Ultimate chess match on tap as Brady faces Pats for 1st time
By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Tom Brady may be an opponent when the Buccaneers visit the Patriots. But he still has…
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Pac-12 South lead at stake when Sun Devils, Bruins clash
By The Associated Press The winner of the clash between Arizona State and UCLA at the Rose Bowl on Saturday will become the heavy favorite to win the…
Continue ReadingNet off the moorings: Two dozen NHL goalies change teams
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer This was an unprecedented offseason of goaltender movement around the NHL. Vegas traded Vezina Trophy winner…
Continue ReadingMancini keeps Italy’s Euro 2020 winners for Nations League
MILAN (AP) — Italy coach Roberto Mancini has recalled all the fit players from his European Championship-winning squad for the Nations League…
Continue ReadingOklahoma State, Baylor to meet in battle of unbeatens
By The Associated Press It’s early, but the winner of the showdown between unbeatens Oklahoma State and Baylor would be in a prime position to make…
Continue ReadingBrock finally has easy time and wins US Women’s Mid-Am
BLUFFTON, S.C. (AP) — Blakesly Brock had to go overtime in three straight matches just to reach the final of the U.S. Women’s Mid-Am. The…
Continue ReadingArizona’s much-improved defense big reason for 3-0 start
By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals are 3-0 this season and it’s not just the offense that’s…
Continue ReadingAs Olympics loom, USA Luge’s Chris Mazdzer breaks his foot
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer Reigning Olympic luge silver medalist Chris Mazdzer of the U.S. says he broke his right foot during a preseason…
Continue ReadingNo. 18 Fresno State looks to keep it roll going vs Hawaii
By The Associated Press No. 18 Fresno State will be trying to extend its winning streak to four straight games when it faces Hawaii on Saturday…
Continue ReadingTheegala finds an easy path to 64 and lead in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Sahith Theegala has the lead in the Sanderson Farms Championship with a 64. Theegala is among promising young Americans and…
Continue ReadingMichigan State off to best start in 6 years, hosts WKU
By The Associated Press No. 17 Michigan State is building a lot of momentum under second-year coach Mel Tucker, and getting upset at home by Western…
Continue ReadingNapoli loses despite early goal; Roma wins at Luhansk
By KAREL JANICEK Associated Press Taking the lead after just 11 seconds wasn’t enough for Napoli to avoid a loss in the second round of Europa…
Continue ReadingNo. 16 Coastal Carolina opens Sun Belt play vs. ULM
By The Associated Press No. 16 Coastal Carolina begins its try at another perfect run through the Sun Belt Conference when it opens league play…
Continue ReadingNo. 15 A&M tries to rebound after 1st loss against Bulldogs
By The Associated Press No. 15 Texas A&M needs to get back on track and get its offense going a week after losing its first game in a 20-10…
Continue ReadingBears, Lions seeking lift following gut-wrenching losses
By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears look to pick themselves up when they host the winless Detroit Lions…
Continue ReadingNo. 14 Michigan aims to stay unbeaten as it visits Wisconsin
By The Associated Press Michigan is seeking to win at Camp Randall Stadium for the first time since a 20-17 triumph in 2001 when the 14th-ranked…
Continue ReadingCarlisle’s approach brings welcome change to Indiana Pacers
By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indiana Pacers needed a respite after last season. COVID-19 precautions tested…
Continue ReadingNo. 11 Ohio State looks to remain perfect against Rutgers
By The Associated Press No. 11 Ohio State will look to remain perfect all-time against Rutgers when it visits SHI Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The…
Continue ReadingGulfstream opens a synthetic course, joining turf and dirt
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Gulfstream Park’s new racing surface has made its debut. With that, the South…
Continue ReadingIllini look for first win since August vs Charlotte
By TERRY TOWERY Associated Press CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Illinois hosts Charlotte on Saturday, looking for its first win since August. Illinois’…
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