Phillies’ 6-run ninth tops Cardinals in 6-3 wild-card win
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer ST. LOUIS (AP) — The Philadelphia Phillies showcased plenty of plucky resilience all season, bouncing back from a…
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England tops US 2-1, women unfurl banner at Wembley Stadium
LONDON (AP) — Ten weeks after conquering Europe, England women proclaimed themselves ready for even more after beating the world champion United…
Continue ReadingParents of figure skater Namiotka say she died in July at 32
By The Associated Press The parents of figure skater Bridget Namiotka have told USA Today that she died in July at age 32. Namiotka accused her…
Continue ReadingKluivert nets first goal for Valencia in 2-1 win at Osasuna
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Justin Kluivert has scored his first goal for Valencia to help Gennaro Gattuso’s side win 2-1 at nine-man Osasuna in the…
Continue ReadingDeshaun Watson set to return to Browns during 11-game ban
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Browns expect Deshaun Watson to return to their facility on Monday as the polarizing…
Continue ReadingNiederreiter scores in debut, Predators top Sharks in Prague
By KAREL JANICEK Associated Press PRAGUE (AP) — Nino Niederreiter scored his debut goal for the Nashville Predators, who beat the San Jose Sharks…
Continue ReadingDolphins look for 500th win, take on Jets coming off stunner
By The Associated Press The Miami Dolphins take on the New York Jets looking for their first 4-1 start since 2003 when they finished 10-6. A victory…
Continue ReadingLyon still in trouble after draw with Toulouse in Ligue 1
LYON, France (AP) — Lyon has ended a four-game losing streak but blew the lead against promoted Toulouse in a 1-1 draw in the French league. The…
Continue ReadingFüllkrug scores late penalty for Bremen to beat Hoffenheim
SINSHEIM, Germany (AP) — Bundesliga top-scorer Niclas Füllkrug has converted a much-disputed late penalty to give Werder Bremen a 2-1 win at…
Continue ReadingSwiatek made to fight by qualifier to reach Ostrava semis
OSTRAVA, Czech Republic (AP) — Grand Slam champions Iga Swiatek and Barbora Krejcikova have fought for nearly two hours each to top American…
Continue ReadingJets’ Duane Brown says he feels ‘good to go’ vs. Dolphins
By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Duane Brown’s debut with the New York Jets could come Sunday against the…
Continue ReadingBills rule out safety Poyer, tight end Knox against Steelers
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills have ruled out starting safety Jordan Poyer and starting tight end Dawson Knox from playing against the…
Continue ReadingBroncos lose Bolles, Darby to season-ending injuries
By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer The Denver Broncos have lost three starters in four days. Left tackle Garett Bolles suffered a right leg…
Continue ReadingNASCAR teams call revenue model ‘broken,’ warn of layoffs
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — NASCAR heads into Sunday’s playoff elimination race with another issue to…
Continue ReadingGuardians take WC opener as Ramírez homers, Bieber dominates
By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — José Ramírez connected for a two-run homer, Shane Bieber dominated Tampa Bay for 7 2/3 innings…
Continue ReadingFalcons’ Pitts ruled out against Bucs with hamstring injury
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts will miss Sunday’s game at Tampa Bay with a hamstring injury. Pitts has 10…
Continue ReadingNHL’s East ‘have nots’ hoping to start challenging the elite
By JOHN WAWROW AP Hockey Writer The NHL’s Eastern Conference has been a case of the haves and have-nots for much of the past nine seasons.…
Continue ReadingRahm only 2 shots back in Spain despite frustrating round
By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — Jon Rahm’s four-footer for birdie on the final hole just missed the cup to cap a frustrating day…
Continue ReadingGiants punter ‘Scottish Hammer’ Gillan pays tribute to HBCU
By KEN MAGUIRE AP Sports Writer WARE, England (AP) — New York Giants punter Jamie Gillan — whose nickname is the “Scottish Hammer” — took…
Continue ReadingMarte in Mets lineup, Álvarez also on playoff roster vs Pads
By MIKE FITZPATRICK AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — All-Star right fielder Starling Marte was in the New York Mets’ starting lineup for their…
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