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Panthers’ Rico Dowdle turns attention on ‘2 pumps’ fine into opportunity to raise funds for charity
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Rico Dowdle is turning a fine from the NFL for his…
Bipartisan talks to end the shutdown intensify, but agreement elusive
WASHINGTON (AP) — With talks to reopen the government intensifying, Senate Majority Leader John Thune…
San Diego Padres hire former reliever Craig Stammen as manager
The San Diego Padres have hired former reliever Craig Stammen to be their manager. Stammen…
Blues’ Binnington ‘always planned’ to give Ovechkin his 900th goal puck
BUFFALO (AP) — St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington insists he always planned to hand…
Surging Seahawks face Jacoby Brissett, Cardinals in NFC West matchup
Arizona (3-5) at Seattle (6-2) Sunday, 4:05 p.m. EST, CBS BetMGM NFL Odds: Seahawks by…
Pelosi-isms: ‘Throw a punch, for the children’ and more forge a legacy
WASHINGTON (AP) — Nancy Pelosi is bringing her history-making career in the U.S. House to…
Fire destroys Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra’s home. Nobody was hurt
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Fire destroyed Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra’s home early Thursday,…
CSU Bakersfield defeats Whittier 83-61
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (AP) — CJ Hardy had 17 points in CSU Bakersfield’s 83-61 win against…
Springer scores 16 as Loyola beats Penn State-Abington 96-60
BALTIMORE (AP) — Sam Springer had 16 points in Loyola’s 96-60 win over Penn State-Abington…
Sauce Gardner eagerly awaits taking the international stage for his Colts debut against Falcons
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Sauce Gardner spent Monday studying video of the Cleveland Browns. By Tuesday,…
McCarthy’s leadership comes with ease for Vikings, who face another back-on-track team in the Ravens
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — J.J. McCarthy burst into Minnesota’s locker room in Detroit last week in…
Braves exercise options on Sale and Albies, turn down Johnson and Kinley
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves exercised options on left-hander Chris Sale and second baseman…
Aston Villa beats Maccabi Tel Aviv 2-0 in Europa League amid protests and arrests
Aston Villa beat Israeli club Maccabi Tel Aviv 2-0 Thursday in a Europa League game…
Trevor Story declines to opt out, keeps contract with the Red Sox
BOSTON (AP) — Shortstop Trevor Story declined to exercise his right to opt out of…
Tommy Rees faces tough challenge in reviving Browns’ struggling offense
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Tommy Rees will be the latest to take on what could…
Rickie Weeks moves into new role in Brewers organization after two seasons as associate manager
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Rickie Weeks is leaving his position as Milwaukee Brewers associate manager after…
LISTEN: Panthers defensive tackle Derrick Brown says a culture change has led to team’s turnaround
Carolina Panthers star defensive tackle Derrick Brown discusses the team’s upcoming game against New Orleans,…
Rockies hiring DePodesta of ‘Moneyball’ fame from NFL’s Browns to run baseball ops, AP source says
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — The Colorado Rockies are hiring Paul DePodesta of “Moneyball” fame from…
UK police arrest 6 ahead of soccer match between Aston Villa and Israeli club Maccabi Tel Aviv
LONDON (AP) — British police said six people were arrested Thursday evening ahead of Aston…
Panthers look to build off momentum from big win over Packers when they host NFC South-rival Saints
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers proved last week they could beat the best…
Playoff-contending Bears look to avoid a letdown against the struggling Giants
CHICAGO (AP) — Coach Ben Johnson understands the position his Chicago Bears are in and…
Lions face Jayden Daniels-less Commanders, looking to rebound after loss
Detroit (5-3) at Washington (3-6) Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EST, FOX. BetMGM NFL Odds: Lions by…
Chiefs look to Reid’s post-bye week success to turn season around
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The record Chiefs coach Andy Reid has established following bye…
No. 3 UCLA’s Jaquez, Rice, Kneepkens each score 20 or more in 87-50 win over UC Santa Barbara
LOS ANGELES (AP) — UCLA’s three-guard lineup of Gabriela Jaquez, Kiki Rice and Utah transfer…