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Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty scratched from the Breeders' Cup Classic because of a fever
Read full article: Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty scratched from the Breeders' Cup Classic because of a feverKentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes winner and Breeders' Cup Classic favorite Sovereignty has been scratched from the $7 million world championship race after catching a fever.
What NFL fans think about the league's efforts to reduce injuries, according to a new poll
Read full article: What NFL fans think about the league's efforts to reduce injuries, according to a new pollMany NFL teams have lost star players to season-ending injuries this season, or played without them for significant stretches — but a new poll finds that most football fans want more games, even if it means more risk.
Take it from the top: Toronto's Trey Yesavage uses unusually high arm angle to his advantage
Read full article: Take it from the top: Toronto's Trey Yesavage uses unusually high arm angle to his advantageTrey Yesavage, a 22-year-old rookie for the Toronto Blue Jays, is getting attention with his unusual pitching style.
Guerrero homers off Ohtani as Blue Jays even World Series with 6-2 win over Dodgers in Game 4
Read full article: Guerrero homers off Ohtani as Blue Jays even World Series with 6-2 win over Dodgers in Game 4Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit a two-run homer off Shohei Ohtani, Shane Bieber pitched four-hit ball into the sixth inning, and the Toronto Blue Jays shook off their epic 18-inning loss to even the World Series with a 6-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 4.
US World Series viewers drop 14% for first two games of Dodgers-Blue Jays matchup
Read full article: US World Series viewers drop 14% for first two games of Dodgers-Blue Jays matchupU.S. viewers for the first two games of the World Series between the Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays dropped 14% from last year’s matchup between Los Angeles and the New York Yankees, but Canadian and Japanese audiences set records.
WNBA offers 30-day extension as CBA deadline looms, AP sources say
Read full article: WNBA offers 30-day extension as CBA deadline looms, AP sources sayTwo people familiar with the decision say the WNBA has offered players a 30-day extension to continue negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement.
NCAA delays rule change permitting college athletes to bet on professional sports
Read full article: NCAA delays rule change permitting college athletes to bet on professional sportsThe NCAA is delaying a rule change that will allow athletes and athletic department staff members to bet on professional sports.
George Springer out of Toronto's starting lineup for World Series Game 4 against Dodgers
Read full article: George Springer out of Toronto's starting lineup for World Series Game 4 against DodgersToronto’s George Springer is out of the starting lineup for Game 4 of the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, a day after hurting his right side during a swing.
Dodgers' Roberts against extending ghost runner to postseason. Blue Jays' Schneider not sure
Read full article: Dodgers' Roberts against extending ghost runner to postseason. Blue Jays' Schneider not sureDodgers manager Dave Roberts is against using the automatic runner rule for extra innings in the World Series.
Affidavit: Former NFL star Adrian Peterson was asleep in SUV before DWI arrest in Texas
Read full article: Affidavit: Former NFL star Adrian Peterson was asleep in SUV before DWI arrest in TexasCourt records say former NFL running back Adrian Peterson was asleep behind the wheel of his SUV at a suburban Houston gas station before he was arrested on charges of driving while intoxicated and unlawfully carrying a weapon.
Carson Wentz shows his toughness after playing 2 1/2 games with a major shoulder injury
Read full article: Carson Wentz shows his toughness after playing 2 1/2 games with a major shoulder injuryCarson Wentz dislocated his left, non-throwing shoulder, tearing his labrum and fracturing the socket, in the first half of a game for the Vikings in London on Oct. 5 and kept playing, according to two people with knowledge of the injury.
Gender testing on tap for female skiers, snowboarders with 100 days to Olympics
Read full article: Gender testing on tap for female skiers, snowboarders with 100 days to OlympicsWith 100 days to go until the Winter Olympics, the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee has begun the complicated and expensive task of identifying female skiers and snowboarders who need to take gender tests before they arrive in Italy.
Lindsey Vonn says she has 'nothing to prove' as she prepares to return to the Olympics
Read full article: Lindsey Vonn says she has 'nothing to prove' as she prepares to return to the OlympicsLindsey Vonn feels like she has nothing to prove in her bid to return to the Olympics at the age of 41.
