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South African critics of Eben Etzebeth thought he should stay home, hang up his rugby boots and settle into a rocking chair.
This was a month ago.
August arrived, greatest rival New Zealand …
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By FOSTER NIUMATA
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9/4/26
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The showdown between No. 11 LSU and Clemson was always going to be a showcase Week 1 game given Lane Kiffin's debut in the bayou.
But few could have imagined the discussion surrounding the game …
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By STEVE REED
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9/4/26
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Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs’ initial court appearance on two misdemeanor charges stemming from a May altercation with his girlfriend has been moved up two months and now will take …
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By STEVE MEGARGEE
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9/4/26
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Country music icon Dolly Parton was the rare celebrity whose popularity transcended generations and politics.
Writing hundreds of songs including classics “Jolene” and “I Will Always Love …
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By BERNARD McGHEE
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9/4/26
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Times to be announced
Subject to change
Friday, Feb. 19
Atlanta vs. Baltimore, at Sarasota, Fla.
Northeastern vs. Boston, at Fort Myers, Fla.
Philadelphia vs. Detroit, at …
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By The Associated Press
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9/4/26
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As the NFL prepares to celebrate defending Super Bowl champion Seattle and then make a much-anticipated debut in Melbourne, Australia, the league won’t be able to avoid some unsavory story …
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By MARK LONG
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9/4/26
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Vin Cherwoo, a trusted editor and writer for The Associated Press sports desk for more than three decades and the president of the News Media Guild, has died. He was 56.
Cherwoo died early Friday …
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By DENNIS WASZAK Jr.
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9/4/26
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Ben Simmons is making a comeback to the NBA after sitting out last season with injuries, agreeing to a one-year contract with the Sacramento Kings.
A person familiar with the deal confirmed to …
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By JOSH DUBOW
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9/4/26
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The Pro Football Hall of Fame is overhauling the selection process by eliminating a separate category for senior players, cutting the selection committee nearly in half and returning to in-person …
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By JOSH DUBOW
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9/4/26
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Sept. 5
1908 — Brooklyn’s Nap Rucker pitched a 6-0 no-hitter against Boston. Rucker struck out 14 and walked none.
1918 — Babe Ruth pitched a six-hitter for the Boston Red Sox, who beat …
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By The Associated Press
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9/4/26
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Today in Sports - SF wide receiver Jerry Rice surpasses Jim Brown as NFL’s career TD leader with 127
Sept. 5
1922 — The U.S. beats Australia 4-1 to capture the Davis Cup for the third straight year.
1938 — Don Budge leads the U.S. to a 3-2 victory over Australia in the Davis Cup final at …
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By The Associated Press
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9/4/26
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(All times Eastern)
Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts
Saturday, Sept. 5
AUSTRALIAN RULES FOOTBALL (MEN’S)
5:30 a.m.
FS2 — AFL Postseason: Western at Adelaide, Second …
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By The Associated Press
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9/4/26
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The NFL is expanding its Inspire Change initiative internationally ahead of a season that features a record nine games outside the United States.
The league says it aims to bring its “growing …
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By ROB MAADDI
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9/4/26
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U.S. striker Folarin Balogun has been left out of Monaco’s squad for the Conference League amid uncertainty over his future after the collapse of his proposed transfer to Everton this week.
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By STEVE DOUGLAS
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9/4/26
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Athletics (55-86, fourth in the AL West) vs. Seattle Mariners (66-75, third in the AL West)Seattle; Friday, 10:10 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Athletics: Kade Morris (0-1, 9.82 ERA, 2.11 WHIP, 10 …
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By The Associated Press
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9/4/26
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New York Yankees (80-60, second in the AL East) vs. San Diego Padres (73-67, third in the NL West)San Diego; Friday, 9:40 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Yankees: Max Fried (4-4, 2.80 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, 83 …
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By The Associated Press
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9/4/26
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Toronto Blue Jays (70-71, fourth in the AL East) vs. Kansas City Royals (63-78, fifth in the AL Central)Kansas City, Missouri; Friday, 8:10 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Blue Jays: Jameson Taillon …
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By The Associated Press
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9/4/26
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Arizona Diamondbacks (74-67, second in the NL West) vs. Houston Astros (72-69, first in the AL West)Houston; Friday, 8:10 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Diamondbacks: Merrill Kelly (9-12, 5.08 ERA, 1.48 …
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By The Associated Press
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9/4/26
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Atlanta Braves (83-57, first in the NL East) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (79-61, second in the NL East)Philadelphia; Friday, 6:40 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Braves: Chris Sale (13-9, 2.06 ERA, 1.00 …
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By The Associated Press
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9/4/26
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Los Angeles Angels (53-87, fifth in the AL West) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (69-72, fourth in the NL Central)Pittsburgh; Friday, 6:45 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Angels: Ryan Johnson (3-7, 5.47 ERA, 1.42 …
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By The Associated Press
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9/4/26
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