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76ers use team option on Jared McCain to extend his contract through the 2026-27 season
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia 76ers exercised their third-year contract option for promising second-year guard…
Jets hit bye week with 1 win and plenty of questions and things to fix as NFL trade deadline looms
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Harrison Phillips and his New York Jets teammates were flying…
Panthers QB Bryce Young practices for second straight day; Andy Dalton has broken thumb
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young practiced full for the second straight…
Real Madrid signs veteran NBA center Alex Len
MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid said Thursday it has agreed to sign veteran NBA center…
Raiders, Jaguars come off bye weeks, looking for a win
Jacksonville (4-3) at Las Vegas (2-5) Sunday, 4:05 p.m. EST, FOX. BetMGM NFL odds: Jaguars…
Lions edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson grateful to sign $180M deal that includes $141M in guarantees
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Detroit Lions edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson is a big part…
Denny Hamlin races for his dying father’s last chance to see him win a NASCAR championship
AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Dennis Hamlin took out multiple mortgages on his Virginia home, maxed…
WADA launches ‘Operation Puncture’ to investigate leak about Chinese swimmers’ doping tests
LONDON (AP) — The World Anti-Doping Agency confirmed on Thursday it is looking into a…
New Zealand makes 4 changes to its lineup to face Ireland at Soldier Field
CHICAGO (AP) — All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson has made four changes to his…
Pavia and No. 9 Vanderbilt take on No. 20 Texas with eyes on SEC title and CFP
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — As the football season pushes into November, No. 9 Vanderbilt continues…
Former Central Michigan staff members receive punishments for their roles in sign-stealing scandal
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (AP) — Former Central Michigan coach Jim McElwain, three of his former…
Rookie QB Tyler Shough makes his first NFL start when Saints face surging Rams defense
New Orleans Saints (1-7) at Los Angeles Rams (5-2) Sunday, 4:05 p.m. EST, FOX BetMGM…
Bengals defense holds players-only meeting to try to spark turnaround
CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Bengals defense — which ranks 30th in the NFL in…
Gilles, Poirier open what could be their final season at Skate Canada International
This could be Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier’s final year on the ice, but they’re…
Bills prepare to host Chiefs in rematch of last season’s AFC championship game won by Kansas City
Kansas City (5-3) at Buffalo (5-2) Sunday 4:25 p.m. EST, CBS BetMGM NFL Odds: Chiefs…