AP National Sports

By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Billy Eppler embraced the bright lights of the big city, promising on his first day as Mets…

MOSCOW, Idaho (AP) — Paul Petrino will coach his final game with Idaho on Saturday after agreeing to part ways with the school. Athletic director…

By W.G. RAMIREZ Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Brayden McNabb has been a consistent contributor while quietly…

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers will be without star outside linebacker T.J. Watt when they head west to face the Los Angeles Chargers.…

By GENE CHAMBERLAIN Associated Press LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — A foot injury bothering Chicago Bears pass rusher Khalil Mack will require surgery…

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Texas Rangers have given manager Chris Woodward a contract extension. He is now signed through the 2023 season, and the…

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs have agreed to cover ongoing medical treatment and expenses for a young girl who was injured in a…

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers returned to practice on a limited basis Friday after missing the last two days…

By JOHN BOHNENKAMP Associated Press IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Clarissa Chun is looking forward to building the new women’s wrestling program at…

By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Noah Syndergaard got a qualifying offer and not much else from the New York Mets over the…

By ROB HARRIS AP Global Soccer Writer LONDON (AP) — Concerns about two cryptocurrency companies have led to two of Europe’s leading soccer clubs,…

By The Associated Press Joe Flacco is still Joe Cool or Cool Joe to his New York Jets teammates. The 36-year-old veteran quarterback will make his…

DALLAS (AP) — The Dallas Mavericks are retiring Dirk Nowitzki’s No. 41 when Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors visit in January. NBA…

By PAT EATON-ROBB AP Sports Writer Hall of Fame basketball coach Jim Calhoun’s first attempt at retirement in 2012  lasted less than six years.…

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Emmanuel Akot registered 16 points and six assists as Boise State romped past Temple 82-62 in the Charleston Classic.…

CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — Rylan Jones had 19 points as Utah State beat New Mexico State 85-58 in the Myrtle Beach Invitational. Teddy Allen led New…

By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer NAPLES, Fla. (AP) — The LPGA Tour has announced a 34-tournament schedule with prize money approaching $90 million.…

MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (AP) — Uruguay coach Óscar Tabárez has been fired amid his team’s poor run in World Cup qualifying. The Uruguayans are in…

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Jasmine Carson came off the bench to score 14 points with four 3-pointers, both career highs, and Esmery Martinez posted…