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This Date in Baseball-Week Ahead
Aug. 18 1915 — Boston opened Braves Field with a 3-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals. 1931 — New York’s Lou Gehrig played in his 1,000th consecutive game. Gehrig went hitless in … more
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This Date in Baseball-Week Ahead
Aug. 22 1917 — Pittsburgh’s Carson Bigbee set a major league record — since tied — with 11 at-bats in a 22-inning game against Brooklyn. Pirate Elmer Jacobs pitched 16 2-3 innings in … more
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Today in Sports - Week Ahead, August 18 - August 24
Aug. 22 1851 — The United States wins the first international yacht race. The schooner named “America” beats 14 British yachts. 1885 — Richard Sears beats Godfrey M. Brinley, 6-3, … more
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FILE - Notre Dame running back Audric Estime, center, is tackled by California cornerback Jeremiah Earby (29) and linebacker Jackson Sirmon, right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind., Sept. 17, 2022. Sirmon is among the top players in the nation this season who are a bit under the radar because they play for schools that are not expected to win many games. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Pick Six: Sirmon is the main man on Cal's defense and among the nation's under-the-radar players
Besides his fumble return for the go-ahead touchdown against rival Stanford, California star linebacker Jackson Sirmon didn't have much to celebrate last season. Still, Sirmon said it wasn't a … more
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FILE - Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark smiles before speaking at the opening of the NCAA college football Big 12 media days in Arlington, Texas, July 12, 2023. Colorado is leaving the Pac-12 to return to the conference the Buffaloes jilted a dozen years ago, and the Big 12 celebrated the reunion with a two-word statement released through Yomark: “They’re back.” (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)
Yormark: Big 12 had conversations with UConn, Gonzaga but is done expanding
Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark says his conference is done expanding, shutting down the possibility of adding UConn and Gonzaga after engaging with both basketball powers on potential … more
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FILE - Dan and Tanya Snyder, co-owner and co-CEOs of the Washington Commanders, pose for photos after unveiling their NFL football team's new identity, Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, in Landover, Md. NFL owners unanimously approved the sale of the Washington Commanders on Thursday, July 2023, from Dan Snyder to a group led by Josh Harris and including Magic Johnson for a record $6.05 billion. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)
A look at former Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder's off-field scandals
Dan Snyder remains in the news despite no longer owning the Washington Commanders. He sold the team to a group led by Josh Harris in July for a North American professional sports record $6.05 … more
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Southern California NCAA college football players practice in Los Angeles, Friday, July 28, 2023. (David Crane/The Orange County Register via AP)
Conference realignment shakes up recruiting landscape as Big Ten, Big 12, SEC widen footprints
Conference realignment has widened the recruiting footprint for Power Five college football programs long before many teams open play in their new league homes. Oklahoma and Texas accepted … more
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Miami offensive linemen Francis Mauigoa (61), Logan Sagapolu (77) and Chris Washington (72) look on during NCAA college practice in Coral Gables, Fla., Thursday, March 30, 2023. (Al Diaz/Miami Herald via AP)
Pick Six: From UCLA to Miami, some of the freshmen with high expectations to watch in 2023
As one of the top-rated quarterbacks in this year's class of incoming freshmen, Dante Moore might have been thought of as a lock to start for UCLA. Coach Chip Kelly isn't making it so easy, not … more
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United States head coach Steve Kerr, fourth from left, speaks with assistant coach Erik Spoelstra, third from left, during the first half of an exhibition basketball game against Puerto Rico, Monday, Aug. 7, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
USA Basketball's coaching staff for this year's World Cup is a star-studded mix
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The players and coaches on USA Basketball’s roster for the World Cup that starts next week are in possession of a combined 16 NBA championship rings. … more
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FILE - A fan of Kenya holds up a national flag during the final in the women's 5000-meter run at the World Athletics Championships on July 23, 2022, in Eugene, Ore. Kenya has achieved unparalleled success in modern distance running, but a wave of positive drug tests over the last decade has ruined that reputation, made it the sport's latest doping pariah, and pushed it to the brink of a sweeping international ban that would sit it alongside Russia. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull, File)
Kenya's crisis is unique and driven by poverty, track and field's anti-doping head tells the AP
In all likelihood, Kenya will haul in another good chunk of medals in distance races at this month's track and field world championships, each one of them throwing more suspicion on a country with a … more
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Phillies look to end 3-game losing streak, take on the Blue Jays
Philadelphia Phillies (65-55, second in the NL East) vs. Toronto Blue Jays (67-54, third in the AL East)Toronto; Wednesday, 7:07 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Phillies: Aaron Nola (9-8, 4.49 ERA, 1.15 … more
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Padres and Orioles meet to determine series winner
The San Diego Padres and Baltimore Orioles play on Wednesday with the winner claiming the three-game series. more
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AP Sports Digest
The highlights of Tuesday's 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
Las Vegas Aces forward A'ja Wilson (22) works for a shot as Dallas Wings' Kalani Brown, right, defends in the first half of a WNBA basketball game, Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
WNBA scoring on near record pace with 40-point player performances common occurrences
WNBA teams are scoring at near record levels thanks in strong part to a quicker pace and some impressive individual efforts. Teams are averaging 82.6 points a game this season, just a shade under the … more
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Head coach Steve Kerr of the Golden State Warriors motions as he speaks with his players at a practice during training camp for the United States men's basketball team Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Getting used to some rule differences is part of the World Cup learning process for USA Basketball
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — There were 1.4 seconds left in the first half of USA Basketball’s first exhibition game of its pre-World Cup tour this summer, with the Americans taking the … more
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Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz answers questions during the NCAA college football team's media day Friday, Aug. 11, 2023, in Iowa City, Iowa. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette via AP)
Reality Check: The truth hurts and truth is a bunch of ranked teams will break hearts in 2023
The first Reality Check of the college football season, following the release of the preseason AP Top 25, can be a real bummer. The truth hurts and the truth is a bunch of ranked teams won't be … more
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Merrifield leads Blue Jays against the Phillies after 4-hit game
Philadelphia Phillies (65-54, second in the NL East) vs. Toronto Blue Jays (66-54, third in the AL East)Toronto; Tuesday, 7:07 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Phillies: Zack Wheeler (9-5, 3.68 ERA, 1.10 … more
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Padres bring 3-game losing streak into matchup with the Orioles
The San Diego Padres will try to break their three-game skid when they take on the Baltimore Orioles. more
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Running back Dalvin Cook watches a New York Jets practice session at the NFL football team's training facility in Florham Park, N.J., Sunday, July 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Jets agree to terms with former Vikings running back Dalvin Cook, AP source says
Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets' offense just got another big-time playmaker. Former Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the Jets on Monday, … more
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FILE - Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) looks for running room as he rushes with the ball during an NFL wild-card football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Jan. 16, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. A person familiar with the terms tells The Associated Press that three-time Pro Bowl running back Elliott has signed a one-year deal with the New England Patriots worth $4 million. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team has not announced the move. (AP Photo/Peter Joneleit, File)
Patriots sign ex-Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott to 1-year, $4 million deal, AP source says
Three-time Pro Bowl running back Ezekiel Elliott has signed a one-year deal with the New England Patriots worth $4 million, a person familiar with the terms told The Associated Press. The person, … more
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