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OSTRAVA, Czech Republic (AP) — Paula Badosa has eased past Varvara Gracheva of Russia 6-2, 6-2 to advance to the second round of the Ostrava Open.…

By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos haven’t lost a game yet, but they have lost five…

By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin ranks second in the nation in total defense but believes it can still improve.…

NEW YORK (AP) — Pitcher Luis Severino has been activated by the New York Yankees and is in position to make his first major league appearance in…

NAPLES, Italy (AP) — Olympic gold medal swimmer Madison Wilson of Australia has been hospitalized for treatment of COVID-19. Wilson was forced to…

By PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — No. 9 Clemson is having trouble finding the end zone, something that’s come so easily…

By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer Purdue coach Jeff Brohm says David Bell is in the concussion protocol and his status for Saturday’s Big Ten…

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska running back Gabe Ervin Jr. is out indefinitely and possibly the season with a knee injury sustained in the loss at…

NUR-SULTAN, Kazakhstan (AP) — The seventh-seeded Laslo Djere has defeated Colombia’s Daniel Elahi Galan 6-4, 3-6, 6-4 in the first round of the…

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — It was only fitting that the Baltimore Ravens would put away a comeback win over the…

By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer Indiana quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is the starter for Saturday’s game against Western Kentucky. Penix has…

By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry could miss multiple games after spraining his knee in…

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Longtime New Jersey Devils center Travis Zajac is retiring. Zajac signed a one-day contract with the Devils so he could retire…

By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Houston quarterback Tyrod Taylor is day to day with a hamstring injury as the Texans face a quick…

By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer England’s cricketers will not travel for matches in Pakistan next month because of security concerns. The…

LONDON (AP) — Australian referee Jarred Gillett will become the first overseas official to take charge of a game in the English Premier League this…

By SAMUEL PETREQUIN AP Sports Writer BRUGGE, Belgium (AP) — Ellen van Dijk of the Netherlands has won the women’s time trial at the road cycling…

PARIS (AP) — French club Lens will play its next couple of home games in an empty stadium in the wake of the fan violence that marred Saturday’s…

By CIARÁN FAHEY AP Sports Writer BERLIN (AP) — Borussia Dortmund’s defensive frailties are keeping expectations in check despite the…