 months. Miami quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is available after being adding to the injury list with an illness early Sunday. Tagovailoa had no game-status designation. The Falcons’ top wide receiver, Drake London, is inactive after he was added to the injury report on Saturday with a hip injury.

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Texas A&M quarterback Marcel Reed (10) carries for a touchdown against LSU defensive back A.J. Haulcy (13) in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 in Baton Rouge, La. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Reed produces 4 TDs and No. 3 Texas A&M races away from No. 20 LSU, 49-25

October 25, 2025

Marcel Reed passed for two touchdowns and ran for two more scores, and No. 3 Texas A&M’s second-half dominance turned a slim halftime deficit into a 49-25 victory over 20th-ranked LSU. KC Conception caught one of Reed’s TD tosses and returned a third-quarter punt 79 yards for another score for the unbeaten Aggies, who snapped a six-game skid in LSU’s Tiger Stadium, winning there for the first time since 1994. At 8-0, A&M is now off to its best start since the 1992 Aggies went 12-0 in the regular season before losing to Notre Dame in the Cotton Bowl. Reed passed for 202 yards and rushed for 108, highlighted by his 41-yard TD scramble. LSU has lost two straight.

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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) raises his stick to the crowd after he was recognized for playing in his 1,500th NHL hockey game during a break in the action in the first period against the Ottawa Senators, Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Alex Ovechkin plays his 1,500th game for the Capitals, but goal No. 900 will have to wait

October 25, 2025

Alex Ovechkin had a chance to pull off a double milestone by reaching 900 goals in his 1,500th game. The Ottawa Senators were having none of it. The Capitals and their fans had a chance to celebrate the latter accomplishment, but goal No. 900 will have to wait. Washington was drubbed 7-1 by the Senators on Saturday night. A goal against Columbus on Friday night brought Ovechkin to 899, but he had only one shot Saturday. As a team, the Capitals were outshot 34-13.

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Alabama defensive back Zabien Brown (2) tackles South Carolina running back Matt Fuller (28) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Scott Kinser)

Germie Bernard’s 2 late TDs help ‘unbreakable’ No. 4 Alabama rally past South Carolina 29-22

October 25, 2025

Germie Bernard scored two touchdowns in the final 2 1/2 minutes, and No. 4 Alabama rallied to beat South Carolina 29-22 for its seventh straight win. Ty Simpson threw for 253 yards and two touchdowns and DeShawn Jones returned an interception 18 yards for a score for the Crimson Tide (7-1, 5-0 Southeastern Conference). LaNorris Sellers threw for 222 yards and a touchdown and ran for 67 yards and another score for South Carolina (3-5, 1-5), but had a costly fumble late which led to the winning score.

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Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) celebrates after picking up assist for his 1,000th career point on a goal by center Brayden Point during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Anaheim Ducks Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Kucherov gets 1,000th career point in Lightning’s game against Ducks

October 25, 2025

Nikita Kucherov became the third-fastest active player to get his 1,000th career point with an assist in the second period of the Tampa Bay Lightning’s game against the Anaheim Ducks on Saturday night. Kucherov reached the mark in his 809th career game. Only Connor McDavid (659) and Sidney Crosby (757) have accomplished the feat faster among active players. He is the 101st player in NHL history to score at least 1,000 career points. The milestone point came with 7:41 left in the second period when Kucherov found Brayden Point at the left circle for a pass back to Jake Guentzel who guided the puck into the net off his skate for his second goal of the game. Kucherov’s teammates came pouring off the bench to congratulate the three-time Art Ross Trophy winner for the accomplishment.

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Missouri quarterback Beau Pribula (9) looks for a receiver as he's chased by Vanderbilt defensive lineman Zaylin Wood (15) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Missouri QB Beau Pribula carted off field with left ankle injury against No. 10 Vanderbilt

October 25, 2025

Missouri quarterback Beau Pribula hurt his left ankle and has been taken off the field on a cart early in the third quarter against No. 10 Vanderbilt. Pribula was hurt running out of the shotgun on fourth-and-goal at the Vanderbilt 2. Miles Capers and Bryan Longwell stopped Pribula after a 1-yard gain with 11:15 left in the third quarter of a 3-3 game. But Pribula didn’t get up. Trainers quickly brought a bag out and placed an air cast over his left ankle. Then he was put on a cart and taken for further treatment.

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Mississippi quarterback Trinidad Chambliss (6) throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)

Chambliss leads No. 8 Mississippi to 34-26 victory over No. 13 Oklahoma

October 25, 2025

Trinidad Chambliss threw for 315 yards and a touchdown and Kewan Lacy ran for two scores to help No. 8 Mississippi defeat No. 13 Oklahoma 34-26. Chambliss also rushed for 53 yards and Lacy had 78 yards on 27 carries for the Rebels. Ole Miss gained 431 yards against an Oklahoma squad that that led the nation in total defense. John Mateer was 17 of 31 for 223 yards and a touchdown and an interception for Oklahoma. Isaiah Sategna had six catches for a career-high 131 yards but had a key fumble in the fourth quarter. Xavier Robinson ran for 109 yards and two scores.

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Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson looks on from the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Ravens rule out Lamar Jackson (hamstring) for Sunday; 2-time MVP will miss a 3rd straight game

October 25, 2025

Lamar Jackson will miss a third consecutive game with a hamstring injury when the Baltimore Ravens host the Chicago Bears. The Ravens ruled Jackson out Saturday, while also saying he was not in fact a full participant in practice the previous day. Jackson was initially listed as a full participant Friday — and questionable for Sunday’s game. But now the team has downgraded him to out — and said he was actually limited Friday. The Ravens lost to Houston and the Los Angeles Rams without Jackson, and even an open date last weekend wasn’t enough for them to get the two-time MVP back.

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Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic reacts against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)

The 40-40 club: Luka Doncic begins the Lakers’ new season with a pair of prolific performances

October 25, 2025

Luka Doncic has begun his first full season with the Lakers on a serious heater. The Slovenian superstar is off to one of the greatest starts to a season in NBA history, following up his 43-point effort on opening night against Golden State with a 49-point spree in Los Angeles’ victory over Minnesota on Friday. He’s the fourth player in NBA history to begin a season with back-to-back 40-point performances. He barely missed a triple-double twice, too. His 92 points are the most to start a season in the history of a team that has employed many of the greatest players ever to pick up a basketball.

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Portland Trail Blazers acting head coach Tiago Splitter speaks during a press conference before an NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors, Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)

Trail Blazers take to the court for the first time after coach Chauncey Billups’ arrest

October 24, 2025

Stunned by the arrest of head coach Chauncey Billups in a sprawling alleged poker scheme, the Portland Trail Blazers took to the court Friday night under an interim coach as they navigated an unexpectedly tumultuous start to the new season. Billups and Miami Heat player Terry Rozier were among those arrested Thursday for what federal law enforcement officials described as their involvement in various illicit gambling activities. The mood was somber in the Blazers’ locker room before Friday night’s game against the Golden State Warriors. Few players wanted to talk.

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Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) shoots against the Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)

Luka Doncic scores 49 to extend his sizzling season start in Lakers’ 128-110 win over Timberwolves

October 24, 2025

Luka Doncic scored 49 points and became the fourth player in NBA history to begin a season with back-to-back 40-point performances, leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a 128-110 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Doncic followed his 43-point performance in an opening-night loss to Golden State with his highest-scoring effort yet in a Lakers jersey, going 14 for 23 with five 3-pointers while adding 11 rebounds and eight assists. Anthony Edwards scored 31 points and Julius Randle had 26 for Minnesota, which couldn’t slow the Lakers’ offense in a rematch of last season’s first-round playoff series won in five games by the Wolves.

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MLS Commissioner Don Garber presents the Golden Boot award to Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi before match one of their MLS playoff opening round soccer match against the Nashville SC, Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Messi gets trophy, then has two goals to lift Inter Miami past Nashville 3-1 in playoff opener

October 24, 2025

Lionel Messi shines in Inter Miami’s 3-1 win over Nashville SC, opening the Major League Soccer playoffs. He scores twice and assists Tadeo Allende’s goal. The victory on Friday night comes after Messi’s three-year contract extension was announced. MLS Commissioner Don Garber praises Messi’s impact, presenting him with the Golden Boot for top goal scorer. Messi’s performance has boosted MLS’s popularity and Inter Miami’s value. His new contract could see him playing into his early 40s. Garber calls Messi the “unicorn of unicorns” for his unique talent and competitive spirit.

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Columbus Blue Jackets center Charlie Coyle (3) skates in for a rebound in front of Washington Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson, right, in the first period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Ovechkin scores 899th goal as Capitals beat Blue Jackets 5-1 for 6th win in 7 games

October 24, 2025

Alex Ovechkin scored his 899th career goal and added an assist, and the Washington Capitals beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-1. John Carlson and Connor McMichael also each had a goal and an assist, and Justin Sourdif and Tom Wilson also scored as Washington got its sixth win in seven games. Logan Thompson stopped 34 shots for his fifth straight win. Denton Mateychuk scored and Jet Greaves finished with 25 saves for the Blue Jackets, who snapped a two-game win streak. Ovechkin pushed Washington’s lead to 2-0 at 1:36 of the third, getting the puck off a faceoff in the right circle on the offensive end and quickly firing it past Greaves to move the NHL career goals leader one away from 900.

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FILE - Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier (2) looks on during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Sunday, March 31, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

Terry Rozier’s arrest leaves the Miami Heat stunned, and trying to figure out what happens next

October 24, 2025

The Miami Heat are dealing with the absence of Terry Rozier, who has been placed on indefinite leave by the NBA. Federal agents arrested Rozier on Thursday, charging him with involvement in a betting scheme related to a March 2023 game. Heat captain Bam Adebayo expressed the team’s support for Rozier, emphasizing their bond. Coach Erik Spoelstra highlighted Rozier’s positive impact on the team. Rozier has denied wrongdoing. The Heat are now focused on moving forward without him as the league continues without pause.

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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell arrives for his news conference at the NFL owners meetings, Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Richard Drew

NFL reminds players of league gambling policy in light of federal indictments

October 24, 2025

The NFL is reminding players they are prohibited from taking part in any form of illegal gambling and betting on league games. In a memo obtained by The Associated Press, the league asked all 32 teams to reiterate key aspects of its gambling policy and make the document readily available to players. The reminder follows an FBI investigation into illicit gambling activities resulted in the arrests of NBA coach Chauncey Billups of the Portland Trail Blazers, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and others. NFL players are prohibited from betting on NFL games or sharing confidential team information.

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FILE - John Gotti, right, arrives at court with his attorney Attorney Gerald Schargel, center, and his brother Peter Gotti, left, on Feb.9, 1990, in New York. (AP Photo/David Cantor, File)

Mafia returns to center stage in NBA betting scandal that included rigged poker games

October 24, 2025

Decades after a crackdown by prosecutors decimated the ranks of the New York Mafia, the indictment of an NBA coach, a player and nearly three dozen others in a betting scandal highlights the mob’s persistence and adaptability. Four of New York’s five organized crime families allegedly participated in the sophisticated rigging of high-stakes poker games that one investigator compared to a Hollywood movie. The mobsters are accused of pocketing some of the $7 million that was fleeced from unsuspecting victims drawn to poker tables in Las Vegas, Miami, Manhattan and Long Island’s seaside playground for the rich and famous.

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New York Giants' Jaxson Dart, center, and Cam Skattebo celebrate after a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

NFL fines Giants, coach Brian Daboll and rookie Cam Skattebo for violating concussion protocols

October 24, 2025

The NFL levied three fines totaling $315,000 against the New York Giants for violating concussion protocol by peeking into a medical tent to check on injured quarterback Jaxson Dart during his evaluation two weeks ago. The league fined the team $200,000, fined coach Brian Daboll $100,000 and fined rookie running back Cam Skattebo $15,000 for talking to Dart before his evaluation was complete and creating the perception that they were interfering with the exam. TV cameras caught Daboll and Skattebo poking their heads into the blue injury tent during the Thursday night game against Philadelphia.

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FBI assistant director Christopher Raia speaks at a press conference announcing the arrests of Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier in connection with a federal investigation into sports betting and illegal gambling, Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Angelina Katsanis)

The NBA hoped to begin its season on a strong note. Now it faces a gambling scandal

October 24, 2025

The NBA has strict rules against betting on its games, and the consequences are clear. Portland coach Chauncey Billups and Miami guard Terry Rozier are out of the league indefinitely. They were arrested Thursday for involvement in illicit gambling activities. Billups is accused of being part of a poker scheme that cheated victims out of millions. Rozier allegedly shared insider information affecting bets on his performance. Both have been placed on leave by the NBA. The league emphasizes the seriousness of these actions, with Commissioner Adam Silver warning that such behavior puts livelihoods at risk.

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FILE - The Supreme Court in Washington, June 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)

How a 2018 Supreme Court decision paved the way for meteoric growth in legal sports betting

October 24, 2025

A 2018 Supreme Court decision opened the floodgates to the legalized sports-betting industry, now worth billions of dollars a year, even as it recognized that the decision was controversial. That high-court ruling is back in the spotlight after the arrests on Thursday of more than 30 people, including an NBA player and coach, in two cases alleging sprawling criminal schemes to rake in millions by rigging sports bets and poker games involving Mafia families. The court’s ruling struck down a 1992 federal law, the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act, that had barred betting on football, basketball, baseball and other sports in most states.

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Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi reacts after scoring a goal during the first half of an MLS soccer match against Atlanta United, Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami complete new contract. He’ll remain with the club at least into 2026

October 24, 2025

Lionel Messi has agreed to a new contract with Inter Miami, ensuring he stays with the team as they move to a new stadium next year. The deal was announced Thursday, a day before Inter Miami’s playoff opener against Nashville. Messi’s presence is expected to boost ticket sales as the club prepares for the move into the stadium near Miami International Airport. He was the league’s MVP last season and is favored to win again this year. Messi’s decision to stay is significant for both the club and MLS, as his influence continues to grow. Inter Miami said it was a three-year deal through 2028.

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Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry reacts after scoring during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets, Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Stephen Curry’s heroics overshadow Aaron Gordon’s 50-point night in Warriors’ OT win

October 24, 2025

Stephen Curry has once again stolen the spotlight in a thrilling game against the Denver Nuggets. On Thursday night, Curry hit a tying 3-pointer late in regulation and scored 16 straight points for the Golden State Warriors. He helped them overcome Aaron Gordon’s impressive 50-point night to win 137-131. Gordon made history with the seventh 50-point season opener in NBA history, tying a record with 10 3-pointers. Despite this, Curry’s performance down the stretch secured the win for the Warriors. The game went into overtime, where Curry led the way with seven points, improving Golden State to improve to 2-0.

