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TAMPERE, Finland (AP) — Mikko Rantanen scored three goals in his native country and the Stanley Cup champion Colorado Avalanche beat the Columbus…

By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Ross Chastain skyrocketed to motorsports infamy for wall-riding his way into…

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — All-Pro linebacker De’Vondre Campbell won’t play for the Green Bay Packers in Sunday’s game at Detroit after injuring…

By The Associated Press North Carolina is looking to make it five straight wins to start ACC play for the first time since 2015 when the No. 17 Tar…

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Christie Sides is the new coach for the WNBA’s Indiana Fever. The team announced the hire on Friday. The former Fever…

By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer Baseball’s internet sleuths have had a busy World Series through five games. Astros pitcher Lance McCullers…

By The Associated Press A third-party review says Hockey Canada is “at a crossroads” that requires reimagined leadership coupled with more…

By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — With just one win through eight games, the Houston Texans look to be headed for their worst…

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer New York Jets wide receiver Corey Davis will miss his second straight game with a knee injury. His…

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer MIAMI (AP) — The NBA made its voice heard during the 2020 election cycle. LeBron James’ “More Than A…

By ERIC OLSON AP College Football Writer Michigan Stadium is one of the few places left in American sports where the home and visiting teams use the…

WASHINGTON (AP) — All-Pro defensive lineman and two-time Washington Super Bowl champion Dave Butz has died. He was 72. A spokesman for the…

By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer Beau Welling is a top golf course designer who works with Tiger Woods and other big names in the sport. But what…

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — The Southeastern Conference plans to review policies on postgame field and court storming by fans. It wants to explore ways…

MUNICH (AP) — Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer is set to return to action with Bayern Munich for the first time in nearly a month with the World Cup…

By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — The expected new format for the controversial Super League project has been criticized by the…

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s career home run leader Sadaharu Oh is reported hospitalized with COVID-19 symptoms. Japan’s Kyodo news agency…

By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Philadelphia sports fans came up empty the last time two teams from the City of Brotherly Love…

By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — Soccer’s top officials have urged the 32 teams preparing for the most political World Cup in…

By KANIS LEUNG Associated Press HONG KONG (AP) — Thousands of revelers have returned to Hong Kong Stadium to enjoy a highly anticipated…

SHIGA, Japan (AP) — Motoko Ueda has had a 3-under 69 to take a one-shot lead after the second round of the LPGA’s Toto Classic. Ueda was a…

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Andrei Kuzmenko had three goals and an assist in his first NHL hat trick as the Vancouver Canucks beat the…

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Houston Astros center fielder Chas McCormick and fill-in first baseman Trey Mancini both made key defensive plays in the late…

By MAX MILLER Associated Press SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Sam Reinhart scored in the fourth round of the shootout to give the Florida Panthers a 4-3…

By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Houston coach Lovie Smith spent most of his postgame news conference after his team lost to the…

By JACK MAGRUDER Associated Press TEMPE, Ariz (AP) — Jason Robertson had two goals and scored for the fourth straight game as the Dallas Stars used…

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Miles Wood had two goals and an assist as the New Jersey Devils rallied to beat the Edmonton Oilers 4-3 for their fifth…