Steele cruises, Cubs send Pirates to 100th loss in 9-0 rout
By WES CROSBY Associated Press PITTSBURGH (AP) — Justin Steele breezed through seven shutout innings and the Chicago Cubs scored six runs in the…
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LEADING OFF: Brewers-Dodgers in possible playoff preview
By The Associated Press Clayton Kershaw starts at Dodger Stadium against Milwaukee to begin a season-ending, three-game series in a possible playoff…
Continue ReadingMarlins’ Cabrera, Sánchez leave with injuries vs Mets
NEW YORK (AP) — Miami Marlins rookies Edward Cabrera and Jesús Sánchez have left the game against the New York Mets because of injuries. Cabrera,…
Continue ReadingJones, Harris Jr. could return to Chargers’ lineup this week
COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Chargers coach Brandon Staley is optimistic that defensive lineman Justin Jones and cornerback Chris Harris…
Continue ReadingSaints energized by post-Ida ‘domecoming’ vs. NY Giants
By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Giants coach Joe Judge says he expects a tough game against a good Saints team in “one of the…
Continue ReadingCreighton University baseball administrator fatally shot
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Police say a Creighton University baseball administrator was found dead Thursday in the yard of an Omaha home that he had just…
Continue ReadingNo. 2 seed Ruud beats Murray in straight sets in San Diego
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Andy Murray’s bid to reach quarterfinals in consecutive weeks has ended with a mistake-filled 7-5, 6-4 loss to No. 2 seed Casper…
Continue ReadingVon Miller’s comeback off to fast start for unbeaten Broncos
By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Von Miller took his AFC Defensive Player of the Month honor in stride Thursday.…
Continue ReadingChicago Fire fire head coach Raphael Wicky
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Fire fired head coach Raphael Wicky on Thursday, a day after the MLS team beat New York City FC 2-0 for its first…
Continue ReadingFrom one Kubiak to another, Vikings offense staying in sync
By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Pro Football Writer EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings are moving the ball just fine with Klint Kubiak as their new…
Continue ReadingLamar Jackson misses 2nd straight practice with back issue
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Lamar Jackson missed practice for the second straight day because of a back issue. Greg Roman, Jackson’s offensive…
Continue ReadingMarc Lasry, chairman of embattled media org Ozy, resigns
By TALI ARBEL AP Technology Writer The hedge-fund billionaire and Milwaukee Bucks co-owner who was named chairman of embattled media organization Ozy…
Continue ReadingBarber’s success an impressive ride since struggles as youth
By W.G. RAMIREZ Associated Press HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Las Vegas halfback Peyton Barber introduced himself to Raiders fans with a dominating…
Continue ReadingBengals without some key starters for matchup with Jaguars
CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Bengals were without some key regulars Thursday night against the Jacksonville Jaguars, with receiver Tee Higgins,…
Continue ReadingAP source: NBA vaccination rate climbing, now to 95%
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer MIAMI (AP) — The NBA has seen a rise in vaccination rates in recent days when factoring in those players who…
Continue ReadingCat scurries along beam in upper deck before Braves-Phillies
By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) — A small cat got loose in the rafters at Truist Park before the Atlanta Braves tried to clinch…
Continue ReadingBarkley staying the course with rehab, pleased with progress
By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Coming off a torn ACL, Saquon Barkley is the first to admit he is not close to being…
Continue ReadingCarr, Herbert likely to factor in late stages Monday night
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Derek Carr and Justin Herbert have shown a flare for late comebacks during the first three weeks…
Continue ReadingSteelers defense looking to regain swagger as Rodgers looms
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — The offense isn’t the only unit struggling on the Pittsburgh Steelers. The defense has…
Continue ReadingTitans sign another punter with 3-time Pro Bowler Kern hurt
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans already have a second replacement kicker on the roster with the first on injured reserve. Now they…
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