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AP Top 25: Georgia's hold on No. 1 loosens, but top seven unchanged. Kentucky, Louisville enter poll

Oct. 01, 2023 14:05 PM EDT

Georgia's hold on No. 1 in The Associated Press college football poll loosened Sunday as the Bulldogs received a season-low 35 first-place votes out of possible 62 while extending their streak atop the rankings to 16 straight weeks. The Bulldogs needed a late touchdown to escape with...

Ryder Cup in Rome stays right at home for the Europeans. The US loses its seventh straight in Europe

Oct. 01, 2023 12:13 PM EDT

GUIDONIA MONTECELIO, Italy (AP) — Europe won back the the Ryder Cup on Sunday, just like it always does before its raucous crowd, with Rory McIlroy leading the way and Tommy Fleetwood delivering the decisive point to extend its dominance over the Americans on home soil. The outcome...

Buck Showalter fired as New York Mets manager

Oct. 01, 2023 14:37 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Buck Showalter was fired Sunday as New York Mets manager after a disappointing season in which baseball's highest-spending team tumbled from contention by midsummer. The 67-year-old Showalter said before Sunday's game against Philadelphia that he will not return...

Jrue Holiday being traded to Boston, AP source says, as Portland continues making moves

Oct. 01, 2023 12:46 PM EDT

Jrue Holiday was out of the Eastern Conference for just a few days, and now it’s the Boston Celtics who will hope that the Olympic gold medalist and NBA champion can help deliver them another title banner. The Celtics finalized a deal with Portland on Sunday to land Holiday, who...

Bills safety Damar Hamlin returns to action in first regular-season game since cardiac arrest

Oct. 01, 2023 13:18 PM EDT

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Damar Hamlin's objective to resume his playing career after a near-death experience in early January became complete on Sunday, when the Bills safety took the field as part of Buffalo's kickoff return unit to open its game against the Miami Dolphins. The...

MLB playoffs guide: All 12 berths clinched, just matchups left to be decided for postseason's start

Oct. 01, 2023 12:14 PM EDT

Major League Baseball's 12 playoff teams have been decided, with just the first-round matchups left to be determined. Arizona, Houston, Miami, Texas and Toronto all clinched playoff berths on the next-to-last day of the season. Best-of-three Wild Card Series start...

Wedding bells for Cantlay and alarm bells for the Americans after another Ryder Cup loss in Europe

Oct. 01, 2023 14:54 PM EDT

GUIDONIA MONTECELIO, Italy (AP) — Only one American truly had reason to celebrate after the Ryder Cup ended with another home win for Europe. Patrick Cantlay is getting married Monday. The rest of the U.S. players were glum as could be as they sipped beers during the...

Browns QB Deshaun Watson sitting out with shoulder injury; rookie Thompson-Robinson starts vs Ravens

Oct. 01, 2023 12:38 PM EDT

CLEVELAND (AP) — Deshaun Watson's right shoulder isn't right. Cleveland's quarterback will miss Sunday's game against Baltimore with a bruised throwing shoulder suffered last week, pushing rookie Dorian Thompson-Robinson into his first NFL start against the Ravens. ...

Lawrence, Ridley and defense help Jaguars beat Falcons 23-7 in London

Oct. 01, 2023 14:16 PM EDT

LONDON (AP) — Calvin Ridley is making the most of his second chance, in more ways than one. The wide receiver held on to a touchdown pass — after a couple of key drops last week — to help the Jacksonville Jaguars beat the Atlanta Falcons 23-7 on Sunday at Wembley Stadium. ...

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Blue Jays clinch from couch, head into final day with wild card opponent undecided

Oct. 01, 2023 14:56 PM EDT

TORONTO (AP) — Most of the Toronto Blue Jays were watching from couches at home when their team clinched a playoff spot. Toronto earned an AL wild card for the second straight season when Seattle lost 6-1 to Texas on Saturday night. “It was great,” said All Star...

Wedding bells for Cantlay and alarm bells for the Americans after another Ryder Cup loss in Europe

Oct. 01, 2023 14:54 PM EDT

GUIDONIA MONTECELIO, Italy (AP) — Only one American truly had reason to celebrate after the Ryder Cup ended with another home win for Europe. Patrick Cantlay is getting married Monday. The rest of the U.S. players were glum as could be as they sipped beers during the...

The Boston Red Sox say retired pitcher Tim Wakefield has died at age 57

Oct. 01, 2023 14:53 PM EDT
BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Red Sox say retired pitcher Tim Wakefield has died at age 57.

Mariners Cal Raleigh apologizes for comments after Seattle eliminated from postseason race

Oct. 01, 2023 14:47 PM EDT

SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle catcher Cal Raleigh apologized to his teammates and coaches on Sunday for his strong comments about the team’s commitment to winning after the Mariners were eliminated from postseason contention. Raleigh spoke for about 90 seconds and did not take...

Buck Showalter fired as New York Mets manager

Oct. 01, 2023 14:37 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Buck Showalter was fired Sunday as New York Mets manager after a disappointing season in which baseball's highest-spending team tumbled from contention by midsummer. The 67-year-old Showalter said before Sunday's game against Philadelphia that he will not return...

Simone Biles leads a dominant US performance at the world gymnastics championships

Oct. 01, 2023 14:27 PM EDT

ANTWERP, Belgium (AP) — Simone Biles led a dominant performance by the U.S. women at the world gymnastics championships, posting an all-around total of 58.865 to lead qualifying through two subdivisions Sunday. The 26-year-old, who is a five-time all-around world champion and...

Indiana fires offensive coordinator following 27-point loss to unbeaten Maryland

Oct. 01, 2023 14:22 PM EDT

Indiana Hoosiers coach Tom Allen fired offensive coordinator Walt Bell on Sunday, less than 24 hours after yet another dismal offensive performance in Saturday’s 44-17 loss at unbeaten Maryland. Allen said Rod Carey, the program's quality control coach since 2022, will take over...

Lawrence, Ridley and defense help Jaguars beat Falcons 23-7 in London

Oct. 01, 2023 14:16 PM EDT

LONDON (AP) — Calvin Ridley is making the most of his second chance, in more ways than one. The wide receiver held on to a touchdown pass — after a couple of key drops last week — to help the Jacksonville Jaguars beat the Atlanta Falcons 23-7 on Sunday at Wembley Stadium. ...

Buck Showalter says he will not return as New York Mets manager

Oct. 01, 2023 14:06 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Buck Showalter says he will not return as New York Mets manager.

AP Top 25: Georgia's hold on No. 1 loosens, but top seven unchanged. Kentucky, Louisville enter poll

Oct. 01, 2023 14:05 PM EDT

Georgia's hold on No. 1 in The Associated Press college football poll loosened Sunday as the Bulldogs received a season-low 35 first-place votes out of possible 62 while extending their streak atop the rankings to 16 straight weeks. The Bulldogs needed a late touchdown to escape with...