Michigan and coach Moore drop appeal of NCAA penalties from sign-stealing saga
Read full article: Michigan and coach Moore drop appeal of NCAA penalties from sign-stealing sagaMichigan and football coach Sherrone Moore have dropped their appeal of NCAA penalties stemming from a sign-stealing operation.
Gio Reyna tells AP about plans to reboot career with new club and return to US team for World Cup
Read full article: Gio Reyna tells AP about plans to reboot career with new club and return to US team for World CupGio Reyna went to the 2022 World Cup as one of United States’ brightest young soccer stars.
The Dodgers' historic World Series Game 3 victory, by the numbers
Read full article: The Dodgers' historic World Series Game 3 victory, by the numbersThe Los Angeles Dodgers outlasted the Toronto Blue Jays with a 6-5, 18-inning win in Game 3 of the World Series on Monday night, producing a lengthy list of records topped by Shohei Ohtani as they took a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven matchup.
Freeman's homer in 18th inning lifts Dodgers over Blue Jays 6-5 in World Series classic
Read full article: Freeman's homer in 18th inning lifts Dodgers over Blue Jays 6-5 in World Series classicFreddie Freeman homered leading off the bottom of the 18th inning, Shohei Ohtani went deep twice during another record-setting performance and the Los Angeles Dodgers outlasted the Toronto Blue Jays 6-5 in a World Series classic.
NFL's International Player Pathway program is shining a spotlight on talent from around the world
Read full article: NFL's International Player Pathway program is shining a spotlight on talent from around the worldThe NFL’s International Player Pathway program gives players from outside the United States and Canada a chance to learn, develop, practice and play American football professionally as the league continues to expand its global reach.
Markkanen becomes first Jazz player to top 50 points since Karl Malone in win over Suns
Read full article: Markkanen becomes first Jazz player to top 50 points since Karl Malone in win over SunsThe Utah Jazz played 2,155 regular season games since Karl Malone scored 56 points in awin over Golden State on April 7, 1998.
Markkanen scores a career-high 51 points to help the Jazz outlast the Suns 138-134 in OT
Read full article: Markkanen scores a career-high 51 points to help the Jazz outlast the Suns 138-134 in OTLauri Markkanen scored a career-high 51 points, the first Jazz player to reach 50 in the regular season since Karl Malone in 1998, and Utah beat the Phoenix Suns 138-134 in overtime on Monday night.
Ex-wife of Angels employee says team failed her drug-addicted husband at trial over pitcher’s death
Read full article: Ex-wife of Angels employee says team failed her drug-addicted husband at trial over pitcher’s deathThe ex-wife of a Los Angeles Angels employee says the MLB team failed her former husband, who is serving 22 years for his role in the fatal overdose of one of the team's star pitchers.
Mahomes, Hunt lead Chiefs to dominant 28-7 win over Commanders, their 9th straight in the series
Read full article: Mahomes, Hunt lead Chiefs to dominant 28-7 win over Commanders, their 9th straight in the seriesPatrick Mahomes threw for 299 yards and three touchdowns, and the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Washington Commanders 28-7.
Another big Sho: Ohtani hits 2 homers, ties record with 4 extra-base hits in World Series Game 3
Read full article: Another big Sho: Ohtani hits 2 homers, ties record with 4 extra-base hits in World Series Game 3Shohei Ohtani homered twice and tied a 119-year-old major league record with four extra-base hits in Game 3 of the World Series.
Blue Jays' George Springer leaves Game 3 of World Series after injuring himself on a swing
Read full article: Blue Jays' George Springer leaves Game 3 of World Series after injuring himself on a swingToronto Blue Jays designated hitter George Springer left Game 3 of the World Series after injuring himself with a swing during the seventh inning.
Vikings' Carson Wentz to IR with shoulder injury that requires season-ending surgery, AP source says
Read full article: Vikings' Carson Wentz to IR with shoulder injury that requires season-ending surgery, AP source saysThe Minnesota Vikings have placed quarterback Carson Wentz on injured reserve.
