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By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — Former first-round pick Danny Shelton began his latest fresh start with the Kansas City…

By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer Liz Cambage announced on social media she is stepping away from the WNBA “for the time being.” It’s…

By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The reinforcements arrived by the bunches Monday for the Denver Broncos. They…

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson defensive end Xavier Thomas will miss up to six weeks with a foot injury suffered at the team’s scrimmage…

The Associated Press A brief look at the teams that made The Associated Press preseason college football…

By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco 49ers safety Jimmie Ward pulled his hamstring and might not be ready…

By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer With two of the best players in the country leading the way — and a championship game loss as…

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer The Memphis Grizzlies are in line to be part of the NBA’s Christmas showcase for the first time. The…

By The Associated Press Four-time world champion Adrien Broner has withdrawn from his nationally televised fight against Omar Figueroa, citing mental…

By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Kevin Harvick has surged into title contention with a two-race winning streak that has…

ZURICH, Switzerland (AP) — FIFA has handed out four-year doping bans to two players who tested positive for banned substances during qualifying for…

CHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy has been described by prosecutors as a “predator” who could not take no for an…

LONDON (AP) — Thomas Tuchel and Antonio Conte have been charged by the Football Association with improper behavior for their tussle at Stamford…

By JIM HEINTZ Associated Press MOSCOW (AP) — Lawyers for American basketball star Brittney Griner have filed an appeal of her nine-year Russian…

BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Aston Villa defender Diego Carlos is set for a long spell out after rupturing his Achilles tendon. The Premier League…

By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer It appears Ralf Rangnick was correct when he made the blunt assessment that Manchester United needed soccer’s…

By NOAH TRISTER AP Baseball Writer Drew Rasmussen’s perfect game bid was more than just a sublime individual performance. The right-hander’s…

By The Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — Andrew Brody’s goal helped lead Real Salt Lake to a 2-1 victory over the Seattle Sounders on Sunday.…

By The Associated Press Alan Benitez’s game-winning goal led Minnesota United to a 2-1 win over Nashville on Sunday. After the win , United is…