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Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) runs with the football during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Chargers dominate Vikings 37-10 as Justin Herbert throws for 3 TDs

October 23, 2025

Justin Herbert threw for 227 yards and three touchdowns, and the Los Angeles Chargers defeated the Minnesota Vikings 37-10. The Chargers snapped a skid of three losses in four games. They won for the first time since Week 6 at Miami. Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen joined Hall of Famer Antonio Gates as the only players in franchise history with 11,000 receiving yards. The Vikings lost consecutive games for the first time this season. Carson Wentz started on short rest in place of J.J. McCarthy, who missed his fifth straight game with an ankle injury.

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Oklahoma City Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) is defended by Indiana Pacers' Bennedict Mathurin (00) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores career-high 55 to lead Thunder past Pacers 141-135 in 2 OTs

October 23, 2025

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a career-high 55 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder won their second straight double-overtime game to begin the season, beating the Indiana Pacers 141-135 on Thursday night in a rematch of last season’s NBA Finals teams. The reigning MVP reached 50 for the fifth time, tying Russell Westbrook for most by a Thunder player. Ajay Mitchell added a career-best 26 points for Oklahoma City, which outlasted Houston on Tuesday in its season opener.

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NBC Sports broadcasters, from left, Reggie Miller, Jamal Crawford and Mike Tirico talk after an NBA basketball game between the Houston Rockets and Oklahoma City Thunder, Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Nate Billings)

NBA’s return to NBC averages 5.61M viewers, most-watched October opening night in 15 years

October 23, 2025

The NBA’s return to NBC with a doubleheader on Tuesday night averaged 5.61 million viewers, marking the most-watched October opening night in 15 years. According to Nielsen, this is an 87% increase over last year’s opener on TNT Sports. The first game, featuring the Oklahoma City Thunder and Houston Rockets, averaged 5.85 million viewers. The audience peaked at 7.1 million during the second overtime. The second game between the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers averaged 5.11 million viewers. NBC has won the night in primetime among adults ages 18-49 across all networks.

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New York Jets quarterback Tyrod Taylor (2) walks off the field after the Jets lost to the Carolina Panthers in an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Angelina Katsanis)

Tyrod Taylor says he’s still unaware if he’ll be the Jets’ starting quarterback against the Bengals

October 23, 2025

The New York Jets are keeping their starting quarterback decision under wraps for their game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Coach Aaron Glenn says he knows who will start but isn’t revealing it publicly. Tyrod Taylor, who played the second half of last week’s loss to Carolina, says he doesn’t know if he’ll start over Justin Fields. Fields was benched after poor performances and owner Woody Johnson criticized the quarterback play. Glenn insists the decision is his, not influenced by Johnson. Taylor is on the injury report with a knee issue but feels ready to play.

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FILE - In this Jan. 31, 1993 file photo, Dallas Cowboys head coach Jimmy Johnson, right, and owner Jerry Jones, hold up the Vince Lombardi Trophy as they celebrate their 52-17 win over the Buffalo Bills in Super Bowl XXVII in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)

The college-to-pro move for coaches has a mixed history, from Jerry Tarkanian to Jimmy Johnson

October 23, 2025

Tony Vitello’s move from college coach to pro manager is a rare journey in modern baseball. After leading Tennessee to its first College World Series title in 2024, Vitello has been hired by Buster Posey to manage the San Francisco Giants. While others like Casey Stengel and Pat Murphy have transitioned from college to the majors, Vitello is the first in modern history to do so without any pro experience. This path has been taken in other sports with mixed results, including Lou Holtz, Jimmy Johnson and Brad Stevens, each having varied success in their respective leagues.

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

Michael Jordan laughs at NASCAR’s claims as bitter antitrust feud barrels toward a trial

October 23, 2025

NASCAR has returned to court after two failed days of mediation in an antitrust case filed by two race teams, including one owned by Michael Jordan. The case centers on NASCAR’s attempt to maintain its counterclaim against 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports. The teams allege NASCAR is a monopoly. The dispute involves the charter system, which guarantees a car a spot in the field and revenue each season. The case is scheduled for a Dec. 1 court date. The teams argue the revenue sharing is unfair and demand a larger share.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) is helped off the field after an injury during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, in Detroit. AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Losing Mike Evans the player and the leader is a crushing blow for the Buccaneers

October 23, 2025

The image of Mike Evans down on the turf, knocked out and motionless was jarring for teammates, coaches and fans of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. His impressive streak of 11 straight 1,000-yard receiving seasons is going to end because of the broken clavicle he suffered Monday night at Detroit. Evans also sustained a concussion on the same play, trying to make a leaping grab like the ones he’s made throughout a remarkable career. Rookie wideout Emeka Egbuka knelt over Evans in prayer. Others did the same on the field, on their couches at home, wherever they were watching the game.

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FILE - Betting odds for Super Bowl LIX are displayed on monitors at the Circa resort and casino sports book, Jan. 30, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)

What Americans think about legal sports betting, according to recent polls

October 23, 2025

As sports betting expands, polling suggests Americans have become increasingly critical of its role in U.S. society and sports — although they’re more tolerant of legal betting for professional sports. A recent Pew Research Center poll found about 43% of U.S. adults say the fact sports betting is now legal in much of the country is a “bad thing” for society and sports, up from about 34% in July 2022. Betting scandals have multiplied since the Supreme Court in 2018 struck down a federal law that barred sports betting in most states. Most recently, dozens of people including current and former NBA players were arrested in a federal investigation into sports betting and illegal gambling.

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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki reacts after the Dodgers defeated the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 1 of baseball's National League Division Series, Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Trey Yesavage and Roki Sasaki have barely played in MLB. They’ve been stars in the postseason anyway

October 23, 2025

Trey Yesavage and Roki Sasaki are barely babes in the woods when it comes to Major League Baseball experience. Which only makes their postseason success more impressive. Both in the minors last month, Yesavage and Sasaki are suddenly two of the most important pitchers in the World Series as the Toronto Blue Jays take on the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers beginning Friday night. Neither rookie has turned 24 yet or appeared in more than 17 big league games. Yesavage, however, has two wins as the No. 2 starter in Toronto’s playoff rotation. And after missing 4 1/2 months with a shoulder injury, Sasaki shifted to the bullpen and began closing for the Dodgers.

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San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama, right, is defended by Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg (32) as forward Anthony Davis, second from left, looks on during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas, Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Victor Wembanyama uses Cooper Flagg’s debut as a reminder of why he was so hyped

October 23, 2025

Victor Wembanyama dunked on Cooper Flagg’s debut. And shot over it. And dribbled around it. And reminded everyone what was missing the last two months of the French star’s second season. Wembanyama wowed the Dallas crowd and had a noisy San Antonio contingent chanting “M-V-P! M-V-P!” in a season opener. He had 40 points and 15 rebounds in the Spurs’ 125-92 rout of the Dallas Mavericks. Flagg, the No. 1 overall pick, was the talk of the Dallas opener going in. Coming out, the talk was Wembanyama. He offered quite the reminder that he was the top overall choice just two years ago.

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San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) reacts near Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg (32) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas, Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Wembanyama scores 40 as Spurs spoil Flagg debut with 125-92 rout of Mavericks

October 22, 2025

Victor Wembanyama had 40 points and 15 rebounds, helping the San Antonio Spurs spoil No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg’s debut in a 125-92 rout of the Dallas Mavericks. Flagg is the second-youngest player to start in his NBA debut by two days behind LeBron James. The 18-year-old from Duke didn’t score until the first possession of the second half and finished with 10 points and 10 rebounds. Dylan Harper was the second overall pick in the draft. He came off the San Antonio bench midway through the first quarter and had 15 points.

