AP National Sports

By ELI PACHECO Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — LaMelo Ball scored 31 points on seven 3-pointers, and the Charlotte Hornets used a 24-0…

ATLANTA (AP) — Gudmundur Thórarinsson scored on a free kick in the 90th minute and New York City FC tied Atlanta United 1-1 on Wednesday night.…

By The Associated Press The PGA Tour and LPGA Tour are going to the only Asia events they have left in the fall. The PGA Tour is in Japan for the…

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Federico Higuaín and Christian Makoun scored to help Inter Miami beat Toronto FC 3-0. Nick Marsmann had four saves…

By LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer DETROIT (AP) — Zach LaVine scored 15 of his 34 points in the third quarter, leading the Chicago Bulls to a 94-88…

By KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Following two weak performances at the plate, the Boston Red Sox now turn to Nathan Eovaldi to try to…

By W.G. RAMIREZ Associated Press HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Veteran cornerback Casey Hayward Jr. was brought to Las Vegas to provide leadership to the…

By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — Framber Valdez gave the Houston Astros the start they were looking for. The Astros lefty was perfect…

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas has agreed to a two-year extension worth a reported $30.1 million. The extension…

EDMONTON. Alberta (AP) — The Edmonton Oilers placed goalie Mike Smith on injured reserve Wednesday because of a lower-body injury. The Oilers…

GLENDALE, Colorado (AP) — USA Rugby has launched its bid to host the Rugby World Cup in 2027 or 2031, aiming to become the first country in North…

BOB FERRANTE Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — As Leonard Hamilton begins his 20th season at Florida State, he has elevated the men’s…

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Elijah Moore sent the expectations for his rookie year soaring through the…

By LES BOWEN Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Three-time Pro Bowl right tackle Lane Johnson returned to practice with the Philadelphia Eagles…

LONDON (AP) — Dillian Whyte has pulled out of his Oct. 30 heavyweight fight against Otto Wallin because of a shoulder injury. Whyte’s promoter,…

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona and teenage forward Ansu Fati have agreed on a contract extension to 2027 that includes a buyout clause of 1…

By NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Baltimore tight end Mark Andrews has been one of the AFC’s top pass catchers so far…

By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — The Broncos and Broncos look a lot alike these days and it’s not just their orange-toned…

By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — The home of Seattle’s new NHL team is about ready for its hockey debut on Saturday night when…

By DAVID SMALE Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — No. 8 Baylor is in a period of transition with some key departures from last year’s…