Wrong direction: Miami, Hokies hoping for something positive
By The Associated Press Two longtime rivals going in the wrong direction will square off at Lane Stadium. Miami and Virginia Tech both enter the game…
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Gallardo to leave as River Plate coach after 8 years
BUENOS AIRES (AP) — Marcelo Gallardo is leaving his job as coach of River Plate after eight years and 14 titles. The Argentinian coach says he will…
Continue ReadingBros and foes: Bills’ Allen, Chiefs’ Mahomes rivals, friends
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The previous time Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen saw each other in the heat of competition…
Continue ReadingFIFA judge among 5 Venezuelans guilty of corruption charges
ZURICH (AP) — A FIFA disciplinary judge and a former president of Venezuela’s soccer federation were found guilty by the world soccer body of…
Continue Reading49ers match NFL’s toughest defense against Falcons, Mariota
By The Associated Press The NFC West-leading San Francisco 49ers will bring the NFL’s top defense to Atlanta to face quarterback Marcus Mariota…
Continue ReadingPanthers QB Mayfield a no-show at practice once again
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Quarterback Baker Mayfield was a no-show at the portion of practice open to reporters, further increasing the likelihood…
Continue ReadingStruggling Michigan State desperate for win vs. Wisconsin
By The Associated Press Wisconsin’s interim coach Jim Leonhard will be going for his second straight win following the firing of Paul Chryst. The…
Continue ReadingReferee to cash in on Maradona ‘Hand of God’ World Cup ball
By GERALD IMRAY AP Sports Writer A former World Cup referee is about to cash in on his biggest mistake — to the tune of about $3 million. The ball…
Continue ReadingAP sources: No plan to vote on Commanders owner Dan Snyder
By ROB MAADDI and STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writers Three people with knowledge of the agenda tell The Associated Press there is no plan to vote on…
Continue ReadingMichigan State U. leader, hired after Nassar scandal, quits
By JOEY CAPPELLETTI and ED WHITE Associated Press LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The president of Michigan State University says he is resigning, three…
Continue ReadingYankees, Guardians ALDS Game 2 rained out, will play Friday
NEW YORK (AP) — The second game of the American League Division Series between the New York Yankees and Cleveland Guardians has been postponed…
Continue ReadingNo. 24 Illini welcome Minnesota for pivotal Big Ten tilt
By GAVIN GOOD Associated Press No. 24 Illinois hosts Minnesota this weekend in a Big Ten West clash. The Golden Gophers are 1-1 in the division so…
Continue ReadingNBA adds 4 new full-time referees, including 2 more women
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer The NBA’s roster of female referees is growing. Cheryl Flores and Dannica Mosher have been promoted to the…
Continue ReadingFBI back at FIFA, teaming up to protect the World Cup
ZURICH (AP) — The FBI has been back at FIFA this week. FIFA says federal investigators are working with it to protect the World Cup in Qatar from…
Continue ReadingChelsea women’s coach Hayes taking time off after operation
LONDON (AP) — Emma Hayes says she is taking time away from coaching Chelsea’s women’s team “for the foreseeable future” as she recovers…
Continue ReadingNo. 16 Mississippi St., No. 22 Kentucky meet in SEC showdown
No. 16 Mississippi State is rolling with a three-game winning streak as it visits No. 22 Kentucky. The Wildcats have lost two straight and hopes to…
Continue ReadingKelly, Napier get 1st taste of often-wild LSU-Florida series
By The Associated Press LSU heads to The Swamp for a game against Florida on Saturday. First-year coaches Brian Kelly and Billy Napier can move a…
Continue ReadingNo. 18 Syracuse hosts No. 15 NC State in key ACC matchup
By The Associated Press No. 18 Syracuse goes after its sixth straight win when it closes a four-game homestand against No. 15 North Carolina State on…
Continue ReadingHuskies host Arizona looking to snap 2-game losing streak
The Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — Washington (4-2, 1-2 Pac-12) vs. Arizona (3-3, 1-2 Pac-12), 5:30 p.m. ET (Pac-12 Network) Line: Washington by…
Continue ReadingJudge wins Baseball Digest player of year; Alcantara top arm
NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge was chosen major league player of the year by Baseball Digest and eBay after setting an American League record with 62…
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