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Philadelphia 76ers guard VJ Edgecombe (77) drives to the basket against Boston Celtics guard Anfernee Simons (4) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

76ers rookie VJ Edgecombe scores 34 points in opener, most in NBA debut since Wilt Chamberlain

October 22, 2025

VJ Edgecombe scored 34 points for the Philadelphia 76ers in their 117-116 win over the Boston Celtics. This performance marks the most points by a player in their first NBA game since Wilt Chamberlain in 1959. Edgecombe also set a record with 14 points in the first quarter, surpassing LeBron James. Edgecombe’s impressive debut included seven rebounds, three assists, and a steal. Teammates praised his composure and confidence and gave him a hard time for missing two free throws in the final seconds.

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New York Knicks Head Coach Mike Brown, center, talks to his team during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, at Madison Square Garden in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Mike Brown gets a win and a hug from Spike Lee in his first game as Knicks coach

October 22, 2025

Mike Brown got a hug before his first game from Spike Lee, who was dressed in an orange-and-blue suit. Brown said he asked, “Spike, do you know who I am?” Brown is the guy the New York Knicks are counting on to take them across the finish line after Tom Thibodeau got them all the way there. So of course Lee, one of the Knicks’ most famous fans, and just about everyone else in the building knew the coach. And they had to be happy with what they saw after the Knicks opened the season with a 119-111 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers.

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Boston Celtics guard Anfernee Simons (4) drives to the basket against the Philadelphia 76ers during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Maxey scores 40 points as 76ers rally to beat Celtics 117-116

October 22, 2025

Tyrese Maxey scores 40 points, and VJ Edgecombe adds 34 to help the Philadelphia 76ers rally from a fourth-quarter deficit and beat the Boston Celtics 117-116 in their season opener on Wednesday night. Philadelphia led by four with 22 seconds left, but it was down to one point when Edgecombe missed two foul shots with 9.1 seconds to play. Payton Pritchard had two shots for the game-winner and missed both. Joel Embiid played for the first time since February, scoring four points on 1-of-9 shooting. Boston’s Jaylen Brown returned from a preseason hamstring injury to score 25 points.

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Minnesota court gives win to transgender powerlifter who was barred from competing as a woman

October 22, 2025

The Minnesota Supreme Court has delivered a win to transgender weightlifter JayCee Cooper, saying she’s protected by the state’s expansive human rights law. But the organization that banned her from competing in its women’s division said it still has a chance. The high court ruled Wednesday that USA Powerlifting’s policy barring her is “facially discriminatory” under the Minnesota Human Rights Act. The high court sent the case back to the trial court for further proceedings but the two sides disagree over whether that matters. USA Powerlifting rejected Cooper’s application in 2018, leading to a lawsuit in 2021. The case has drawn significant national attention.

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FILE - Mark Sanchez walks on the field before an NFL football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Jacksonville Jaguars Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong, File)

Fox Sports analyst Mark Sanchez’s trial date set in case over fight with truck driver

October 22, 2025

An Indianapolis judge has confirmed a Dec. 11 trial date for Fox Sports analyst and former NFL player Mark Sanchez. He’s charged with attacking a truck driver outside an Indianapolis hotel over a parking dispute. The pretrial conference on Wednesday was brief, and Sanchez, who’s recovering from his injuries, was not present. The incident happened Oct. 4, and Sanchez has been off the air since. Prosecutors charged him with felony battery and three misdemeanors. Sanchez was stabbed during the altercation. The truck driver, claiming self-defense, is suing Sanchez and Fox Sports. Sanchez remains free on bond and has not commented on the allegations.

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Washington Wizards forward Khris Middleton reacts during the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)BKN

Wizards’ Khris Middleton opens season in Milwaukee for 1st time since being traded by Bucks

October 22, 2025

Khris Middleton awoke in Milwaukee on the morning of an NBA season opener, just as he has done many times over the last dozen years. The difference on Wednesday was that he was doing it as a member of the Washington Wizards and not a member of the Bucks. Middleton acknowledged during Washington’s pregame shootaround that “it felt a little weird” as the Wizards prepared to open the season in Milwaukee. Middleton made three All-Star teams, won a title and averaged 17.1 points, 4.9 rebounds and 4.1 assists in 12 seasons with the Bucks.

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Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson walks on the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Lamar Jackson back on practice field for Ravens after missing 2 games with hamstring injury

October 22, 2025

Lamar Jackson has returned to the practice field for the Baltimore Ravens after missing two games with a hamstring injury. Jackson initially did not take the field with Baltimore’s other two quarterbacks, but with practice still open to reporters, he came out with his helmet on and did some throwing on Wednesday. The Ravens have been holding out hope that Jackson’s return can help save their season after four straight losses. Now all eyes will be on the two-time MVP to see what progress he makes this week. The Chicago Bears are in town Sunday.

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Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels walks on the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Commanders’ Jayden Daniels out with injury and Marcus Mariota to start vs. Chiefs, AP source says

October 22, 2025

Quarterback Jayden Daniels will miss the Washington Commanders’ game at the Kansas City Chiefs because of an injured right hamstring and Marcus Mariota will start in his place. That’s according to a person who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Wednesday because the team had not officially ruled him out for the Monday night game. Washington has lost two games in a row heading into the contest at Kansas City. Daniels had an MRI exam a day after leaving in the third quarter of Washington’s 44-22 loss at the NFC East-rival Dallas Cowboys on Sunday.

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New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields (7) watches from the sidelines during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Fields or Taylor? Jets coach Aaron Glenn keeping Bengals guessing on starting quarterback

October 22, 2025

Aaron Glenn knows who the New York Jets’ starting quarterback will be against Cincinnati, but he isn’t revealing his plan. Glenn said simply on Wednesday that the team will have a quarterback on Sunday. Justin Fields was benched after a poor performance last Sunday and Tyrod Taylor played the second half of New York’s loss to Carolina. Glenn said Monday he would deliberate over his decision, considering who gives the Jets the best chance to win. Taylor is dealing with a knee issue and is day to day at practice. Owner Woody Johnson has expressed concerns about Fields’ performance.

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Bad Bunny, center, watches play between the New York Yankees and the Toronto Blue Jays during the second inning of Game 3 of baseball's American League Division Series, Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show is not being reconsidered, NFL commissioner says

October 22, 2025

The NFL is not considering dropping Bad Bunny as its Super Bowl halftime headline performer. Commissioner Roger Goodell made that clear Wednesday at the league’s annual fall owners meeting. Goodell said the league is accustomed to getting blowback for its entertainment choices given the size and breadth of its fan base. The Puerto Rican artist has been vocal in his opposition to U.S. President Donald Trump and his policies. He decided to do a 31-day residency in Puerto Rico, avoiding stops in the U.S. as a form of protest. Trump on a conservative TV news network called the NFL’s decision crazy and ridiculous.

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FILE - Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride celebrates his touchdown jumping in a foam pit during the NFL Pro Bowl football game, Feb. 2, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)

NFL moves its Pro Bowl festivities to Super Bowl week

October 22, 2025

The NFL is moving its Pro Bowl festivities to Super Bowl week beginning this February. Commissioner Roger Goodell announced the change Wednesday at the league’s annual fall owners meeting. The plan is to hold the Pro Bowl Games on Tuesday night, Feb. 3, in the Bay Area. It remains a flag football game between the AFC and NFC. The NFL is hoping to take advantage of increased interest in flag football ahead of the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. The San Francisco 49ers are hosting the Super Bowl on Sunday, Feb. 8, in Santa Clara, California.