Hendrick Motorsports, Joe Gibbs Racing rekindle friendly rivalry for NASCAR championship
Read full article: Hendrick Motorsports, Joe Gibbs Racing rekindle friendly rivalry for NASCAR championshipFor the second time in four years, the Championship 4 in the Cup Series is an even split between the two winningest playoff teams in NASCAR history.
Timberwolves will be without Anthony Edwards for at least a week due to a hamstring strain
Read full article: Timberwolves will be without Anthony Edwards for at least a week due to a hamstring strainMinnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards will miss at least a week due to a strained right hamstring.
Gambling probe tests the resilience that helped Chauncey Billups soar to the Basketball Hall of Fame
Read full article: Gambling probe tests the resilience that helped Chauncey Billups soar to the Basketball Hall of FameChauncey Billups earned a spot in the Basketball Hall of Fame a year ago, recognizing his resilience and clutch play in a championship-winning NBA career.
Arch Manning in concussion protocol for No. 20 Texas ahead of game vs. No. 9 Vanderbilt
Read full article: Arch Manning in concussion protocol for No. 20 Texas ahead of game vs. No. 9 VanderbiltTexas coach Steve Sarkisian said quarterback Arch Manning is in concussion protocol and did not practice Monday ahead of the No. 20 Longhorns’ game against No. 9 Vanderbilt.
NBA starts review of policies after gambling-related arrests of Rozier, Billups
Read full article: NBA starts review of policies after gambling-related arrests of Rozier, BillupsThe NBA has started a review to protect the integrity of the game, players, and coaches following the arrests of Miami guard Terry Rozier and Portland coach Chauncey Billups.
'Yeah, boyeeee': Flavor Flav gives bobsled and skeleton a try, joins team as hype man for Olympics
Read full article: 'Yeah, boyeeee': Flavor Flav gives bobsled and skeleton a try, joins team as hype man for OlympicsFlavor Flav, the iconic rapper and reality star, has become the official hype man for the USA Bobsled and Skeleton team.
Ex-wife of Angels employee says she saw players party with pills during trial over pitcher's death
Read full article: Ex-wife of Angels employee says she saw players party with pills during trial over pitcher's deathThe ex-wife of a Los Angeles Angels employee is testified she saw players and clubhouse attendants partying with pills and alcohol on a team plane.
Bellingham key for Real Madrid as it ended its losing streak against Barcelona
Read full article: Bellingham key for Real Madrid as it ended its losing streak against BarcelonaThe day after the first clasico of the season saw Real Madrid celebrating the end of its losing streak against Barcelona, and hailing the return to form of Jude Bellingham.
AP Top 25 Extra Points: No. 22 Houston's rise in Big 12 comes with Weigman-led offensive bump
Read full article: AP Top 25 Extra Points: No. 22 Houston's rise in Big 12 comes with Weigman-led offensive bumpThe Houston Cougars have climbed to No. 22 in the AP poll after a 24-16 win over Arizona State.
Some 4 years after fleeing Afghanistan, a group of refugees returns to international competition
Read full article: Some 4 years after fleeing Afghanistan, a group of refugees returns to international competitionSome four years after players from the Afghanistan women’s national team fled their homeland amid the Taliban’s takeover, a number of the teammates are representing their country once more in an international soccer tournament.
Aaron Rodgers wasn't seeking 'revenge' against the Packers, who gave him a reality check instead
Read full article: Aaron Rodgers wasn't seeking 'revenge' against the Packers, who gave him a reality check insteadAaron Rodgers was solid but not spectacular in his first-ever game against the Green Bay Packers.
Former NFL star Adrian Peterson arrested in Houston suburb on DWI and gun charges
Read full article: Former NFL star Adrian Peterson arrested in Houston suburb on DWI and gun chargesAuthorities say that former NFL running back Adrian Peterson remains jailed after being arrested in a Houston suburb on charges of driving while intoxicated and unlawfully carrying a weapon.
Ohtani has one place he doesn't want to hear the 'We don't need you!' chant — at home
Read full article: Ohtani has one place he doesn't want to hear the 'We don't need you!' chant — at homeShohei Ohtani, the Los Angeles Dodgers' two-way star, jokes about not wanting to hear the "We don't need you!"
Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers fall short in QB's reunion with Green Bay as Love leads 35-25 win
Read full article: Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers fall short in QB's reunion with Green Bay as Love leads 35-25 winJordan Love passed for 360 yards and three touchdowns as the Green Bay Packers defeated Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers 35-25.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts had flight delay getting home from Toronto after World Series Game 2
Read full article: Dodgers manager Dave Roberts had flight delay getting home from Toronto after World Series Game 2A flight delay caused Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Robers to arrive late for the team’s workout Sunday ahead of World Series Game 3.
Yes, those really are the Steelers out there against the Packers. Even if it doesn't look like it
Read full article: Yes, those really are the Steelers out there against the Packers. Even if it doesn't look like itThe Pittsburgh Steelers have donned throwback uniforms for their Sunday night game against the Green Bay Packers.
Michael Brennan wins Utah Championship on an invitation and gets 2-year PGA Tour exemption
Read full article: Michael Brennan wins Utah Championship on an invitation and gets 2-year PGA Tour exemptionMichael Brennan was dominant on the PGA Tour Americas this summer and just as dominant at the Bank of Utah Championship.
Byron outduels Blaney for victory at Martinsville and NASCAR Championship 4 berth
Read full article: Byron outduels Blaney for victory at Martinsville and NASCAR Championship 4 berthWith a Championship 4 spot on the line, William Byron put the bumper to Ryan Blaney to win at Martinsville Speedway in the third-round finale of the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs.
Lando Norris snaps losing streak with victory in Mexico City, takes lead in F1 championship
Read full article: Lando Norris snaps losing streak with victory in Mexico City, takes lead in F1 championshipLando Norris has ended a five-race losing streak by winning the Formula 1 race in Mexico City.
Winning now or peaking at the Olympics? How World Cup skiers plan to be at their best in February
Read full article: Winning now or peaking at the Olympics? How World Cup skiers plan to be at their best in FebruaryPaula Moltzan has opened the Alpine skiing World Cup season with her career-best result in giant slalom.
Hall and Fields help the Jets edge the Bengals 39-38 for their 1st win of the season
Read full article: Hall and Fields help the Jets edge the Bengals 39-38 for their 1st win of the seasonBreece Hall rushed for two second-half touchdowns and threw a 4-yard TD pass to Mason Taylor with 1:54 left, helping the New York Jets edge the Cincinnati Bengals 39-38 for their first win under coach Aaron Glenn.
Myles Garrett breaks Browns franchise record with 5 sacks against Patriots
Read full article: Myles Garrett breaks Browns franchise record with 5 sacks against PatriotsCleveland Browns defensive lineman Myles Garrett broke his own franchise record with five sacks against the New England Patriots.
Lakers' Luka Doncic likely out at least one week with a sprained finger and a bruised leg
Read full article: Lakers' Luka Doncic likely out at least one week with a sprained finger and a bruised legThe Los Angeles Lakers say Luka Doncic is expected to be sidelined for at least one week because of a sprained finger on his left hand and a bruised lower left leg.
Giants rookie running back Cam Skattebo has surgery after dislocating right ankle vs. Eagles
Read full article: Giants rookie running back Cam Skattebo has surgery after dislocating right ankle vs. EaglesNew York Giants rookie running back Cam Skattebo underwent surgery to repair a dislocated right ankle, coach Brian Daboll said Monday.
Big 12 lands season-high 5 teams in the AP Top 25, No. 9 Vandy's ranking highest since 1937, LSU out
Read full article: Big 12 lands season-high 5 teams in the AP Top 25, No. 9 Vandy's ranking highest since 1937, LSU outThe Big 12 has five teams in the latest Associated Press Top 25 college football poll.
Former Jets center Nick Mangold dies at 41, less than 2 weeks after announcing he had kidney disease
Read full article: Former Jets center Nick Mangold dies at 41, less than 2 weeks after announcing he had kidney diseaseThe New York Jets have announced the death of former center Nick Mangold at age 41.
