Month: September 2021

By The Associated Press Penn State and Auburn will look for early bragging rights in the first game of a home-and-home matchup that also could serve as a resume builder for both squads. The Nittany Lions are playing for their seventh straight win while Auburn will look for its third straight in a rare visit

OCEANPORT, N.J. (AP) — Jockey Tomas Mejia has been been banned 10 years for using an electronic device to win a race at Monmouth Park earlier this month. The stewards at Monmouth Park also fined the 26-year-old $5,000 and recommended that the New Jersey Racing Commission permanently revoke his jockey’s license. Tracks around the country

By The Associated Press The rivalry between the New England Patriots and New York Jets has been overwhelmingly lopsided lately. The Patriots have won the past 10 meetings. New England has 21 season series sweeps against New York, including 12 under coach Bill Belichick and five straight overall. This marks the first matchup between the

By The Associated Press Ohio State is looking for answers. The Buckeyes hope to work out some of the problems against an overmatched Tulsa team at Ohio Stadium. The Ohio State defense was shredded in the first two games and must work out some issues with the run game. New starting quarterback C.J. Stroud put

By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly says the NHL expects 98% of its players to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the start of the season. The league says that would mean only 10 to 15 players will not be vaccinated by the time the season begins Oct.

SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (AP) — It almost feels as though the Americans and Europeans are trading places for the 43rd edition of the Ryder Cup. This time it’s the Americans who have the most rookies, six of them. Europe has beefed up its team with the experience of Sergio Garcia, Ian Poulter and Lee Westwood. The

By The Associated Press Detroit and Green Bay will both be looking to bounce back from season-opening losses when they meet Monday night as the Packers begin their home schedule. The Lions lost 41-33 at home to the San Francisco 49ers despite rallying late. The Packers suffered an embarrassing 38-3 loss to the New Orleans

By The Associated Press No. 8 Cincinnati has dominated its first two opponents and has won 21 of its last 24 games. The Bearcats face their biggest test so far this season when they visit Indiana. Cincinnati has an opportunity to make a statement to the playoff committee. But the Hoosiers have a chance to

By JEROME PUGMIRE AP Sports Writer PARIS (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain was able to start its superstar attacking trio of Lionel Messi, Neymar and Kylian Mbappe for the first time on Wednesday in the Champions League. Instead of fireworks, though, they only produced a big thud as PSG drew 1-1 draw against modest Belgian side

By The Associated Press No. 7 Texas A&M will look to extend its winning streak to 11 games when the Aggies host New Mexico Saturday. Quarterback Zach Calzada will make his first career start for A&M with Haynes King out indefinitely after surgery to repair a broken leg. New Mexico is led by QB Terry