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By GERALD IMRAY AP Sports Writer CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — England has made it two from two at the Women’s T20 World Cup with a four-wicket win over Ireland in Paarl, South Africa. England bowled the Irish out for just 105 in 18.2 overs after three wickets each from spinners Sophie Ecclestone and

By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Philadelphia Eagles 38-35 in a memorable Super Bowl that included plenty of big plays on and off the field. Here’s a look at some top moments from Sunday night’s game: CHIEFS WIN Harrison Butker kicked a 27-yard field goal

By JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Baseball’s 2023 season begins with another celebration for the Houston Astros, and Jacob deGrom returns to New York on another big day on this year’s major league schedule. The Astros host the White Sox on opening day in their first home game since they beat Philadelphia

By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Longtime Washington Nationals owner Ted Lerner has died at the age of 97. A Nationals spokesperson says Lerner died Sunday of complications from pneumonia at his home in Chevy Chase, Maryland. The Lerners bought the team from Major League Baseball in 2006 for $450 million. Ted

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs awoke Monday still reveling in the glow of their second Super Bowl title in a four-year span, while the Philadelphia Eagles were left to lament how close they came to winning another Lombardi Trophy of their own. The rest of the

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The Daytona 500 is a sellout for the eighth consecutive year. This one will recognize the 75th anniversary of NASCAR. Daytona International Speedway announced that all remaining tickets had been sold for the 65th running of “The Great American Race,” including grandstand seats, infield camping spots, fan-zone admission and all

DORTMUND, Germany (AP) — Borussia Dortmund will be without Youssoufa Moukoko for about six weeks and the Germany forward is to miss the Champions League match against Chelsea on Wednesday. Dortmund says the 18-year-old Moukoko sustained an ankle ligament injury on Saturday in its Bundesliga game with Werder Bremen. Sporting director Sebastian Kehl says “it’s

NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA will launch “NBA Films for Fans,” during All-Star weekend festivities in Salt Lake City. The initiative involves filmmakers from 11 countries developing 24 short films that were commissioned by the NBA. The NBA is hoping the films provide a deeper outlook into the milestones and events that shape the

PRAGUE, Czech Republic (AP) — Czech Republic midfielder Jakub Jankto posted a video on social media on Monday saying he is gay, making him one of the most high-profile male soccer players to come out. Jankto posted a video on Twitter saying: “I’m homosexual. And I no longer want to hide myself.” The 27-year-old Jankto

By CIARÁN FAHEY AP Sports Writer BERLIN (AP) — Even the players are having a hard time believing Union Berlin’s remarkable run this season. Midfielder Rani Khedira says it’s “a bit surreal.” Union was only promoted to the Bundesliga for the first time in 2019. It has already surpassed its pre-season target of 40 points

By ANDREW DAMPF AP Sports Writer COURCHEVEL, France (AP) — Overall World Cup winners Mikaela Shiffrin, Federica Brignone and Aleksander Aamodt Kilde are among nearly 200 athletes from multiple disciplines who have signed a letter addressed to the International Ski and Snowboard Federation demanding action over climate change. The letter was delivered during the skiing

By DANIELLA MATAR AP Sport Writer MILAN (AP) — AC Milan might be turning things around just in time for its Champions League meeting with Tottenham, which is also trying to shake off its poor domestic form. Milan heads into its first Champions League knockout match since 2014 on the back of a 1-0 win

By MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Quarterback Derek Carr turned down a trade offer from the Las Vegas Raiders to the New Orleans Saints, a person with knowledge of the decision said Sunday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because they weren’t authorized to comment publicly. That person said Carr

By JOHN MARSHALL AP Sports Writer GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Kadarius Toney’s struggles with injuries and inconsistency prompted the New York Giants to give up on him midway through his second NFL season. The Kansas City Chiefs gave him a second chance and the talented receiver proved he’s no first-round bust. Toney made history and

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce capped what he called the best year of his life with a second Super Bowl title at the expense of his big brother. Jason Kelce was on the opposing sideline for the Philadelphia Eagles as Kansas City rallied for a

By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — A questionable late penalty on Philadelphia Eagles cornerback James Bradberry with less than two minutes remaining meant that a scintillating Super Bowl 57 had a bit of an underwhelming finish. Kansas City won its second Super Bowl in four years by beating the Eagles 38-35

By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes was magical when the Kansas City Chiefs desperately needed him to pull off another Super Bowl comeback. Playing on an injured ankle, Mahomes threw two touchdown passes in the fourth quarter and scrambled 26 yards on the go-ahead drive before Harrison Butker

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes and his ailing right ankle are headed for a Super Bowl victory parade. After aggravating the sprained ankle he suffered three weeks ago, the All-Pro quarterback led the Kansas City Chiefs to a thrilling 38-35 come-from-behind victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday