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Brazil coach Ancelotti calls up youngsters for friendlies in Australia and India
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Carlo Ancelotti started his complete overhaul of Brazil’s national team…
Rutgers coach Steve Pikiell says he is receiving treatment for cancer
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Rutgers men’s basketball coach Steve Pikiell has been diagnosed with cancer…
Browns CB Denzel Ward joins Travis Kelce as minority investor in Cleveland Guardians
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Denzel Ward is the latest Northeast Ohio native and NFL player…
Sloppy season opener has No. 5 Indiana looking for better defensive performance against Howard
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana linebacker Isaiah Jones was disappointed when he walked off the field…
From test cricket marathons to the NFL: Melbourne’s MCG readies for Rams-49ers
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — A debut Down Under has been a long time coming for…
In a major increase, CSC clears more than $227M worth of NIL deals in July and August
TYSONS, Va. (AP) — The College Sports Commission cleared more than $227 million worth of…
Zhang Ziyu towers in her World Cup debut as 7-foot-3 sensation helps China reach the quarterfinals
BERLIN (AP) — Zhang Ziyu has made quite an impression in her women’s basketball World…
Sainz expects ‘fun’ but ‘intense’ new track as Spanish GP returns to Madrid to sold-out crowd
MADRID (AP) — Carlos Sainz expects the new hybrid Madring track at the Spanish Grand…
Late nights at the US Open add a new wild wrinkle with 3:33 a.m. finish to Shelton-Alcaraz thriller
NEW YORK (AP) — The late-night action at the U.S. Open has now reached an…
Beverette, Duncan-Busby and Harris named CFL players of the week
TORONTO — Montreal’s Tyrice Beverette and Saskatchewan teammates Dhel Duncan-Busby and Trevor Harris were named…
Miami’s Toney, Pitt’s Heintschel, Duke’s Sheppard give ACC national leaders in FBS headlining stats
Malachi Toney couldn’t be stopped, running free through Stanford’s defense and striking Heisman Trophy poses…
Solheim Cup: Yin faced a race against time to play for US after stomach issue. Now she’s good to go
DEN BOSCH, Netherlands (AP) — Angel Yin believes she’s ready to play the Solheim Cup.…
Following Travis Hunter, a 380-pound lineman becomes Deion Sanders’ latest 2-way player at Colorado
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — The newest two-way player for the Colorado Buffaloes is listed at…
New ‘SNL’ season will have Jalen Brunson and Inde Navarrette as hosts, music from Katseye, Rosalía
NEW YORK (AP) — Newly crowned NBA champion Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks…
Ryder Cup points for Americans only available in 2027 under new qualifying criteria
The U.S. team is changing qualifying criteria for the Ryder Cup for the third straight…
Geno Smith is a symbol of redemption in his improbable Jets return. He says being back is an ‘honor’
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Geno Smith will step on the field for the New…
Track stars racing for $150K at Ultimate Championship is sign of progress and work yet to be done
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Yes, there will be track and field stars — Sha’Carri Richardson,…
The Border War: No. 23 Missouri visits Kansas in latest rivalry game steeped in Civil War-era battle
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Five days before Missouri and Kansas were to meet for the…
Matthew Brennan wins a fifth stage at the Vuelta with a Sevilla sprint victory
SEVILLA, Spanish Vuelta (AP) — Matthew Brennan added a fifth stage victory to his impressive…
Curaçao extends veteran coach Dick Advocaat’s contract through July 2027
WILLEMSTAD, Curaçao (AP) — Veteran coach Dick Advocaat has extended his contract with Curaçao until…
Edmonton Elks return home looking to earn Labour Day sweep of Calgary Stampeders
Vernon Adams Jr. and the Calgary Stampeders don’t have time to lament their Labour Day…
Maple Leafs top pick Gavin McKenna to live with John Tavares this season
LAS VEGAS — John Tavares remembers everything being new. Selected first overall by the New…
Lionel Messi set to become majority shareholder at Spanish second-division club Eldense
Lionel Messi is set to become the majority shareholder of Spanish second-division club Eldense. Eldense,…
Alex Formenton signs with Oilers, the third acquitted Hockey Canada player back in the NHL
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Alex Formenton is the third player acquitted in the Hockey Canada…