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By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Sports Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota and coach P.J. Fleck have agreed to a new seven-year contract that lasts through the…

By DORIAN COLBERT RosterWatch Nearing the halfway point of the NFL’s regular season, it’s good to realize there are still some “set it and…

By KEN RITTER Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Prosecutors in Las Vegas say former Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III was speeding at 156 mph…

By DAVID GINSBURG Associated Press Versatile Baltimore Colts running back Tom Matte has died. Matte spent his entire 12 years in the NFL with the…

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins have placed star center Sidney Crosby and defenseman Brian Dumoulin in the COVID-19 protocol after both…

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Miami considered making a trade with Houston for Deshaun Watson but did not ask his…

By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Odell Beckham Jr.’s father is upset with Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield for not throwing…

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — The 2022 edition of the Giro d’Italia will start with three stages in Hungary as it was scheduled to do last year before…

BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Fifteen-year-old midfielder Enes Sali has been called up by Romania for two key World Cup qualifying games this month.…

By The Associated Press The Indianapolis Colts are eager to play Thursday night. A short week is helping them turn the page quickly after…

By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is in the NFL’s COVID-19 protocol and will miss…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Gary DiSarcina will coach third base for the Washington Nationals, Eric Young Jr. will coach first base and Ricky Bones is the…

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The stars are showing up early in the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship. The seven-way tie for the lead in Dubai…

VILLARREAL, Spain (AP) — Unai Emery has put an end to rumors about him joining Newcastle and says he will stay as coach with Villarreal despite…

By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer The NCAA has upheld a one-year postseason ban and other penalties against the Oklahoma State men’s basketball…

PARIS (AP) — Defending champion Daniil Medvedev stayed in contention for the year-end No. 1 ranking by defeating Ilya Ivashka of Belarus 7-5, 6-4…

By KAREL JANICEK Associated Press PRAGUE (AP) — The United States won both singles matches against Spain to reach the semifinals of the Billie Jean…

By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer METAIRIE, La. (AP) — New Orleans Saints two-time All-Pro receiver Michael Thomas says he won’t play this season…

By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — New York Giants injured star running Saquon Barkley and two other starters did not…

TOKYO (AP) — Kawaskai Frontale has won its second consecutive J-League title by drawing 1-1 with the Urawa Reds. Kawasaki now has won four league…

By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer The NHL’s rebuilding teams are at very different stages early this season. The Detroit Red Wings are finally…

By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer From Mike White’s memorable starting debut to Cooper Rush’s prime-time comeback, as well as a rare win for…

By JIM VERTUNO AP Sports Writer Lewis Hamilton is Formula One’s biggest star. Max Verstappen is the challenger trying to dethrone him. Together…

By BEN WALKER AP Baseball Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Atlanta Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos tested positive for COVID-19 and wasn’t with the…

ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) — A 4-year-old filly died from an injury suffered during training at Santa Anita on closing day of the track’s fall meet.…

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — J.T. Miller scored his second goal of the game 2:22 into overtime and the Vancouver Canucks rallied to beat the…

By BEN ROSS Associated Press SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Tomás Hertl had two goals and an assist, and the San Jose Sharks beat the Buffalo Sabres 5-3.…

By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James scored 14 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter, Russell Westbrook added 27…

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mamadou Fall scored in first-half stoppage time and LAFC played the Vancouver Whitecaps to a 1-1 draw. The result means the…

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Matt Duchene scored at 1:37 of overtime, giving the Nashville Predators a 3-2 win over Calgary on Tuesday night and…

By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Troy Terry had two goals and an assist to extend his point streak to nine games, John Gibson…

By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Mikal Bridges scored 22 points, Chris Paul added 14 points and 18 assists and the Phoenix Suns…

By MATTHEW COLES Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Donovan Mitchell scored a season-high 36 points and Mike Conley add a season-best 30…

By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Baseball Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Max Fried got stomped on in the first inning, then delivered the best start of the entire…

By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Atlanta’s 7-0 victory over Houston in Game 6 to win the World Series could mark the end of an…

By LYNN ELBER AP Television Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Baseball was especially good to Fox, with the Atlanta-Houston World Series lifting the…

By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer HOUSTON (AP) — A bit player during the Chicago Cubs’ drought-smashing victory over Cleveland five years ago,…

By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer Brian Snitker has joined mentor Bobby Cox as the only Atlanta Braves managers to win the World Series. The…

By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Nineteen years after falling one win short with San Francisco, Dusty Baker’s quest for his first…

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Mark Scheifele scored the deciding goal in the shootout in his return from COVID-19 protocol, leading the Winnipeg Jets…

ATHENS, Ohio (AP) — Kurtis Rourke passed for three touchdowns, Isiah Cox had 106 yards receiving and two scores, and Ohio beat Miami (Ohio) 35-33…

By BEN WALKER AP Baseball Writer HOUSTON (AP) — The Atlanta Braves have won their first World Series championship since 1995, hammering the Houston…

By MIKE COOK Associated Press ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Kirill Kaprizov scored his first goal of the season 2:02 into overtime and the Minnesota Wild…

AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Drew Plitt threw for three touchdowns, Justin Hall had a receiving and rushing touchdown, and Ball State held off Akron 31-25.…

MONTREAL (AP) — Nick Suzuki had a goal and two assists, Jake Allen stopped 22 shots and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Detroit Red Wings 3-0. Josh…

DALLAS (AP) — Four Miami Heat players had 22 or more points for the first time in franchise history in holding off a late Dallas rally to beat the…

TORONTO (AP) — Auston Matthews scored twice and Jack Campbell made 26 saves, leading the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 4-0 win over the short-handed…