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LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Sparks have opened a national search for their next head coach while also seeking a new general manager. The…

MASON, Ohio (AP) — Borna Coric spoiled Rafael Nadal’s return from a six-week layoff, beating the Spanish star 7-6 (9), 4-6, 6-3 on Wednesday…

By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The early exits by New Orleans Saints wide receiver Jarvis Landry and offensive tackle…

By LARRY FLEISHER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Yankees have placed All-Star closer Clay Holmes on the injured list because of back…

LODZ, Poland (AP) — Dynamo Kyiv’s unlikely bid to qualify for the Champions League ran up against a tough Benfica team that won 2-0 in the first…

By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Carolina Panthers coach Matt Rhule has been adamant for weeks that he wouldn’t rush…

By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Three-time AL MVP Mike Trout intends to return to the Los Angeles Angels’ lineup on…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Yan Gomes hit a tie-breaking single in the seventh inning against his former team and the Chicago Cubs beat the Washington…

By MIKE COOK Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Emilio Pagán pitched two scoreless innings after Tyler Mahle departed with right shoulder…

By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Hey, Braves fans, hope you like the core of your team. You’re gonna be cheering them on for a…

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota starter Tyler Mahle has left the Twins’ game against Kansas City in the third inning with right shoulder…

By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Tiger Woods felt strongly enough about a private meeting of top PGA Tour players that he…

By GARY SCHATZ Associated Press CINCINNATI (AP) — Jose Barrero hit a game-ending RBI single off Seranthony Domínguez with two out in the ninth…

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer By mid-January, LeBron James could be the NBA’s scoring king. The NBA schedule is out and 1,230 games are set…

By MITCH STACY AP Sports Writer CINCINNATI (AP) — Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow says he’s trying to gain back the weight and…

By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — A day after a pair of fights resulted in five players being kicked out of the first…

By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Brent Venables has shown steady, early confidence as Oklahoma’s new head football coach.…

By MARK LONG AP Pro Football Writer JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars released veteran defensive tackle Malcom Brown, a move that…

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — Pro Bowl defensive tackle Chris Jones, starting wide receiver Mecole Hardman and backup running back Jerick McKinnon left…

By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Venus Williams will be back in the U.S. Open this year after being given a wild card into what…

By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer Super Bowl MVP Chuck Howley and All-Pro defenders Joe Klecko and Ken Riley are finalists for the Pro Football…

By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Baseball Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Jon Daniels is out as president of baseball operations for the Texas Rangers after 17…

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Oakland Athletics released veteran shortstop Elvis Andrus on Wednesday. Andrus, who turns 34 on Aug. 26, hit .237 with…

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Duane Brown was simply exploring his job options two weeks ago while visiting…

LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo has received a police caution after footage was posted online of the Manchester United forward…

CHICAGO (AP) — Former Philadelphia Phillies manager Joe Girardi has joined Marquee Sports Network as an game analyst for the Chicago Cubs, one of…

By PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — No. 4 Clemson’s run of six straight Atlantic Coast Conference titles and College…

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to a one-year contract with Jack Johnson after the veteran defenseman helped Colorado win the…

By TERESA M. WALKER AP Pro Football Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Carl Nassib couldn’t be happier playing with Shaq Barrett again even if their…

LONDON (AP) — Two African players with Danish soccer club Viborg have been unable to enter Britain to face English team West Ham in a Europa…

NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s government is holding discussions with FIFA to settle issues that led to the suspension of country’s national…