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Texas Tech students throw tortillas before the NCAA college football game against Kansas, Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Annie Rice)

Has parity arrived in college football? Transfer portal, NIL money credited for tighter games

October 22, 2025

The transfer portal and NIL money have helped level the playing field across college football. The result is the type of parity that makes the NFL must-see TV with the competition tighter than ever, especially in the Power Four conferences. In the Southeastern Conference, the average margin of victory is just 10.0 points per game. That is on pace to be the lowest for any power conference since at least 2000. Vanderbilt coach Clark Lea says he feels like he’s coaching in the NFL now.

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Golden State Warriors guard Jonathan Kuminga, left, works for a round against Los Angeles Lakers' Luka Dončić (77) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)

Luka Doncic’s 43 points, near triple-double aren’t enough to carry Lakers to a win without LeBron

October 22, 2025

Luka Doncic scored 43 points in his first season opener with the Los Angeles Lakers, and it wasn’t enough to propel his team past the Golden State Warriors. The Lakers are still figuring out how to play without LeBron James, who will be sidelined by sciatica for at least the next few weeks. This loss was a preview of the pitfalls and the possibilities for the Lakers without the top scorer in NBA history. Doncic was aggressive and outstanding when he got into the paint against the smallish Warriors, going 15 of 17 inside the 3-point line.

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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander looks at his championship ring during a ceremony before an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Nate Billings)

Thunder receive NBA championship rings, raise banner before season opener against Rockets

October 21, 2025

The Oklahoma City Thunder received their NBA championship rings before their season opener against the Houston Rockets. Commissioner Adam Silver awarded the rings to the team, including League MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. The rings, designed by Jostens, feature 14-karat gold and over 800 gemstones. After the rings were handed out, the championship banner was raised. It was the first title for the franchise since it moved from Seattle in 2008. Houston’s new star is ex-Thunder forward Kevin Durant. Many Thunder fans felt betrayed after Durant joined the team that beat Oklahoma City in the Western Conference Finals months before he switched teams in 2016.

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FILE - Fans wait to enter the new UBS Arena for the first New York Islanders NHL hockey game against the Calgary Flames, Nov. 20, 2021, in Elmont, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)wld

NHL cancels Olympic sendoff event. Islanders are set to host All-Star Weekend in ’27, AP source says

October 21, 2025

The NHL has canceled an Olympic sendoff event scheduled for February at the New York Islanders’ arena, two people with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press. Instead, they plan to hold All-Star Weekend festivities there in 2027. UBS Arena was initially set to host the 2026 All-Star Weekend as a jumping-off point for players heading to Milan. Officials reconsidered the traditional format after the success of the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament earlier this year.

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Florida Panthers left wing Brad Marchand (63), who played for more than 15 seasons with the Boston Bruins, reacts during a break in the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Boston fans still love ‘Little Ball of Hate’ Brad Marchand, and the feeling is mutual

October 21, 2025

The Little Ball of Hate still has a lot of love back in Boston. Brad Marchand received a standing ovation from the Boston crowd on Tuesday night when he returned to play against his old team for the first time. The crowd cheered him off the ice after the pregame warmups, as the TD Garden DJ played a mashup of John Denver’s “Take Me Home, Country Roads.” The longtime Bruins forward responded with a stick salute as he headed off via the visitor’s bench. Fans wearing Marchand’s Boston and Florida No. 63 jerseys cheered again during introductions for the former Bruins captain.

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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Blake Snell throws against the Milwaukee Brewers during the first inning in Game 1 of baseball's National League Championship Series, Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Dodgers to start Snell in Game 1, Yamamoto in Game 2 of World Series vs Blue Jays

October 21, 2025

Blake Snell will start Game 1 of the World Series for the Los Angeles Dodgers against the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday. Yoshinobu Yamamoto will pitch in Game 2, according to manager Dave Roberts. This pitching order repeats the strategy used in the NL Championship Series, which the Dodgers swept in four games against the Milwaukee Brewers. Snell had an impressive performance in Game 1 last week, striking out 10 over eight scoreless innings. He became the first Dodger pitcher to complete eight innings while allowing one hit or fewer in a postseason game. Yamamoto threw the first complete game by a Dodgers pitcher in the postseason since 2004.

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Indianapolis Colts' Chris Lammons (38) breaks up a pass intended for Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

Raiders’ No. 1 receiver Meyers stands firm on offseason trade request as team heads into bye week

October 21, 2025

Las Vegas Raiders receiver Jakobi Meyers’ stance hasn’t changed since training camp. He wants to be traded. That said, as long as Meyers is still wearing silver and black, he’ll remain professional and dedicated toward his job as quarterback Geno Smith’s No.1 target. Meyers, who caught 29 passes for 329 yards through the team’s first six games, missed Sunday’s game in Kansas City with knee and toe injuries. Frustrated by the lack of progress on a new contract before the season started, the 28-year-old informed the team in August that he wanted to be traded. He also said the Raiders turned him down at the time.

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FILE - Los Angeles Angels' Mike Trout stands on the field before a baseball game against the Houston Astros, Sept. 27, 2025, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

Angels outfielder Mike Trout testifies he loved late teammate Skaggs and saw no signs of drug use

October 21, 2025

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout testified Tuesday in a trial over whether the MLB team should be held responsible for the drug overdose death of pitcher Tyler Skaggs. The three-time American League most valuable player told the court about his friendship with Skaggs and suspicions of drug use by team communication director Eric Kay. Kay was convicted of providing a fentanyl-laced pill that led to Skaggs’ fatal overdose in 2019. Skaggs’ family has sued alleging the Angels should be held responsible, while the team says the pitcher took the pill in the privacy of his hotel room.

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Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton gestures during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants in Denver, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Giants QB Russell Wilson calls Broncos coach Sean Payton ‘classless’ for a postgame swipe at him

October 21, 2025

Russell Wilson fired back at Sean Payton on social media after the Denver Broncos coach took a jab at the New York Giants’ backup quarterback, who lost his starting job to rookie Jaxson Dart after an 0-3 start. Wilson called Payton “classless” and referenced the “Bounty Gate” scandal from 2009-11. Payton was suspended for a year after the NFL found the New Orleans Saints rewarded players for injuring opponents. Payton commented on the Giants’ recent win, saying they “found a little spark” with Dart. Wilson spent two seasons as Payton’s QB with Denver in 2022 and ’23.

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Indianapolis Colts running back Ameer Abdullah (26) celebrates a kickoff return with linebacker Buddy Johnson (59) against the Los Angeles Chargers during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

NFL sees a surge in returns with the new dynamic kickoff. Onside kicks remain a concern

October 21, 2025

The NFL is pleased with an increase in kickoff returns because of recent rule changes. The league reports 877 returns this season, a rate of 79.3% that is the highest since 2006 through the first seven weeks. Owners made the kickoff format permanent in April, aiming for more in-play kicks and fewer injuries. Executive VP Troy Vincent mentioned ongoing discussions about onside kicks, as recovery rates are extremely low. The changes have reduced injuries, with slower speeds and fewer concussions. Concerns remain about kickers making tackles. The league is also focusing on playing surfaces after a couple of notable injuries.

