LEADING OFF: La Russa & Baker, Red Sox vs Rays as ALDS begin
By The Associated Press Two septuagenarians will be on the bench when 77-year-old Hall of Fame manager Tony La Russa and the Chicago White Sox face…
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William Ribeiro: Brazilian footballer charged with attempted murder after kicking referee in the head
By Rodrigo Pedroso, for CNN A Brazilian footballer is facing a charge of attempted murder after kicking a referee in the head and knocking him…
Continue Reading National Women’s Soccer League players pause mid-match in act of solidarity following allegations of sexual misconduct
By Homero De la Fuente, Wayne Sterling and Eric Levenson, CNN As the National Women’s Soccer League returned to the pitch on Wednesday night…
Continue Reading Canada’s NHL teams embrace return to normal divisions
TORONTO (AP) — The NHL is returning to an 82-game regular season with its traditional divisions this season. Last year, the league shortened things…
Continue Reading Harrington discovering the bond of losing Ryder Cup captains
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jim Furyk recalls the moment celebration turned into compassion at the Ryder Cup. Right…
Continue Reading After record streak, Cardinals undone by one hanging slider
By JILL PAINTER LOPEZ Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — That record winning streak in September meant little for the St. Louis Cardinals in a…
Continue Reading Taylor hits walk-off HR, Dodgers deck Cards 3-1 in WC game
By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Chris Taylor hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning to lift the Los Angeles…
Continue Reading Aces rout Mercury 93-76 to even WNBA semifinals at 2-all
By JOHN MARSHALL AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Chelsea Gray scored 22 points and the Las Vegas Aces used a massive third quarter run to beat the…
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Popular Bend HS basketball player advancing to a bigger, national stage
“Total shock.” Shocked and caught off-guard. That’s how the Walker family felt when their son, Cameron, was chosen to play in the Special Olympics…
Continue Reading Chicago beats Connecticut 79-69, heads to WNBA Finals
By CASEY DROTTAR Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Courtney Vandersloot scored 19 points and Kahleah Copper added 18 to help the Chicago Sky beat the…
Continue Reading LEADING OFF: La Russa & Baker, Red Sox vs Rays as ALDS begin
By The Associated Press Two septuagenarians will be on the bench when 77-year-old Hall of Fame manager Tony La Russa and the Chicago White Sox face…
Continue Reading Kings’ Byfield placed on injured reserve with broken ankle
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Quinton Byfield was placed on injured reserve by the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday, a day after fracturing his left ankle in a…
Continue Reading Chargers’ Ekeler looking for another strong game vs. Browns
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Austin Ekeler helped more than a few fantasy football players who drafted him this past…
Continue Reading Packers still seeking opinions regarding Alexander’s injury
By BILL HUBER Associated Press GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers continue to consult with specialists on 2020 Pro Bowl cornerback Jaire…
Continue Reading Saints seek to ramp up pass rush vs. Washington, Heinicke
By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan figures he and the rest of New Orleans’ defensive front…
Continue Reading Cowboys’ Collins sues NFL, seeks injunction over suspension
By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Pro Football Writer FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Suspended Dallas offensive lineman La’el Collins has sued the NFL and Commissioner…
Continue Reading Bullpen issues provide one more test for Brewers’ Counsell
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer MILWAUKEE (AP) — Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell faces the obstacle of adapting his postseason bullpen…
Continue Reading Bills counting on improved defense to better contain Chiefs
By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills’ new and improved defense will be put to the test in facing…
Continue Reading Defending AL champ Rays poised to open ALDS against Red Sox
By FRED GOODALL AP Sports Writer ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays have won more games than any other team in the American League over…
Continue Reading Without Neymar, Brazil tests its options against Venezuela
By MAURICIO SAVARESE AP Sports Writer SAO PAULO (AP) — Not having star playmaker Neymar or midfielder Casemiro available for selection will allow…
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