Aubameyang says ‘violent cowards’ injured his jaw in robbery
By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — Barcelona forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang says the armed robbers who broke into his house this…
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Tennessee Vols open season hosting Ball State under lights
By The Associated Press With a trip to No. 17 Pittsburgh up next, Tennessee has an opportunity to get coach Josh Heupel’s second season on Rocky…
Continue Reading FAMU players ask school president for ‘changes made now’
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida A&M’s football team is openly questioning the level of financial and compliance support players are…
Continue Reading Missouri meets La Tech for first time at Faurot Field
By The Associated Press Louisiana Tech (0-0) at Missouri (0-0), 8 p.m. ET (ESPNU) Line: Missouri by 19 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook Series…
Continue Reading No. 12 Oklahoma State opens with Central Michigan
By The Associated Press Oklahoma State reached the Big 12 championship game last season and beat Notre Dame in the Fiesta Bowl. The 12th-ranked…
Continue Reading Panthers agree to terms with kicker Pineiro on 1-year deal
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers have agreed to a one-year contract with kicker Eddy Pineiro, pending the outcome of his physical exam.…
Continue Reading Big 12 looks to potential early extension of media rights
IRVING, Texas (AP) — The changing Big 12 Conference plans to have discussions with ESPN and Fox about a potential early extension of its media…
Continue Reading O’Connell’s steady rise keeps Purdue in Big Ten title hunt
By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer Aidan O’Connell arrived at Purdue in 2017 as a hopeful, exuberant teenager. He’ll leave after this season…
Continue Reading NIL deals put just a few bucks in most athletes’ pockets
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer Most name, image and likeness deals do what they were intended to do for college athletes: Put a few bucks in a…
Continue Reading New rules make star college football players millionaires
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer Glance around the parking lot of the Woody Hayes Athletic Center at The Ohio State University this fall and you…
Continue Reading Jury fails to reach verdict in Ryan Giggs assault trial
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — The jury in the trial of Ryan Giggs was discharged after failing to reach a verdict on domestic violence charges against…
Continue Reading Wesley Fofana joins Chelsea from Leicester for $87M
LONDON (AP) — Wesley Fofana has become one of the most expensive defenders in soccer history after securing a move to Chelsea from Premier League…
Continue Reading NY Yankees buy minority stake in AC Milan soccer club
By ANDREW DAMPF AP Sports Writer ROME (AP) — The New York Yankees have purchased a minority stake in Italian soccer champion AC Milan, which…
Continue Reading UEFA: Women’s Euro live TV audience doubles from ’17 edition
NYON, Switzerland (AP) — UEFA says the European Championship in women’s soccer was watched by a tournament-record total live audience of 365…
Continue Reading Silver lining: Northeast drought benefits some businesses
By MARK PRATT Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — There is a silver lining to the drought affecting the northeastern U.S. that has frustrated farmers,…
Continue Reading Ronaldo will not be leaving Man United, says Ten Hag
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has reiterated that Cristiano Ronaldo will not be leaving the team in the final…
Continue Reading Wolverhampton adds 6-foot-7 striker Kalajdžić from Stuttgart
WOLVERHAMPTON, England (AP) — Wolverhampton has added some much-needed depth and variety to its attack by signing Austria striker Saša Kalajdžić…
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Aaron Judge hits 51st home run of the season in Yankees win, on track for American League record
By CNN Sport staff Aaron Judge continued his scintillating form as he blasted his 51st home run of the season in the New York Yankees’ 7-4…
Continue Reading Olympic swimmer Joseph Schooling admits cannabis use
SINGAPORE (AP) — Olympic gold medal swimmer Joseph Schooling has apologized for using cannabis in Vietnam while competing there on leave from…
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Rafael Nadal drops first set but rallies to defeat Rinky Hijikata at US Open
By George Ramsay, CNN Rafael Nadal dropped his opening set at the US Open but recovered to defeat Australian wildcard Rinky Hijikata 4-6 6-2 6-3 6-3.…
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Defending champion Emma Raducanu and Naomi Osaka both lose in US Open first round
By Ben Church, CNN It was a night to forget for two of tennis’ biggest names as Naomi Osaka and Emma Raducanu both crashed out of the US Open…
Continue Reading Fabian Ruiz joins PSG on 5-year deal from Napoli
PARIS (AP) — Spain midfielder Fabian Ruiz has joined Paris Saint-Germain on a five-year deal from Napoli. PSG did not reveal the financial terms of…
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Singapore swimming hero Joseph Schooling admits using cannabis while competing in Vietnam
By Andrew McNicol and Heather Chen, CNN Singapore’s first and only Olympic gold medalist Joseph Schooling has apologized for consuming cannabis…
Continue Reading ‘Arms race’: NIL compensation now a potent recruiting weapon
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer The NCAA instituted a policy last summer allowing athletes to benefit from their name, image and likeness. The…
Continue Reading 4-time Slam champ Osaka loses to American Collins at US Open
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka has lost in the first round of a second consecutive…