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Minnesota Vikings quarterback Carson Wentz (11) prepares to throw a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt)

Vikings will start Wentz at QB on short rest in LA, with McCarthy lacking time to keep up progress

October 21, 2025

Carson Wentz will make his fifth straight start at quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings with J.J. McCarthy lacking time in a shortened week to keep building up his sprained right ankle. The Vikings play at the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday night on the heels of a 28-22 loss at home to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. The Vikings determined after McCarthy went through a workout on the field that his ankle wasn’t quite strong enough yet to give him or them the best chance to succeed against the Chargers. The Vikings are 3-3 overall and 2-2 with Wentz.

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FILE - Los Angeles Angels catcher Kurt Suzuki gestures as he leaves a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics during the first inning in Oakland, Calif., Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez, File)

Angels have decided to hire former catcher Kurt Suzuki as their next manager, AP source says

October 21, 2025

The Los Angeles Angels have decided to hire former major league catcher Kurt Suzuki as their next manager, a person with knowledge of the negotiations tells The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the Angels had not finalized or announced the deal with Suzuki, who has spent the past three seasons as a special assistant to Angels general manager Perry Minasian. Suzuki played 16 seasons in the major leagues for five teams, including the final two with the Angels. Los Angeles pivoted quickly to Suzuki after talks with former slugger Albert Pujols broke down in recent days.

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New York Jets owner Woody Johnson talks to reporters before attending an NFL owners meeting in New York, Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Jets owner Woody Johnson blames 0-7 start on QB play and defends coach Aaron Glenn

October 21, 2025

New York Jets owner Woody Johnson pointed to quarterback play to explain his team’s 0-7 start. Speaking at the NFL’s annual fall meeting, the 78-year-old expressed faith in Aaron Glenn and praised the first-year coach’s handling of the defense. Johnson deferred to the staff on whether Justin Fields or Tyrod Taylor should start at quarterback moving forward. The Jets are last in passing offense and are the only team in the league not to have won a game. Johnson did not answer when asked if he regretted the decision to let Aaron Rodgers leave last offseason.

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NFL Week 7 Recap

October 21, 2025

Week 7 delivered big comebacks, dominance from some contenders, and further decline from others. Here are key games and what

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San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama, left, speaks with teammate Dylan Harper, right, during the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz, Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)

Spurs star Victor Wembanyama has the NBA playoffs in mind. It’ll be a tall order

October 21, 2025

Victor Wembanyama is back in action after recovering from deep vein thrombosis. He starts his third season with the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday against the Dallas Mavericks. Wembanyama, who was the top pick in 2023, aims for a playoff spot in the loaded Western Conference. He wants the Spurs to secure at least the sixth seed to avoid the play-in tournament. Last season, he was a frontrunner for defensive player of the year before his health issue. Now, he’s added bulk and continues to impress with his skills. His height remains a topic of fascination, but he finds it amusing.

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FILE - Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) sits as they pull the blue tent over him during the NFL divisional playoff football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Jan. 19, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola, File)

A peek inside the blue medical tent that has become a fixture on NFL sidelines

October 21, 2025

The blue medical tent has become synonymous with football injuries since the NFL first added it to sidelines in 2017. Fans in the stands and watching on television immediately know a player is injured when the tent gets pulled up and he goes inside with trainers. It got New York Giants coach Brian Daboll in hot water recently when he poked his head in to ask when rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart would be cleared from his concussion evaluation. That led to a league investigation into how protocol was followed.

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Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) celebrates after an NFL football game against the New York Giants in Denver, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Broncos’ historic comeback leaves Giants reeling and reflecting on missed opportunities

October 21, 2025

Denver’s thrilling 33-32 comeback against the New York Giants has left both teams reflecting on their performances. Denver’s offense struggled for three quarters before Bo Nix made history by running and throwing for multiple touchdowns in the fourth quarter. Despite the victory, coach Sean Payton acknowledges the team’s mistakes and slow start. Meanwhile, the Giants are grappling with missed opportunities and errors, including kicker Jude McAtamney’s missed extra points. Giants coach Brian Daboll isn’t considering drastic changes but admits they need to improve. Denver’s win marks just the second time since 1970 a team has overcome an 18-point deficit in the final six minutes.

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Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) celebrates his touchdown catch as an official signals and looks on in the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Smith-Njigba, defense show out again for Seahawks in 27-19 win against Texans

October 20, 2025

Jaxon Smith-Njigba had his NFL-leading fifth 100-yard receiving game of the season as the Seattle Seahawks beat the Houston Texans 27-19. Smith-Njigba, who entered the game leading the league in yards receiving, gave Seattle a 14-0 lead late in the first quarter when he caught an 11-yard TD pass from Sam Darnold. Smith-Njigba celebrated his fourth touchdown catch of the season by dunking on the crossbar of the goalposts, drawing an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty in the process. In total, Smith-Njigba caught eight passes for 123 receiving yards. He became the second player in franchise history to record three straight 100-yard games, and his five 100-yard games this season are tied for the second-most in a year by any Seahawks player.

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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Shohei Ohtani celebrates their win against the Milwaukee Brewers in baseball's National League Championship Series, Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, in Los Angeles.(AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Blue Jays in World Series for first time since before Ohtani was born, while Dodgers seek to repeat

October 20, 2025

The Toronto Blue Jays are back in the World Series for the first time since 1993. They host the Los Angeles Dodgers in Friday night’s opener. The Dodgers are aiming to become the first repeat winners since the Yankees from 1998 to 2000. Shohei Ohtani leads the Dodgers with standout performances both at bat and on the mound. Toronto manager John Schneider feels the pressure of representing an entire country. Toronto hopes to secure its first title since back-to-back championships in 1992 and ’93.

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Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani watches his home run against the Milwaukee Brewers during the fourth inning in Game 4 of baseball's National League Championship Series, Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Ohtani and the Dodgers tout ‘Team Effort’ on brink of World Series repeat

October 20, 2025

The Los Angeles Dodgers are aiming for a second consecutive World Series championship. It hasn’t been done since the New York Yankees 25 years ago. Shortstop Mookie Betts says the team is ready to make history. The Dodgers practiced on Monday while waiting for the World Series to begin on Friday. Reliever Tanner Scott, who had an abscess removed and missed the NL Championship Series, is eligible for the World Series roster and said he feels ready to play.

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FILE - Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Doug Martin (22) during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken,File)

Former NFL player Doug Martin died after struggling with officers while being detained, police say

October 20, 2025

Police in California say former NFL running back Doug Martin died after struggling with officers who were taking him into custody. Oakland Police say it happened early Saturday while they were investigating a break-in at a home in Oakland. Police say Martin became unresponsive after being arrested. He was transported by paramedics to a hospital where he died. He was 36. A cause of death has not been released and an autopsy will be conducted. Martin is best known for his stellar career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He was named first-team All-Pro and made the Pro Bowl after rushing for 1,400 yards in 2015.

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Detroit Lions running back Jammer Gibbs (0) runs for a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, in Detroit. AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

Gibbs has career-high 218 yards of offense and 2 TDs, helping Lions bounce back and beat Bucs 24-9

October 20, 2025

Jahmyr Gibbs scored on a 78-yard sprint in the second quarter, a 5-yard spinning plunge in the third and accounted for a career-high 218 yards from scrimmage to lead the Detroit Lions in a 24-9 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday night. The Lions bounced back from a loss as they have done flawlessly for nearly three years. Tampa Bay was outgained by more than 200 yards in the first half, but trailed 14-3 because Detroit had an interception, fumble, turned it over on downs and missed a field goal.

