LAFC signs forward Denis Bouanga from France’s Saint-Étienne
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Forward Denis Bouanga signed with Los Angeles FC on Friday as the Major League Soccer-leading…
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Mims motivated to be ‘on top’ of Jets’ receiver depth chart
By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Denzel Mims was the New York Jets’ exciting new playmaker two summers ago…
Continue Reading Cardinals RBs coach facing domestic battery charges
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona Cardinals running backs coach James Saxon has been charged in Indianapolis with two counts of domestic battery…
Continue Reading Lamet’s eventful week continues with Rockies picking him up
DENVER (AP) — The Colorado Rockies have claimed Dinelson Lamet off waivers, capping a week in which the right-hander was traded by one organization…
Continue Reading Chun takes halfway lead at Women’s British Open
MUIRFIELD, Scotland (AP) — In Gee Chun is making another strong run at a major. The South Korean golfer took the halfway lead at the Women’s…
Continue Reading Titans patient as QB Malik Willis makes jump from Liberty
By TERESA M. WALKER AP Pro Football Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Malik Willis is experiencing some growing pains as the Tennessee Titans rookie…
Continue Reading Tom Kim going places in a hurry, among leaders at Wyndham
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Joohyung Kim began the Wyndham Championship with a quadruple bogey. Now the 20-year-old South Korean who goes by “Tom”…
Continue Reading Marsch looking to put his own stamp on new-look Leeds
LEEDS, England (AP) — Leeds had a busy summer that included a slew of new signings. Its American coach Jesse Marsch is hoping he has the players he…
Continue Reading Michigan cuts ties with embattled hockey coach Mel Pearson
By LARRY LAGE AP Hockey Writer ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — The University of Michigan has cut ties with embattled hockey coach Mel Pearson. Pearson’s…
Continue Reading WR Jordan Addison says move to USC was only about football
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jordan Addison said he didn’t know Southern California was the school for him until the…
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Los Angeles Angels equal inauspicious MLB record as they score 7 solo home runs — but still lose
By Ben Morse, CNN When it’s not going your way, it’s really not going your way. In what has been a tough season for the Los Angeles…
Continue Reading NCAA will have 2 regional sites for 2023 women’s tournament
By The Associated Press The NCAA Tournament for women’s basketball is going to a two-host format for its regional rounds next year with eight teams…
Continue Reading New Milan player De Ketelaere honored by Kaká comparisons
MILAN (AP) — New AC Milan signing Charles De Ketelaere is honored by comparisons to former Rossoneri hero Kaká and hopes he can achieve as much…
Continue Reading ‘My age doesn’t matter:’ Lewandowski aims to rebuild Barça
By JOSEPH WILSON Associated Press BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Robert Lewandowski is determined to get Barcelona winning trophies again with all the…
Continue Reading Rested Newgarden seeking IndyCar lead at home in Nashville
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Josef Newgarden finished a disappointing 10th in the debut Music City Grand Prix on…
Continue Reading English FA to block unpopular changes to soccer team colors
LONDON (AP) — The English Football Association has given itself power to block changes to home jersey colors and badges that are unpopular with…
Continue Reading Newcastle hands manager Eddie Howe new long-term deal
NEWCASTLE, England (AP) — Newcastle has given manager Eddie Howe a new long-term contract less than a year after handing him the task of keeping…
Continue Reading Ten Hag: ‘Not right’ to single out Ronaldo for criticism
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has tried to shield Cristiano Ronaldo from criticism after the forward left a…
Continue Reading Brentford’s Mbeumo targets Cameroon switch before World Cup
YAOUNDE, Cameroon (AP) — Cameroon has recruited Brentford winger Bryan Mbeumo to play for the national team ahead of the World Cup. Mbeumo would…
Continue Reading England success spotlights women’s sports at Comm Games
By COURTNEY WALSH Associated Press BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — A week after the Lionesses became the pride of England for winning the Women’s…
Continue Reading Nadal withdraws from Montreal because of abdominal injury
MONTREAL (AP) — Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from the upcoming hard-court tournament in Montreal because of the abdominal injury that caused him to…
Continue Reading Kremlin says Griner swap must be discussed without publicity
By VLADIMIR ISACHENKOV Associated Press MOSCOW (AP) — The Kremlin said Friday that it’s open to talking about a possible prisoner exchange…
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The NFL is back! Preseason begins with Las Vegas Raiders blowing out under-manned Jacksonville Jaguars
By Ben Morse, CNN After nearly six long months away, the NFL is back. The 2022 season’s preseason began on Thursday with the typical curtain…
Continue Reading US stays top of FIFA women’s rankings; England up to No. 4
ZURICH (AP) — The United States women’s soccer team has extended its five-year reign atop the FIFA rankings. New European champion England moved…
Continue Reading NCAA hoops leagues grapple with unequal pay for women’s refs
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer The NCAA earned praise last year when it agreed to pay referees at its men’s and women’s basketball…
Continue Reading Coco Gauff beats former No. 1 Naomi Osaka in straight sets
