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Ex-Fox Sports analyst Mark Sanchez plans guilty plea to charges stemming from fight outside hotel
Former Fox Sports analyst Mark Sanchez plans to plead guilty rather than go forward with…
Alphonso Smith, 2-time All-America DB who played in the NFL for 4 seasons, dies at 40
PAHOKEE, Fla. (AP) — Alphonso Smith, a two-time All-America defensive back who played in the…
Bears hit by running back injuries as D’Andre Swift exits practice and Kyle Monangai is week to week
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Led by D’Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai, the Chicago Bears…
Pac-12 football returns 4 years after exodus nearly sent the conference to extinction
The Pac-12, the self-dubbed “Conference of Champions” with athletic excellence going back more than a…
Cubs rule out right-hander Ben Brown for the rest of the season with neck injury
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs have shut down right-hander Ben Brown for the rest…
Jerry Sandusky’s lawyers want to put off accuser’s recantation hearing in a bid for a new trial
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Lawyers for former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky…
Michael Lombardi resigns as North Carolina football GM amid school investigation
North Carolina football general manager Michael Lombardi has resigned, ending the tenure of an immediate…
FIFA accuses European body UEFA of ‘smear campaign’ in filing related to World Cup sell-off plan
FIFA accused European soccer body UEFA of a “smear campaign” in a court filing on…
World Cup winner Marcos Llorente retires from Spain team
MADRID (AP) — World Cup winner Marcos Llorente retired from Spain’s team on Thursday. The…
Jayden Maiava, No. 14 USC’s freshman-heavy pass attack face Fresno State’s stingy defense
Fresno State vs. No. 14 Southern California (1-0), Friday, 9 p.m. EDT How to watch:…
Cardinals wide receiver Michael Wilson signs a 3-year, $75M contract extension, AP source says
Arizona’s Michael Wilson signed a three-year contract extension Thursday, becoming the latest NFL wide receiver…
Alouettes have another chance to clinch playoff spot as surging Lions visit Montreal
MONTREAL — The Montreal Alouettes have another opportunity to punch their ticket to the CFL…
Rogers, Quebecor agree to 12-year NHL French-language sub-licensing agreement
MONTREAL — The NHL announced a new 12-year French-language broadcast arrangement in Canada, with TVA…
Sue Bird faces a new kind of pressure as managing director of US women’s national team
BERLIN (AP) — Sue Bird started building a potential World Cup roster in her head…
Auger-Aliassime makes quick exit from U.S. Open after second-round loss to Khachanov
NEW YORK — Félix Auger-Aliassime’s run at the 2026 U.S. Open was unexpectedly short. Auger-Aliassime,…
Becky Sauerbrunn returns to the Thorns as a technical director
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Women’s World Cup winner and former Portland Thorns defender Becky Sauerbrunn…
Blue Jays beat Guardians 6-3 to close within a half-game of the final AL wild-card spot
CLEVELAND (AP) — Brett Bateman had three hits, Nathan Lukes lined a two-run double with…
Astros beat the White Sox 6-2 as Jose Altuve homers and Daulton Varsho triples
HOUSTON (AP) — Jose Altuve hit a two-run homer and Daulton Varsho drove in two…
Khosla family closes purchase of reigning Super Bowl champion Seahawks for $9.6 billion
RENTON, Wash. (AP) — The Khosla family officially closed its purchase of the reigning Super…
The NFL season begins Wednesday. Here’s a look at how to watch and some of the top storylines
The NFL regular season opens when the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks host the…
Nod if you’ve heard this: Bobblehead dolls are an American favorite
NEW YORK (AP) — It’s all in the name. Bobble. Head. It’s what the tiny…
Elko urges focus as No 8 Texas A&M opens as a 40.5-point favorite vs Missouri State
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — After a long and intense camp, Texas A&M coach Mike…
Tutu Atwell returns to Rams to chase another Super Bowl ring after he thought their book was closed
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tutu Atwell’s NFL career is a monument to the importance of…
Pirates rookie Konnor Griffin eyes Friday return from 60-day IL, pain-free at last
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Konnor Griffin is ready to get back to work. The Pittsburgh Pirates…