Oregon reaches Big Ten title game by refusing to focus on the ‘fiction’ of the future
AP Sports Writer EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Oregon hasn’t gotten this far by wish-casting about outcomes in its first Big Ten season. As quarterback…
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AP Top 25: Oregon a unanimous No. 1 ahead of 1st CFP rankings, followed by Georgia, Ohio State
AP College Football Writer Oregon was the unanimous choice for No. 1 in The Associated Press college football poll on Sunday, strengthening its bid…
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Sprains, strains and ACL tears. What to know about some of the NFL’s most common injuries
By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer Hamstring pulls, ligament tears and ankle sprains can be as formidable an opponent for NFL teams as a…
Continue Reading Saquon Barkley followed his heart in signing franchise tag and joining the Giants
By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Star running back Saquon Barkley followed his heart in signing his franchise tag and…
Continue Reading Patriots’ Lawrence Guy on the field at training camp amid ongoing contract discussions with team
By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Patriots defensive lineman Lawrence Guy says he is at training camp and for now at…
Continue Reading Jaguars LT Cam Robinson embraces temporary backup role while preparing for 4-game suspension
By MARK LONG AP Pro Football Writer JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jacksonville Jaguars left tackle Cam Robinson is a backup for the first time in six…
Continue Reading Cornerback Jalen Ramsey appears to injure leg during Dolphins practice
By ALANIS THAMES AP Sports Writer MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Miami Dolphins cornerback Jalen Ramsey was carted off with an apparent leg injury at…
Continue Reading Roger Craig, Tom Coughlin and Mike Shanahan advance in Hall of Fame consideration
By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer Versatile running back Roger Craig, and two-time Super Bowl-winning coaches Tom Coughlin and Mike Shanahan…
Continue Reading Larry Nassar survivors sue Michigan State over alleged ‘secret decisions’ on releasing documents
By COREY WILLIAMS and JOEY CAPPELLETTI Associated Press EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Women who were sexually assaulted by former Michigan State…
Continue Reading Pro Bowl defensive end Trey Hendrickson signs a 1-year contract extension with the Bengals
CINCINNATI (AP) — Two-time Pro Bowl defensive end Trey Hendrickson has signed a one-year contract extension that ties him to Cincinnati through the…
Continue Reading Partnership between Oshoala and Ajibade lifts Nigeria to upset over Australia
By BROOKE EVANS AND TAFT GANTT Associated Press BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — With the match tied at 1-1 in the second half, few would’ve blamed…
Continue Reading LeBron James sends thanks, says family is ‘safe and healthy’ after Bronny’s cardiac arrest
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James said his family is “safe and healthy” three days after his oldest son, Bronny,…
Continue Reading Shohei Ohtani is staying with the Angels, at least for the rest of the season, GM says
By LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer DETROIT (AP) — Shohei Ohtani is staying with the Los Angeles Angels, at least for the rest of the season. The Angels…
Continue Reading Olympic power broker sheikh banished for 3 years by IOC for election influence while suspended
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — Long-time Olympic power broker Sheikh Ahmad al-Fahad al-Sabah has been banished by the IOC for…
Continue Reading Christian Yelich’s resurgence playing vital role in Brewers’ quest for NL Central title
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer MILWAUKEE (AP) — Christian Yelich heard all the talk about whether he ever could recapture the MVP form he…
Continue Reading DNA tests confirm the body found on a Swiss glacier is of a German mountaineer missing since 1986
GENEVA (AP) — Police in southwestern Switzerland say that DNA tests have confirmed that the body recently found on a glacier southeast of the famed…
Continue Reading UEFA clears Barcelona for Champions League, warns investigation into ref payments can be reopened
NYON, Switzerland (AP) — UEFA has confirmed Barcelona’s place in the next Champions League though said investigation into more than $7 million…
Continue Reading Captain Horan sets the tone for United States at the Women’s World Cup
By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — As co-captain of the United States, Lindsey Horan is setting a feisty tone for…
Continue Reading Austria defender Stefan Lainer diagnosed with cancer and faces months of treatment
MOENCHENGLADBACH, Germany (AP) — Austria defender Stefan Lainer has been diagnosed with lymphoma, a form of cancer. His club Borussia…
Continue Reading Formed to combat Olympic sex abuse, SafeSport center is struggling 6 years after opening
By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer DENVER (AP) — Six years into its mission to remedy the sex-abuse crisis in Olympic sports, the U.S. Center for…
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