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Workers use a scissor lift to install a banner over the track ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia at the Sepang International Circuit in Sepang, Malaysia, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)

Why Malaysia is hosting F1's Bahrain Grand Prix in a haze of air pollution

The ‘Bahrain Grand Prix In Malaysia’ is one of the stranger names for a race in Formula 1 history. The Iran war, forest fires and plenty of nostalgia are all talking points this week as F1 … more

By JAMES ELLINGWORTH | 9/30/26

Here is the latest SEC sports news from The Associated Press

UNDATED (AP) — The Big Ten Conference has gained bragging rights with three straight national titles while the Southeastern Conference struggles to land a team in the championship game. An … more

9/30/26

Here is the latest Big 12 Conference sports news from The Associated Press

UNDATED (AP) — The Senate has passed a bill aimed at controlling spending and addressing issues in college sports. The bill, which took over four months to pass, faces challenges in the House. Sen. … more

9/30/26

Here is the latest Big Ten Conference sports news from The Associated Press

UNDATED (AP) — The Senate has passed a bill aimed at controlling spending and addressing issues in college sports. The bill, which took over four months to pass, faces challenges in the House. Sen. … more

9/30/26

Here is the latest ACC sports news from The Associated Press

UNDATED (AP) — The Senate has passed a bill aimed at controlling spending and addressing issues in college sports. The bill, which took over four months to pass, faces challenges in the House. Sen. … more

9/30/26

France national soccer team coach Zinedine Zidane ties his shoes during a training session in Clairefontaine-en-Yvelines west of Paris, Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, three days ahead of France's UEFA Nations League soccer match against Turkey. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

France midfielder Koné 'shocked' by coach Zidane's ability in training

PARIS (AP) — France midfielder Manu Koné had to pinch himself when new coach Zinedine Zidane laced up his boots to take part in training. Arguably the world’s best playmaker during his … more

By JEROME PUGMIRE | 9/30/26

Florida head coach Jon Sumrall, center, pumps his fist after after his team won an NCAA college football game against Mississippi, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Noah Lantor)

College football Week 5: No. 8 Florida, No. 14 Iowa, No. 16 Miss. St. wary of letdown after big wins

The ability of No. 8 Florida, No. 14 Iowa and No. 16 Mississippi State to avoid letdowns after emotional victories will be put to the test in their Week 5 matchups against opponents also ranked in … more

By ERIC OLSON | 9/30/26

New York Yankees' Ben Rice, right, reacts next to first base coach Dan Fiorito, after collecting an RBI on a bases loaded single against the Boston Red Sox during the seventh inning in Game 1 of baseball's American League Wild Card Series, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

Ben Rice, rare Ivy Leaguer in major leagues, had route to stardom that was anything but routine

NEW YORK (AP) — Ben Rice's route to stardom with the New York Yankees was anything but routine, even though he is a creature of habit. A rare Ivy League graduate playing big league baseball, … more

By RONALD BLUM | 9/30/26

New York Liberty center Jonquel Jones goes up to the basket while Minnesota Lynx forward Nia Brodie (12) defends during the second half of Game 2 of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff series, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)

New York Liberty sweep the Minnesota Lynx 87-71, 1st No. 8 seed to oust a No. 1 in WNBA playoffs

NEW YORK (AP) — It was a roller coaster regular season for the New York Liberty, who finished as the eighth-seed in the playoffs. That didn't matter to them as they knew that the playoffs were … more

By DOUG FEINBERG | 9/30/26

Brazil's Raphinha, right, celebrates scoring from a penalty as Australia's Connor Metcalfe walks past during their international friendly soccer match in Brisbane, Australia, on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Tertius Pickard)

Brazil won't replace injured Raphinha after win in Australia

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Raphinha was released by Brazil on Wednesday because of a thigh injury. The forward was replaced during the 4-2 win over Australia on Tuesday, when he scored from a … more

9/30/26

Premier League says Man City guilty of almost all its more than 100 charges of financial wrongdoing

LONDON (AP) — Manchester City has been found guilty of almost all of the more than 100 charges of financial wrongdoing, the Premier League confirmed on Tuesday, in one of the biggest scandals in … more

9/30/26

Haas driver Esteban Ocon of France attends a press conference ahead of the Spanish Formula One Grand Prix, in Madrid, Spain, Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Esteban Ocon confirms he's leaving Haas at the end of the 2026 F1 season

BANBURY, England (AP) — Esteban Ocon has confirmed he is leaving the Haas team at the end of the season while adding it's “absolutely not” the end of his time in Formula 1. Ocon called … more

9/30/26

Panthers in action against the Sharks following overtime victory

Florida Panthers vs. San Jose Sharks San Jose, California; Thursday, 10 p.m. EDT LINE: Panthers -140, Sharks +115; over/under is 6 BOTTOM LINE: The Florida Panthers visit the San Jose … more