Haaland scoring run over in Man City loss as Arsenal opens up 4-point lead in Premier League
Read full article: Haaland scoring run over in Man City loss as Arsenal opens up 4-point lead in Premier LeagueErling Haaland’s 12-game scoring streak has ended in Manchester City’s first loss in nearly two months that allowed Arsenal to extend its lead to four points in the Premier League.
Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. and top WR Drake London to miss game against Dolphins due to injuries
Read full article: Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. and top WR Drake London to miss game against Dolphins due to injuriesAtlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is inactive against the Miami Dolphins after being listed as questionable with a bone bruise on his left knee.
United States winger Tim Weah injured during Marseille's 2-1 loss to Lens in French league
Read full article: United States winger Tim Weah injured during Marseille's 2-1 loss to Lens in French leagueAmerican winger Tim Weah left the field with what appeared to be a thigh injury during Marseille’s 2-1 loss to Lens after providing his first assist for the French league club during the first half.
Olympic GS champion Odermatt wins close duel with Schwarz to start World Cup season with victory
Read full article: Olympic GS champion Odermatt wins close duel with Schwarz to start World Cup season with victoryOlympic champion Marco Odermatt held off a challenge by home crowd favorite Marco Schwarz to win the season-opening men’s World Cup giant slalom in the Austrian Alps.
Mbappé and Bellingham score in tense clasico as Madrid wins 2-1 to end losing run against Barcelona
Read full article: Mbappé and Bellingham score in tense clasico as Madrid wins 2-1 to end losing run against BarcelonaReal Madrid has ended its four-game losing streak against rival Barcelona with a 2-1 victory in the first clasico of the season.
Reed produces 4 TDs and No. 3 Texas A&M races away from No. 20 LSU, 49-25
Read full article: Reed produces 4 TDs and No. 3 Texas A&M races away from No. 20 LSU, 49-25Marcel Reed passed for two touchdowns and ran for two more scores, and No. 3 Texas A&M’s second-half dominance turned a slim halftime deficit into a 49-25 victory over 20th-ranked LSU.
Alex Ovechkin plays his 1,500th game for the Capitals, but goal No. 900 will have to wait
Read full article: Alex Ovechkin plays his 1,500th game for the Capitals, but goal No. 900 will have to waitAlex Ovechkin had a chance to pull off a double milestone by reaching 900 goals in his 1,500th game.
Yamamoto throws first World Series complete game since 2015 as Dodgers beat Blue Jays 5-1 in Game 2
Read full article: Yamamoto throws first World Series complete game since 2015 as Dodgers beat Blue Jays 5-1 in Game 2Yoshinobu Yamamoto threw a four-hitter for his second consecutive complete game, the first in the World Series since 2015, and the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-1 to tie their best-of-seven matchup at one game apiece.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts doesn't think slugger Shohei Ohtani heard Toronto fans' taunts
Read full article: Dodgers manager Dave Roberts doesn't think slugger Shohei Ohtani heard Toronto fans' tauntsLos Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts doesn’t think Shohei Ohtani heard fans in Toronto taunting him during Game 1 of the World Series on Friday night, and he doesn’t think the Japanese two-way sensation is bothered much by boos anyway.
Germie Bernard's 2 late TDs help 'unbreakable' No. 4 Alabama rally past South Carolina 29-22
Read full article: Germie Bernard's 2 late TDs help 'unbreakable' No. 4 Alabama rally past South Carolina 29-22Germie Bernard scored two touchdowns in the final 2 1/2 minutes, and No. 4 Alabama rallied to beat South Carolina 29-22 for its seventh straight win.
Kucherov gets 1,000th career point in Lightning's game against Ducks
Read full article: Kucherov gets 1,000th career point in Lightning's game against DucksNikita Kucherov became the third-fastest active player to get his 1,000th career point with an assist in the second period of the Tampa Bay Lightning’s game against the Anaheim Ducks on Saturday night.