Continue Reading Snell’s strong outing, Grisham’s HR lead Padres past Giants
By JOE STIGLICH Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Blake Snell allowed four hits over six shutout innings and Trent Grisham hit a two-run homer…
Continue Reading Judge hits 51st HR as Yankees snap skid, top Angels 7-4
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Aaron Judge is rolling toward September with Roger Maris firmly in sight. Two impressive…
Continue Reading Gallen extends scoreless streak, Dbacks blast Phillies 12-3
By JOHN MARSHALL AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Zac Gallen let his scoreless streak weigh on him during a start in Kansas City last week, to the…
Continue Reading Pratto 2 HRs lead Royals; La Russa out, Chisox 5th L in row
By MARK GONZALES Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Rookie Nick Pratto hit two home runs to highlight a career-high four-hit performance and the…
Continue Reading Rays’ McClanahan late scratch against Marlins
MIAMI (AP) — Tampa Bay Rays All-Star pitcher Shane McClanahan was a late scratch in his scheduled start against the Miami Marlins Tuesday because…
Continue Reading Valdez wins sixth straight as Astros beat Rangers 4-2
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Framber Valdez won his sixth straight decision while pitching his 22nd consecutive quality start and Jose Altuve homered,…
Continue Reading Cruz continues to punish Brewers in Pirates’ 4-2 victory
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer MILWAUKEE (AP) — Oneil Cruz went 2 for 4 with two RBIs and scored the go-ahead run as the Pittsburgh Pirates…
Continue Reading Gordon’s slam, 6 RBIs lead Twins to 10-5 win over Red Sox
By BRIAN HALL Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Nick Gordon hit his first-ever grand slam and drove in a career-high six runs, Jake Cave and Gary…
Continue Reading Cron, Ureña help Rockies hand Braves 3rd straight loss, 3-2
By GEORGE HENRY AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — C.J. Cron drove in two runs, José Ureña outpitched Max Fried, and the Colorado Rockies beat the…
Continue Reading Dodgers quiet Timmy Trumpet for now, Lux helps top Mets 4-3
By JERRY BEACH Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Gavin Lux and the Los Angeles Dodgers quieted Timmy Trumpet at least for now, edging the New York…
Continue Reading Murphy’s grand slam keys A’s 10-6 win against Nationals
HARVEY VALENTINE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Sean Murphy’s fifth-inning grand slam broke open a one-run game and the Oakland Athletics…
Continue Reading Yankees’ Taillon hit by line drive, leaves after 2 innings
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — New York Yankees right-hander Jameson Taillon got hit in his pitching arm by a line drive Tuesday night and left his start…
Continue Reading Nevada judge almost unseals Ronaldo rape case documents
By KEN RITTER Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — A Las Vegas police report compiled a decade after a woman first made a 2009 rape complaint against…
Continue Reading McClanahan scratched with injury, but Rays beat Marlins 7-2
MIAMI (AP) — José Siri homered, doubled and drove in two runs as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Miami Marlins 7-2 after All-Star pitcher Shane…
Continue Reading Hernández, Guerrero homer to back Gausman, Jays top Cubs 5-3
By IAN HARRISON Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — Teoscar Hernández hit a three-run homer, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. also went deep and the Toronto Blue…
Continue Reading Raleigh, France lead Mariners to 9-3 victory over Tigers
By DANA GAURUDER Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Cal Raleigh sparked a six-run third with a solo homer and capped it with a sacrifice fly as the…
Continue Reading Tatis’ shoulder surgery delayed because of strep throat
By JOE STIGLICH Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Fernando Tatis Jr. had to postpone a scheduled shoulder surgery because he has strep throat,…
Continue Reading Romine, Reds rough up Hudson, end Cards’ 3-game win streak
CINCINNATI (AP) — Austin Romine hit a two-run homer as the Cincinnati Reds roughed up Dakota Hudson and beat St. Louis 5-1, ending the Cardinals’…
Continue Reading Raducanu’s US Open title defense ends with loss to Cornet
By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Emma Raducanu’s defense of her surprising 2021 U.S. Open championship has ended with a…
Continue Reading Quantrill, Guardians toss 1-hitter, beat Orioles 5-1
By BRIAN DULIK Associated Press CLEVELAND (AP) — Cal Quantrill combined with three relievers for a one-hitter, rookie center fielder Will Benson…
Continue Reading Kershaw set for return to Dodgers’ rotation Thursday vs Mets
By JERRY BEACH Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers lefty Clayton Kershaw is set to come off the injured list and rejoin the…
Continue Reading Seahawks CB Sidney Jones IV still has concussion symptoms
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Seattle Seahawks cornerback Sidney Jones IV still has not been cleared to play after a…
Continue Reading US Open lookahead: Serena, Medvedev to play Wednesday night
NEW YORK (AP) — Serena Williams will lead off the night session at Arthur Ashe Stadium again Wednesday, this time against the No. 2-ranked player…
Continue Reading Mason Crosby passes physical, makes Packers’ 53-man roster
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby’s chances of continuing his consecutive games streak are looking stronger. Crosby…
Continue Reading Titans go with rookie Malik Willis as Tannehill’s backup QB
By TERESA M. WALKER AP Pro Football Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Rookie quarterback Malik Willis’ quick learning curve made veteran Logan…
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