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Saquon Barkley runs for 2 TDs, Eagles beat Commanders 26-18 to stretch NFC East lead
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Saquon Barkley rushed for 146 yards and two fourth-quarter touchdowns, Jalen Hurts ran for the go-ahead score after being evaluated for a concussion, and the Philadelphia Eagles stretched their lead in the NFC East with a 26-18 win Thursday night over Jayden Daniels and the...
Hurricane-stricken Tampa Bay Rays to play 2025 season at Yankees' spring training field in Tampa
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays will play their 2025 home games at the New York Yankees' nearby spring training ballpark amid uncertainty about the future of hurricane-damaged Tropicana Field, Rays executives told The Associated Press. Stuart Sternberg, the Rays'...
Olympic champion Lindsey Vonn is ending her retirement at age 40 to make a skiing comeback
PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — Lindsey Vonn is coming out of retirement to rejoin the U.S. Ski Team, she announced Thursday, intending to race again at age 40 — and six years after her last Olympics. Vonn is a three-time Olympic medalist, including a downhill gold and super-G bronze at...
Mike Tyson concedes the role of villain to young foe in 58-year-old's fight with Jake Paul
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Friendship is at the heart of how a fight came together between 58-year-old former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson and much younger YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul. Friction helped build the hype for a bout that is testing the formula for how boxing is...
Connor McDavid scores to become the 4th-fastest NHL player to reach 1,000 points
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Connor McDavid became the fourth-fastest NHL player to reach 1,000 points, scoring early in the second period in the Edmonton Oilers' 3-2 overtime victory over the Nashville Predators on Thursday night. The 27-year-old McDavid reached the milestone in his...
Sale, Crochet win Comeback Players of Year, Clase, Helsley top relievers and Ohtani best DH
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Left-handers Chris Sale of the Atlanta Braves and Garrett Crochet of the Chicago White Sox were selected Major League Baseball’s Comeback Players of the Year on Thursday. Cleveland right-hander Emmanuel Clase won his second AL Reliever of the Year Award and St....
Pepi goal lifts US over Jamaica 1-0 in CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal first leg
Ricardo Pepi put the United States in good position to advance to the CONCACAF Nations League semifinals, scoring an early goal for a 1-0, first-leg win against Jamaica at Kingston on Thursday night in coach Mauricio Pochettino's first competitive match. “We were here to fight. We...
The world's tallest teenager, 7-foot-9 Olivier Rioux, plans to redshirt at Florida this season
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The world's tallest teenager might have to wait a year to become the world's tallest college basketball player. Florida coach Todd Golden said Thursday that Olivier Rioux, a 7-foot-9 freshman who owns a spot in the Guinness record book, is planning to...
Chiefs putting kicker Harrison Butker on injured reserve ahead of knee procedure, AP source says
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Chiefs are putting kicker Harrison Butker on injured reserve while he undergoes a procedure on his knee, though they hope to have him back for the playoffs, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Thursday. The Chiefs are...
McIlroy tied for lead at World Tour Championship and strengthens Race to Dubai title bid
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Rory McIlroy was already an overwhelming favorite to win the European tour’s season-long Race to Dubai title. He made his chances even better on Thursday. McIlroy shot 5-under 67 and was tied for the lead with Tyrrell Hatton after...
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McDavid scores to reach 1,000 points, adds OT assist in Oilers' 3-2 win over Predators
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Connor McDavid scored early in the second period to become the fourth-fastest NHL player to reach 1,000 points, then assisted on Darnell Nurse's overtime goal in the Edmonton Oilers' 3-2 victory over the Nashville Predators on Thursday night. On the...
MLB Remaining Free Agents List
NEW YORK (AP) — The 167 remaining free agents (q-received $21.05 million qualifying offer): AMERICAN LEAGUE BALTIMORE (8) — q-Corbin Burnes, rhp; Daniel Coulombe, lhp; Eloy Jiménez, of; Brooks Kriske, rhp; James McCann, c; John Means, lhp; q-Anthony Santander, of;...
MLB Free Agent Signings List
NEW YORK (AP) — The seven free agents who have signed, with name, position, former club if different, and contract. The contract information was obtained by The Associated Press from player and management sources. For players with minor league contracts, terms for major league contract base...
Harris' two late touchdown runs, goal-line stand sends East Carolina past Tulsa 38-31
TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Rahjai Harris rushed for a pair of fourth-quarter touchdowns and East Carolina stopped Tulsa on the 1-yard line in the final seconds for a 38-31 win on Thursday night. The win made ECU (6-4, 4-2 American Athletic) bowl-eligible for the second time since 2015. ...
Saquon Barkley runs for 2 TDs, Eagles beat Commanders 26-18 to stretch NFC East lead
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Saquon Barkley rushed for 146 yards and two fourth-quarter touchdowns, Jalen Hurts ran for the go-ahead score after being evaluated for a concussion, and the Philadelphia Eagles stretched their lead in the NFC East with a 26-18 win Thursday night over Jayden Daniels and the...
Shogbonyo scores 16 in Denver's 86-63 victory over Colorado Christian
DENVER (AP) — Nicholas Shogbonyo scored 16 points as Denver beat Colorado Christian 86-63 on Thursday night. Shogbonyo had six rebounds for the Pioneers (2-2). Josh Pickett scored 15 points while going 5 of 6 and 5 of 5 from the free-throw line and added six rebounds. Isaiah...
Freshman Sanon sparks Arizona State to 87-76 win over Grand Canyon with 21 points.
PHOENIX (AP) — Freshman reserve Joson Sanon hit five 3-pointers and scored a career-high 21 points, Basheer Jihad added 18 points and Arizona State defeated Grand Canyon 87-76 on Thursday night. The game was played at the Phoenix Suns' Footprint Center as part of the Hall of Fame...
Connor McDavid scores to become the 4th-fastest NHL player to reach 1,000 points
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Connor McDavid became the fourth-fastest NHL player to reach 1,000 points, scoring early in the second period in the Edmonton Oilers' 3-2 overtime victory over the Nashville Predators on Thursday night. The 27-year-old McDavid reached the milestone in his...
Hawthorne scores 21, Northern Colorado takes down South Dakota State 78-69
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — Isaiah Hawthorne's 21 points helped Northern Colorado defeat South Dakota State 78-69 on Thursday night. Hawthorne added five rebounds for the Bears (3-1). Langston Reynolds scored 16 points, going 7 of 10 from the field. Zack Bloch finished 5 of 6 from...
Pepi goal lifts US over Jamaica 1-0 in CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal first leg
Ricardo Pepi put the United States in good position to advance to the CONCACAF Nations League semifinals, scoring an early goal for a 1-0, first-leg win against Jamaica at Kingston on Thursday night in coach Mauricio Pochettino's first competitive match. “We were here to fight. We...