Rob Manfred increasingly confident major leaguers will play in 2028 LA Olympics
Read full article: Rob Manfred increasingly confident major leaguers will play in 2028 LA OlympicsMajor League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred is increasingly confident big league players will participate in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Missouri QB Beau Pribula carted off field with dislocated left ankle against No. 10 Vanderbilt
Read full article: Missouri QB Beau Pribula carted off field with dislocated left ankle against No. 10 VanderbiltMissouri quarterback Beau Pribula dislocated his left ankle and will have an MRI exam after being taken off the field on a cart early in the third quarter of a 17-10 against No. 10 Vanderbilt.
Chambliss leads No. 8 Mississippi to 34-26 victory over No. 13 Oklahoma
Read full article: Chambliss leads No. 8 Mississippi to 34-26 victory over No. 13 OklahomaTrinidad Chambliss threw for 315 yards and a touchdown and Kewan Lacy ran for two scores to help No. 8 Mississippi defeat No. 13 Oklahoma 34-26.
Jays' Bo Bichette held out of starting lineup, pinch-hits in World Series Game 2
Read full article: Jays' Bo Bichette held out of starting lineup, pinch-hits in World Series Game 2Held out of the starting lineup a day after returning from a knee injury, Blue Jays infielder Bo Bichette grounded out as a pinch-hitter in the seventh inning of Toronto’s 5-1 loss to the Dodgers in Game 2 of the World Series.
Shiffrin takes “monumental step” with 4th place as US ski team shines in World Cup opener
Read full article: Shiffrin takes “monumental step” with 4th place as US ski team shines in World Cup openerMikaela Shiffrin is very much used to winning World Cup races but could hardly be more pleased with finishing fourth in the season opener.
Ravens rule out Lamar Jackson (hamstring) for Sunday; 2-time MVP will miss a 3rd straight game
Read full article: Ravens rule out Lamar Jackson (hamstring) for Sunday; 2-time MVP will miss a 3rd straight gameLamar Jackson will miss a third consecutive game with a hamstring injury when the Baltimore Ravens host the Chicago Bears.
Poker's NBA-and-Mafia betting scandal echoes movie games, and cheats, from 'Ocean's' to 'Rounders'
Read full article: Poker's NBA-and-Mafia betting scandal echoes movie games, and cheats, from 'Ocean's' to 'Rounders'A big-money poker ring involving NBA figures indicted this week for allegedly cheating unsuspecting rich players echoes decades of films and TV shows, with supposed Mafia involvement adding to the drama.
Henderson and Hsu lead World team into the International Crown semifinals with a win Saturday
Read full article: Henderson and Hsu lead World team into the International Crown semifinals with a win SaturdayBrooke Henderson and Wei-Ling Hsu beat Sweden’s Madelene Sagstrom and Ingrid Lindblad 4 and 3 to qualify the World team for the International Crown semifinals.
Luka Doncic scores 49 to extend his sizzling season start in Lakers' 128-110 win over Timberwolves
Read full article: Luka Doncic scores 49 to extend his sizzling season start in Lakers' 128-110 win over TimberwolvesLuka Doncic scored 49 points and became the fourth player in NBA history to begin a season with back-to-back 40-point performances, leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a 128-110 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Shohei Ohtani follows historic 2-way show with World Series homer, but Dodgers routed by Jays
Read full article: Shohei Ohtani follows historic 2-way show with World Series homer, but Dodgers routed by JaysShohei Ohtani followed his two-way show for the ages with a homer in the Dodgers’ World Series opener, but he also grounded out with the bases loaded in Los Angeles’ 11-4 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays.
Barger, Varsho and Kirk lead homer barrage as Blue Jays rout Dodgers 11-4 in World Series opener
Read full article: Barger, Varsho and Kirk lead homer barrage as Blue Jays rout Dodgers 11-4 in World Series openerAddison Barger launched the first pinch-hit grand slam in World Series history, Alejandro Kirk added a two-run homer in a nine-run sixth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays overwhelmed the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers 11-4 in Game 1.
Blue Jays' Addison Barger hits the first pinch-hit grand slam in World Series history
Read full article: Blue Jays' Addison Barger hits the first pinch-hit grand slam in World Series historyToronto Blue Jays outfielder Addison Barger launched the first pinch-hit grand slam in World Series history during Game 1 against the Los Angeles Dodgers.