SAN JOSE (AP) — Coco Gauff held off four-time major champion Naomi Osaka 6-4, 6-4 on Thursday night to advance to the quarterfinals at the Mubadala…
Continue Reading Raiders give McDaniels happy homecoming, beat Jaguars 27-11
By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer CANTON, Ohio (AP) — The Las Vegas Raiders gave coach Josh McDaniels a successful homecoming in his debut on…
Continue Reading Jonathan Huberdeau gets $84M, 8-year extension with Flames
CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — The Calgary Flames and recently acquired forward Jonathan Huberdeau have agreed to an $84 million, eight-year contract…
Continue Reading Perez’s 3-run homer in 7th lifts Royals over Red Sox 7-3
By DAVID SMALE Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Salvador Perez hit a line drive, three-run homer run to break open a close game and…
Continue Reading Devils avoid arbitration with Wood with 1-year, $3.2M deal
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — The New Jersey Devils avoided salary arbitration with Miles Wood, agreeing to a one-year, $3.2 million deal with the forward.…
Continue Reading Hernández, Guerrero homer as Blue Jays beat Twins 9-3
By BRIAN HALL Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit a three-run homer, Teoscar Hernández homered for the second straight…
Continue Reading Rangers win 3-2 over WSox in debuts of 2 former 1st-rounders
By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Baseball Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Meibrys Viloria had a tiebreaking pinch-hit RBI single in the seventh inning and…
Continue Reading Syndergaard, Phillies beat Nationals in rain-shortened game
By AARON BRACY Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Noah Syndergaard won his Phillies debut despite giving up four runs, Alec Bohm hit a three-run…
Continue Reading NASCAR’s Kyle Busch, family escape Mall of America shooting
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (AP) — Kyle Busch, a two-time NASCAR champion, and his family safely escaped the Mall of America in suburban Minneapolis after…
Continue Reading McCowan makes late go-ahead layup, Wings beat Aces 82-80
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Teaira McCowan made a go-ahead layup with 11.4 seconds left to help the Dallas Wings beat the Las Vegas Aces 82-80 on…
Continue Reading Verlander wins MLB-leading 15th game, Astros blank Cleveland
By BRIAN DULIK Associated Press CLEVELAND (AP) — Justin Verlander pitched six scoreless innings for his MLB-leading 15th victory, Chas McCormick…
Continue Reading Lowe, Arozarena power Tampa Bay to 6-2 win over Tigers
By DAVE HOGG Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Brandon Lowe had a home run among his three hits and drove in three runs as the Tampa Bay Rays beat…
Continue Reading Naquin’s two homers, Diaz’s two-inning save lift Mets
By JERRY BEACH Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Deadline acquisition Tyler Naquin homered twice in his home debut, Edwin Diaz locked down his first…
Continue Reading Miguel Cabrera says he’s uncertain about playing in 2023
By DAVE HOGG Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Miguel Cabrera says he may end his likely Hall of Fame career at the end of this season. The…
Continue Reading Brittney Griner recognized with WNBA moment of silence
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Following Brittney Griner’s sentencing in Russia to nine years in prison Thursday, WNBA players, coaches and fans…
Continue Reading Rams’ McVay calls Stafford’s elbow pain “abnormal” for a QB
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer Coach Sean McVay says Matthew Stafford’s continuing elbow pain is unusual for a football player, and the Los…
Continue Reading LSU’s Kelly frank about uncertainty as camp kicks off
By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — LSU coach Brian Kelly says he and his new staff have a lot of decisions to make between…
Continue Reading NFL’s preseason Hall of Fame game delayed due to weather
CANTON, Ohio (AP) — The start of the Hall of Fame game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday night was delayed due…
Continue Reading Rangers introduce Rocker same day that 2 past No. 1s debut
By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Baseball Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Texas Rangers introduced their latest first-round draft pick, and then saw two…
Continue Reading Dodgers to honor Vin Scully in pre-game ceremony
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers will honor Vin Scully in a ceremony before Friday night’s game against the San Diego Padres. The Hall…
Continue Reading McMahon has homer, 5 RBIs as Rockies beat Soto, Padres 7-3
By BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — Ryan McMahon hit a three-run homer off Joe Musgrove and drove in five runs for the Colorado…
Continue Reading Angels tie MLB record with 7 solo HRs but lose to Athletics
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — In a season that has turned into a titanic struggle for the Los Angeles Angels, they suffered…
Continue Reading Mathieu thanks Saints for support during absence from camp
By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer METAIRIE, La. (AP) — New Orleans Saints safety Tyrann Mathieu says he isn’t ready to discuss why he missed…
Continue Reading Mets C James McCann comes off IL, Patrick Mazeika sent down
By JERRY BEACH Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — New York Mets catcher James McCann has been activated off the injured list, and he says he is…
Continue Reading Kershaw leaves with low back pain, Dodgers sweep Giants 5-3
By BEN ROSS Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Clayton Kershaw left his start with low back pain and the Los Angeles Dodgers went on to beat the…
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