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Braves host the Phillies to open 3-game series
Philadelphia Phillies (81-68, second in the NL East) vs. Atlanta Braves (96-53, first in the NL East)Atlanta; Monday, 7:20 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Phillies: Zack Wheeler (11-6, 3.65 ERA, 1.07 … more
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Denny Hamlin celebrates in Victory Lane with the team after winning the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Bristol Motor Speedway on Saturday night, Sept. 16, 2023, in Bristol, Tenn. (Emily Ball/Bristol Herald Courier via AP)
Denny Hamlin doubles down in declaration that this is his year to finally win NASCAR championship
Denny Hamlin didn't chill Sunday with his bravado that this is indeed the year he will finally win a NASCAR championship. The day after his win at Bristol Motor Speedway hurdled Hamlin and his … more
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FILE - Then-Toronto Maple Leafs coach Mike Babcock speaks to reporters, April 25, 2019, in Toronto. Babcock resigned as coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, after word emerged earlier this week of him asking players to show him photos on their phones. (Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian Press via AP, File)
Mike Babcock resigns as Blue Jackets coach amid investigation involving players' photos
Mike Babcock has resigned as coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets after just two months on the job following revelations that he asked players to show him photos on their phones. The team announced … more
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Alabama wide receiver Jermaine Burton can't catch a pass from quarterback Tyler Buchner during the first half of an NCAA college football game against South Florida Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
AP Top 25: No. 13 Alabama is out of the top 10 for the first time since 2015. Georgia remains No. 1
No. 13 Alabama is out of the top 10 of The Associated Press college football poll for the first time in eight years, and Georgia remained No. 1 on Sunday. Georgia received 57 first-place votes in … more
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This Date in Baseball - Dusty Baker managed his 3,000th game
Sept. 18 1903 — Philadelphia’s Chick Fraser pitched a 10-0 no-hitter against the Chicago Cubs in the second game of a doubleheader. The Cubs won the opener 6-5. Fraser struck out five and … more
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Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson (15) is sacked by South Florida defensive end Jason Vaughn during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Alabama is unrecognizable, raising the question: Will the Tide stay ranked?
Week 3 was about just getting through it for most of the highly ranked teams. No. 1 Georgia, facing its first opponent with a prayer to challenge the two-time defending champs, needed a half to … more
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Phillies try to continue road win streak in matchup with the Cardinals
Philadelphia Phillies (81-67, second in the NL East) vs. St. Louis Cardinals (65-83, fifth in the NL Central)St. Louis; Sunday, 2:15 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Phillies: Taijuan Walker (15-5, 4.36 … more
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Rays face the Orioles leading series 2-1
The Tampa Bay Rays lead 2-1 in a four-game series with the Baltimore Orioles. more
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Chris Buescher (20) leads Michael McDowell, Denny Hamlin and the rest of the field during the NASCAR Cup Series auto race Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, in Bristol, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
NASCAR briefly hits brakes for rain at Bristol during playoff elimination race
NASCAR’s first playoff elimination race was paused by rain Saturday night at Bristol Motor Speedway. The race, will eliminate four drivers from the 16-driver championship field when the checkered … more
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Rays take 3-game win streak into game against the Orioles
The Tampa Bay Rays are looking to prolong a three-game win streak with a victory over the Baltimore Orioles. more
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Philadelphia Phillies and St. Louis Cardinals play in game 2 of series
Philadelphia Phillies (80-67, second in the NL East) vs. St. Louis Cardinals (65-82, fifth in the NL Central)St. Louis; Saturday, 7:15 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Phillies: Ranger Suarez (2-6, 3.93 … more
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AP Sports Digest
The highlights of the AP Sports report. An up-to-the minute listing of all stories planned, including games and events, is available in Coverage Plan on AP Newsroom, … more
