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2 weeks ago

Jackson Koivun caps Presidents Cup debut by helping the US rally for the win

The 21-year-old Koivun looked quite comfortable in his Presidents Cup debut. More like a seasoned veteran than the youngest player on the U.S. team.

2 weeks ago

Scottie Scheffler responds to bad fan behavior with a gesture of sportsmanship

Scheffler stepped in and barked at the fan, “There's no place for that!” And they played on.

2 weeks ago

Trump’s golf tour takes him back to the Presidents Cup

“These people want to see golf,” he said Sunday.

3 weeks ago

Pope Leo XIV declines to credit himself for White Sox playoff return

The 71-year-old pontiff's sporting interests extend to tennis, too.

3 weeks ago

DJ Williams throws 2 TDs as Southern Illinois cruises past Murray State 46-6

The Salukis (3-2), ranked No. 24 in the Stats Perform poll, have won three straight against FCS opponents since their Week 0 loss to West Florida.

3 weeks ago

Jeremiah Smith ties Ohio State record with 4 TD catches as No. 7 Buckeyes beat Illinois 42-19

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Another home game, another record for Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith. After becoming OSU’s career leader in…

3 weeks ago

Cubs clinch 2nd straight playoffs trip by beating Marlins 2-1 as Crow-Armstrong joins 40-40 club

Seiya Suzuki homered for the Cubs (88-71), who assured themselves of one of the NL's three wild card berths.

3 weeks ago

Eagles look to add to perfect start by stopping the Bears’ rushing attack on Monday night

If Williams and Bagent are unable to play, Case Keenum is expected to start for Chicago.

3 weeks ago

After three straight 100-loss seasons, the improbable White Sox are headed back to the postseason

The White Sox clinched no worse than one of three AL wild-card spots with the rout in Kansas City.

3 weeks ago

On a milestone afternoon for Pete Crow-Armstrong, Cubs earned second straight playoffs trip

“That was the most emotion I think I’ve ever experienced on a baseball field,” Crow-Armstrong said. “It wasn’t relief, it wasn’t anxiety. It was a sense of gratitude.”

3 weeks ago

D-186 rethinks hot weather policy

A board member is concerned about conditions at a Sept. 12 football game.

3 weeks ago

Court ruling opens door for Indiana defensive linemen Daley and Wyatt to play vs. Northwestern

Daley and Wyatt did not play in Indiana’s 38-0 victory over Western Kentucky last weekend because a temporary restraining order allowing them to compete had expired.

3 weeks ago

Keenum practices amid murky situation for the Chicago Bears at QB

The 38-year-old Keenum practiced on Wednesday as Chicago ramped up its preparation for its matchup with Philadelphia.

3 weeks ago

Jackson Koivun goes from NCAA title to Presidents Cup debut in 112 days

The 21-year-old Koivun plays with Thomas in a fourballs match for his Presidents Cup debut. For a sport with a reputation of moving slowly, his career has been at warp speed.

3 weeks ago

Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua fight set for December in Cardiff

The long-awaited bout between British boxers Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua will take place Dec. 11 in Cardiff, a promoter said Thursday. The two former heavyweight world champions will meet at the Principality Stadium, promoter Turki Alalshikh said on social media.

3 weeks ago

Giants QB Jaxson Dart is expected to have season-ending knee surgery, AP source says

New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart is expected to have season-ending surgery on his left knee, according to a person with knowledge of the details of the injury.

3 weeks ago

Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown to accept plea deal on attempted murder charge, his lawyer says

Former NFL star wide receiver Antonio Brown plans to accept a plea deal on an attempted murder charge in Miami that avoids prison, as part of an agreement that his lawyer said Wednesday was too good to turn down.

3 weeks ago

Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman pushing for regular-season return after foul ball injury

Chicago manager Craig Counsell said Bregman did a light workout in the weight room on Tuesday and tracked pitches from a machine in a batting cage.

3 weeks ago

Chicago Blackhawks are hoping Kane and Byram can help young core climb into playoffs

The Blackhawks are aiming for their first postseason appearance since the NHL used an expanded playoff format for the pandemic-affected 2019-20 season.

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