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Lane Kiffin dives into a highly anticipated, politically charged first season with No. 11 LSU
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — When Lane Kiffin glances up from his desk inside LSU’s…
A robot sprinter shatters a 100-meter record again as sparks fly at China’s robot competition
BEIJING (AP) — A robot sprinter broke another 100-meter record on Wednesday at a showcase…
Big 12 becomes latest conference to ban former NFL players while NFL reiterates its rules
The Big 12 Conference on Wednesday followed the Southeastern and Big Ten conferences in banning…
Cal takes tarps off end zone seats and hopes for biggest crowd for the opener in nearly a decade
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — California is taking the tarps off the seats in the south…
Orioles outfielder O’Neill placed on 10-day IL with shoulder injury
ST. LOUIS (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles placed right fielder Tyler O’Neill on the 10-day…
Underdog Canada eliminated from Little League World Series by highly touted Japan
WILLIAMSPORT — Canada’s improbable run at the Little League World Series has come to an…
Bengals roster battles in the spotlight heading into Friday’s preseason finale at Eagles
CINCINNATI (AP) — For three seasons, when the Cincinnati Bengals needed an offensive tackle to…
LPGA Tour announces plans for an event in Hong Kong beginning next year
NORTON, Mass. (AP) — The LPGA Tour and presenting sponsor Moomoo announced plans Wednesday for…
Slugger Kyle Schwarber reaches 40 home runs for 4th season with Phillies
SEATTLE (AP) — Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber hit his MLB-leading 40th home run…
Canada’s Andreescu, Branstine advance to final round of U.S. Open qualifying
NEW YORK — Bianca Andreescu, the 2019 women’s champion, and fellow Canadian Carson Branstine won…
Penix will not play in Falcons’ final preseason game at Miami after only 1 week of team drills
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Atlanta Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski said Wednesday quarterback Michael Penix…
Roger Goodell says NFL is looking into whether to punish 49ers owner Jed York following his arrest
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Commissioner Roger Goodell said the NFL is looking into whether…
Kwan and Bazzana lift streaking Guardians to 4-3 comeback win over Angels
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Steven Kwan hit a tying double in the ninth inning, Travis…
Dick’s Sporting Goods and Golf Galaxy remove Good Good Golf items after backlash to video
The backlash against a Good Good Golf video depicting a man shoving a woman to…
Merrill, Vásquez lead the Padres to a 3-0 victory over the Pirates
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Jackson Merrill doubled, tripled, drove in a run and scored another…
DeWanna Bonner to sign with Dream after Mercury buyout, AP source says
DeWanna Bonner will join the Atlanta Dream, a person familiar with the signing told The…
Broncos coach Sean Payton suggests Bo Nix will sit out Denver’s preseason finale
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Denver and Kansas City’s marquee “Monday Night Football” opener on Sept.…
Mbappé scores hat trick in Real Madrid victory. Sávio scores on debut with Tottenham
MADRID (AP) — Kylian Mbappé’s first goals of the season came via a hat trick…
Players will be suspended 1 game if they accumulate 3 penalties in certain categories
ATLANTA (AP) — NFL players will face a one-game suspension this season if they accumulate…
NFL ends the Pro Bowl game, but players will still be honored as Pro Bowlers
ATLANTA (AP) — The Pro Bowl is no more, the NFL announced Wednesday, ending an…
LaFleurs feel grateful that their first head coaching matchup is coming in the preseason
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Divided loyalties meant a divided wardrobe for the parents of…
Eduardo Rodriguez strikes out 9 in 7 innings as Diamondbacks beat Cubs 2-0
PHOENIX (AP) — Eduardo Rodriguez struck out nine in seven innings, Jordan Lawlar homered and…
NFL owners unanimously approve the sale of the Seahawks to Vinod Khosla and his family
ATLANTA (AP) — NFL owners on Wednesday unanimously approved the $9.612 billion sale of the…
No big fights as Ravens and Commanders hold a joint practice. Just a friendly chat between the QBs
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Lamar Jackson and Jayden Daniels took a moment to chat…