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Browns’ Shedeur Sanders impressive in NFL preseason debut, tosses 2 TD passes in win over Panthers
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Rookie Shedeur Sanders’ NFL preseason debut was so impressive even LeBron…
Browns rookie Shedeur Sanders throws 2 TD passes in first half of NFL preseason debut vs Panthers
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Shedeur Sanders had no problem adapting to the NFL — just…
How does the WNBA deal with sex-toy throwers? What to know about arrests and security
The WNBA is still struggling with a string of sex-toy disturbances. In the past week…
Hamilton presents NBA superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander key to city at rally
HAMILTON — He’s an NBA superstar and champion, but Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has never forgotten his…
Boston Celtics sign coach Joe Mazzulla to a multi-year contract extension
BOSTON (AP) — Boston Celtics president Brad Stevens has said throughout the offseason that that…
NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander receives key to hometown of Hamilton, Ontario
HAMILTON, Ontario (AP) — NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander received the key to the city of…
Here’s what you need to know about ESPN’s new streaming service and its deals with the NFL and WWE
ESPN’s much-discussed streaming service finally has its launch date. The network announced Wednesday that its…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
Army sergeant shot 5 soldiers before he was tackled and arrested at Fort Stewart, officials…
MLB is calling up its first female umpire, promoting Jen Pawol for Saturday’s Marlins-Braves game
NEW YORK (AP) — Jen Pawol is set to become the first woman to umpire…
Jen Pawol will be MLB’s first female umpire. Here are other women who broke officiating barriers
This weekend, Jen Pawol will make history by becoming the first woman to umpire a…
Celtics forward Jayson Tatum seen without boot or brace at Patriots training camp
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Jayson Tatum was spotted at practice on Wednesday —- just not…
Shaq has seen how a refurbished basketball court can help kids. One became his NBA teammate
Shaquille O’Neal knows exactly how much refurbishing a basketball court can mean to a community…
Magic, Grizzlies to play in Berlin and London this season. More games coming to Manchester and Paris
LONDON (AP) — The NBA will play at least six regular-season games in Europe over…
Former Miami Heat security officer charged with selling $2M in stolen jerseys
MIAMI (AP) — A former Miami Heat security officer accused of selling stolen jerseys and…
San Antonio Spurs, De’Aaron Fox agree to four-year, $228M extension, AP source says
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — De’Aaron Fox says he has vivid memories of many of the…
Noteworthy and influential people who’ve died this year
July saw the death of heavy metal godfather Ozzy Osbourne, the Black Sabbath lead singer…
Surprise! There’s been quite a bit of parity in the race for baseball’s best record
The 2025 regular season was supposed to be about Dodger dominance. Instead, the race for…
History delayed by rain! The MLB Speedway Classic at Bristol suspended for Braves and Reds
BRISTOL, Tenn. (AP) — It was a red flag for Major League Baseball at Bristol…
Luka Doncic agrees to a contract extension through 2028 with the Lakers, committing to his new team
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Luka Doncic’s first six months with the Los Angeles Lakers…
Luka Doncic agrees to a contract extension through 2028 with the Lakers
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Luka Doncic’s first six months with the Los Angeles Lakers…
NFL on the verge of selling media assets to ESPN for an equity stake in the network, AP sources say
The NFL and ESPN are expected to announce an agreement next week under which most…
Mikal Bridges agrees to a $150 million extension with the Knicks, AP source says
NEW YORK (AP) — Mikal Bridges agreed to a four-year, $150 million extension with the…
Conor McGregor loses appeal against civil jury’s finding he sexually assaulted a woman
LONDON (AP) — Mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor on Thursday lost his legal appeal…
Kyle Schwarber will defer his Indiana University Hall of Fame selection because of attendance rule
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — All-Star Game MVP Kyle Schwarber is deferring his selection to Indiana…