AP National Sports

By DANA GAURUDER Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Miguel Cabrera hit a two-run homer, No. 502 of his career, and drove in the go-ahead run with a…

By MARK DIDTLER Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Jarren Duran had a tiebreaking RBI single in the ninth and the COVID-19 impacted…

By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The New York Yankees snapped their four-game losing streak with a 4-1 victory over the Los…

TORONTO (AP) — Honduras stopped a training session ahead of its World Cup qualifier against Canada after spotting a drone above the field,…

By DAN GREENSPAN Associated Press THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — First-team reps are few and far between for Los Angeles Rams backup quarterback John…

By RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (AP) — A new-look U.S. soccer team opens World Cup qualifying in El Salvador on Thursday…

By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer There is no more time for excuses from the Las Vegas Raiders. After failing to post a winning record in three…

By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Pro Football Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have dealt with their share of drama with the regular season…

By The Associated Press An early upper hand in the ACC’s Coastal Division race and some redemption will be on the line when No. 10 North…

By MITCH STACY AP Sports Writer CINCINNATI (AP) — Quarterback Joe Burrow’s surgically rebuilt knee is nearly 100% and that’s good news…

By The Associated Press Arizona State should be able shake off some rust in a season of high expectations against an FCS opponent. The Sun Devils are…

By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — There’s no sense downplaying how important this season is for the Green Bay Packers.…

By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Pace is standing by the decision to open the season with veteran Andy Dalton…

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jacksonville claimed receiver Tyron Johnson off waivers from the Los Angeles Chargers on Wednesday. It was the only move…

By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Pro Football Writer FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys see health as the starting point for any discussion about…

By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — The Browns finally tasted success in 2020, They want more this season. With rookie coach Kevin…

By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — Rookie right-hander Logan Gilbert and four relievers combined to shut out Houston for the second…

By The Associated Press Mets acting general manager Zack Scott is due in court two days after he was arrested on charges of driving while intoxicated…

By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The New York Giants used free agency and the draft to fill holes in the lineup and to…

By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer The improvement the Las Vegas Raiders showed offensively in year three under Jon Gruden was negated by the lack…

By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer DENVER (AP) — First-year general manager George Paton brought both a fresh approach and a throwback…

By JACK THOMPSON Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Josh VanMeter homered in a six-run third inning as the Arizona Diamondbacks knocked out Yu Darvish…

By LES BOWEN Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Zach Ertz still wants to finish his career with the Philadelphia Eagles. The three-time Pro Bowl…

By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Teams one year removed from a Super Bowl appearance rarely find themselves in…

By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona quarterback Kyler Murray and coach Kliff Kingsbury had a two-year honeymoon to adjust…

By NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens are 30-7 in the regular season with Lamar Jackson as the starting…

By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) — After reaching the U.S. Open final last year with no fans, Victoria Azarenka appreciates playing…

By ALAIN POUPART Associated Press MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores has publicly expressed his support for quarterback…

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — All-Pro safety Tyrann Mathieu has tested positive for COVID-19 and was placed on the…

By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer NEW ORLEANS (AP) — There’ll be no shortage of intrigue surrounding the New Orleans Saints’ first season in…

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Brendan Rodgers’ two-run double put Colorado ahead during a five-run ninth inning, and the Rockies rallied from an early…

By TERESA M. WALKER AP Pro Football Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee coach Mike Vrabel returned to work Wednesday after a 10-day quarantine…

By MARK LONG AP Pro Football Writer JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Urban Meyer’s first NFL season is also his first taste of real football since…

By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Rookie quarterback Trey Lance’s injured finger is showing signs of healing, and…

By PATRICK DONNELLY Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Twins right-hander Kenta Maeda had season-ending Tommy John surgery Wednesday in…

OSLO, Norway (AP) — Erling Haaland has spoiled Louis van Gaal’s return as Netherlands coach. The 21-year-old striker scored the opening goal as…

By JANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Khris Davis is right back in a familiar place and uniform chasing something in…

By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer The Philadelphia Eagles are Jalen Hurts’ team. Since the moment Carson Wentz was traded to Indianapolis…

By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Last season was a terrible one for the Houston Texans as they started 0-4 to cost coach Bill…

By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Matthew Stafford is an elite quarterback with almost no significant team success during his…

By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills are motivated in returning mostly intact following a breakthrough…

By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writers WASHINGTON (AP) — A person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press that Washington Nationals…

By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer Texas A&M’s board of regents voted Wednesday to extend coach Jimbo Fisher’s contract through the 2031…

MOSCOW (AP) — Croatia has drawn 0-0 with a new-look Russia team to stay atop its World Cup qualifying group as tiny Malta secured a commanding win.…

By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Bill Belichick spent a lot of money this offseason to help the Patriots put a 7-9…

By NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — After his first season at Maryland was shortened by the coronavirus pandemic, Taulia…

By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Houston Texans general manager Nick Caserio on Wednesday said Deshaun Watson has not been a…

By JEROME PUGMIRE AP Sports Writer Cristiano Ronaldo missed a penalty but still broke the men’s international scoring record before adding a second…

By ALEX SANZ and TAMMY WEBBER Associated Press An international effort is underway to evacuate members of Afghanistan’s girls national soccer…

By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts are giving Carson Wentz a fresh start. They’ve surrounded him…