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Rookie QB Tyler Shough makes his first NFL start when Saints face surging Rams defense
New Orleans Saints (1-7) at Los Angeles Rams (5-2) Sunday, 4:05 p.m. EST, FOX BetMGM…
Red-hot Colts head to Pittsburgh, where the Steelers’ defense is reeling
Indianapolis (7-1) at Pittsburgh (4-3) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBS BetMGM line: Colts by 3.…
Texans’ top-rated defense faces high-scoring Broncos in a crucial matchup
Denver (6-2) at Houston (3-4) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, FOX. BetMGM line: Texans by 1…
Fans buzzing as Blue Jays look for one more win to claim World Series in Toronto
TORONTO — An hour before the Toronto Blue Jays’ merchandise store at Rogers Centre was…
Lions edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson grateful to sign $180M deal that includes $141M in guarantees
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Detroit Lions edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson is a big part…
Nationals finalizing hire of 33-year-old Blake Butera as manager, AP source says
The Washington Nationals are finalizing a deal to hire 33-year-old Blake Butera as manager, according…
WADA launches ‘Operation Puncture’ to investigate leak about Chinese swimmers’ doping tests
LONDON (AP) — The World Anti-Doping Agency confirmed on Thursday it is looking into a…
Mark Walter finalizes his purchase of a majority stake in the Los Angeles Lakers
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mark Walter is the majority owner of the Los Angeles Lakers…
Pavia and No. 9 Vanderbilt take on No. 20 Texas with eyes on SEC title and CFP
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — As the football season pushes into November, No. 9 Vanderbilt continues…
Former Central Michigan staff members receive punishments for their roles in sign-stealing scandal
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (AP) — Former Central Michigan coach Jim McElwain, three of his former…
Bengals defense holds players-only meeting to try to spark turnaround
CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Bengals defense — which ranks 30th in the NFL in…
Colorado Avalanche sign Martin Necas to 8-year, $92M contract extension, AP source says
The Colorado Avalanche have signed Martin Necas to an eight-year contract extension through 2034. Necas’…
Gilles, Poirier open what could be their final season at Skate Canada International
This could be Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier’s final year on the ice, but they’re…
World Athletics blames employees for $1.7M taken in ‘systematic theft’
World Athletics says its own employees stole about $1.75 million as part of a “systematic…
The Colts are showing all the traits of being a contender. Another challenge awaits in Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Shane Steichen believes championship-level teams share a common DNA. What the Indianapolis…
Saskatchewan introduces bill that would allow tailgating outside Roughrider games
REGINA — Fans of the CFL’s Saskatchewan Roughriders could soon be allowed to do some…
Patriots, Drake Maye will try to air it out against Falcons and their top-ranked pass defense
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Drake Maye hasn’t been afraid to throw the ball deep down…
Jemimah Rodrigues powers India past Australia into Women’s Cricket World Cup final
NAVI MUMBAI, India (AP) — Jemimah Rodrigues scored a scintillating century on home soil as…
Rugby Canada says “Mission: Win World Cup” fundraising campaign exceeded its target
Rugby Canada says its “Mission: Win Rugby World Cup 2025” fundraising campaign exceeded its goal,…
Next up for No. 2 Indiana is a Maryland team that has struggled in 4th quarters recently
Curt Cignetti’s performance at Indiana should give even more hope to schools like Maryland. Of…
Struggling Juventus hires former Napoli and Italy coach Luciano Spalletti
TURIN, Italy (AP) — Juventus hired Luciano Spalletti as its coach Thursday and tasked the…
Rugby World Cup final still generates a mix of emotions for Canada coach, captain
It’s been a little more than a month since the Women’s Rugby World Cup final,…
Mark Carney named Kent State’s football coach after inspiring turnaround
KENT, Ohio (AP) — Mark Carney was named Kent State’s football coach Thursday, removing the…
Juventus hires Luciano Spalletti as its new coach
TURIN, Italy (AP) — Juventus hires Luciano Spalletti as its new coach.