AP National Sports

By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer CARLSBAD, Calif. (AP) — Baseball’s most influential agent said the sport was the victim of a “competitive…

NEW YORK (AP) — Cincinnati Bengals executive Katie Blackburn has become the first woman appointed to the NFL’s powerful competition committee,…

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Louis Lipps will not participate in the team’s Hall of Honor ceremonies following…

By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Crystal Dunn has taken on a role as vice president and secretary of the U.S. Women’s…

By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Dante Fowler Jr. has returned to practice. His…

By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Quarterback Sam Darnold will miss at least four weeks with a right shoulder injury, according…

MADRID (AP) — SKY Sports will continue to broadcast Spanish league games in Mexico and Central America until the 2031-32 season. The new…

By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Pro Football Writer EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook maintains he was the victim in a fight last…

LINZ, Austria (AP) — Alison Riske has defeated Chinese qualifier Wang Xinyu 6-3, 7-5 to set up an all-American semifinal against Danielle Collins…

By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer A diversity report for racial and gender hiring in Major League Soccer saw a “substantial” increase in its scores…

By DORIAN COLBERT RosterWatch We’re more than halfway through the fantasy season and couldn’t be more excited to get these players in my lineups.…

By HANK KURZ Jr. AP Sports Writer The Atlantic Coast Conference divisional races are far from decided and several schools still have a shot at…

By GARY B. GRAVES AP Sports Writer Top-ranked Georgia and No. 3 Alabama appear headed for a showdown in the Southeastern Conference championship…

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The previous time Baltimore quarterback Lamar Jackson came back to play in his native…

By ERIC OLSON AP College Football Writer LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Scott Frost says he was willing to make sacrifices to continue as coach at Nebraska.…

By TERESA M. WALKER AP Pro Football Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The day after making final roster cuts, the Tennessee Titans put three players…

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Texas Rangers have named Tim Hyers their new hitting coach. He spent the past four seasons in that role for the Boston…

By The Associated Press Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens visit the Miami Dolphins for Thursday night football this week. Baltimore has won…

By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — North Carolina visits No. 25 Pittsburgh with a chance to create some chaos in the ACC’s…

By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer The Baltimore Ravens do nothing easily. Yes, they have the AFC’s best record among teams that have had their…

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Former U.S. men’s national team defender Matt Besler announced his retirement Wednesday after 13 seasons in Major League…

MILAN (AP) — Juventus and Italy captain Giorgio Chiellini has come out in support of the failed Super League project and has advocated reforms…

By The Associated Press No. 25 Pittsburgh will try to take another step toward the ACC’s Coastal Division title when the Panthers host North…

By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Browns coach Kevin Stefanski would not disclose whether star running back Nick Chubb is…

LONDON (AP) — England will have to seal qualification for the 2022 World Cup without its first-choice midfielder. Declan Rice has withdrawn from…

NEWCASTLE, England (AP) — Eddie Howe is not prepared to make any promises about saving Newcastle from relegation from the Premier League despite…

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer Florida International has begun a search for a new athletic director after Pete Garcia announced he is resigning…

By RAUL DOMINGUEZ Associated Press SAN ANTONIO (AP) — No. 15 Texas-San Antonio is enjoying a dream season after taking a few chances. The school…

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Mike White will start at quarterback for the New York Jets on Sunday against…

By KEN RITTER Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Attorneys for former Raiders receiver Henry Ruggs III have launched a bid to keep his medical…

STOCKHOLM (AP) — Andy Murray has defeated top-seeded Jannik Sinner 7-6 (4), 6-3 to reach the quarterfinals of the Stockholm Open. It was Murray’s…

NEW YORK (AP) — Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena and Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India have been named rookies of the year by…

By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer The Mid-American Conference announced it will stand pat with its membership, just hours after Middle…

By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer Indy Lights champion Kyle Kirkwood has landed an IndyCar ride. He will drive for A.J. Foyt Racing next season.…

MILAN (AP) — Favorite Carlos Alcaraz of Spain booked his place in the semifinals with a 4-3 (4), 4-1, 4-3 (4) win over Brandon Nakashima of the…

FLORENCE, Italy (AP) — Italy’s injury problems continued to pile up as captain Giorgio Chiellini became the latest player to withdraw from the…

MILAN (AP) — Next year’s Giro d’Italia will feature tough ascents up Mount Etna, the Blockhaus, the Mortirolo and Santa Cristina. The six…

PARIS (AP) — Hugo Gaston has been rewarded for some impressive performances at last week’s Paris Masters with a first call up to France’s Davis…

LONDON (AP) — An investment group from the Czech Republic has bought a 27% stake in Premier League team West Ham. Daniel Křetínský and colleague…

CARDIFF, Wales (AP) — Alex Cuthbert will make his first appearance for Wales in four years as one of five changes for the rugby test against Fiji…

PARIS (AP) — Prosecutors say Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Aminata Diallo was taken into police custody in connection with an attack on one of her…

By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — Spain enters its decisive World Cup qualifiers against Greece and Sweden without some key players…

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Paul Pogba is set for an extended spell out of action following his injury on international duty with France this week.…

EDINBURG, Texas (AP) — LaQuan Butler registered 19 points as Texas Rio Grande Valley got past Texas A&M-International 74-59 in the season…

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — Eric Reed Jr. had 21 points as Southeast Missouri edged past Missouri State 99-94 in the season opener for both teams.…

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Jacob Germany had 24 points as UTSA easily beat Trinity (TX) 97-66 in the season opener for both teams. Ben Hanley led the…

PHOENIX (AP) — Jovan Blacksher Jr. had 16 points as Grand Canyon easily defeated Grambling 74-53 in a season opener. Gabe McGlothan had 11 points…

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Frankie Fidler had 15 points as Nebraska Omaha beat Hastings College 67-57. Dashawn Walker led the Broncos  with 15…

DENTON, Texas (AP) — Tylor Perry had 22 points as North Texas romped past Oklahoma Christian 84-53 in the season opener for both teams. Anthony…