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Activists call on Mexican soccer fans to end homophobic chant ahead of 2026 World Cup
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Frustrated that Mexico’s soccer federation has failed to stop a homophobic…
From addiction to the finish line: Shelter residents take on half-marathon
AURORA, Ill. (RNS) — Marcos Hernandez says he has spent most of his life running.…

Diamondbacks OF Lourdes Gurriel Jr. has torn ACL after injury suffered vs. Rangers
Arizona Diamondbacks left fielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. has a torn ACL in his right knee.…

Sean McDermott’s calm confidence: Bills coach adapts approach while staying driven entering 9th year
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Carrying his morning protein shake with “Coach” written on the…

Dan Lanning says Ducks ‘spend to win’ following comments by Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Coach Dan Lanning said the Ducks “spend to win” following comments…

‘Like any other game’: Jets downplay facing Aaron Rodgers in Week 1 against Steelers
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Sauce Gardner shared a special handshake and plenty of laughs…

Deion Sanders defends Colorado’s late-game clock management, coaching staff after Georgia Tech loss
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — A feisty Deion Sanders is pushing back against anyone second-guessing his…

Defending US Open champ Sabalenka returns to semifinals when Vondrousova withdraws with knee injury
NEW YORK (AP) — Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka returned to the U.S. Open semifinals without…
Defending U.S. Open champion Aryna Sabalenka advances to semifinals when Marketa Vondrousova withdraws
NEW YORK (AP) — Defending U.S. Open champion Aryna Sabalenka advances to semifinals when Marketa…

Dabrowski, Routliffe advance to U.S. Open semifinals, Fernandez and Williams bounced
NEW YORK — Ottawa’s Gabriela Dabrowski and New Zealand’s Erin Routliffe are one step closer…

Nationals sign Jorge Alfaro after he opts out of minor league contract
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Nationals agreed to a one-year contract with catcher Jorge Alfaro…

Big 12 in 30 seasons has gotten bigger, and finishes better than it started in Week 1
The Big 12 is in its 30th football season, 20 years after last winning a…

Michael Jordan’s NASCAR team fights for charter status amid explosive lawsuit
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Two NASCAR teams, one owned by NBA Hall of Famer Michael…

Eagles are focused on this season, won’t even watch Super Bowl banner ceremony
Jalen Hurts perfectly summed up the mindset of the reigning Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles…
BYU matches up against Stanford
Stanford (0-1) at BYU (1-0), Sept. 6 at 10:15 p.m. EDT. BetMGM College Football Odds…