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By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Red Sox say their rebuilding plans are ahead of schedule. Chief Baseball Officer Chaim…

By KANTELE FRANKO Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A federal judge has dismissed more of the unsettled lawsuits filed by men who say Ohio…

By LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan is abuzz ahead of a big showdown this weekend in college football. No. 6 Michigan…

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Carl Madsen, who worked as an NFL on-field umpire and then as a replay official, died Sunday. He was 71. The league…

By JAY COHEN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks are looking to dig themselves out after an embarrassing 0-5-1 start for a team…

VIENNA (AP) — Andy Murray earned his first win against a top-10 opponent in 14 months by defeating Hubert Hurkacz 6-4, 6-7 (6), 6-3 in the opening…

By SEAN MURPHY The Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A federal judge in Oklahoma says the state can move forward with scheduled lethal…

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons have activated offensive lineman Kaleb McGary from the COVID-19 reserve list. McGary missed a 30-28…

By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer Carli Lloyd is retiring from soccer after a decorated career that includes two Women’s World Cup titles…

CLUJ-NAPOCA, Romania (AP) — Anastasia Gasanova of Russia saved two match points before outlasting fourth-seeded Jil Teichmann 4-5, 6-0, 7-5 in the…

MADRID (AP) — Santi Mina has scored twice and Iago Aspas once as Celta Vigo defeated last-place Getafe 3-0 to keep its opponent winless in the…

By JOHN ZENOR AP Sports Writer Bryce Young is showing why he arrived at Alabama as the nation’s top dual- threat quarterback. The third-ranked…

By JOHN ZENOR AP Sports Writer Auburn coach Bryan Harsin declined to address his vaccination status days after the university imposed a mandate…

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers likely will have to face the unbeaten Arizona Cardinals without 2020 All-Pro receiver Davante Adams…

By CIARÁN FAHEY AP Sports Writer BERLIN (AP) — Bayern Munich soccer star Joshua Kimmich has found himself at the center of a debate in Germany…

By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The injury-riddled Denver Broncos acquired inside linebacker Kenny Young from the…

By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer Purdue coach Jeff Brohm will stick with Aidan O’Connell as his starting quarterback. Indiana coach Tom Allen…

LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Texas Tech has fired coach Matt Wells. Monday’s move comes two days after the Red Raiders couldn’t hold a…

LONDON (AP) — Top-ranked Novak Djokovic and U.S. Open champion Daniil Medvedev headline the rosters for the Davis Cup Finals that begin next month.…

By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Hall of Fame point guard Gary Payton is the new men’s basketball coach at Lincoln…

By PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson coach Dabo Swinney is evaluating all positions including quarterback as the Tigers…

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs continue to reshape their front office by hiring Houston Astros executive Ehsan Bokhari as assistant general…

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina State coach Dave Doeren says starting linebacker Isaiah Moore and starting left guard Chandler Zavala have…

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) — American Sebastian Korda has advanced to the second round of the St. Petersburg Open with a 7-6 (2), 7-5 win over…

By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer HOUSTON (AP) — The Atlanta Braves are in the World Series in no small part thanks to the trades general manager…

DERBY, England (AP) — An American businessman is looking to rescue English second-tier club Derby from bankruptcy protection. Chris Kirchner, the…

By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle Mariners legend Ken Griffey Jr. is joining the team’s ownership group. The team…

By JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writer Oliver Marmol has been promoted from bench coach to the majors’ youngest manager, taking over the St. Louis…

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Chicago Bears coach Matt Nagy says he has tested positive for COVID-19. Nagy, who is vaccinated, announced the result…

By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield remains out with a left shoulder injury that could sideline…

By CIARÁN FAHEY AP Sports Writer BERLIN (AP) — Mark van Bommel became the first Bundesliga coach to lose his job this season when he was fired by…

By JOHN MARSHALL AP Basketball Writer Drew Timme of Gonzaga is the lone unanimous selection on The Associated Press preseason All-America team. He…

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Phillies have hired Bobby Dickerson for a second stint as their infield coach. The 56-year-old Dickerson…

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Longtime Milwaukee Brewers coach Ed Sedar has retired after a 30-year career with the organization. The 60-year-old Sedar had…

By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer Kayla Harrison is a two-time Olympic gold medalist and a mixed martial arts champion. She is now a mother of two. And…

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Jets will try to turn around their season without Zach Wilson for a few…

SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Offspinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman and legspinner Rashid Khan bowled Scotland for 60 as Afghanistan started the T20…

By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid, Real Sociedad and Sevilla are the ones getting things done in the Spanish League.…

By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker will make his second trip to the World Series as a manager and…

By The Associated Press The Astros and Braves are making final preparations in Houston before opening the World Series on Tuesday night. Both teams…

By ERIC OLSON AP College Football Writer Buffalo is back on top of the Mid-American Conference sacks chart after its school-record performance…

By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — A game that started with three straight scoring drives in the first quarter ended…

By W.G. RAMIREZ Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Ilya Sorokin made 42 saves, Josh Bailey and Matthew Barzal scored and the New York Islanders beat…

By JILL PAINTER LOPEZ Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Carmelo Anthony scored 28 points, Anthony Davis had 22 points and four blocks and LeBron…

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — A former high-level swimming coach accused of historical child abuse has been remanded in custody until next month after…

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Stephen Curry scored 27 points and became the first player in Warriors franchise…

By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Carson Wentz threw two TD passes and ran for another score to lead the Indianapolis…