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Set down, Djokovic tops Berrettini at Open, nears year Slam
NEW YORK (AP) — Never fazed, rarely flummoxed, Novak Djokovic is so collected in best-of-five-set matches — even when falling behind, as he has done repeatedly at the U.S. Open. No opponent, or the prospect [Read More…]
Brady, Buccaneers begin defense of title against Cowboys
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Lofty, maybe even gargantuan, expectations don’t faze Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The reigning Super Bowl champions open the 2021 NFL season against the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday night, [Read More…]
NFLPA calls for daily COVID-19 testing for all players
The NFL Players Association wants daily COVID-19 testing for fully vaccinated players. The league and the union agreed last week to update protocols so vaccinated players would be tested weekly instead of every 14 days [Read More…]
AP Top 25: Georgia jumps to No. 2 behind Tide; UCLA moves in
Georgia jumped three spots to No. 2 behind Alabama in The Associated Press Top 25 released Tuesday, giving the Southeastern Conference the top two teams in the country for the 30th time in the 85-year [Read More…]
For 1st time, no US singles players in US Open quarterfinals
NEW YORK (AP) — On the day that the U.S. Open quarterfinals began without any Americans left in singles — the first time that’s ever happened at an event first held in 1881 — the [Read More…]
Gold medalist Steveson having fun as he considers next move
Even an Olympic gold medalist has limits. American wrestler Gable Steveson has been on the go since his dramatic last-second victory in the freestyle heavyweight final put him at the top of the podium in Tokyo. He [Read More…]
NFL’s vaccine rate at 93%, mandatory shots were discussed
The NFL says 93% of players are vaccinated for COVID-19 and the league wanted mandatory vaccination but the NFLPA wouldn’t agreed to it. The league also has asked the players’ union to adjust protocols so [Read More…]
Judge’s single sends Yankees past A’s for 12th straight win
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The surging New York Yankees keep coming up with timely hits, defensive gems or key pitches to pull off close wins — and now they have their best unbeaten run in [Read More…]
Orioles snap 19-game skid with 10-6 win over Angels
BALTIMORE (AP) — After 19 consecutive losses, the Baltimore Orioles were ready to try just about anything. Newcomer Chris Ellis found that out while preparing to make his first big league start. “I was sitting [Read More…]
Pollock’s homer sends Dodgers to 5-3 win over Padres in 16
SAN DIEGO (AP) — After 16 innings that took 5 hours, 49 minutes to play, featuring 489 pitches by 19 pitchers who stranded a combined 35 baserunners, the streaking Los Angeles Dodgers finally got to [Read More…]
ACC, Big Ten, Pac-12 ally to ‘protect the collegiate model’
Facing a rapidly shifting landscape in college sports, the Atlantic Coast Conference, Big Ten and Pac-12 have agreed to work together to create stability during volatile times. Less than a month after the Southeastern Conference [Read More…]
Serena Williams pulls out of US Open, citing torn hamstring
Serena Williams added herself to the list of big-name withdrawals from the U.S. Open on Wednesday, pulling out of the year’s last Grand Slam tournament because of a torn hamstring. Williams hasn’t competed since injuring [Read More…]
Iowa State, Notre Dame highlight AP preseason All-Americans
Notre Dame and Iowa State each had three players selected to The Associated Press preseason All-America team, led by Fighting Irish defensive back Kyle Hamilton and Cyclones running back Breece Hall. The preseason All-America team [Read More…]
Newton to miss time after traveling to medical appointment
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Patriots quarterback Cam Newton will miss at least three days of practice this week after traveling to a team-approved, out of town medical appointment over the weekend, possibly opening the door [Read More…]
Stanton, Yankees win 10th straight, cool off Braves 5-1
ATLANTA (AP) — In a historic matchup between two of baseball’s hottest teams, the New York Yankees kept right on rolling. Giancarlo Stanton homered and drove in three runs to carry the Yankees to their [Read More…]
Titans coach Mike Vrabel tests positive for COVID-19
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Titans coach Mike Vrabel said Sunday he has tested positive for COVID-19 and has quarantined pending further testing. Vrabel told reporters he woke up with a sore throat and an [Read More…]
PGA Tour hopes for best after rain soaks Liberty National
JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) — Liberty National avoided the brunt of the wind from Hurricane Henri, but not the rain that forced the final round of The Northern Trust to finish on Monday. That was [Read More…]
Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera hits 500th career home run
TORONTO (AP) — Miguel Cabrera celebrated with his teammates on the Detroit Tigers. He took a curtain call on the road. He paid tribute to his family, his team and his native country. It was [Read More…]
NBA Hall of Famer Spencer Haywood tackles COVID vaccine mistrust in communities of color
John McCoy/Getty Images (LAS VEGAS) — As many Americans hesitate to get vaccinated against COVID-19, NBA legend Spencer Haywood is teaming up with a medical school in Las Vegas to tackle the mistrust of the [Read More…]
‘Hands off my hijab’: French Muslims rail against ban on religious garb in soccer
Lorado/ iStock (LONDON) — Hawa Doucouré and her teammates on the Les Hijabeuses soccer team have a simple message to send while playing the game they love: “Hands off my hijab.” It’s a message they [Read More…]
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