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Los Angeles Lakers' Luka Dončić stands on the court during a timeout in the first half of an NBA basketball preseason game against the Golden State Warriors, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Fitter and hungrier, Luka Doncic embraces his new life before his first season opener with Lakers

October 20, 2025

Luka Doncic is fully settled in Los Angeles after a year of upheaval, and he is eager to begin his first full season with the Los Angeles Lakers when they host the Golden State Warriors this week. Doncic is coming off a summer of well-documented fitness gains and international hoops success. Everyone could see Doncic was slimmer and faster in his two preseason appearances this month for the Lakers, who brought him back to full game fitness cautiously after his busy summer at EuroBasket. Doncic says he made his physical changes largely with conditioning exercises, not massive diet changes.

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From left to right, Mexican Football Federation president Mikel Arriola, Jamaica Football Federation president Michael Ricketts, Costa Rican Football Federation president Osael Maroto Martínez and U.S. Soccer president Cindy Parlow Cone pose with jerseys at a news conference in New York, Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, to announce the four nations had joined a proposal to co-host the 2031 Women's World Cup, the only bid being considered by FIFA. (AP Photo/Ron Blum)

US joined by Mexico, Costa Rica and Jamaica in plan to host 2031 Women’s World Cup, the only bid

October 20, 2025

The United States added Mexico, Costa Rica and Jamaica to its proposal to host the 2031 Women’s World Cup. It’s the only bid FIFA is considering for the tournament. The U.S., a four-time winner of the tournament, announced the additions Monday. The U.S, Soccer Federation and Mexican Football Federation withdrew their joint bid to host the 2027 tournament in April 2024 and said they intended to focus on staging the 2031 event. Two weeks later, FIFA selected Brazil for 2027. A United Kingdom plan by England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland was the sole submission for 2035.

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President Donald Trump speaks during an event to welcome the 2025 LSU and LSU-Shreveport national champion baseball teams in the East Room of the White House, Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Trump honors 2025 college baseball champs LSU and LSU-Shreveport

October 20, 2025

President Donald Trump has honored NCAA baseball champs Louisiana State University and NAIA champs Louisiana State University-Shreveport with a joint White House celebration to mark their stellar 2025 seasons. The LSU Tigers swept Coastal Carolina in the championship series, while the LSU-Shreveport Pilots went a perfect 59-0 en route to their title. The Pilots’ standout left-handed pitcher, Isaac Rohde, was named the 2025 ABCA/Rawlings NAIA Pitcher of the Year. The Tigers championship team included nine players selected in the 2025 major league draft. It was LSU’s eighth national championship. Only the University of Southern California, with 12, has won more College World Series titles.

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United States captain Keegan Bradley reacts on the second hole at Bethpage Black golf course during the Ryder Cup golf tournament, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, in Farmingdale, N.Y. (AP Photo/Robert Bukaty)

Bradley opens up on Ryder Cup loss: ‘There’s no part of me that thinks I’ll ever get over this’

October 20, 2025

Keegan Bradley has opened up about the challenges of being the Ryder Cup captain. On Monday, he spoke about the emotional toll of the U.S. team’s loss to Europe. Bradley, a two-time Ryder Cup competitor, was appointed captain last year. Despite high expectations, the Americans faced a significant deficit heading into the final day. Bradley has accepted blame for some decisions, including the course setup. He said he will never get over the disappointment.

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Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels walks on the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Jayden Daniels’ injury is not significant but his status against the Chiefs is not yet known

October 20, 2025

Washington Commanders coach Dan Quinn says Jayden Daniels’ right hamstring injury is not significant or long-term. But Quinn said Monday that he does not know yet whether the quarterback will be available to play against the Kansas City Chiefs. Daniels had an MRI exam a day after leaving in the third quarter of Washington’s 44-22 loss at the NFC East rival Dallas Cowboys on Sunday. Washington (3-4) has lost two games in a row heading into its contest at Kansas City (4-3) next Monday night.

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Denver Nuggets guard Christian Braun, right, dribbles past Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden during the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Etienne Laurent)

Christian Braun agrees to $125M, 5-year extension with Denver Nuggets

October 20, 2025

Christian Braun has agreed to a $125 million, five-year contract extension with the Denver Nuggets. His agent confirmed the deal on Monday. The 24-year-old moved into the starting lineup last season and averaged 15.4 points. Known for his high-energy defense and hustle, he fits seamlessly alongside stars like Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray. Braun was the 21st pick in 2022 and helped the Nuggets to their first NBA championship during his rookie season. The Nuggets are among the favorites this season, having made several roster changes, including trading Michael Porter Jr. to Brooklyn for Cam Johnson.

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Florida head coach Billy Napier gestures during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Miami, Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Florida AD Scott Stricklin says rules allow him to be ‘very thorough’ with coaching search

October 20, 2025

Even though Florida has retained a search firm to help land the school’s next football coach, athletic director Scott Stricklin says he will have final say in the hiring process. And he won’t be in a rush to get it done. Thanks to new NCAA legislation, teams that fire head coaches during the season no longer trigger an open window for players to enter the transfer portal. So the Gators have weeks, maybe even months, to find Billy Napier’s replacement. Stricklin says “time is an asset.” Tweaked rules allow Stricklin to wait for other coaches to finish their regular seasons or even potentially exit the College Football Playoff.

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Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands celebrates on the podium after winning the Formula One U.S. Grand Prix auto race in Austin, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Red Bull’s Verstappen chasing perfection as he hunts down McLaren for possible fifth F1 championship

October 20, 2025

Max Verstappen is chasing a fifth Formula 1 championship after a dominant weekend at the United States Grand Prix. The Red Bull driver now anything is possible as he pursues McLaren’s Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris. Verstappen has trimmed his gap to frontrunner Piastri from 104 points to 40 over four races. There are five races and two sprints left, starting this week at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez in Mexico City. McLaren’s team principal Andrea Stella warned Verstappen would be a title threat, and few took him seriously then.

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Chase Briscoe, center, celebrates with the trophy after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Talladega Superspeedway, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, in Talladega, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Chase Briscoe moves from Tony Stewart to Joe Gibbs and earns a shot at NASCAR title

October 20, 2025

Chase Briscoe has secured a spot in the NASCAR championship four after winning at Talladega Superspeedway. The Indiana native, who idolized Tony Stewart, joined Stewart-Haas Racing in 2020. But with the team closing after the 2024 season, Briscoe is moving to Joe Gibbs Racing. He replaces Martin Truex Jr., who is retiring. Briscoe’s transition to JGR has been successful, with his third win of the season. He leads the Cup Series with seven poles and has 15 top-five finishes. Briscoe is preparing for the championship finale in Phoenix, where he won his first Cup race.

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New York Giants tight end Daniel Bellinger, left, and quarterback Jaxson Dart walk off the field after an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos in Denver, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Giant meltdown: New York on wrong end of Denver’s historic comeback after 3 shutout quarters

October 19, 2025

Jaxson Dart has experienced an epic loss as the Denver Broncos completed a historic comeback against the New York Giants. The Broncos overcame a 19-0 deficit to start the fourth quarter to win 33-32 on a last-second field goal by Wil Lutz. The Giants led 26-8 with under six minutes left, but the Broncos rallied. Dart’s interception and a missed extra point contributed to the collapse. The Giants’ defense allowed 227 of Denver’s 407 yards in the fourth quarter. The 33 points were the most points the Broncos have ever scored in a quarter.

