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PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks plan to bring back manager Torey Lovullo next season. The D-backs announced on Tuesday that they’ve…

By KEVIN McGILL Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The future of a new authority tasked with developing and enforcing nationwide horseracing rules…

By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Cleveland Browns starting quarterback Deshaun Watson has begun serving his NFL suspension for…

By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer METAIRIE, La. (AP) — The Philadelphia Eagles have acquired defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson in a trade with New…

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United Arab Emirates says it will grant visas to those holding tickets to the World Cup in neighboring…

By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Panthers quarterback Baker Mayfield has ignited what was already expected to be an…

By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer Northwestern quarterback Ryan Hilinski looked like a different player in a season-opening win. Tommy DeVito and…

By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander, a leading candidate for the AL Cy Young Award, has been…

LOS ANGELES (AP) — John Wall says he considered taking his own life during a time in the last three years when he was dealing with a torn Achilles…

ALICANTE, Spain (AP) — Remco Evenepoel came into the Spanish Vuelta with the goal of winning a stage. He accomplished that in style and now also…

By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — When you build a powerhouse program, it’s inevitable that others will try to copy your…

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer Unvaccinated NBA players and team personnel must submit to weekly COVID-19 testing this season. The league told…

By MARK LONG AP Sports Writer GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — First-year Florida football coach Billy Napier plans, plots and perfects every minute of…

By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer LIV Golf has made it official. British Open champion Cameron Smith and Joaquin Niemann are now part of the…

By RONALD BLUM and ANDREW DAMPF AP Sports Writers NEW YORK (AP) — Baseball’s elite are getting involved with one of Europe’s most celebrated…

By ANGELA CHARLTON Associated Press PARIS (AP) — French officials say World Cup winner Paul Pogba has paid 100,000 euros ($100,000) to an organized…

By JEROME PUGMIRE AP Sports Writer PARIS (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar looks fitter and sharper than he has for several years after being…

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Brazil winger Antony looks set to complete a move to Manchester United for $95 million and join Lisandro Martinez in…

VIRGINIA WATER, England (AP) — Europe captain Luke Donald will have six picks for next year’s Ryder Cup in Italy. That’s three more picks than…

LONDON (AP) — Argentina defender Cristian Romero has signed a permanent contract to remain with Tottenham until 2027. Romero joined on a…

By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer A 9-0 thrashing by Liverpool and veiled criticism of his club’s strategy in the transfer market was too much for…

By JANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Mike Clevinger came to the San Diego Padres from Cleveland, so he knows a thing or two…

By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Corbin Carroll’s ability to hit helped the Arizona Diamondbacks win in his big league debut…

By JILL PAINTER LOPEZ Associated Press ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Aaron Judge hit his 50th home run of the season but Shohei Ohtani also went deep…

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Aaron Judge hit his 50th home run of the season Monday night, connecting in the eighth inning for the New York Yankees…

CINCINNATI (AP) — St. Louis Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols tagged his major league record 450th different pitcher for a home run, connecting off…

NEW YORK (AP) — RJ Barrett has agreed to a contract extension with the New York Knicks, agent Bill Duffy said Monday night. ESPN first reported the…

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans have acquired offensive lineman Dennis Daley from the Carolina Panthers. The Titans sent their 2024…

By IAN HARRISON Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — Danny Jansen hit a three-run homer in the seventh inning and singled home the winning run in the…

By BRIAN HALL Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Gio Urshela’s three-run double in the fifth inning pushed the Minnesota Twins ahead and four…

BARRANQUILLA, Colombia (AP) — USA Basketball is on the brink of qualifying for next year’s World Cup. John Jenkins scored 26 points and the U.S.…

By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos have released 10-year veteran punter Sam Martin. Martin was…

By ALANIS THAMES AP Sports Writer MIAMI (AP) — Chris Martin has exceeded the Los Angeles Dodgers’ expectations since they traded for him in…

By BERNIE WILSON and JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writers SAN DIEGO (AP) — San Diego State football coach Brady Hoke said Monday he didn’t know star…