Watt now? Steelers defensive warts exposed in star’s absence
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers defense is struggling without injured star T.J. Watt. The NFL’s…
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White Sox stop 8-game losing streak with 4-3 win vs. Twins
By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Sports Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Mark Payton had two hits and an RBI and scored the go-ahead run for Chicago in the eighth…
Continue ReadingNHL: Russian players all clear for games in Czech Republic
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer Russian players on two NHL teams opening the season in the Czech Republic will be allowed to participate in two…
Continue ReadingLions host Seahawks in matchup of teams aiming for .500 mark
By The Associated Press SEATTLE (1-2) at DETROIT (1-2) Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, Fox OPENING LINE: Lions by 4½, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. AGAINST…
Continue ReadingMATCHDAY: Bayern has chance to answer critics after slump
By The Associated Press Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen are both in crisis before their high-stakes game in Munich restarts the Bundesliga after…
Continue ReadingBanged-up Chargers look to snap skid against winless Texans
The Associated Press The banged-up Los Angeles Chargers look to snap a two-game skid when they visit the Houston Texans, one of two winless teams in…
Continue ReadingGiants and Bears are among the top surprises early in 2022
By The Associated Press The New York Giants and Chicago Bears have been two of the biggest surprises early in the 2022 season. Both teams have 2-1…
Continue ReadingPGA Tour countersuit accuses LIV Golf of unfair tactics
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer The PGA Tour is on the attack in its legal fight with Saudi-funded LIV Golf. The tour responded to the amended…
Continue ReadingRoyal silks return as King Charles III’s horse finishes 2nd
SALISBURY, England (AP) — The famous royal silks have returned to British horse racing with the first runner under the ownership of King Charles…
Continue ReadingPatriots face Packers with Hoyer at QB for injured Jones
By The Associated Press Patriots QB Mac Jones made a surprise return to practice but was ruled out for the game with an ankle injury. Coach Bill…
Continue ReadingProud to be an American: 76ers star Embiid now U.S. citizen
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Joel Embiid is an American citizen. Embiid said he was sworn in as a citizen two weeks ago…
Continue ReadingHeyward plans to keep on playing, even if not with Cubs
By MATT CARLSON Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Jason Heyward plans to play next season, even if won’t be with the Chicago Cubs. Heyward hasn’t…
Continue ReadingChiefs keenly aware that rough running often leads to defeat
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — It’s often easy to forget amid the highlight-reel throws and jaw-dropping statics put up…
Continue ReadingBuccaneers, Chiefs will play in Tampa as scheduled
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Sunday night’s game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Kansas City Chiefs will be played at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa…
Continue ReadingNCAA steering farther and farther away from harsh penalties
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Sports Writer The days of postseason bans and crippling scholarship reductions being used to punish schools for breaking…
Continue ReadingCardinals look to get Conner involved, avoid slow start
By The Associated Press The Arizona Cardinals would love nothing more than to get their running game going with James Conner. The problem has been…
Continue ReadingTop-seeded Sakkari reaches semifinals at Parma Ladies Open
PARMA, Italy (AP) — Top-seeded Maria Sakkari has rallied past 97th-ranked Maryna Zanevska 2-6, 6-4, 6-4 at the Parma Ladies Open to reach her first…
Continue ReadingFormer El Salvador soccer boss sentenced in US bribery case
NEW YORK (AP) — The former president of El Salvador’s soccer federation has been sentenced to 16 months in prison in the long-running FIFA…
Continue ReadingBuccaneers look to get offense back on track against Chiefs
By The Associated Press Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes will share the prime-time stage when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers host the Kansas City Chiefs on…
Continue ReadingPitch clock cut minor league games by 25 minutes to 2:38
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball says use of pitch clocks cut the average time of minor league games by 25…
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