FILE - China's Peng Shuai reacts during her first round singles match against Japan's Nao Hibino at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia on Jan. 21, 2020. A four-year absence of elite women’s tennis in China is set to end with the Women’s Tennis Association holding seven tournaments in the next six weeks as part of the tour’s Asian swing. After tournaments in China were cancelled due to COVID-19 travel restrictions in 2020, the WTA suspended events in the country in December 2021 over concerns about Grand Slam doubles champion Peng Shuai’s well-being after the Chinese player made sexual assault accusations against a high-ranking Chinese government official.(AP Photo/Andy Brownbill, File)
Four years later, professional tennis resumes in China after WTA ends Peng Shuai boycott
A four-year absence of elite women’s tennis in China is set to end with the Women's Tennis Association holding seven tournaments in the next six weeks as part of the tour's Asian swing. After … more
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Martin Truex Jr. stands during the national anthem before a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan., Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Martin Truex Jr. in staring down elimination from NASCAR playoffs after winning regular season title
A shell-shocked Martin Truex Jr. has slumped into Bristol Motor Speedway fighting for his season. Truex won the regular-season title but two bad races to open NASCAR's playoffs has him on the … more
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FILE - Team USA Taylor Heise (27) with teammates after the IIHF World Championship Women's ice hockey match against Japan in Herning, Denmark, Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022. The newly launched Professional Women's Hockey League is taking shape. Each of the six franchise's head coaches are expected to be announced on Friday, Sept. 15. And Minnesota is looking ahead to the league's inaugural draft on Monday, when the yet-to-be-named franchise is expected to select Taylor Heise with the No. 1 pick. (Bo Amstrup/Ritzau Scanpix via AP, File)
With stars signed and coaches hired, newly founded women's pro hockey league looks ahead to draft
The newly launched Professional Women’s Hockey League is quickly taking shape. Hilary Knight is in her familiar stomping grounds of Boston, Marie-Philip Poulin is home in Quebec, and Kelly Pannek … more
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FILE - Ottawa quarterback Madysen Carrera (21) is tackled by Midland defender Casey Thompson, left, during an NAIA flag football game in Ottawa, Kan., Friday, March 26, 2021. Not surprisingly, the NFL is a big part of the push to make flag football an Olympic sport — at least for a one-off in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner, File)
Column: Flag football at the Olympics? Stop chuckling, it might happen
Flag football at the Olympics? Admit it: You chuckled a bit at the thought. Well, hold the laughter. This apparently is a serious thing, though it's increasingly difficult to keep a straight … more
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FILE - Texas forward Jericho Sims (20) and North Carolina forward Armando Bacot (5) tip off for the start of an NCAA college basketball game for the championship of the Maui Invitational, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020, in Asheville, N.C. The Maui Invitational will be played in Honolulu this year because of the wildfire that devastated Lahaina where the tournament usually is played. (AP Photo/Kathy Kmonicek, File)
The Maui Invitational is relocating to Honolulu in the wake of the wildfires that devastated Lahaina
The Maui Invitational will be held in Honolulu this year because of the wildfires that devastated Lahaina, where the tournament usually is played. Games will be played at the Stan Sheriff Center … more
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Mississippi head coach Lane Kiffin walks off the field after a time out during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mercer in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Mississippi player sues coach Lane Kiffin, school for lack of support during mental health crisis
A Mississippi football player is suing coach Lane Kiffin and the school for racial and sexual discrimination and negligence, saying he was kicked off the team during a mental health crisis. … more
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This Date in Baseball - Sammy Sosa becomes third player to hit 50 home runs in 3 different seasons
Sept. 16 1914 — Roger Peckinpaugh, at 23, was hired to finish the season as manager of the New York Yankees. 1924 — Jim Bottomley went 6-for-6 and batted in a record 12 runs as the St. … more
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CORRECTS DATE TO TUESDAY, SEPT. 5, 2023 U.S. forward Mikal Bridges (5) gestures during the Basketball World Cup quarterfinal game between Italy and U.S. at the Mall of Asia Arena in Manila, Philippines, Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
USA Basketball back atop FIBA men's world rankings, overtaking Spain for No. 1
USA Basketball is back atop the FIBA men’s world rankings, even after failing to medal at the World Cup. The Americans flipped spots with Spain for No. 1 in the world in the updated rankings … more
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