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Fernando Valenzuela, Mexican-born pitcher whose feats for Dodgers fueled 'Fernandomania,' dies at 63
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Fernando Valenzuela, the Mexican-born phenom for the Los Angeles Dodgers who inspired “Fernandomania” while winning the NL Cy Young Award and Rookie of the Year in 1981, has died. He was 63. The team said he died Tuesday night at a Los Angeles hospital but...
LeBron and Bronny James make history as the NBA's first father-son duo to play together
LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James gave his 20-year-old son a pep talk before they rose from the Lakers bench. Amid rising cheers, they walked together to the scorer's table — and then they stepped straight into basketball history. LeBron and Bronny became the first father and son...
Chiefs acquire three-time All-Pro wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins from the Titans, AP source says
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The two-time defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs are acquiring three-time All-Pro wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins from the Tennessee Titans, replenishing a position group that has been ravaged by injuries, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated...
Celtics tie, but don't break, NBA record with 29 3-pointers. Then they miss 13 3s in a row
BOSTON (AP) — The Boston crowd chanted “One more 3!” The Celtics did their best, firing up 13 shots from 3-point range in an attempt to break the NBA record for 3s in a game — and missing them all. In the end, all the defending champions could do in their 132-109 victory over...
Japan prepares to cheer on Ohtani and the Dodgers, and the country is dressing for the occasion
TOKYO (AP) — Jiro Nishi wore a New York Mets cap as he browsed a Tokyo sporting goods store this week that boasts the largest array of MLB gear in Japan. Now that Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers are in the World Series, the hairdresser plans to cheer them on. Finding gear...
Washington Commanders rookie QB Jayden Daniels misses practice because of his rib injury
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels is not practicing Wednesday because of a rib injury, coach Dan Quinn said. Daniels is listed as week to week and his status for Sunday against the Chicago Bears is uncertain. Quinn said Daniels would still...
Ohtani's historic 50-50 ball sells at auction for nearly $4.4M amid ongoing dispute over ownership
Shohei Ohtani’s 50th home run ball has sold at auction for nearly $4.4 million, a record high price not just for a baseball, but for any ball in any sport, the auctioneer said Wednesday. Ohtani became the first player in baseball history to hit 50 homers and steal 50 bases in a...
Lamar Jackson's 5-TD game fell just short of a perfect passer rating
Inside the Numbers dives into NFL statistics, streaks and trends each week. For more Inside the Numbers, head here. ___ Lamar Jackson couldn't have performed much better as a passer when he threw five TD passes, only five incompletions and no interceptions while...
World Series analysis: Despite so much star power, Yankees-Dodgers could be decided by role players
NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge, Juan Soto and Gerrit Cole. Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts and Yoshinobu Yamamoto. No doubt, many of baseball's biggest names will be center stage when the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers square off in a dream World Series matchup...
'Malcolm in the Middle' star Frankie Muniz lands full-time NASCAR ride in 2025
LANDIS, N.C. (AP) — Former “Malcolm in the Middle” star Frankie Muniz is set to continue his NASCAR career with a full-time ride in the Truck Series for 2025. Muniz will make the jump from part-time racer to a full slate in the No. 33 Ford for Reaume Brothers Racing. He made...
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Mark Pope begins new era for No. 23 Kentucky as he follows Calipari with seasoned first roster
Kentucky (23-10, 13-5 SEC) Mark Pope was hired from BYU and given the challenging task of following Hall of Famer John Calipari after his stunning departure to Arkansas after 15 years. A captain on the Wildcats’ 1996 NCAA championship team, he is charged with maintaining the...
Retired Gen. Martin Dempsey is returning as USA Basketball chair through 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Retired Gen. Martin E. Dempsey is returning as chairperson of USA Basketball through the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, where the American women will seek a ninth consecutive gold medal and the men will seek a sixth straight title. Dempsey — who served...
Chiefs acquire three-time All-Pro wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins from the Titans, AP source says
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The two-time defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs are acquiring three-time All-Pro wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins from the Tennessee Titans, replenishing a position group that has been ravaged by injuries, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated...
St. Louis Blues' Robert Thomas out 6 weeks with a broken ankle
ST. LOUIS (AP) — St. Louis Blues forward Robert Thomas will miss at least six weeks with a broken right ankle, the team announced Wednesday. The Blues put Thomas on injured reserve after he took a puck off the ankle early in the third period of their loss Tuesday night to...
Winston starting for Browns after QB Watson's injury. Coach Stefanski hands over play-calling duties
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — The Browns have changed who's calling the plays and who's running them. On Wednesday, Cleveland coach Kevin Stefanski announced that Jameis Winston will start at quarterback against Baltimore this week after Deshaun Watson suffered a season-ending Achilles tendon...
Virginia Tech to rely on new faces heading into this season after losing all 5 starters
Virginia Tech (19-15, 10-10 ACC) Mike Young led Virginia Tech to the postseason for the fourth consecutive season last spring as the Hokies advanced to the second round of the NIT. Now, entering his sixth season as the coach, Young faces arguably the biggest challenge in his more than...
Mississippi State seeks 3rd consecutive NCAA berth under Jans, built around guard Josh Hubbard
Mississippi State (21-14, 8-10 SEC) The Bulldogs played in consecutive NCAA tournaments for the first time since 2008-09 and seek another appearance under third-year coach Chris Jans. MSU won at least five consecutive games twice last season but dropped six of its final eight games...
Washington Commanders rookie QB Jayden Daniels misses practice because of his rib injury
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels is not practicing Wednesday because of a rib injury, coach Dan Quinn said. Daniels is listed as week to week and his status for Sunday against the Chicago Bears is uncertain. Quinn said Daniels would still...
Fernando Valenzuela, Mexican-born pitcher whose feats for Dodgers fueled 'Fernandomania,' dies at 63
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Fernando Valenzuela, the Mexican-born phenom for the Los Angeles Dodgers who inspired “Fernandomania” while winning the NL Cy Young Award and Rookie of the Year in 1981, has died. He was 63. The team said he died Tuesday night at a Los Angeles hospital but...
Jets coach Jeff Ulbrich anticipates Haason Reddick playing Sunday against Patriots
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Haason Reddick's debut with the New York Jets could come as soon as Sunday against the New England Patriots. The star edge rusher ended his lengthy contract holdout when he reported to the team on Monday and was participating in the walkthrough practice on...
