Allmendingers ready to reign as 1st family of racing, runway
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) — AJ Allmendinger is trying to win the NASCAR Xfinity Series championship on Saturday night.…
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Boxing body uses AI vetting of judges to restore trust
BELGRADE. Serbia (AP) — The troubled International Boxing Association is seeking to restore trust in its bouts, which have long been suspected to…
Continue ReadingRussia wins doubles to eliminate US, reach BJK Cup final
By KAREL JANICEK Associated Press PRAGUE (AP) — Russia won the decisive doubles match Friday to beat the United States 2-1 and reach the final of…
Continue ReadingWinless Lions drawing comparisons to their 0-16 team in 2008
By LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer The winless Detroit Lions are drawing comparisons to their 0-16 team in 2008. Only one thing is for sure: Detroit will…
Continue ReadingEXPLAINER: Rodgers and how the NFL’s COVID-19 protocols work
By The Associated Press Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers will miss Sunday’s game at Kansas City after being placed in the NFL’s…
Continue ReadingGerman soccer game called off after 18 virus cases at club
SANDHAUSEN, Germany (AP) — A German second-division soccer game has been postponed after one of the clubs reported 18 new cases of the coronavirus…
Continue ReadingWith Domi in COVID-19 protocol, Blue Jackets now lose Laine
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Columbus Blue Jackets will be without key forwards Patrik Laine and Max Domi for Saturday’s game against Colorado.…
Continue ReadingKeita Nakajima leads Asia-Pacific Amateur by 1
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Keita Nakajima of Japan takes a one-shot lead into the final round of the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship. The…
Continue ReadingNamajunas, Usman fight in rematches in UFC return to NYC
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer Rose Namajunas puts her strawweight title up for grabs against Zhang Weil in UFC’s return to New York. Kamaru…
Continue ReadingFox Sports heads to Naval Academy for military salute
By The Associated Press Fox Sports could have had one of the more intriguing games of the week with Green Bay visiting Kansas City _ until Aaron…
Continue ReadingFavorites, top contenders for Day 2 of Breeders’ Cup
By MIKE FARRELL Associated Press The early favorites and top contenders in nine Breeders’ Cup races on Day 2 at Del Mar. In the $6 million…
Continue ReadingNYC Marathon returns from pandemic pause for 50th running
By JAKE SEINER AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) — A limited field of 33,000 runners will jog off the Verrazzano Bridge and wind its way toward…
Continue ReadingMLS 2022 final on Nov 5, 16 days before start of World Cup
NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Soccer’s 2022 season will start Feb. 26 and its postseason final will be on Nov. 5, a month earlier than this year,…
Continue ReadingFirmino hamstring injury a blow for Liverpool, Brazil
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Roberto Firmino will miss at least one month with Liverpool and upcoming World Cup qualifiers with Brazil because of a…
Continue ReadingIndians exercise option on 3B Ramírez, hire hitting coach
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Indians have picked up José Ramírez’s $12 million contract option for 2022 after…
Continue ReadingDisconnect: Browns cut ties with OBJ, end drama-filled stay
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Odell Beckham Jr. is being released by the Cleveland Browns, who are cutting ties with the…
Continue ReadingAnsu Fati returns for Spain’s decisive World Cup qualifiers
MADRID (AP) — Spain coach Luis Enrique has called up Barcelona teenager Ansu Fati for the national team’s decisive World Cup qualifiers against…
Continue ReadingGio Reyna hit by injury setbacks at Borussia Dortmund
DORTMUND, Germany (AP) — Borussia Dortmund coach Marco Rose says attacking midfielder Gio Reyna faces a longer-than-expected time on the sidelines…
Continue ReadingGermany recalls Draxler, Brandt for World Cup qualifiers
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Germany coach Hansi Flick has recalled midfielders Julian Draxler and Julian Brandt for upcoming World Cup qualifying…
Continue Reading49ers increase minority stake in English soccer club Leeds
LEEDS, England (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers have increased their minority stake in Premier League club Leeds to 44%. The NFL franchise first…
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