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LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Vegas Golden Knights bolstered their forward depth by signing veteran Phil Kessel to a one-year, $1.5 million deal Wednesday.…

CHICAGO (AP) — Zach McKinstry homered and drove in three runs, helping the Chicago Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-1. Nico Hoerner had three…

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — DeWanna Bonner scored 21 points, Alyssa Thomas had 13 points and eight rebounds, and the No. 3 seed Connecticut Sun eased…

By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Jose Altuve hit a leadoff homer and Trey Mancini added a two-run shot to back up another quality…

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — ESPN is reporting that Dallas Cowboys left tackle Tyron Smith has a torn left hamstring and could be sidelined for months.…

By MAUREEN MULLEN Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — George Springer got three hits, including a 10th-inning double on the first pitch from Boston…

By AARON BRACY Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — J.T. Realmuto homered, Rhys Hoskins drove in three runs and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the…

By PRESTON SHOEMAKER Associated Press SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) — Hollidaysburg Little League extended its summer and staved off elimination for…

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — Botic Van de Zandschulp of the Netherlands cruised into the Winston-Salem Open quarterfinals, beating Spain’s Jaume…

By NOAH TRISTER AP Baseball Writer BALTIMORE (AP) — Lucas Giolito pitched impressively into the seventh inning, Gavin Sheets twice came through…

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Twenty20 World Cup organizers have had to release standing-room-only tickets for the India-Pakistan group-stage…

By LUKE OLSON Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle right-hander George Kirby set a major league record by throwing 24 straight strikes to start…

By The Associated Press The Chicago Bears decided to make big changes after going 6-11 and missing the playoffs for the ninth time in 11 years. They…

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — It has been 17 years since the Jets and Giants got together for a practice…

By ANDREW DALTON Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kobe Bryant’s widow was awarded $16 million as part of a $31 million jury verdict Wednesday…

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — British Open champion Cameron Smith is returning home to play for the first time since 2019 when he contests the…

By BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — Cal Quantrill of the Cleveland Guardians claimed it was no big deal facing his former team, the…

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (AP) — Epicenter has been installed as the 7-5 morning-line favorite for the $1.25 million Travers Stakes on Saturday at…

By MIKE CRANSTON Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Martín Pérez threw six scoreless innings and Nathaniel Lowe homered and drove in five runs,…

By The Associated Press The Detroit Lions seem destined for another rough season. If the defense struggles, it will likely lead to at least 10 losses…

By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears are prepared to enter a new era under new general manager Ryan Poles…

Six players in the Dominican Summer League have been suspended 60 games each by Major League Baseball after testing positive for…

By DAN GREENSPAN Associated Press COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — J.C. Jackson could be ready to play when the Los Angeles Chargers begin the regular…

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Skye Bolt hit a leadoff sacrifice fly — as strange as that sounds — in the 10th inning and the Oakland Athletics beat…

By The Associated Press The Carolina Panthers are coming off back-to-back five-win seasons. But they still have one of the league’s most dynamic…

By W.G. RAMIREZ Associated Press HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Josh McDaniels points to three major influences on his life in football that got him to…

By The Associated Press ARIZONA CARDINALS (11-7, Lost in wild-card round) New faces: WR Marquise Brown, G Will Hernandez, TE Trey McBride, RB Darrel…

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona and Manchester City have drawn 3-3 in a friendly to raise money and awareness for the fight against ALS. More…

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Pirates rookie Oneil Cruz has recorded the hardest-hit ball in the seven years that Major League Baseball has measured…

By GEORGE HENRY AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Falcons linebacker Deion Jones came off the physically unable to perform list and was finally back…

By TERRY McCORMICK Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans and Arizona Cardinals tried to make the most of their one practice…

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Carol Hutchins has retired after 38 seasons as Michigan’s softball coach after winning a record number of games. The…

By JAKE STARR Associated Press SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) — One of the most important moments for a coach in the Little League World Series can…

LONDON (AP) — Newcastle, Leeds and Brighton carried their strong Premier League form into the English League Cup. All three top-flight clubs…

By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Veteran wide receiver Sterling Shepard returned to practice on Wednesday, a little…

By The Associated Press Former Seattle Seahawks linebacker Shaquem Griffin, who had his left hand amputated at age 4, has announced his retirement…

MIDDLETOWN, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania school district has announced it’s canceling its high school’s football season while it…

By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Pro Football Writer EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Kirk Cousins is on his fifth different play-caller in five years with the Minnesota…

By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer WESTFIELD, Ind. (AP) — Indianapolis Colts receiver Michael Pittman Jr. cherishes his class time with Reggie…

By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer NEW ORLEANS (AP) — It’s the dawn of the Dennis Allen era for the New Orleans Saints. But while Allen’s…

By LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Mel Tucker smokes cigars and poses with expensive cars on social media, hoping to grab…

By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer ATLANTA (AP) — Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy are bringing their own version of team golf to the PGA Tour. Woods and…

By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer The Savannah Bananas are leaving the Coastal Plain League to focus full attention on their professional…

DETROIT (AP) — Matt Manning threw six scoreless innings and the Detroit Tigers scored all six of their runs in the fifth to beat the San Francisco…

By The Associated Press RENTON, Wash. (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks hope they are creating the foundation for the future despite major uncertainty…

By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — Kyle Wright allowed two hits over seven efficient innings and the Atlanta Braves drilled the…