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Warren McVea, first Black player to get a football scholarship at a major Texas school, dies at 79

October 19, 2025

Warren McVea, the speedy running back who was the first Black player to receive a football scholarship to a major Texas school and later helped Kansas City win its first Super Bowl title, died Sunday after a long illness. He was 79. McVea’s daughter, Tracey Ellis, said he died at home in Los Angeles surrounded by family members. From San Antonio, McVea starred at the University of Houston before joining Cincinnati in 1968 in the AFL. He moved to Kansas City the following season, with the Chiefs beating Minnesota 23-7 in the Super Bowl. Under coach Bill Yeoman at Houston, McVea had a school-record 3,009 all-purpose yards in 1966. In the first football game played on artificial turf, he had a 99-yard scoring catch.

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Anaheim Ducks head coach Joel Quenneville, center top, yells to his players during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)

Quenneville returns to face Blackhawks for 1st time since being banned after sexual assault scandal

October 19, 2025

First-year Anaheim Ducks coach Joel Quenneville returned to the United Center on Sunday night for the first time since details of a sexual assault scandal involving his 2010 Stanley Cup Blackhawks squad were published in October 2021. The 67-year-old Quenneville has the Ducks off to a 2-2-1 start almost four years after he was forced to resign as coach of the Florida Panthers. He was banned from the NHL for nearly three years. Chicago won 2-1 on Ryan Donato’s overtime goal.

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FILE - NJ/NY Gotham FC forward Sarah Schupansky dribbles the ball with Seattle Reign FC midfielder Angharad James-Turner, left, and midfielder Jess Fishlock, right, defending during an NWSL soccer match in Seattle, Saturday, March 15, 2025. (AP Photo/John Froschauer,File)

Looking to the playoffs, Gotham FC has a not-so-secret weapon — a lot of rookies

October 19, 2025

Gotham FC punched their ticket to the playoffs Sunday with a 2-2 draw with Racing Louisville – and for a flurry of new faces on the pitch, it will be their very first. The club has the largest rookie contingent of any team in the league this season, made up of nine newcomers – Sarah Shupansky, Lilly Reale, Khyah Harper, Ryan Campbell, Sofia Cook, Emerson Elgin, Tyler McCamey, Josefine Hasbo, and Kayla Duran. And they’ve been making their mark.

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Denver Broncos kicker Wil Lutz (3) celebrates after kicking the game winning field goal during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants in Denver, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Broncos stun Giants 33-32 with last-second field goal after getting shut out for three quarters

October 19, 2025

Wil Lutz kicked a 39-yard field goal as time expired, leading the Denver Broncos to a thrilling 33-32 win over the New York Giants. The Broncos trailed 26-8 with just over five minutes left on Sunday but mounted an improbable comeback. This victory snaps a streak where NFL teams had won 1,602 consecutive games when leading by 18 points in the final six minutes. The Giants even had a 32-30 lead with 37 seconds left, but Denver’s offense quickly moved downfield, setting up Lutz’s game-winner. The Broncos have now won four straight games overall and eight straight at home.

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McLaren driver Oscar Piastri of Australia prepares for the qualification for the Formula One U.S. Grand Prix race in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. (AP Photo/John Locher)

F1 leader Piastri in poor form and fighting to hold off Norris and Verstappen in title chase

October 19, 2025

Oscar Piastri’s lead in the Formula 1 championship is shrinking after a tough weekend in Texas. At the United States Grand Prix, his teammate Lando Norris and Red Bull’s Max Verstappen gained ground. Verstappen secured his third win in four races, while Norris finished second. Piastri ended up fifth. His once-comfortable lead now feels precarious with five races left. Piastri leads Norris by 14 points and Verstappen by 40. The weekend started poorly with a crash in the sprint race. Verstappen has reduced a 104-point gap to 40 in just four races. Piastri remains optimistic but acknowledges the challenge ahead.

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Driver Chase Briscoe celebrates with a victory wreath after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Talladega Superspeedway, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, in Talladega, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Briscoe gives Joe Gibbs Racing 2nd spot in NASCAR’s championship finale with OT win at Talladega

October 19, 2025

Chase Briscoe has secured a spot in NASCAR’s championship finale with his first superspeedway win at Talladega. This victory guarantees Joe Gibbs Racing two spots in the season-ending race at Phoenix Raceway. Briscoe joins teammate Denny Hamlin in the four-driver showdown. The race went to overtime after a crash involving Chris Buescher. Briscoe’s win came with help from Ty Gibbs. Meanwhile, Chase Elliott’s chances took a hit after an early crash. Elliott now faces a must-win situation at Martinsville Speedway next week to advance to the finale.

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Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands celebrates on the podium after winning the Formula One U.S. Grand Prix auto race in Austin, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Verstappen wins US Grand Prix and McLaren’s Norris pulls closer to teammate Piastri in F1 title hunt

October 19, 2025

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen raced to his third victory in four races Sunday at the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix, while McLaren’s Lando Norris took a huge chunk out of teammate Oscar Piastri’s championship lead by finishing second. Piastri was a distant fifth, allowing Norris to pull within 14 points with five grand prix and two sprint races to go. Verstappen is also closing fast with his late-season charge. Verstappen now trails Piastri by 40 points, and Norris by 26,  in third place, and has put the McClarens on notice he intends to chase them all the way to the end of the season. Piastri and Norris are trying to win their first career drivers championship. Verstappen is hunting his fifth in a row.

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Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown (11) celebrates his touchdown catch during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt)

Jalen Hurts jump-starts the Eagles by passing for 326 yards and 3 TDs in a 28-22 win vs. Vikings

October 19, 2025

Jalen Hurts gave his lagging offense a jolt by throwing for 326 yards and three touchdowns, Jalyx Hunt returned an interception for a score, and the Philadelphia Eagles rebounded from back-to-back losses by hanging on to beat the Minnesota Vikings 28-22 on Sunday. Hurts went 19 for 23 in the highlight-reel revival of the passing attack that helped the Eagles win the Super Bowl last season. He hit A.J. Brown for two touchdowns and DeVonta Smith for a career-high 183 receiving yards that included a 79-yard score. Carson Wentz was picked off twice on an erratic afternoon for the Vikings.

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New England Patriots linebacker K'Lavon Chaisson (44) recovers a fumble by Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward (1) for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Patriots rout the Titans 31-13 in coach Mike Vrabel’s return to Tennessee

October 19, 2025

Drake Maye threw for 222 yards and two touchdowns and the New England Patriots beat the Tennessee Titans 31-13 Sunday in coach Mike Vrabel’s first game against the franchise that fired him in January 2024. The Patriots won their fourth straight to keep them atop the AFC East and spoil Mike McCoy’s debut as Tennessee’s interim head coach. Linebacker K’Lavon Chaisson had two of the Patriots’ five sacks and returned a fumble 4 yards for a touchdown. Harold Landry III had the final sack against the team that released him in March. Marcus Jones had an interception in the final minutes.

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Cleveland Browns running back Quinshon Judkins (10) carries the ball ahead of Miami Dolphins cornerback Rasul Douglas (26) in the first half of an NFL football game in Cleveland, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Quinshon Judkins scores 3 touchdowns as Browns roll to 31-6 victory over Dolphins

October 19, 2025

Quinshon Judkins scored three touchdowns, helping the Cleveland Browns break a three-game losing streak with a 31-6 win over the Miami Dolphins. Judkins rushed for 84 yards on 25 carries, becoming the first Browns running back with three rushing scores in a game since 2022. Cornerback Tyson Campbell, acquired from the Jacksonville Jaguars, returned an interception for a touchdown. The Browns, now 2-5, had four takeaways for the first time in nearly two seasons. Miami dropped to 1-6 and managed only two field goals, with Tua Tagovailoa throwing three interceptions for the second straight week.

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