Best of the best: AP ranks the top Games of the Century
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer The Assocated Press has ranked the five best Games of the Century. The only two requirements: It had to…
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Sabres-Leafs take their rivalry outdoors in Heritage Classic
By JOHN WAWROW AP Hockey Writer BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Sabres’ cross-border rivalry against the Toronto Maple Leafs is heading…
Continue ReadingSteelers, Raiders going for a 2-0 start after Week 1 rallies
By The Associated Press The Pittsburgh Steelers and Las Vegas Raiders are both going for a 2-0 start when they meet at Heinz Field. The Steelers…
Continue ReadingBrowns look to even record after tough KC loss, host Texans
Stinging from a loss in Kansas City, the Browns open their home schedule Sunday against the Houston Texans. Cleveland’s FirstEnergy Stadium…
Continue ReadingMisfiring Inter attack missing former star Lukaku
By DANIELLA MATAR Associated Press MILAN (AP) — Inter Milan sorely missed Romelu Lukaku on Wednesday night. Inter’s forwards were guilty of some…
Continue ReadingBoston College turns to backup QB Grosel against Temple
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Boston College is 2-0 and turns to backup QB Dennis Grosel for Saturday’s game against…
Continue ReadingFIFA intensifies push to stage men’s World Cup every 2 years
By GRAHAM DUNBAR AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — FIFA has intensified its push for hosting the men’s World Cup every two years by garnering…
Continue ReadingReece James says Chelsea, England medals stolen in burglary
LONDON (AP) — Reece James says thieves broke into his home and stole his Champions League winner’s medal while he was playing for Chelsea on…
Continue ReadingWhite catfish catch shatters state, and maybe, world record
A white catfish caught in Connecticut last month has smashed a state record and could also be a world record for the species. Ben Tomkunas caught the…
Continue ReadingNo. 6 Clemson hopes to continue dominance of Georgia Tech
By PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — No. 6 Clemson has enjoyed squaring off against Georgia Tech on the football field in recent…
Continue ReadingF1 driver Vettel keeps his seat at Aston Martin for 2022
SILVERSTONE, England (AP) — Sebastian Vettel will drive for Aston Martin next year after the Formula One team extended his contract by one year.…
Continue ReadingOnce-amateur boxing world championships to offer prize money
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — The boundary between amateur and professional boxing has blurred further with the International Boxing Association…
Continue ReadingBenitez changing opinions as tactical shake-up lifts Everton
By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer Rafa Benitez took over as Everton manager in June to a backdrop of protests because of his strong past links to…
Continue ReadingCourt ruling clears Australian swimmer Jack to compete again
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Australian swimmer Shayna Jack has been cleared to resume her competitive career after a doping case that forced her…
Continue ReadingDusan Ivkovic, Serbian basketball coach, dies at 77
BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Serbian basketball coach Dusan Ivkovic has died. He was 77. Ivkovic led Yugoslavia to the 1990 world title and won two…
Continue ReadingCardinals soar into playoff position behind ageless arms
By MIKE FITZPATRICK AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — On the morning of the trade deadline in late July, the St. Louis Cardinals were a .500 team…
Continue ReadingLEADING OFF: Trout likely done for year, Tigers play spoiler
By The Associated Press Mike Trout is likely done for the year. Same for Jo Adell, another talented outfielder for the Los Angeles Angels. Manager…
Continue ReadingAzinger questions Koepka’s love for playing in Ryder Cup
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer Brooks Koepka says in an interview with Golf Digest that Ryder Cup week is hectic and takes him from his individual…
Continue ReadingDolphins’ Austin Jackson: ‘The vaccine definitely helped’
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Miami Dolphins left tackle Austin Jackson believes people are entitled to make their…
Continue ReadingAP Was There: Huskers beat Sooners in ’71 ‘Game of Century’
By The Associated Press College football’s storied history includes a dozen or more games considered among the best ever played. Some have been…
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